Back to Back
Back to school is just around the corner – most students will be hitting the hallways right after Labour Day (if not sooner). With that in mind, I’ve picked out a bunch of nifty gifts for back-to-school.
Fjallraven Kanken Backpack – $85 @ Little Burgundy
Every kid needs a backpack – this cool outdoorsy brand from Sweden is making waves with their decidedly minimalist Scandinavian approach to this schoolyard staple. Not only do they look cool, they offer some valuable benefits for mom and dad too. Waterproof fabric means no soggy homework, while the super durable fabric should last them well through the school year(s) – not something you can say if you opt for say, a licensed character bag from Walmart. Solid, sturdy and stylish – what’s not to love?
Mr. Sketch Scented Crayons – $6.65 for a 6-Pack @ Walmart, Staples, Amazon.ca and Loblaws
Whatever kid had Mr. Sketch markers growing up was the envy of the classroom – seriously. Now the brand has expanded their scented school supplies with this cool line of smooth-writing, gel formula crayons. Housed in a hard plastic body to help reduce breakage, the twist-up design also keeps the tip of the crayon sharp and ready for colouring! Coming with a bevy of fruit-scented crayons like cherry, orange, and blueberry, these awesome crayons are a great, elementary school-age pick that will actually have the kids excited for school.
Kate Spade Large Gold Dots 17-Month Agenda – $36
Yes this pretty foiled agenda book might say 2017 on the cover, but it’s actually a 17-month calendar that commences right here in August. With plenty of space to jot down homework and social plans, each month also commences with a cute message encouraging you to explore and experience the world. Honestly, using the school-provided agenda is so passe – pick this pretty alternative up for the teen or college student in your life.
L’il Critters Complete Multivitamins – $12.97 each @ Mass Retailers Across Canada
Good nutrition is the foundation to better brain power in the classroom. If you’re struggling to get the kids to chow down on super healthy foods, try supplementing their meals or after school snacks with these chewable multivitamins. Designed with friendly faces like Barbie and Despicable Me’s Minions, these fruity-flavoured vitamins come in fun shapes to make health easier and more accessible than ever.
Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Pens – $42 for a 14-Pack @ Walmart, Staples, Amazon.ca and Loblaws
I was a total gel pen user in high school – I loved the vibrant hues that also helped me stay organized (a different colour for every class!) What’s great is how far the gel pen concept has come from its early days. Now the ink dries quicker than ever, in fact, three times faster than your average regular ol’ black / blue / red pen. And of course, it still offers that smooth, sleek feeling as you scribble notes (and doodles). The pens are also finished off with a comfort grip so they can write away without cramping their hand.
Monbento Bento Boxes – $32.99 each
Lunchboxes are one of the trendiest aspects of back-to-school shopping it seems – and these cool lunchboxes from Monbento offer plenty of flexibility and protection. Their original lunchbox shown here comes with two airtight containers, a separate food cup (perfect for snacks you want to grab or sauces you want to keep separate) and a tight elastic strap to keep things locked and loaded in your backpack. To be totally honest, it’s cool enough that grownups who aren’t heading back to school might want to nab one too.
Arm + Hammer Kid’s Spinbrush – $7.99 each @ Mass & Drug Retailers Across Canada
School picture day is coming up – which means it’s time to get those pearly whites in prime shape. One easy way to get them excited for better oral hygiene? A fun branded toothbrush featuring beloved characters like Spiderman, Paw Patrol, My Little Pony or Super Mario. Not only will a new toothbrush motivate them to brush with renewed vigour, it also means less painful trips to the dentist!
Sharpie ColourBurst Permanent Markers – $8.78 for 5 or $37.07 for 24 @ Walmart, Staples, Loblaws and Amazon.ca
The coolest part of this back-to-school gift has to be the versatility. These fine-tipped markers can function just like pens (albeit seriously permanent), or they can be used for other creative projects and hobbies. From brightening up a homework project to doodling in a scrapbook, the vibrant hues of these pens truly offer a spectrum of colour – from soft peach to electric lime. Plus, the bold, vivid ink is super quick drying, water resistant, and permanent – so no matter what they’re decorating they can make their mark.
Hobbry Spiral Notebooks – From $14.95 @ Indigo
Swoon. Gone are the days of plain ol’ 5 Star notebooks that I’d decorate with random stickers – enter these gorgeous, marble-inspired books that make a statement while still being totally functional. While they’re certainly a little pricier, an investment in a nice notebook might be worthwhile for a subject they’re either super into – or super reticent about. Honestly there are dozens of cool / cute options for teens and tweens to inspire them to think about more than just their first day of school ensemble this September.
Now I’ve got a super awesome prize package that will make a child or two (and their parents) supremely happy. You could win:
- 2x L’il Critters Vitamins
- 2x Arm & Hammer Kid’s Spinbrushes
- Mr. Sketch Scented Twistable Gel Crayons (6-Pack)
- InkJoy Gel Pens
- Sharpie ColourBurst Permanent Markers
Here’s how to enter for your shot at nabbing it all!
1) First & foremost: you must be a subscriber to the Canadian Gift Guide to enter this giveaway. It’s as simple as finding ‘The Gift of Gab’ box in the righthand column and dropping in your email or clicking follow. Then leave me a comment below by September 19, 2016, telling me your favourite back-to-school gift idea from this post.
2) Entries are limited to one per person / per email address / per household (or more if you score bonus entries). A random draw will be conducted on or around September 20, 2016 to select the winner, who will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen in their place.
3) Entries are limited to Canadians that have reached the age of majority in their province. Quebec is not eligible for this promotion.
4) Bonus Entry: Follow Mr. Sketch on Twitter and Tweet about this giveaway,tagging them + me (@cdngiftguide), linking back to this post. Share your Tweet link in a separate comment below.
5) Bonus Entry #2: Follow Sharpie Canada on Twitter and Tweet about this giveaway,tagging them + me (@cdngiftguide), linking back to this post. Share your Tweet link in a separate comment below.
6) Bonus Entry #3: Follow Papermate on Twitter and Tweet about this giveaway,tagging them + me (@cdngiftguide), linking back to this post. Share your Tweet link in a separate comment below.
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My daughter loves Mr. Sketch scented markers.
I like the PaperMate InkJoy pens. So colourful.
Oh, I love the Bento boxes!
Love the Spinbrushes. Anything to get kids to brush more!
The Fjallraven Kanken backpacks would be my choice
A pack of 24 Sharpest will make fabulous art for my students in a new style of artistic medium that everyone will have success at.
I really like the Fjallraven Kanken backpacks and the 24 pack of Sharpies.
I like the backpack (Fjallraven Kanken Backpack – $85 @ Little Burgundy) although which colour. That’s a hard choice.
Love the bento boxes! Great for a stylish litterless lunch!
My most favourite idea is the bento box! http://us.monbento.com/en/shop/lunch-box/bento-box.html Those are so ideal for students, my daughter would be thrilled, but knowing her all of hear things are great! Even the gummies! I also love the Kate spade Agenda (for myself Hahaha)
i love the Sharpie ColourBurst Permanent Markers not only are they perfect for school but for crafting too!
I like the Fjallraven backpacks — classic design and they look like they’re great quality!
Tweeted! https://twitter.com/christine_garyf/status/768791357792129024
Tweeted Sharpies! https://twitter.com/christine_garyf/status/768792066834964480
I’d love the coloured Sharpies because they are such good markers.
PaperMate tweet! https://twitter.com/christine_garyf/status/768792875123503104
I like the Papermate gel pens
I love those Sharpie markers.
Mr Sketch scented CRAYONS??? Who knew? Love this idea! I had the markers growing up, and a kid in my class insisted on tasting every single colour. Even after the first few “tasted like marker”, he kept trying the rest. Not the brightest marker in the box that one.
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/AmyMoyBurn/status/768800231341383680
I tweeted (Sharpie) https://twitter.com/AmyMoyBurn/status/768800580487766016
i tweeted Papermate https://twitter.com/AmyMoyBurn/status/768801049125724160
Sorry I fixed my Sharpie tweet (this one has the link to the contest) https://twitter.com/AmyMoyBurn/status/768801559195025408
Sorry I fixed my Mr Sketch tweet (this one has the link to the contest) https://twitter.com/AmyMoyBurn/status/768802022057447424
I really love the gel pens!
I would choose a backpack.
My little grandson would love a spinbrush that features Paw Patrol.
Love the Fjallraven Kanken Backpack.
I like the bento lunch box. I am a subscriber.
I love the backpacks!
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I love the backpacks.
the pens and sharpies would be great to win
My favorite back-to-school gift idea would be the Sharpies. So easy to take notes with, and the fun variety of colors makes it a little more interesting to review when studying!
One can never have enough Sharpie Permanent Markers; some for me, some for the kids and some for the grandkids.
Loving the Mr. Sketch Scented Twistable Gel Crayons – so cool!
My favourite is the kate spade agenda! Definitely needed to keep myself on track this school year
Oh my…! What a nice giveaway ! I’m picking the SharpieColourburst Permanent Markers, thank you very much 😉
The Monbento Bento Boxes are great.
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Sharpies!!! Ftw
Papermate Inkjoy Pens
The scented crayons look fun!
I love the coloured Sharpies and the scented crayons
I like the Papermate pens.
My kids would definitely love the scented markers!!
I like the Kate Spade monthly agenda
I’m already a subscriber to the Canadian Gift Guide. Iv always like the scented crayons now my kids do
I want those Sharpie colourburst markers!
I would love Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Pens – or all of it!!
I love spiral notebooks even though I already have so many
Sharpie ColourBurst Permanent Markers – so many beautiful colours!!!!
I love the Mr. Sketch Scented Crayons.
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I love those Sharpie markers!
My favourite gift idea is the Hobbry Spiral Notebooks. I always love having a notebook with me.
The Mr.Sketch scented markers are awesome!
Love the Hobbry Spiral Notebooks are nice, thanks
I really like the Monbento bento boxes. My grandchildren would be happy to use them.
The bento boxes are on my wish list!
my favourite is the Fjallraven Kanken Backpack – $85 @ Little Burgundy
I love the Bento boxes.
