Kids Backpacks: Shopping for Style and Substance

Thursday, September 6, 2007

Even though a lot of kids are going back to school at public and private institutions that require uniforms, it’s easy to throw in a little personality with the right backpack.
From superhero to ballerina, urban sophisticate to artistic chic, the companies that make kids backpacks seem to be getting wiser to the looks kids want – and subsequently have managed to put their collective finger on the pulse of “The Backpack Generation.” And even though your kids might be wearing plaid skirts and knee-socks or navy trousers and white button-down shirts to school, their backpacks can still speak volumes about who they are – and who they want to become.
The Young Ones
Being the mother of a 13-year-old boy and a 9-year-old girl, I’ve been through the kid years. Mine are now officially a teen – and unofficially (though she certainly has the taste of) a tween. And what I’ve learned from shopping for my kids’ backpacks in those formative years has gotten me through each back-to-school season as a hero.
First of all – let your kids shop with you. Kids’ backpacks are personal, and letting them have an active role in choosing them will help you avoid arguments and encourage them to stay organized all year long.
Secondly – if you let your kids buy two different backpacks – with different themes, colors and styles – it will solve the backpack version of “I have nothing to wear” (and it will give them one to use for toting their soccer, gymnastics or sleepover gear and one to use for books).
Lastly, when it comes to kids backpacks, durability is key. Don’t let your kid choose something that’s thin, flimsy and without support. Instead, redirect him or her to something that looks similar but will hold up for the entire year (otherwise you may end up spending a fortune on kids backpacks that simply aren’t up to snuff).
The Tween
With my daughter, the tween years promise to be difficult. Already she’s about as style-conscious as they come. So when it was time to go shopping for girls backpacks you can bet that pink ponies just weren’t going to cut it.
Fortunately, we found a middle ground that neither helped her look like she was trying to become the next hot MTV act, nor projected an image that was too sweet for her moody, artistic 9-year-old mind. And where we found these promising girls backpacks: http://www.luggagepoint.com/luggage_cat.asp?cat_id=2 Loaded with images of . stylish backpacks and product information, we poured over the site for hours and found just the bags she wanted – and I wanted her to have. (We even managed to snap up a super-stylish rolling backpack from J World for all her art supplies.)
The Boy
Less style conscious than his little sister, but somewhat more into “cool”. My skateboarding, punk-loving teenage son wanted a bag he could personalize with band patches and carry his board in (which is allowed at his school). So we did a search and settled on a black Zitteli with everything he wanted (and needed) in a bag. I also managed to talk him into getting a cool Timbuk2 bag for days he didn’t bring his board. And while we were on a roll, we found him the perfect rolling backpack for carting around all his soccer gear – and keeping any remnants of his stinky cleats out of his school bags.
As with most things related to parenting, it just takes time and communication. And if you can manage to give a little, your kids will find bags that are functional and perfect for their personality – and you get to be the hero that buys them!

Sony Ericsson W850i: Pump up the volume...full on.
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Surely, living up to the expectations of music lovers. The Sony Ericsson w850i has it all to be your perfect music pal. With substantial in-built memory, which can be easily enhanced up to 4GB by using a memory stick duo pro cards – enough to treasure some of your favourite stuff. Besides, it also provides you thrilling sound by offering compatibility in transmitting sounds – just a pure thrill!
Loads have been said and accepted about the music features of the Sony Ericsson w850i , but it has lots more to offer in other functionalities. Being a 3G enabled mobile handset, the Sony Ericsson W850i supports the prominent features like video calling and high speed data transfer among others. Moreover, it also comes with other specified tools with a comprehensive range of features comprising of GPRS, USB port, Bluetooth, Infrared, WAP 2.0/HTML (NetFront) browser for Internet surfing.
Have some shooting fun with its 2 megapixel camera, which lets you unwind yourself by capturing all those larger than life moments. Duly backed up by high resolution – its there to provide you quality images. After grabbing all the pictures, you can easily store them or transfer to your PC or to another handset. With all this, no one can deny the commanding position of the Walkman series and of course, the Sony Ericsson w850i is right there.
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Online Philippine Gift Deliveries Offer Range of Benefits
Study finds Filipinos warming up to Philippine gift delivery orders made online | Thomas de Jesus
The Internet has truly become a Filipino haven for e-commerce and gift delivery Philippines. Thanks to better security from most Internet payment merchants, easy Filipino access to the Internet, including those at cafes, offices, and schools, and the Filipino penchant for a good bargain, it is no surprise that Filipinos are not half as ashamed to search online for gifts for friends and family and have them delivered to their doorsteps in hours, if not days.
The latest studies have found most requests for gift delivery Philippines are made within seven days of a special occasion. The most popular occasion by far for Filipinos who tend to order gifts for delivery within the Philippines is for birthdays, as evidenced by requests to mark the package as a gift, complete with special note from the gift-buyer.
The same studies show that the most popular birtday orders made online for gift delivery Philippines is for books, mostly titles that are not usually available for purchase in the Philippines. After books, the next most popular order item for order is music, with orders made for local and international music compact discs. After books and CDs, DVDs are the most popular birthday request made online for gift delivery Philippines.
After birthdays, the next biggest occasion for gift delivery Philippines is weddings. The Philippine wedding industry is a booming multi-million peso industry, so it comes as no surprise that orders for gift delivery within the Philippines made online, what with its convenience and virtual anonymity, are becoming increasingly popular. Studies have revealed the most popular wedding orders made online for gift delivery Philippines is for household items, ranging from kitchenware to linens. Wedding-related books, CDs, and how-to's are also gaining in popularity.
One fast-growing occasion for purchase of items for gift delivery Philippines is the wedding proposal. For this particular occasion, flowers are the runaway choice, with the wide selection, instant delivery, and hassle-free purchase process making it a practical and stress-free decision for men (and women!) who have decided to take the plunge. Wedding rings made with special craftsmanship, using only the best diamonds and finest white or yellow gold, are an increasingly profitable item for addition to most online merchants' portfolios.
Requests for corporate gifts are also rapidly increasing in number. More and more companies are beginning to recognize the convenience of special delivery to one's doorstep, the ease and security that comes with online payment, and the cachet that comes with purchasing imported items at a fraction of the cost. Personalized calendars, ballpens, mugs, and keychains are widely popular items for gift delivery Philippines.
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Thomas de Jesus is a freelance writer and journalist based in Manila, Philippines. A freelance writer by trade specializing in lifestyle, music, and the arts, De Jesus is also an acclaimed songwriter and orator. Email concernedfilipino@gmail.com