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Back To School With The Perfect Backpack And Lunch Box ~ Giveaway

There are many very important decisions to be made when back-to-school shopping. One of the most important decisions — choosing the perfect backpack and lunchbox combo. That decision is not quickly decided upon in our house. In fact, last year K said no to so many options that it finally came down to the last weekend before school started to make a decision.

Back to School First Day
This year instead of following her up and down aisles for weeks at countless stores searching for THE backpack, we combed through hundreds of options on Staples.com. It was K’s first real experience shopping online, and she loved it. (I wish I could say we only shopped online, but in reality we still had to check all of the stores too — just in case. LOL.) 

I searched for “backpacks” and let her open a new tab with every backpack she liked. When we had +20 tabs open we whittled down the list. There were so many great bags to choose from, we actually had a great time. 

Last year’s last-minute bag was chosen for its look (of course), and the stitching didn’t hold up the way mom wanted it to. So this time, I was eager to steer her toward brands that are made to take a beating. Lucky for me, her favorite designs were almost all Jansport.

Finally, the elusive perfect backpack was selected followed by the search and selection of the lunch box. This year K will be sporting at hot pink Jansport backpack and toting her lunch in a Wildkin Olive Kids Butterfly Garden Lunch Box. 

Staples Backpack Lunch Box
And according to K they are PERFECT!

Wildkin Olive Butterfly Lunch Box
Of course, finding the perfect backpack and lunch box is all in the eyes of the beholder. Not everyone chooses neon pink, which is why there are so many choices available from Staples. From Jansport to licensed character bags there is something for everyone. There is even a great selection of backpacks made to carry computers with extra padding. (I know because K tried to pick a couple of those, but they are much bigger on my tiny peanut.)

Here’s to a great (and bright) year! 

Giveaway

One lucky winner will receive a backpack (up to $75) and lunch box (up to $25) of their choice from Staples. 

To enter, please use the Rafflecopter below. Giveaway ends September 3.

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  1. Amanda Juarez says

    August 20, 2014 at 2:55 pm

    Jansport Sockeye Navy Moonshine

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  2. Cynthia R says

    August 20, 2014 at 3:17 pm

    I think they would like the Jansport Big Student Backpack, Coral Dusk and Blue Avocado (eco) Lunch Kit, Green Nautical

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  3. Natalie F says

    August 20, 2014 at 3:24 pm

    My daughter would pick the “High Sierra Swerve Backpack, Birds & Blossoms” and the Wildkin Ashley Ponies Lunch Box

    Reply
  4. Nicole Cusimano says

    August 20, 2014 at 3:33 pm

    Jansport Superbreak Backpack, Multi Hairball & Neat Oh! The Picnic Lunch Box; Carmen the Cat

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  5. Rosemary Papoosha says

    August 20, 2014 at 5:12 pm

    We actually went to Staples yesterday for school stuff and the one thing I forgot on the mental list in my head was a lunch box. Would love to be able to go back with a Staples gift card to purchas it. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  6. Bridget Heiple Reich says

    August 20, 2014 at 5:49 pm

    I like the Jansport High Stakes Backpack, Plush Sport Black/White with Pink Trim and the Fit & Fresh Retro Insulated Designer Lunch Bag with Ice Pack – Damask

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  7. Kimberly Schotz says

    August 20, 2014 at 8:06 pm

    I like the JanSport Purple Night Mint Dots Backpack. I also like the Wldkin Solid Black and Green Lunchbox

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  8. ken ohl says

    August 20, 2014 at 8:09 pm

    Love the JanSport Purple Night Mint Dots Backpack for my niece. Thankyou, Ken

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  9. Janet W. says

    August 20, 2014 at 8:10 pm

    My grandson might pick the Jansport Sockeye Navy Moonshie backpack and the Wildkin Solids Rip-Stop Lunch Box; Black / Green.

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  10. Linda Bradshaw says

    August 20, 2014 at 8:20 pm

    We would like to have the Jansport Digital Student Backpack, Purple Night/Mint Dots and the Beatrix Alister Lunch Box for my grandson.

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  11. Sheryl says

    August 20, 2014 at 8:30 pm

    I would pick the Samsonite Wheeled Backpack, Black/Bordeaux and the Wildkin Majestic Lunch Box.

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  12. wen budro says

    August 20, 2014 at 9:02 pm

    We would get the swissgear backpack and the wildkin rip-stop lunchbox.

