As a kid, I loved back-to-school shopping sooo much. (Okay, I loved shopping with my Mom in general, but back-to-school meant I was guaranteed to get some goodies!) Picking out new outfits, cute shoes, and getting excited for the year ahead. Yep, I loved it all!
I tried to indoctrinate Stella into this consumerism blitz, but to no avail. She really can’t stand shopping and has zero interest in fashion.
But, alas, fear not … this mother has a glimmer of shopping hope left! My son Max is heading into Grade One this year. He is quite excited. (Not really sure how grade one is different from kindergarten, but he feels it is important so I back him up on it.) Perhaps even better than his excitement is that he loves to shop! I am totally going to do a back-to-school shopping trip with him and it’s going to be at Sears.
Why? Because that’s where I used to do back-to-school shopping with my Mom! It’s a nostalgia thing. But it’s also a practical thing too because you can pick up quality brands at really reasonable prices.
One of my favourite brands on boys of all sizes is Levis. My husband is an almost-daily wearer of Blundstone boots, Levis jeans, and a cotton t-shirt. Both “boys” picked up brown Blundstone boots while we were in Australia, and now I’m keen to complete Max’s “just like Dad” look with some Levis for boys.
I expect that this kind of shopping trip might get a little hard on the wallet. Especially if you’re a parent with quite a number of children (or at least more than one who likes to shop!). That’s why I think it’s kinda fun that Sears is doing this “Surprise & Delight” goodness. The video below will let you know what it’s all about! ….
Beyond the families that will receive a fabulous surprise in their local Sears store, Sears has been supporting the Boys and Girls Club of Canada for more than 40 years. For this upcoming back-to-school season, Sears Canada and Converse have teamed up to provide this amazing charity with $10,000 worth of apparel.
And even better (well, I think so, at least š ) is that I will be able to give one lucky Coffee with Julie reader a gift certificate for $100 to Sears! What would you buy with $100? Here’s what I would pick out!
Okay, now it’s your chance to win what you would like for back-to-school. Up for grabs is a $100 gift certificate to Sears Canada. You can enter to win on more than one blog, but you can only win once (fair enough!). Other fine print: You must be 18 years of age and live in Canada (excluding QC). Good luck!
p.s. You must hurry! This is a quickie … enter today and draw ends at midnight on Wed, August 27th. Winner must respond to my emailĀ notificationĀ within 24 hours or a new winner will be drawn.Ā
Disclosure: I am part of the Sears Back to School Blogger Campaign with Mom Central Canada and I receive special perks as part of my affiliation with this group. The opinions on this blog are my own.Ā
I would likely pick a Swissgear Backpack and a pair of Converse shoes
I would get DD some new bedding, and some rain boots.
I’d buy: Converse All Stars High-Top Sneakers, Cherokee Straight Leg jeans, some t-shirts.
Thanks.
A new snowsuit is going to be needed this year so that would top my list
I would get my son a snowsuit. Thanks
I would buy some Nevada boot cut jeans, a sweater dress and leggings, a Nike athletic top and athletic capris, and socks.
At the rate my kids are growing, I can think of a dozen things they could use!
I would give it to my son for clothes for the grandkids. That Tony Hawk Plaid is awesome.
I’ve seen some fabulous t-shirts and funky tops at Sears lately for girls so I’d be stocking up on those
I would pick up a pair of converse hi-tops for my son!
Adidas pants. A couple of pairs would be nice. My boy is very hard on his pants.
I would buy SkechersĀ® Kids’ ‘Skech Appeal’ Lace-Up Jogger.
Skechers light up shoes!
I would get my son some Levi’s jeans and a Roots hoodie
I would take Nevada Jeans and shoes.
A cute rain jacket and boots to match for my Son who starts JK
Nevada jeans and Sketchers shoes
I would buy my kids running shoes, jeans and hoodies
If i won i would choose the cute gray Nike hoodie and blue nike pants for my lil guy who is starting kindergarden this year.
Thanks!
I would put this towards a new stereo
I would get my son new sneakers!
a new backpack and lunchbag for my daughter – we have to reuse last year’s.
Sears has great clothes for kids, I would be shopping for new school gear
my son would love the HIGH SIERRA Tactic 19” Laptop and Tablet Backpack! Would be perfect for him.
Id pick up new hoodies for the girls.
I’d get my kids new clothes ..especially jeans
I’d pick new fall clothes : coats, jeans, shirts!
I’d like to get the SkechersĀ® Women’s ‘Bikers Hot Ticket’ Sneakers.
I would love to pick up indoor running shoes and a backpack at Sears!
I would buy a new pair of boots for the winter!
I would pick a new coat or pair of shoes!
New winter boots for my daughter š Thanks!
a much needed new bra
I would put it towards a winter coat (I know I’ll stop swearing) for my daughter..she will need a new one this year..thinking ahead
I’d get the Nike and Adidas fleece pants for my boys
I like the Nike hoodie and the point zero backpack
I would get Levi’s for the kids.
I would put it towards fall jackets for my boys!
Some new jeans
I would buy a Nike hoodie for my son,
I would get my son a very nice backpack
skechers
A new backpack for the bus travels would be one thing I’d like to check out, maybe some new boots? Have a good day!
JoAnn
Huge fan of Converse high tops!! Cheers
A Nike Hoody for my son and shoes for my girl
I would pick the Team Canada Hockey Jersey
Heys princess backpack
Love the Girl Confidential Ruffle Slip Dress with Sweater for my daughter and the Nike Boys YA76 Swoosh’ Zip-Front Hoody for my son.
Swiss Gear backpack and new shoes
I would pick out a pair of Converse running shoes for my son.