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Can you believe it's the END of summer? |
It's hard to believe that school starts in less than two weeks, as I watch the summer slowly fade out before my eyes. This year marks a big change in the Jenna Em family, with all 5 of my kids heading to school full-time for the first time ever.
I try to approach the new school season in an organized fashion, and take inventory of what the kids have versus what they need. For example, I assess if the backpacks and lunch bags will last another season, and check the drawers to see if the long-sleeved shirts and pants will still fit--and are still in good condition. How about school supplies? How many pencils, pencil crayons, erasers, paper, and pencil cases do I need for 5 children?
With 4 boys ages 4- to 9-years old, we embrace hand-me-downs in my household--as well as purchase new items every season. Naturally, jeans get rips in the knees--and my middle child bites holes in the sleeves of his shirts. My only daughter does not receive hand-me-down clothing from her siblings, lucky ducky!
Last year I wrote about my Sears Back-to-School Shopping Haul. Looking back at the photos in that blog post, I not only see how much my kids have grown, but also how many of those clothing pieces have lasted and held up to a year of wear. I was even able to try out the Kidvantage Lifetime Wear Out Warranty on an item I purchased last year.
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My Boys In New Sears Back-to-School Outfits, August 2013 |
I was so impressed by the Sears track pants I had purchased for my boys last year, that I returned to Sears this year and bought 12 pairs for my 3 youngest boys! Just as last year, the track pants are still 2 pairs for $14.97--a great value! I believe that Sears carries a variety of top quality brands at reasonable prices, and my kids always have fun picking out apparel that features their favourite characters!
This month of August, Sears Canada "The Kids Room" has been helping families with school-aged children get ready for back-to-school so they can "Rock the Halls"! As well, Sears Canada will be rewarding their Facebook fans by surprising them throughout the month of August with opportunities to win a $100 Sears gift card!
Check out the Sears Canada "Surprise & Delight" VIDEO, below, to see the family's reactions!
Check out the Sears Canada "Surprise & Delight" VIDEO, below, to see the family's reactions!
Did you know that Sears Canada has been a proud supporter of Boys and Girls Club across Canada (BGCC) for over 40 years? BGCC is Canada’s leading provider of quality after school programmes that support the healthy physical, educational, social and mental development of Canadian children and youth. Sears Canada shares Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada’s philosophy, that providing all Canadian children and youth with access to opportunity is essential to helping them achieve their full potential and create a better future.
To help out with this year’s back-to-school season, Sears Canada and Converse will be providing the Boys and Girls Club with $10,000 worth of back-to-school apparel!
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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.
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WIN a $100 Sears Canada Gift Card from SnyMed.com! |
FLASH CONTEST (~OVER~)
WINNER: Silvia D of British Columbia
WIN a $100 Sears Canada gift card from the SnyMed.com blog! Contest open to Canada (excluding Quebec), and must be 18 years or older to enter. You may enter the contest across multiple blogs, but can only win on one. Winner will receive their prize 4-6 weeks after the contest closes. Contest ends on Wednesday August 27th, 2014. NOTE: Winner will have 24 hours to respond to winning e-mail, before prize is redrawn.
How to Enter:
Leave a COMMENT below, stating what you like about Sears Canada OR what you would buy if you were to WIN the $100 Sears Canada gift card. Then, use the entry form below to enter. GOOD LUCK!
I would buy some clothes for my daughter. She is heading off to daycare, so will need a few new items.
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ReplyDeleteI love all the great products at Sears!
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ReplyDeleteI would get my little girl the Disney Sofia Top & Legging 2 Piece Set
ReplyDeleteIf I were to win, I'd purchase: Cherokee Straight Leg jeans, Converse Front Zip Hoodie, and Converse® Kids' 'All-Star' High-Top Canvas Sneaker.
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I love all the clearance deals
ReplyDeletei would buy some fall fashion shirts and sweaters
ReplyDeleteI love the choices in clothing and shoes for kids at Sears.
ReplyDeleteI would love to buy the Skechers Girl’s Twinkle Shoes for my daughter :)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely clothes shopping!
