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Great Grad Gifts at CareerBags.com

Graduation is always cause for celebration!

Whether your grad is:

• finally escaping from high school
• graduating summa cum laude from Harvard
• the valedictorian of clown college

you'll want a gift that commemorates the occasion AND gives them a leg up in the next phase of their life.

That's why I've put together a special selection of gifts for grads at CareerBags.com - all for under $75!

For the creative grad on the go, check out the Laurex line of laptop bags - each of their unique graphic designs is stylish and eye-catching. And these laptop messenger bags offer plenty of room for your grad's 15" laptop and other daily necessities.

For the eco-conscious grad, we have Baggalini's new Eco-Friendly line of totes and bags. This Eco Expandable Tote on the left is lightweight, water-resistant and sturdy enough to carry 8 bottles of wine! Although if they're headed off to college, you may not want to share that detail with your grad.

With nearly 200 bags to choose from, I'm pretty sure you'll find the perfect one for the recent graduate on your list.

And, as always, if you just can't decide on an actual laptop bag or tote, there's always the CareerBags.com gift card - the card that says "You've graduated! I trust you to choose your own bag."

Check out our vast selection of laptop bags for grads at CareerBags.com now!

Mother's Day Exclusive Sale Ends Soon!

Our exclusive Mother's Day offer is good through May 8th - and that's tomorrow!

So if you're looking for a great price on the perfect gift for the working mom in your life, head over to CareerBags.com and see what we have in store.

You'll be sure to find a bag that fits her style and your budget - plus, with free shipping and free returns, we take the risk out of online shopping - even when you're shopping for Mom. Shop the CareerBags.com exclusive Mother's Day Sale now!

Mother's Day Sale on Laptop Bags - Exclusive!

All moms are working moms! So this Mother's Day, why not say "Thanks, Mom!" with a fabulous, fashion-forward laptop bag? Trust me - your mom will swoon. I know I would.

At CareerBags.com, we've struck a deal with some of our most popular designer lines to bring you exclusive laptop bag savings for Mother's Day!

 Between now and May 8th, you can save up to 20% on designer laptop bags from 14 different designers such as:

• Knomo
• Coakley
• Moonsus
• Nunzia
• OYikes!
• Laurex
• Veronica London and more.

I know that sometimes moms are hard to shop for. It may be tempting to return to your Mother's Day gift stand-by - the ol' handprint-in-the-clay ashtray. But whether your mom's style is classic, casual or funky, I'm confident that one of our laptop bags will suit her.

And if it doesn't, CareerBags offers free shipping AND free returns, to help take the risk out of online shopping!

If you need a little help picking something out, drop me a line at ellen[at]careerbags[dot]com or give us a call toll free at 1(877) 261-7953. I love to help my customers shop.

The sale ends May 8th and Mother's Day is fast approaching. Check out the exclusive Mother's Day Sale at CareerBags.com now!

Valentine's Day Giveaway at CareerBags.com!

CareerBags.com has teamed up with some fabulous fashion-loving bloggers for a Valentine's Day giveaway!

Go check out the blogs below and enter for your chance(s) to win a luscious red Veronica London Monogram Laptop Tote.

• At Musings of a Housewife, you can enter by sharing your best and worst Valentine's Day gifts in the comments section. I laughed out loud several times reading the comments - if my husband ever gives me re-gifted steak knives, I'll know it's time to, ahem... cut my losses.

• Are you a fashionista? Take on the challenging fashion trivia quiz on Stylin' & Profilin' for your chance to win!

• You can enter to win the Veronica London and get all caught up on all the latest fashion trends and celebrity obsessions over at Fabaholics Anonymous - an excellent place to get your style fix in a supportive environment.

• Ah, romance. Tell Kate at Funchico your favourite romantic couple from history or literature and she'll enter your name in her draw. I see someone already chose Bogey and Bacall...so I guess I'll have to go with those crazy kids Harold and Maude.

A Veronica London Red Monogram Laptop Tote is the perfect Valentine's Day gift for yourself or for the stylista in your life. It's the gift that says: "I love you. I want you and your laptop to travel in style. And, baby - I know your initials."

The giveaway ends February 4th, so go and enter now!

Last Minute Office Gifts at CareerBags.com

If you're anything like me, you had a tiny freakout today when someone mentioned that Christmas was one week away. How can a holiday that's on the same date every year sneak up on me so effectively?? I'm not ready! 

Of course, if you're buying gifts for your colleagues, you have even less time, as most of you (I hope) will be taking some time off around the holidays. Possibly at the end of this very week. This week, people!

Instead of buying gag gifts that say:

"Happy Holidays! I got this at the gas station on my way in this morning!"

Consider giving a gift that says:

"I had this planned all along...I was WAITING until the last minute to give you this fantastic present!"

CareerBags.com gift cards make an exceptional last minute gift for the stylish career woman or fashionista student on your list. They're delivered direct to the giftee's email, so you don't have to wait for delivery.

Buying gift cards at CareerBags.com is easy - just add the gift card you want to your shopping cart and place the gift card recipient's name and email address in the "Ship To" area. Then let us know what greeting you would like to send in the comment area when you check out.

Your lucky gift card recipient will be emailed a special code to use when they're ready to choose their career bag from our impressive selection of designer laptop bags and totes.

In minutes, you can give the gift of both:

a) a beautiful new career bag; and

b) shopping! (We all love to do it).

Perfect, right? I know! You're welcome.

