Backpacks are often like suitcases; everybody has one and they all look just the same. This can be an issue at any time during the school year, but even more so at the beginning of the year when many kids have new packs. So how exactly can you prevent your child's backpack from getting mixed up with the many others? You could always try tying a scarf or ribbon on to your child's pack, but you run the risk of another parent thinking the same thing. A better idea is to give your kid's pack some identity, as in an ID tag. Rachel Mostellar of our sister blog ParentDish has happened upon a super cute idea that produces a fun, easy tag that you and your children can do together. You will need a few simple items such as: