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My daughter will stay occupied for hours with LEGO® sets and BRICK Marketplace is a fabulous online store with a huge selection of LEGO sets for sale plus awesome info & tips on expanding young minds!
BRICK marketplace offers a variety of new, old, rare, and out of circulation LEGO sets in their online store. Find classic sets like the Star Wars AT-AT, or items from newer themes like Jurassic World and The Hobbit. They also run an education blog focused on fun activities for developing young minds.
TIP: Some of their LEGO® sets are less expensive than on Amazon.com so if your kids are into LEGO® sets, check the price on Brick Marketplace before you buy on Amazon or elsewhere.
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My daughter’s closet used to house clothes that she hadn’t worn for two or more years. It’s not because I didn’t want to get rid of them but because my husband didn’t want to part with them. He’s sentimental and does not like to get rid of things. He’s not a hoarder by any means. It’s when I came up with the idea of hanging a few of her infant and toddler dresses on a cute rack on her wall that he was able to pack the rest of her old clothes in a bag to donate them to our local donation center. That was before Schoola.com.
Schoola.com launched during the 2012/2013 school year after Stacey Boyd, a parent, former teacher and school principal, saw how music and art programs in schools helped children who struggled in academic classes.
Today, Schoola.com is 3,000 schools strong. Schoola brings new paints to art classes, new instruments to the orchestra, new books for the libraries. Quality clothes get a second life. Parents help parents. Schools help schools. Schoola makes all this happen by giving children the tools they need to succeed.
The elementary, middle, and high school my kids have attended offer great art and music programs. Every year come back-to-school time, my kids look forward to art and music and sports most of all. I can’t imagine that there are so many kids in the U.S. who, because of lack of funding, are not able to experience the joy and pride and art and music bring to the lives of my kids.
How you can help
Schoola wants to make sure that all schools have the funding they need for these programs and they have created a way for you to not only support programs at your own local schools, but for you to save money on back-to-school shopping as well.
All you have to do to support KIPP Academy is to request a donation bag from Schoola and they will automatically donate $1 to KIPP Academy, just by you requesting the FREE bag. Send your child’s used clothes to Schoola and your child’s school will earn $2 for every $5 made when they sell your donated items.
Through August 20th, you can save 20% on your Schoola.com purchase when you use code BacktoSchoola20 (limit one use per customer)!
Watch the video below to learn about KIPP Academy and your purchases from and donations to Schoola will help fund a music program for the school:
In addition to helping your child’s school, now through August 16th, you can also help KIPP Academy in the Bronx fund their music program through the 20 Days of Schoola program.
Besides the greatness that is helping raise money to fun a school’s art or music program, you can put your child in some adorable, fashion-forward clothes when he or she goes back to school this year!
Here are a few pieces available on Schoola.com today
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Kids are increasingly required to take a laptop or tablet to school which can be a nerve wracking situation for parents. While most backpacks have a padded section for a laptop or tablet I don’t feel confident that my son’s MacBook would survive being stored in a backpack.
Do you remember how much stuff you carelessly crammed into your backpack when you were in high school? I shoved binders, spiral notebooks, textbooks, pens and pencils into my backpack without considering for even a second what else was in my backpack and what I could damage. Putting a laptop or tablet in a backpack could be an iffy situation.
I learned about an online store today called Polkaduck.com that sells laptop sleeves, phone cases, and other accessories for devices. When I saw their 13″ carrying padded messenger sleeve my first thought was that it is really cool because it has an adjustableshoulder strap then I thought that would be great for high school and college students who inevitably cram stuff into their backpack which is really not safe for a laptop or tablet.
This 13″ laptop sleeve has a large pocket with velcro on the front and two pockets on the back. Your teenager won’t (probably won’t) lose their mouse or charging cord if they use a laptop sleeve like this one! I absolutely love that it has a shoulder strap. Did I mention that already? I get excited about little things like shoulder straps. 🙂 Laptop sleeves like this one are lightweight and this one is water-resistant and durable. Even better.. it’s just about $19!
BUT, you will get 30% off the 13″ padded carrying sleeve when you use coupon code INSIDERMBP13 through September 30, 2014!
This laptop sleeve is also available in these colors:
Stay tuned to The Mommy Insider for a giveaway of (5) 13″ Laptop Carrying Padded Messenger Sleeves from Polkaduck.com!
If you can’t wait for the giveaway, you can buy one of these super laptop sleeves on Polkaduck.com here.
