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Michelle Renee Kidwell @Michellekidwell (29953) • Sonora, California 31 Jul 21

Every year from the time Amber was little we have bought two or three backpacks for kids in need, got necessary school supplies, and this year was the same. It is a tradition I don’t want to die, I don’t buy insanely expensive...

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Michigan siblings donate backpacks to needy students

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122140) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 24 Aug 20

I am greatly impressed with the kind act of Muskegon Michigan siblings Payton and Madelyn Chittenden who admit that they were inspired by the Coronavirus pandemic that harmed the economy in their region. Thanks to the support of...

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Wal Mart security guard does a good deed for a couple of shoppers

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122140) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 4 Aug 20

I admire the kind deed that Wal Mart security guard Julie Connor who did her kind act of charity by paying the bill of $485 dollars after two customers named Derrick Walker and Nick Cannon purchased backpacks and school supplies...

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The Blackburn Hydration Backpack

Scott Ganschow @teamfreak16 (43586) • Denver, Colorado 4 Jun 17

My backpack is finally starting to fall apart. It's to be expected. I've had the thing for almost 30 years, after all. It's made by Blackburn, and I bought it for 90 bucks back in the early 1990's. It's a hydration pack. I can...

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Drawstring Back Packs

Marsha Cooper @marsha32 (6631) • United States 3 Nov 16

I wasn't sure what I wanted to share today. Looking through my pictures I decided to share these drawstring backpacks that I got made at the quilt retreat. These 2 bags are made for the quilt guilt and will go to a local charity...

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Too eager to travel?

Nivedita Ahlawat @nivi_ivin (73) 25 Apr 16

I love travelling. In the sense that I would rather quit my job, hire a caravan and let my soul ride. But for most mundane and socially responsible reasons I usually limit my urge. But I still travel as much as I am able to. But I...

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Backpack, messenger bag, briefcase, or none? What do you use?

quick @quickinstinct (432) • United States 18 Apr 16

I'm curious because I've tried the first two but now thinking about (for back reasons and fashion reasons) getting rid of my 3 yr old bulky north face backpack and either switching back to a slim incase one I have or getting a...

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A Load Off My Back

Jeff Moffitt @moffittjc (128835) • Gainesville, Florida 12 Mar 16

Actually, it's a load on my back! My son and I are going on a camping trip next week, doing some backpacking and primitive camping in the Ocala National Forest. In preparation for next weekend, we decided this morning to fully...

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Attorney Donates Backpacks to Kids in Schools

marcyaz @Marcyaz (35316) • United States 21 Sep 15

A lawyer in Detroit, Michigan wanted to make sure kids who wouldn't otherwise have supplies for school donated backpacks filled with supplies. They first started with one school by donating 400 backpacks then decided why not do...

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Would you buy body armor or bulletproof backpacks for your kids?

mommyboo @mommyboo (13174) • United States 19 Dec 12

In light of shootings in public places, would you consider finding and purchasing body armor and bullet proof vests or backpacks or other safety gear for yourself or your kids? I don't actually think this is such a strange...

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So the kids are getting ready to go back to school....

callahanb78 @callahanb78 (529) • United States 17 Aug 09

Is everyone ready? The kids here go back to school in a week. We have gone school clothes shopping although this year they have to all wear uniforms so that made it fairly easy, or so one would think. The problem we had is my...

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Do you read you child's text messages?

uicbear @uicbear (1900) • United States 18 Jan 09

The other day, a co-worker mentioned to me that she reads her teenage son's text messages every night off of his phone. I have to say at first I was a little suprised. It almost hit me like listening to someone's phone call, or...

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What I learned from traveling in Italy, saving money, etc.

nanajanet @nanajanet (4436) • United States 9 Jan 09

Saving money, staying safe, etc., traveling in Europe When we were investigating for our trip to Italy this past summer, we looked into ways to save money. Here are a few that I learned that helped us and others that we did do...

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Doggy Backpacks are cool

WebMann @WebMann (4731) • Canada 26 Dec 08

Well my son got a nice backpack sweater for his pitbull Honey. She looks so cute in it but she took a while to get used to it and just looked embarrassed to be wearing. Our son used Honey to bring in each of our gifts. It was...

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Inauguration Day...banned items

spalladino @spalladino (17891) • United States 22 Dec 08

I heard a short news story on CNN about items that will be banned from the parade route on Inauguration Day. Things like strollers, coolers and backpacks. I really don't know how D.C. is expected to enforce these restrictions...

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Heavy Textbooks

wunovakind2 @wunovakind2 (378) • United States 22 Nov 08

In your school life, were textbooks really heavy, so much that it was a burden to take them to and from school? They made my backpacks so heavy. I stopped bringing some of them, when I could sit in groups, and just share. I...

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So why do YOU attend church?

Marie5656 @Marie5656 (336) • United States 13 Nov 08

My discussion about if going to church on Sunday makes one a good Christian has gotten many good responses. I'd like to expand a bit more on why we all attend service, and why we choose the church we go to. A few months back I...

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A Field Training Activities

Cryingfish @Cryingfish (18) 7 Nov 08

Li Ming and I took part in a wilderness survival program at Saturday,May4,and it has been one of the most unforgettable experiences since University. We set out in the morning,bringing a lot of things we would need with us,such...

101 ways to annoy people

andak2007 @andak2007 (3229) • Philippines 2 Nov 08

1. Sing the Batman theme incessantly. 2. In the memo field of all your checks, write "for sensual massage." 3. Specify that your drive-through order is "to go." 4. Learn Morse code, and have conversations with friends in...

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How much stuff do you need?

ShellyB @ShellyB (5241) • United States 31 Oct 08

Our teenage daughter just left for school. She was carrying a very large bag, about the size of a small overnight bag. And then she had to add a small backpack as well. Wonder how much of that stuff was actually school related?...

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