I am a big believer in education. So, I jumped on when I saw a campaign ad for "Operation Backpack". (OperationBackpackSac.org) This is to donate a new backpack with school supplies to school age children. Stores are having back to school sale and I love shopping. Perfect win-win for me!!
I went Longs/CVS and got free school supplies. Then, I went to Target and got cheap color pencils, markers, etc. (They're like 50 cents each!!) I also bought a backpack at Target for $9.99 that came with a lunch pail. Yay!!
The backpack was pretty full after I put all the school supplies. I hope a boy (I made an assumption from the color or back pack and school supplies I bought - mostly blue and green) who receives this backpack will be happy.
Operation Backpack
July 16th, 2009 at 09:07 pm
July 17th, 2009 at 12:40 am 1247791205
By the way... Staples is doing "free" backpacks this Sunday. Buy any backpack and they'll give you back the purchase price in Staples rewards. Could be a good deal if someone needs a backpack and could use the Staples reward check. Checks are mailed out in October I think.
July 17th, 2009 at 02:30 pm 1247841042
July 17th, 2009 at 03:59 pm 1247846373
Yes, I saw the ad this morning. I guess I need to make another run of school supply shopping. LOL