I received a Rakuda bag for the purpose of this review. This post was made possible by Mom Spark Media. Thoughts are my own. I only review select items that I would buy for myself and my family.
Summer means travel and travel means packing, travel bags, and luggage. All of that often equates to heavy lifting and discomfort which I really don’t like.
My suitcase and carry-on bag on my trip to Indiana last week were both nothing less than crazy and crazy-heavy respectively. Sorry Delta, but my luggage may have been a tad over the carry-on limit.
I’m addicted to bags. Purses, tote bags, travel bags, backpacks, you name it. The coat closet by our front door is more of a bag closet. That is not because I LOVE collecting bags. I’m not a fan of collecting things. It’s because I am searching for the perfect purse and travel bag. I have looked for purses and travel bags that are stylish, comfortable, light weight, and durable, for the past few years. My sister Grechen, who is basically my personal shopper, will tell you how picky I am when it comes to purses and bags of any sort. During my quest, I’ve learned that weight often wins over style or function and I might not get the bag that I hoped for, thus the dozens of bags in our coat closet. However, in the case of the satchel I received from Rakuda, all of my requirements are met. This satchel (ie travel bag) has a classic style, it is very light, and it has all the pockets I need, as well as a wide, adjustable strap for comfort. In other words, this is a pretty awesome bag!
What I Consider When Choosing A Travel Bag:
Style
If you’re not a fan of trendy purses that will look good for just a few months, you might want to considering buying a bag that is a classic style to use for travel. Considering buying a bag that will look good with black and brown outfits.
Comfort& Functionality
Your travel bag should have at least one exterior pocket so you have easy access to important things like a phone or camera.
The main interior pocket should have a wide opening so items inside are easy to get to quickly.
A long strap for cross-body use will help with comfort on long days of tours. The purse strap should be wide and soft so that it doesn’t dig into your shoulder.
Weight & Durability
The weight of a bag is a huge factor when travelling. Whether it’s the weight of luggage or the bag you’re carrying while touring your destination, it’s important to make sure the bag is as lightweight as possible so you don’t have to strain and you’re not uncomfortable just to make it through the day.
Make sure that your travel bag is made up of materials that are durable such as high quality leather and strong canvas. These materials won’t tear or fall apart easily and can usually hold up in all types of weather.
Watch my brief video about the Rakuda Satchel
Things I Carry In My Travel Bag:
It took a few years for me to realize that I don’t really need to carry as much in my travel bag as I thought I did. Do I really need magazines, a charger for my iPad and iPhone, an external battery for both, a water bottle, my large wallet, a notepad, my large sunglasses case, a first aid kit, and 4 different snacks? Not really.
Here is what I carry in my bag/purse while I am out and about on trips:
Wallet
iPhone
Water bottle
Chapstick
iPad Mini
Small Moleskine notebook
Pens
A few cosmetic items (powder, nail clippers, lip gloss, etc)
Charger and external battery for iPhone and iPad (I can’t stop carrying these, although I’ve tried.. I am a charging addict)
What is the Rakuda Satchel Great For?
My son Sebastian (13 years old) took the satchel out of the box and ran before I could even look at it. He claimed it as his own and started gathering things to put in it. He gathered a sketchbook, pencils, his favorite aviators, his Camelback water bottle, Kashi snack bars, iPhone, and earphones and was packed like he was ready to go on a safari. That being said, you can rest assured that this satchel is great for both men and women. My son really wants the Desert Tan Cargo Backpack and with the 40% promo code (see below) Rakuda is offering now, he just might get one!
Travel bag – The Rakuda Satchel is really a great travel bag. Your wallet, a map, sunscreen, snacks, a water bottle, your phone, and an iPad will fit in this bag.
Camera bag – When used as a camera bag, the camera can be stored in the main pocket and an extra lens can easily be stored in the exterior magnetic enclosure pocket.
Dad diaper bag – This is a great bag to use as a Dad diaper bag when Dad is taking a quick trip to the park or mall. A couple of diapers, a box of diaper wipes, a sippy cup, your wallet, and even a change of clothes for baby will fit comfortably in this satchel making it a great Dad diaper bag.
Get 40% off your Rakuda purchase through June 30th!
Rakuda is offering 40% off all products when you use promo code Rakuda40 through June 30th, 2013! Visit RakudaBags.com.
My daughter will stay occupied for hours with LEGO® sets and BRICK Marketplace is a fabulous online store with a huge selection of LEGO sets for sale plus awesome info & tips on expanding young minds!
