Did you know that the Back-to-School shopping season ranks second only to the winter holidays in national spending? It’s true! Parents everywhere are getting their tykes ready for nine months of essential education, because no one wants to raise a dummy.
These same folks are not only trying to prep their children for school, they’re also trying to do it without going broke. I may be purposely childfree, but I was once a child and I saw my own single dad fuss and struggle with the cost of school supplies for both my sister and me. I can only imagine what the struggle is like for the 2013 mom or dad in today’s economy. Hats off to those parents who are making it happen!
Being free of the responsibilities and costs that comes with having kids, I still try to do my part to help with the future of our society; I went shopping for a ton of pens, notebooks, highlighters, markers and crayons and donated them all. If you have the money to do the same, I suggest you do it. I mean, you get to shop for school supplies, which is fun in of itself, AND you can help a child or classroom in need. It’s a win-win for everyone involved!
I’m also helping out parents by tweeting #BacktoSchool sales, deals and bargains. And in the midst of doing that, I came across this amazing backpack bargain. What a deal! Not only does it have a top handle so it can be carried around like a handbag, but it also has attached back straps so it can be worn as a backpack, too.
Elliott Lucca is one of the premier makers of quality leather handbags. It’s one of my favorite brands ever. I discovered this gem on sale at Amazon.com for only $65. This is a BIG deal and here’s why: It was originally $228 and it’s currently up for bid on eBay for $197. Sixty-five dollars? How can you resist? You can’t! I especially recommend this convertible bag for the stylish college student who has lug her books around, but wants to look fashionable doing it.
CLICK HERE to purchase the Elliott Lucca Teba Backpack for your favorite student. And have a great back-to-school shopping season!