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  13. Cassandra Eastman says

    August 20, 2014 at 9:09 pm

    We’d probably choose the Reebok Big Gulp Laptop Backpack, 17″ Laptop, Blue/Orange, and Wildkin Olive Kids Under Construction Lunch Box!

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  14. Brittany says

    August 20, 2014 at 9:24 pm

    I think she would like the Jansport Hairball and wildkin ponies lunchbox.

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  15. Michele Behlen says

    August 20, 2014 at 9:27 pm

    I think my grandson would like the Airbac Skater Backpack but it is difficult to decide from a picture.

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  16. Sarah Hayes says

    August 20, 2014 at 10:22 pm

    I like the Jansport SuperBreak Solid, Aqua Dash & the Wildkin Ashley Dinomite Dinosaurs Lunch

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  17. Lisa B. says

    August 20, 2014 at 10:30 pm

    My son would love the Preferred Nation Camo Backpack and the Smart Planet 48 oz. Eco Collapsible Lunch Box in Green!

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  18. Mayela says

    August 20, 2014 at 10:41 pm

    I like Jansport Sockeye Navy Moonshie 😉

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  19. Michelle M says

    August 20, 2014 at 11:28 pm

    Probably the Jansport SuperBreak Solid, Aqua Dash

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  20. Renee says

    August 20, 2014 at 11:30 pm

    Any Jansport in blue

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  21. caroline says

    August 21, 2014 at 12:14 am

    I like the high sierra loop in royal

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  22. Donna W. says

    August 21, 2014 at 3:17 am

    Any of the Jansport backpacks

    Reply
  23. Cindy Merrill says

    August 21, 2014 at 6:38 am

    The Airbac Curve Backpack, (Green) has the best features, better weight distribution.

    Reply
  24. keely hostetter says

    August 21, 2014 at 6:58 am

    Some many choices!!!! Maybe the Wildkin Serious Backpack; Bengal Orange and I would love the one your daughter has but right now it’s more than allowed: Wildkin Olive Kids Butterfly Garden Lunch Box

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  25. Robin O says

    August 21, 2014 at 7:31 am

    We would choose the Wenger SwissGear Maxxum 15.4″ Laptop Backpack and the Lug Orange Label Tackle Box Lunch Tote; Midnight Black. Great choices!

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  26. Samantha C. says

    August 21, 2014 at 7:52 am

    The Jansport-Aqua Dash backpack is cute!

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  27. Melissa M says

    August 21, 2014 at 7:59 am

    My 14 year old would like the Jansport Digital Student Backpack

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  28. Jennifer Vickers says

    August 21, 2014 at 8:49 am

    I’d choose Obersee Kids All-In-One Pre-School Backpack

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  29. D Schmidt says

    August 21, 2014 at 9:03 am

    Visited the site and I really like the Jansport Sockeye Navy Moonshie backpack

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    • D Schmidt says

      August 21, 2014 at 9:06 am

      Our favorite lunch box is Concept One NFL Lunch Box; Philadelphia Eagles

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  30. Kelly D says

    August 21, 2014 at 9:15 am

    My daughter would like the Jansport SuperBreak Solid, Aqua Dash and the Wildkin Olive Kids Paisley Lunch Box; Owls

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  31. Dorothy Teel says

    August 21, 2014 at 9:29 am

    My grandson loves this back pack Airbac Skater Backpack, Blue, Item: 206127 Model: SKR-BE, and my granddaughter would love this lunch box to carry to school Fit and Fresh Insulated Designer Lunch bag with Ice pack – Damask – item 959189 , model 371FF10

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  32. Betty says

    August 21, 2014 at 10:22 am

    High Sierra AT703 Wheeled Backpack Black

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  33. Candice says

    August 21, 2014 at 10:25 am

    I like the Jansport Sockeye Navy Moonshie.

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  34. Maria Malaveci says

    August 21, 2014 at 10:59 am

    We love the Wildkin Olive Kids Paisley Lunch Box; Paisley

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  35. D'Ann says

    August 21, 2014 at 11:11 am

    She would pick the Loungefly Hello Kitty Backpack and the Blue Avocado Kids Lunch Duffle

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  36. Jennifer Rote says

    August 21, 2014 at 11:12 am

    He would like the Airbac Skater Backpack, Blue and the NMR Camouflage Lunch Box.

