Sears Canada has been surprising families in-store and online this month!
Their goal is to help families with school aged children get ready for Back to School so they can Rock the Halls!
Be sure to see the Sears Back to School Giveaway at the bottom of this post! It is a quick giveaway, so enter now and visit daily to receive your extra entries.
How cool is this? Across Canada, as part of their Surprise & Delights program, Sears has been, surprising shoppers by providing their purchases to them for FREE! This video honestly gave me shivers – the good kind! I love to see random acts of kindness in effect and this is a great example.
I remember when I started at the University of Guelph for my Undergrad degree. I didn’t have much money to my name and I had an emotional transition from leaving home. During Homecoming weekend, I entered a draw, not thinking much of it and I WON! Up until then, I had never won anything in my life and this prize was a pretty large prize (for a first year university student) and included a ton of University of Guelph apparel, food points for my meal plan and more. I remember the thrill and the feeling of gratitude I felt when I won this prize. I can only begin to imagine how these families feel when they learn that they have received their Back to School purchases for FREE courtesy of Sears Canada! WOW! Can you imagine?
I absolutely LOVE it when brands give back! Sears does this by having a relationship with Girls and Boys Club of Canada. Sears Canada has been a proud supporter for over 40 years of Boys and Girls Club across Canada (BGCC), Canada’s leading provider of quality after school programs that support the healthy physical, educational, social and mental development of Canadian children and youth.
Sears 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 to create a better future.
To help out with this year’s back-to-school season, Sears Canada and Converse will be providing the GBCC with $10,000 worth of BTS Apparel! What a generous donation!
While Back to School shopping with your family, I encourage you to pay a visit to Sears. They have a large variety of well known clothing and apparel brands at reasonable prices and I love the way their stores are laid out for easy shopping. And, who knows, you could be the next lucky family to receive your back to school shopping for FREE!
Sears Back to School Giveaway
Prize: $100 Sears Gift Card
Open to: Canadian Residents only (outside of QC)
Giveaway ends: August 27, 2014 11:59pm EST
(selected winner MUST fill out giveaway form within 24 hours or a new winner will be chosen)
You may enter to win across multiple blogs, but can only win this giveaway once. You must be 18, and live in Canada (excluding QC). You can expect to receive their prize 4-6 weeks after the contest closes.
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.
My cousin is going back to school and feels excited!
My daughter – she’s excited – but my two nephews are SUPER excited!
My cousin is.
I have 3 going back to school to in college and one in high school. Time sure flies it seems like yesterday I was getting them ready for grade 1
Time does fly, for sure!
I am going back to my class and my oldest is entering grade 3!
I have 2 children going back to school. This would be so helpful!!
Kingston’s looking forward to seeing his friends…
My kids are still too little for school- my son will be starting pre-school next fall- but my niece and nephew are both starting kindergarten this year! They’re very excited.
my 15 yo is going to grade 10,,wow! He isn`t too excited about it,
My grandson is going back to school and he is excited!
Quite a few people that I work with are going back to school and most of them seem to be looking forward to it!
My son starts grade 2 and hes pretty stoked to see his friends again.
several of my friends kids are going back to school and not excited about it
My daughter is going into kindergarten and she’s a little nervous, but also excited.
Be sure to join our New Kindergarten Parents Support Group on Facebook if you have any questions or just want to chat Kindergarten!
My son is going back to school shortly; he’s alright with the idea so that he can see his friends again. Most are away on holiday.
Cheers.
friends kids. (my daughter is not there yet!)
My son is going back to school and he’s really excited about it.
My girls are headed back to school and looking forward to it.
Two of my sons are going back to school and are both excited to see their friends from school but a little sad to see summer end.
My girls. They are excited
I am going BTS this year haha! I’m a little apprehensive!
Oh how exciting, Victoria! What are you taking?
I’m starting a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology! It is exciting but it’s a big change!
My 4 kids and they’re excited to go back.
My daughter is heading to grade 3. She is a little nervous about it.
Angela, what is she most nervous about?
My niece is going back to school and starts grade 2. I am going back to university as well.
How exciting, Zahra! What are YOU taking?
3 of my sons are going back to school. kindergarten, grade 2 and grade 11. K who is going into kindergarten isn’t too excited, but the other 2 are.
If you need any ideas/support for your Kindergarten son, feel free to join my Kindergarten Parent Support group on Facebook – I wrote about it earlier this week!