ReplyDeleteI love the selection and convenience that sears offers whether you buy online, storeor catalog.
ReplyDeleteI would buy my kids some new jeans, shirts and shoes if I won.
ReplyDeleteI would buy school clothes
ReplyDeleteI would buy Sketchers shoes for my kids.
ReplyDeleteIf I won I would buy the Novelti Big Girls’ Faux Wool Jacket for my daughter for back to school.
ReplyDeleteI would have to find yoga pants and skinny jeans, their the only kinds she'll wear.
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It's one stop shopping!
ReplyDeleteI would buy some tools and something for my kids!
ReplyDeleteI'd get some winter boots
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ReplyDeleteI would buy school clothes for the kids
ReplyDeleteWhat I like about Sears is they deliver to the small town where I live in Saskatchewan.
ReplyDeleteI can remember as a kid my parents taking me to Sears every year for back to school shopping and now we do the same with ours. Both kids need new jeans and shoes so would use the $100 for that. Much nicer jeans there now then the double-knee'd pants my mom use to buy me from Sears.
ReplyDeleteWould probably buy a new backpack and fall jacket
ReplyDeleteI would use it to get one of my sons a couple hoodies. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteI would buy the hipstreet speakers and some cute tshirts for my little niece who is about to start grade 2
ReplyDeleteI would buy myself some very needed new clothes!!
ReplyDeleteI'd buy bedding
ReplyDeleteI'd get some new towels
ReplyDeleteI would buy some new curtinas for my living room
ReplyDeleteI would buy some clothes!
ReplyDeleteIf I were to win the $100, I'd use it to buy winter gear for the kidlets. They don't come too cheap!
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Tony Hawk Monster Mash hoody is one of the items I would get
ReplyDeleteSears is a terrific store and it would be so easy to find something to buy but I would choose a nice comfortable pair of shoes.
ReplyDeletei would buy cherokee jeans
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ReplyDeletelove Sears because they stand behind their merchandise
ReplyDeleteI always find great dresses when at Sears, and would love to get some more kids items for my daughter.
ReplyDeleteI love Sears..I'm a life long customer ..they stand behind they're product and they have great guarantees
ReplyDeleteI like that they have great variety!
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ReplyDeleteI would use it to buy shoes and clothes or maybe kitchen stuff
ReplyDeletewe would get a new winter coat
ReplyDeleteI like the variety of products in Sears
ReplyDeleteI would pick the Girl Confidential(TM/MC) Big Girls Shrug with Lurex Yarn in Pink
ReplyDeleteI would buy my daughter things for her new room.
ReplyDeleteI like that they send via Canada Post
ReplyDeletei would buy some new clothes for my kids
ReplyDeleteI like sears variety of products
ReplyDeleteI would buy shoes and pants for my son, he has shot up over 4" in just 2 months and nothing fits.
ReplyDeletemy oldest still needs a backpack and some clothes
ReplyDeleteI'd buy some denin -- good, sturdy jeans that will last!
ReplyDeleteI love the experience of shopping at sears....how organized everything is and the great selection. I usually always find what I am looking for.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter wants to redo her room so I would get some bedding or curtains.
ReplyDeleteI like the good quality and variety of items.
ReplyDeleteI would buy my daughter geox running shoes
ReplyDeleteI would buy new shoes for my 3 kids.
ReplyDeleteI would buy him at least 5 pairs of jeans
ReplyDeleteI would buy a new fridge! :)
ReplyDeleteI'd buy my daughter a Hello Kitty Snow Suit.
ReplyDeleteI would buy new shoes for back to school
ReplyDeleteI'd buy clothes or shoes!
ReplyDeleteI love Sears, been shopping there for years
ReplyDeleteI'd buy some new clothes.
ReplyDeleteIf I won I'd buy some new clothes
ReplyDeleteI would buy new shoes for my 2 girls & let them pick out some back to school supplies.
ReplyDeleteI like Sears' guarantees and warranties especially the lifetime wear-out warranty for kids' clothing.
ReplyDeleteI would buy clothes for my kids
ReplyDeleteI'd replace the pillows on everyone's beds
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