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  37. Thao says

    August 21, 2014 at 12:51 pm

    I like the Reebok Razzel Dazzle Backpack, 15.6 ” laptop, Black/Blue

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  38. Jenn says

    August 21, 2014 at 2:24 pm

    Hayden would love to pick out her first back pack 😀

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  39. Dianna Thomas says

    August 21, 2014 at 8:28 pm

    I would pick Jansport Big Student Backpack, Neon Galaxy for Willow– it has all the beautiful colors

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  40. Noreen says

    August 21, 2014 at 9:26 pm

    J world lollipop rolling backpack

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  41. Susan Moseley says

    August 22, 2014 at 12:35 am

    Wildkin Olive Kids Paisley Lunch Box; Owls –

    My Faith loves owls.

    Item: WYF078276410122 Model: 33211

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  42. Laurie Nykaza says

    August 23, 2014 at 2:30 am

    Jansport SuperBreak Solid, Aqua Dash is so cute love the color

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  43. latanya says

    August 23, 2014 at 8:06 am

    I like the Jansport Digital Student Backpack, Forge Gray, 15″

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  44. Trisha W. says

    August 23, 2014 at 9:22 am

    Oh my gosh. There are too many to pick from. Some of the ones I would want are over the giveaways limit. =) I would let one of my kids pick out a back pack if I actually won.

    P.S. Your daughter looks like a mini-you. =)

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  45. Nina H says

    August 23, 2014 at 6:20 pm

    I like the lego lunchbox

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  46. Helga/billsn beaks says

    August 23, 2014 at 10:41 pm

    I would get the Jansport Big Student Backpack, Coral Dusk.

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  47. Stacey b says

    August 24, 2014 at 6:33 pm

    I like the Jansport Big Student backpack in Zap Green

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  48. Danielle D says

    August 25, 2014 at 12:40 am

    Jansport Sockeye Navy Moonshie

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  49. Christina G. says

    August 25, 2014 at 4:00 am

    I would pick the Jansport Sockeye Navy Moonshie and the Barbie Sparkle Dual Compartment Soft Lunch Box . Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  50. Kim Keithline says

    August 25, 2014 at 5:44 am

    My son would love the Wenger SwissGear Maxxum 15.4″ Laptop Backpack and the LEGO® Lunch Box, Blue

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  51. Amy Pratt says

    August 25, 2014 at 6:51 am

    I like the Jansport, Multi-hairball backpack and the Hello Kitty lunch box.

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  52. Tari Lawson says

    August 25, 2014 at 7:33 am

    My son would like the OGIO® Urban 111075.03 Backpack For 17″ Laptop, Black and the Wildkin Solids Rip-Stop Lunch Box; Black .

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  53. April Brenay says

    August 25, 2014 at 10:06 am

    my son probably would want Jansport Big Student Backpack, Zap Green

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  54. Not Just A Mommy says

    August 25, 2014 at 10:44 am

    We would go for the Jansport Big Student Print in Forge Grey and the Wildkin Solids Rip-Stop Lunch Box in Black / Green

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  55. McKim says

    August 25, 2014 at 11:16 am

    My grandson would like the Jansport Big Student Backpack, Zap Green.

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  56. Crystal F says

    August 25, 2014 at 11:45 am

    My oldest daughter would like the Jansport Big Student Backpack, Neon Galaxy and my youngest daughter would like the Wildkin Olive Kids Paisley Lunch Box; Peace Signs Purple . Thank you!

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  57. Monique Rizzo says

    August 25, 2014 at 12:00 pm

    I would say the Jansport in blue.

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  58. Angie says

    August 25, 2014 at 1:52 pm

    My daughter K chooses Obersee Kids All-In-One Pre-School Backpack. She loves purple and blue. Specially blue because of Elsa~ LOL

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  59. Kate Newton says

    August 25, 2014 at 3:02 pm

    I have three sons who are all going to school this year and I think the Jansport Big Student Backpack, Zap Green looks awesome and would fits our needs. Thanks!

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  60. Mary Cloud says

    August 25, 2014 at 7:21 pm

    My daughter would probably like the High Sierra Tank Messenger, Henna Dragon /Pink Lemonade
    annabella @ centurytel dot net

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  61. Michelle J. says

    August 26, 2014 at 8:47 am

    I’d choose either the Jansport Sockeye Navy Moonshine or the Jansport Big Student Backpack, Coral Dusk, and maybe the same lunch box as you!

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  62. Valerie Taylor Mabrey says

    August 26, 2014 at 12:17 pm

    Airbac Groovy Backpack, Blue is a coool color.
    vmkids3 at msn dot com

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  63. btty says

    August 26, 2014 at 1:03 pm

    i llike OGIO® SOHO Women’s Polyester Backpack For 17in. Laptops, Raspberry Item IM1VQ9121 Model 114004.616

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  64. Kelly H. says

    August 26, 2014 at 4:39 pm

    I would get the High Sierra Cirque 30 Backpack Amazon Green and the

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  65. Emily Smith says

    August 26, 2014 at 6:33 pm

    Airbac Ring Backpack, Blue and Blue Avocado Kids Cooper Lunch Bag, Shark Attack

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  66. Marci Wright says

    August 26, 2014 at 6:37 pm

    Hard to choose from so many cool ones, but I think we would choose the jansport neon galaxy big student backpack & the Smart Planet 48 oz. Eco Collapsible Lunch Box; Blue.

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  67. Rusti Michael says

    August 26, 2014 at 11:34 pm

    I would choose the High Sierra Tank Messenger in Henna Dragon /Pink Lemonade and a Aquarius Zombie Survival Lunchbox. Staples has quite a selection.

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  68. brooke t says

    August 27, 2014 at 6:33 am

    Concept One NFL Southpaw Backpack; Green Bay Packers

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  69. Jessica Padilla says

    August 27, 2014 at 8:48 am

    I would pick the Jansport Big Student Backpack, Zap Green but she would pick the High Sierra Swerve Backpack, Birds & Blossoms.

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  70. Vicki Wurgler says

    August 27, 2014 at 9:25 am

    Jansport Breakster Backpack, Berge Conflict

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  71. Mickie says

    August 27, 2014 at 12:31 pm

    My son would probably pick the LEGO® Lunch Box, Blue and my daughter would pick the Melissa & Doug Bella Butterfly Lunch Bag.

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  72. jenn giannetto says

    August 27, 2014 at 4:01 pm

    my son would want their ninja turtle backpack and lunchbox

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  73. Tammy S says

    August 27, 2014 at 4:42 pm

    If I won I would get my daughter the Jansport Digital Student Backpack, Purple Night/Mint Dots and the Household Essentials® Lunch Box Hamper, Coffee Linen PET.

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  74. brittany says

    August 28, 2014 at 12:34 pm

    If I won I would get the Jansport Big Student Backpack, Coral Dusk back pack.

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  75. Aqdas Ahmed says

    August 28, 2014 at 3:11 pm

    I think she would like High Sierra Swerve Backpack in the Birds & Blossoms pattern

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  76. michelle k. says

    August 28, 2014 at 7:43 pm

    I like the wenger swiss gear laptop. I had one before and lasted a long time

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  77. katherine says

    August 28, 2014 at 9:30 pm

    Jansport Sockeye Navy Moonshie

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  78. Marisol says

    August 29, 2014 at 1:42 pm

    I would pick the Jansport Big Student Backpack, Coral Dusk for my daughter. She is number 4 on the waiting list at her Charter School for 2014-15 school year. It would be a great gift for her for the day she gets in. We are using your bus countdown for that big day! Only three children ahead of her! I providentially found your website looking for a school countdown template! What a great idea! Thanks!

    Take care,

    Marisol

    Reply
  79. Arena Thompson says

    August 29, 2014 at 2:15 pm

    Jansport backpack and hello kitty lunchbox 🙂

    Reply
  80. Jessamine D. says

    August 29, 2014 at 5:55 pm

    I’d choose the High Sierra Swerve Backpack, Birds & Blossoms and the Beatrix Dolce & Panna Lunch Box. 🙂

    Reply
  81. Tabathia B says

    August 29, 2014 at 7:44 pm

    For the backpack I like either the Airbac Curve Backpack or the Timbuk2 Phoenix Cycling Backpack and lunchbag Fit & Fresh Newport Insulated Designer Lunch Bag with Ice Pack

    Reply
  82. christine j says

    August 30, 2014 at 12:30 pm

    the Jansport Big Student Backpack, Zap Green is real cute.

    Reply
  83. Danielle says

    August 30, 2014 at 11:16 pm

    I would choose the OGIO® Urban 111075.03 Backpack For 17″ Laptop, Black

    Reply
  84. Karen Drake says

    August 31, 2014 at 11:07 am

    I would get the High Sierra Swerve Backpack, Birds & Blossoms and the Melissa & Doug Bella Butterfly Lunch Bag.

    Reply
  85. shaunie says

    August 31, 2014 at 12:07 pm

    She would probably choose the High Sierra Loop Backpack, Wild Thing Black

    Reply
  86. Lisa V. says

    September 1, 2014 at 9:40 am

    I like the Bazic Eclipse Backpack in green.