Awesome, I will check it out, thanks! My son has some anxiety issues (severe) and is actually repeating kindergarten, but he doesn’t seem any more comfortable with it than he did last year even though he will have the same teacher and be in the same room.
my 17 year old stepson is going into his last year of high school. he is racing toward the finish line lol
My little princess
Marla
Younger siblings. They are excited for it
I have two grandkids who are excited to get back to school
Our daughter and she is very excited to see her friends.
My two kids are going back to school and they are dreading it
my son is going back to school and he is not looking forward to it
My grandaughter is going into grade 7 at a new school. She is excited!
My neices and nephews.
My great grandie is going back to school and will be in the 7th grade!! ALREADY! seems just like yesterday she was just a year old!!!
They grow up WAY too fast, don’t they?
My neighbours children are prepping for back to school. They are loving the new outfits and stuff, but their youngest is already crying “I don’t wanna go!!” Poor mom.
Awww….poor thing! Are they starting Kindergarten?
I know quite a few! But my 2 girls are returning.. 1 moved back home last week.. ugh lol The 8 year old is pretty excited.. the 17 year old.. not so much.
This will be my daughters first year! Shes beyond excited!!
Youngest is going back to school; I’m sad because it means the end of the summer
My son is okay with it… hes not overly excited but he does enjoy school so I think that once the routine start again he will be fine
Cheryl, it is all about the routine!
Have 6 grandchildren-3 very happy 3 very unhappy
Oh the odds 😉
Nephew, happy
I cannot believe what Sears Canada is doing for kids and parents. Bravo for them! Will they do the same in the US I wonder?
Good question Cole, I will try to find out!
my grandson is going into SK and he’s really excited that he’ll get to see his friends from last year again.
My son is going into kindergarten and he’s very excited.
My son is going to grade 1 and it’s the first time he will be in school all day
My son started full day last year – I was really worried about how hard it would be for him, but he certainly did adjust! I am still concerned for this year as he has been napping regularly this summer….the fall is a tough transition around here. Good luck!
I have made sure that everyday we have done something whether it was something simple like having a family game night or bowling or something more exciting like going to Wonderland, we have done something everyday all summer. He is going to have a tough time adjusting to the regular routine and now he’s going to be gone all, makes me one sad Momma
My daughter is going to college and seems pretty pleased about it.
Teresa Claire
What is she studying?
She is studying English 🙂
Sears just rocks…Bravo to them! My son is super excited to see all of his friends and recess!
Amazing, right?!
My granddaughter is going back to school and she is in Grade 1. She is very excited to see all her friends again at school.
My little guy is starting Kindergarten he is so excited
my niece and she is very excited
my girlfriends son is going back to school and her daughter is just starting school. The kids are excited but shes kinda a mess
I’m a school librarian so I’m heading back to school. Both my two sons are heading back to school and my oldest is starting a new school. We all wish we had a little bit more summer to go but a bit excited to get back to school as well.
a couple of grandkids are going to school this year and I think they are excited, but here in BC we aren’t exactly sure when school will start due to the teacher’s strike.
My children one is excited and the other is scared shes starting a new school
my oldest will be heading to grade 1 this year and is excited!
My niece is going back to school and is thrilled!
My baby is off to college!So happy to see her spread her wings!
That is so exciting, Tricia! What is she taking?
A lot of my friends who are going back to university/college..a lot of them are kind of excited because after 4 months of working or relaxing, it’s a nice change!
My oldest daughter is going back to school and she is very excited.
I actually don’t know anyone
My granddaughter is going into grade one and she’s tickled pink. My oldest daughter is doing her thesis for her Masters degree. I know she’s happy that’s it’s the final step 🙂
So great to hear from you Katrina!!! I can’t believe your granddaughter is in grade 1 already! Same age as my son 🙂 You should be a very proud Mom! What is your daughter doing her thesis in?
All 3 of my kids are retuning to school this fall and they are happy at it..happy to see they’re friends
My cousins are going back to school. They are homeschooled so I’m sure it will be an adjustment to have to buckle down and do school work again.
My kids are going back to school in the fall and everyone is excited to see there friends.
my son starts school this fall. Kindergarten! He is excited but nervous! I’m the same!
