Backpacks are the number one school staple, but shopping for one among the thousands of options can be overwhelming. (Should I go big or small? Pockets or zippers? Does this need to last for more than ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It's officially back-to-school shopping season, and that means it's also time to ensure your child has ...

Selecting a backpack for school is like choosing a fashion accessory. It’s something kids wear all day long and is often an extension of their personal style. However, many schools now require ...

Two programs that benefit youth in Fortuna and surrounding communities have received donations from the Eel River Valley Foundation. Both the Backpacks for Kids program, coordinated by Food for People ...

One of my favorite back to school memories was getting a new backpack. It was always a rite of passage to have outgrown one and get a more grown up cooler new one. With my son I’ve tried to pass on ...

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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: For my kids, the best part of back-to-school shopping is picking out a new backpack. While I want them to have backpacks they like, I also want to make sure they have features that ...

The best back-to-school advice to soak in this school season is to treat the hallway like a runway. And no, we're not only talking about your first-day-of-school outfit. The back-to-school backpack ...

SPOKANE, Wash. -- For the 14th consecutive year, nomnom convenience stores and the Salvation Army are collaborating for the Backpacks for Kids event, which will benefit 4,000 local students. From July ...