So go ahead - finish off your shopping now with gift cards from CareerBags.com and free yourself up to enjoy what the season is really about - that 3-day eggnog bender. Happy Holidays!!

Winter Laptop Bag Sale at CareerBags.com!

Oh, the weather outside is frightful
But laptop bags are delightful.
And since we've many places to go
Why not take your new Knomo?

Thank you! Thank you very much. I await my Grammy.

We're having a winter wonderland sale right now at CareerBags.com! Save 10% on any product when you enter offer code "WINTER8" during check out.

Plus, for a limited time, get FREE SHIPPING on any order over $75!

We also have some fabulous deals on offer in our sales section - two of my favorite Knomo bags are now on sale for 50% off.

The Knomo Josselin Laptop Handbag is rich, chocolatey goodness at its most delicious. It fits laptops up to 15.4" and is nicely cushioned to keep your laptop safe from holiday travel strife.

The Josselin's padded straps make it very comfortable to carry - and its sleek, classic lines ensure it will always be in style. Just try to keep from licking it.

If you prefer vanilla (with caramel accents), the Josselin also comes in Tan. Either bag makes a beautiful gift for the stylista on your list - you! 

And if you're buying for someone else this holiday season, consider a gift card from Career Bags.com - the gift they get to pick out themselves is always the right size and colour.

Spend more time roasting chestnuts and save yourself the dashing through the snow this holiday season - check out the Winter Sale at CareerBags.com!

The Cake Beauty Entrepreneur and Her Clark & Mayfield Parkside

Our latest Professional Profile comes from Heather Reier, who was looking for just the right laptop bag to fit her personal style. Below, Heather talks about starting her award-winning beauty company Cake Beauty (be sure to visit her site before the holidays and remember - the plane-friendly travel kit makes a great gift for me) and why she chose the Parkside Laptop Tote.

Name: Heather Reier

Location: Toronto, Canada

Profession: President and Founder of Cake Beauty

What inspired you to start your own company?

I have always been interested in beauty products. In 2003, my passion for indulgence and products had not wavered. After using loads of different products on the market, I couldn’t help but feel as though something was missing. I thought that the beauty world needed a line of cremes, suds and scrubs with infused with decadent, nourishing ingredients accompanied by sophisticated packaging and a sassy, fun concept. I whipped it all together and Cake Beauty was born.

What were some of the steps you took prior to launching Cake Beauty?

Before launching Cake Beauty I spent many years testing products and when it came to creating my own collection, I spent endless hours researching ingredients online and in books, testing formulations on everyone I could find and working hard to create the perfect scent and namesake to match. 

How has your business venture evolved since start-up?

Cake Beauty has evolved a great deal since start up.  Originally I mixed every product in my kitchen, labelled each product and shipped it all to customers.  I am still integrally involved in the creation of each product but the manufacturing has fortunately moved out of my kitchen! Also, at Cake Beauty we are now paraben and petroleum free, which I'm very proud of. 

How would you describe your personal/business style? Classic? Casual? Funky?

Absolutely eclectic. I love to mix and match and really create my own look.  A little bit classic and a little bit rocker.

What were you looking for in a laptop bag and why did you choose the Clark & Mayfield Parkside?

I love the Parkside first because i love white, and the studs on the page give me the rocker and edgy look that i really think is fun. I also adore the attention to detail and the striping in the inside of the parkside. The colour combination is perfect and i love carrying this bag around with me to all meetings.

What's in your career bag? What day-to-day essentials do you carry around?

My career bag has, well, my laptop of course! The other essentials in there include my blackberry, a small little bag of touch up products, absolutely Satin Sugar Hair and Body Refreshing Mist and Powder, just to refresh quickly before meetings or after a long day!

Thanks, Heather! Glad you're enjoying the Parkside. Heather was lucky to get one of the very last Parksides - we're sold out of them completely!

The Clark & Mayfield laptop bag line offers lots of other fabulous, fashionable bags - but if you're craving white leather and silver studs, the Gina B Luca Bella Laptop Handbag in White is a great choice.

For more about the Luca Bella, check out a review of the Gina B Luca Bella Laptop Bag or see the whole Gina B line at CareerBags.com!

New Gift Cards at CareerBags.com

The rumors are true - laptop bags make fantastic gifts! But choosing just the right laptop tote for someone else can be a tough call.

Maybe you don't know what size their laptop is. Maybe you think wheeled laptop bags are awesome, but you don't know if they share your enthusiasm. Maybe you're pretty sure their winter coat is dark brown - but what if it's green and the red laptop bag you've bought just makes them look like a Christmas elf all winter long?

I wanted to help take some of the guesswork out of gift-giving this year and give you the option to go for the gift everyone loves - a gift they get to pick out themselves.

So that's why we are now offering gift cards in increments of $25 and $100 at CareerBags.com!

Gift cards are a great way to say thank you to a co-worker or friend, celebrate mom's new job or give a new grad their first real career bag. Or they can be a nice way to say to your college student daughter "Hey - that laptop we got you was expensive. Quit wrapping it in a towel and get a laptop bag already."

Buying gift cards at CareerBags.com is easy - just add the gift card you want to your shopping cart and place the gift card recipient's name and email address in the "Ship To" area. Then let us know what greeting you would like to send in the comment area when you check out.

Your lucky gift card recipient will be emailed a special code to use when they're ready to choose their career bag from our site.  Of course, choosing from among our collection of stunning laptop cases will be difficult - but not for you. Delightful!

Gift cards. Fun for them - no pressure for you. Get your gift cards at CareerBags.com today.