I have a 16 yr old going back to school….you can imagine his enthusiasm…
My niece and nephew are going back to school. They are somewhat excited about it, but a little apprehensive about meeting new people.
My 10 yr old and 6 yr old are going back, both in full day school! Neither one wants to go, haha.
Miss R is heading back to school and she is excited for grade 2 to start.
My niece is off to school and she is so excited to go back!
My grandkids are going back to school this fall and are very excited for it.
My niece is going to school and she is very excited
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I’m going back to school (University), and I’m happy about it 🙂
What are you studying, Lindsay?
Psychology, Biology, and French (at Wilfrid Laurier University) 🙂
Good for you!!! A beautiful campus 🙂
I agree! And very close-knit. I’m doing my Psychology thesis this year, very exciting!
My daugther is going back to school this fall and she’s very excited for it
I am entering your giveaway.
It would be great to win a $100 Sears Gift Card.
In response to your questions of Who do you know that is going Back to School in the Fall?
How do they feel about it?
My nieces and nephew are going back to school and they are very excited to see their friends again.
Thank you for having this giveaway!!!!!!!!!!!
my son is super excited about going to school!
My daughter is going to school for the first time!
my daughters are both going back to school. and like the say “its the most wonderful time of the year”
My daughter is starting preschool in a couple weeks. She is really excited about it.
My oldest child is going back to school in the fall, and she is super excited about it.
my son and he is nervous and excited!
My grandchildren and they are very excited to go back to see their friends.
A little girl a few doors down is starting grade one at a new school – very excited!
My granddaughter is starting school this year. I am a little nervous but happy for her and I will be there to greet her when she gets home.
Karin – if you feel like you need some support as a Kindergarten Grandparent, feel free to join our Kindergarten Parent Support Group on Facebook.
My kids are all excited to go back toschool. So is mom.
A friend of mine is going back to school to continue her education even though she works full time and has a family.
both my kids are going back to school they cant wait
my kid is excited
My son is going back to school. He`s excited that he`s in a new grade.
My son is going back to school. He’s been working two jobs this summer, so I think he’s hoping getting back to university will enable him to get some rest!
LOL they do have to work hard in order to afford University these days!
my grandson he can’t wait
My 3 sons, they are not looking forward to it.
I’m going back to school to take computer course for work. I’m nervous!
That sounds exciting! I would be nervous too, but you will settle in quickly, I’m sure!
My son is starting Kindergarten this fall 🙂 I am super excited and so is he!
That is fantastic, Crystal! If you have any Kindergarten questions, be sure to join my Kindergarten Parent Support group!
My niece is going back to school, and she can’t wait!
My niece and nephew. They are excited to see their friends.
My 10 year old son Evan is going back to school – he is excited to see his friends. Mom is adjusting to see the emergence of a MAN – Grade 6 already – *gulp*
Eva Mitton-Urban
No one right now in BC is going back to school, but my nieces and nephews in AB and ON are looking forward to going back to school this year!
I heard that, Tanis – is the strike official now?
It started in June and if anything will be resolved, I don’t believe it will be before August 29th!
Wow! Tough for everyone involved, including the teachers!
My kids, and they’re looking forward to seeing their friends… but not much else!
My son is really excited to go to kindergarten this year. He had preschool at the same school last year and he can’t wait to see all of his friends 🙂
Some of the my grandchildren are going back to school. My youngest, who is eleven ,is quite happy about it. Some of my grandchildren are going to university-some for the first time- They seem happy and excited.
What is Galette? I always thought that it was a French name for Cake,. And now I find it’s really a ‘cheater-Pie’ which is very interesting. I am learning something new all the time from these blogs!
My kids, and they are excited !
my childs and they are not excited
My granddaughter is going into kindergarten this year! She is looking so forward to riding the bus and making new friends!
what a great way to earn customers
my nieces are going back to school and both are super excited!
My daughter. Happy day for all!
my son is excited about going to high school
My son starts grade 2 this year and is stoked, I am not so happy. Hes growing up too fast.
My son is going to be in Grade 5 this year. He’s not yet ready to give up his summer fun!
Both of my kids are heading back soon- and they are both happy! 🙂
My 3 granddaughters are all headed back to high school!!!
******My teenage son is going into grade 10-he is excited about going back!******
I am, and my nephew! haha
The kids next door and they are very excited.
