Back to School | Girls' Backpacks

This is the first year I really feel I'm sending C "back to school." 

Last year was her very first year of preschool, so when we sent her off that morning in the fall we weren't really sure what to expect. The entire experience felt brand new -- and it was! But this year, I'm starting to feel that "back to school" excitement in the air as we get closer and closer to the first day. We already have her teacher assignment, she knows some of her classmates, and we know the drill: comfy shoes, snack, change of clothes, and a backpack to stuff full of her drawings at the end of every class.

I thought it would be fun for C to choose a new backpack for the year since I picked out the one she had last year, but she insists she still wants her unicorn backpack (included in the roundup and just $10 right now at Toys R Us)! Who am I to argue?! It's so cute and has held up so well. But if we were picking out a new backpack, here are some favorites:

Navy Unicorn Backpack | Target - Just $17

Skip Hop Unicorn Backpack | Only $10 on sale at Toys R Us right now!

Ice Cream Backpack | Gymboree - they always run sales & free shipping

Velour Cat Backpack | Gap - frequently 40% off

Emily & Meritt Bunny Backpack | Pottery Barn - these usually go on sale

Disney Princess Backpack | Pottery Barn - backpacks ship free

Polka Dot Cat Backpack | Target - Just $17

Purple Owl Backpack | Lands' End - keep an eye out for sales (yesterday was 50% off!)

North Face Geometric Backpack | Priciest at $50 but durable quality, look for sales

More back to school posts to come. :) The countdown is on, whether I like it or not!