    Reply
  87. Sonya says

    September 2, 2014 at 12:13 pm

    I love the Jansport Big Student Backpack, Neon Galaxy!

    Reply
  88. Erica B. says

    September 2, 2014 at 12:21 pm

    The Jansport Zap Green backpack is fun.

    Reply
  89. Peggy Rydzewski says

    September 2, 2014 at 1:41 pm

    Jansport Big Student Backpack, Coral Dusk

    Reply
  90. rachel jenkins says

    September 2, 2014 at 4:52 pm

    ahhhhh i dono lol there all cute

    Reply
  91. Sarah M says

    September 2, 2014 at 7:15 pm

    I would choose the Jansport Big Student Backpack in Coral Dusk and the Wildkin Big Green Dots lunch box.

    Reply
  92. Miz Vickik says

    September 2, 2014 at 8:35 pm

    The Wenger SwissGear Maxxum 15.4in. Laptop Backpack!

    Reply
  93. Laurie Emerson says

    September 2, 2014 at 9:15 pm

    My daughter would pick the Obersee Kids All-In-One Pre-School Backpack even though she is in Kindergarten this year and the Hello Kitty Lunchbox-Mail.

    Reply
  94. Stephanie Galbraith says

    September 3, 2014 at 12:59 am

    Mine would pick the Jansport Superbreak Backpack, Multi Hairball.

    Reply
  95. Mihaela Day says

    September 3, 2014 at 6:44 am

    My son would pick the Jansport Sockeye Navy Moonshie backpack and the Wildkin Solids Rip-Stop Lunch Box; Black / Green.

    Reply
  96. Ellie W says

    September 3, 2014 at 7:47 am

    My grandson would like the Reebok Big Gulp Laptop Backpack, 17″ Laptop, Black and NMR Camouflage Lunch Box.

    Reply
  97. Angela P. says

    September 3, 2014 at 10:15 am

    My son doesn’t start preschool til next month and he still needs a back pack and lunch box. I would pick the Little Life Toddler Daysack Backpack Shark and the Blue Avocado Kids Cooper Lunch Bag, Shark Attack. So cute. My 3 year old loves sharks.

    Reply
  98. natalie yeoman says

    September 3, 2014 at 11:05 am

    the backpack she would choose is the Jansport Big Student Backpack, Coral Dusk

    Reply
  99. tina reynolds says

    September 3, 2014 at 12:19 pm

    I really like the Jansport Superbreak Backpack, Multi Hairball

    Reply
  100. Regina M says

    September 3, 2014 at 1:38 pm

    Solo Exclusives Collection Active 17.3Item 195809Model ACV700-4

    Smart Planet Eco 36-oz. Collapsible Lunch Box; Orange Item WYF078275470268 Model EC-34R2O
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    Smart Planet Eco 36-oz. Collapsible Lunch Box; Orange

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  101. susan smoaks says

    September 3, 2014 at 3:14 pm

    i would get the Jansport Big Student Backpack, Zap Green and the Barbie Sparkle Dual Compartment Soft Lunch Box

    Reply
  102. Jeanna Wise says

    September 3, 2014 at 3:26 pm

    They would pick the Samsonite Wheeled Backpack, Black/Bordeaux and the Wildkin Majestic Lunch Box.

    Reply
  103. amanda whitley says

    September 3, 2014 at 4:44 pm

    my daughter would like the High Sierra Swerve Backpack,Deep Purple/Wild Thing and the Wildkin Big Dots Aqua Lunch Box

    Reply
  104. tara darity says

    September 3, 2014 at 5:18 pm

    Preferred Nation Camo Backpack

    Reply
  105. dawn reid says

    September 3, 2014 at 6:32 pm

    The Jansport Sockeye Backpack, Solid Black and the Melissa & Doug Bella Butterfly Lunch Bag.

    Reply
  106. Candie L says

    September 3, 2014 at 8:32 pm

    I like the Wenger SwissGear Maxxum 15.4″ Laptop Backpack. Thank you

    Reply
  107. Christian Alejandro says

    September 3, 2014 at 10:48 pm

    the High Sierra Loop Backpack, Wild Thing Black seems like a great gift.

    Reply
  108. tiffany cheung says

    September 3, 2014 at 11:11 pm

    the High Sierra Swerve Backpack, Birds & Blossoms, and the Hello Kitty lunchbox in Mail

    Reply

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