I’m going back to school and I’m excited but nervous!
my niece is going to Kindergarten this fall
My granddaughters are going back to school. The younger one is thrilled; the older, not so much!
My nieces and nephew are going to school. My niece is looking forward to it, but not my nephew.
My sister is going back to school and is excited
My nephew and he can’t wait!
My girlfriends son is going back to school!
My nieces are going back to school and my son’s daycare will be in full swing with all the school age kids back in school.
my nephew – and he cant wait 🙂
My son, daughter and I are all going back to school on sept 2nd. We wish summer was not over.
I myself am going back to school in September and it’s scary at my age
Gwen – what are you taking? How exciting!
My niece is going! She is super excited to see her friends again
My nephews are headed back to school this fall…They both love school and are pretty excited to see all their friends again 🙂
My niece and she is anxious to see her friends.
my niece is going back to school, she can’t wait
My little great nephew is going back and I feel bad that we won’t see him as much.
my niece is starting primary this September. she is so excited.
my 5 children are and they are excited
This is my son’s first year in JK and Im so anxious about it, hes such a sweetheart & I hate to send him this year, I’m not sure if hes ready. We shall see I guess…
It is so hard to send our babies off to Kindergarten! Steph, did you see this post? http://www.multitestingmommy.com/2014/08/kindergarten-parents-support-group.html
I didn’t see this post, thank you so much for sending this my way. This is going to be something I definitely need. I think I’m more worried than he is and the last thing I want to do is to pass on my anxiety about it to him. I want him to have a positive experience. Thanks again, I think I’m the newest member of your kindergarten support group today 😉
My beautiful children. The daugther is excited but my boys wouldn’t mind another few months.
My daughter’s last year of school!!
I’m going back to school this Fall. Not looking forward to it either.
niece going back – really looking forward to it. thanks
I have 2 of my 3 children going back. Grade 6, Grade 3. They are excited after sitting on their butts all summer with no school friends in the area.
My two daughters are going back to school, they are in Grade 11 & 5. But I have to say I’m the one who’s most excited about it 🙂
My daughter is starting school. She’s very excited.
great contest thanks
my grandson and he can’t wait
My Son starts JK and I am absolutely devastated!
nice just to have on hand for extras.thnaks
All 3 kids are going back to school. I think they are all happy about it.
My great-nephew is going back to school and he is eager to see his classmates and have fun at recess.
my son is going to high school this year and he is very nervous but happy to be back with his friends
My niece and she’s excited
my niece is very excited!
My daughter is starting K in the fall, and wants to take mommy to school with her.
could use this to buy the essentials (socks and underwear)
My son is starting school for the first time. JK. He is only 3 and a half, and has his bday in December, so will be one of the youngest. He is super excited, I am not. I am almost in tears everytime I think of my lil baby starting school (like now!) I cried when he just got his first haircut (he looks so grown up for school now!!), and already have the day off work for his first day cuz I will be a mess. Could def. use the gift cards though! 🙂
i think they are excited, i am 🙂
My son is going back to school – SK & he is so excited!
My niece is excited to meet new friends:)
My son is excited to be going to school this fall!
My 3 kids are very excited to go back to school…… I am even more excited 🙂
my youngest is in high school and my oldest is at U of G 😉 … they have both always been so ready by the time Sept hits, the summer tends to drag on by mid Aug
Today is the first day back to school for my nieces four children and they’re all looking forward to it.
My son is going back to school, he’ll be in grade 12 and I’m very proud of him! He had to drop out of school a few years ago due to extreme anxiety disorder (that started after he stopped a convenience store robbery and the kids kept following him around, threatening him, then one day he was jumped and stabbed! Thankfully not too seriously hurt!) He dropped out of school for 2 years, but I’m so glad he’s back now!
My niece is going back to school and she is excited! She is going into Grade 2.
I don’t know anyone going back to school this year. A nice change of pace!
My daughter is headed ‘back’ to school for Grade 5! My little guy is starting school for the first time (sniff, sniff). 😉
My cousins are going back to school this fall, they love it! It’s a time to connect with friends again.
my son is starting jk this fall
my little gut is going & he is very excited
OMG, my niece goes back to schoo. Yah, I don’t need to babysit. Fab. & splendid. 2 fingers snap. . Thanks
for the awesomeness, the contest, & generosity.
Dear Santa: I have been nice. My X-Mas wish this year is to win this
contest.
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