Love the backpack!!
I like the Sharpie ColourBurst Permanent Markers best.
The young girl in me loves the Paper Mate Ink Joy pens! What’s better than taking notes in multi colours!
I like the PaperMate Ink Joy gel pens.
The backpack looks different and cool
Love the Mr. Sketch scented crayons.
the backpack in pink
I love the backpacks!
I love the vitamins. What a fun way to take them.
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Have a great day everyone 🙂
I LOVE the Kate spade planner and the bento boxes oh and the sharpies!!
Fjallraven Kanken Backpack would be my choice for a back to school gift. A good bag to carry stuff always nice to have.
I am a subscriber to the Canadian Gift Guide. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the Bento boxes!
I’m not sure if my second link went thru, it told me I was posting too quickly so here it is again, just in case. https://twitter.com/76JAH/status/769151053921222656
love the inkmate pens, and the sharpies!!!
I’m a subscriber to the Canadian Gift Guide. My favourite back-to-school gift idea from this post is the Arm + Hammer Kid’s Spinbrush.
I like the sharpie markers – they are great for school and in the summer I use them to label my kids clothes for camp!
I love the bento box!
My favorite is the Bento box, although the gel pens are pretty cool too!
Sharpie markers are always a hit – and those are great colours!
My favourite thing on this list are the Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Pens!
my fave thing is the backpack, love it!!
I like the Fjallraven Kanken Backpack
I love the backpack – definitely my favourite!
I love the Bento Boxes!
I’ve got a bit of a Sharpie problem, so I’ll vote for those as my fave. Can never have too many…
papermate gel Pens!
I’m already a subscriber. My favourite is the Monbento Bento Boxes….I would love one, and I’m way, way, waaaaay past the age of going back to school. I’d take it to work. I like the idea of being able to bring salad dressing or something in the little cup it comes with.
Already a subscriber. My favorite is the Kate Spade planner.
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The Sharpie markers sound amazing! I love school/office supplies!
The Monbento bento boxes are my favorite!
~Jonnie
Good Golly Miss Molly My fave: Kate Spade planner. Thank you for the awesomeness, the contest, and generosity. 🙂
Monbento bento box. Beautiful!
The backpacks look pretty awesome, but I LOVE those sharpie pens! I use them all the time!
This would be an awesome school gift pack to win, it has a great collection of school supplies.
I love the Kate Spade Gold Dots 2017 Agenda
Love, love, love the kate spade 2017 planner and the bento box lunch boxes! Great ideas for back to school and back to work!
I love the Kate Spade Gold Dots 2017 Agenda
I love the Kate Spade agenda!
My favorite item is the Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Pens. I love writing and I love the colours.
Can never have enough Sharpie Markers!!
Love the papermate inkjoy pens!
I think the best back to school gift from this list are the Sharpie ColourBurst Permanent Markers.
The best idea are the Barbie Vits to keep her healthy at school.
I really like the Sharpie ColourBurst Permanent Markers
I like the Papermate Inkjoy pens!
Mr Sketch Scented Markers
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Shared and followed Sharpie on Twitter
Followed and shared Papermate on Twitter
I love the Mr. Sketch scented crayons!
I like the Mr. Sketch Scented Crayons. What a neat product!
I love the PaperMate Ink Joy pens. They are the best
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tweeted PaperMate https://twitter.com/elkhornchris/status/770354091306262529
Thanks iam a subscriber. LOVE the Hobbry Spiral Notebooks!!
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Thanks so much tweeted too!
i choose the PaperMate Ink Joy pens. entry pls
My grandson loves the PaperMate InkJoy gel pens.
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I tweeted https://twitter.com/TCDTC/status/770773261617549312
My pick for the best back to school gift from this list are the Sharpie ColourBurst Permanent Markers.
My favourite things are the notebook and the sharpies bc I can never afford to get these things as I waste all my money on the typical stuff
I am a fan of the backpacks. Simple yet stylish.
My fav is the Kate Spade agenda
I like Kate Spade Large Gold Dots 17-Month Agenda
I LOVE the Monbento bento boxes… such a cute idea!!
I love the kate Spade calendar ❤
Love the marble notebooks from Indigo
mr sketch my son would love this
I like the Monbento Bento boxes
The Spinbrush would make for fewer nighttime battles!
The multivitamins are a great inclusion in the back to school items. I need to get back on schedule with giving these every day. Thank you!
I love the Sharpie ColourBurst Permanent Markers.
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Subscriber 🙂
Subscriber 🙂 my favourite back to school gift is a cute lunch bag
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okay wow I really need these. Would be a lovely gift for the kids
I like the sharpie markers as they would get well used.
I LOVE THE GEL PENS! I need more!!
Followed Mr Sketch and tweeted: https://twitter.com/Boomergirlz/status/773545656493477889
Followed Sharpie & Tweeted: https://twitter.com/Boomergirlz/status/773546241783427072
Followed Papermate and tweeted: https://twitter.com/Boomergirlz/status/773547061782405121
I love anything Mr Sketch or Sharpie but I think I am all about the backpacks and bento boxes in this post. Great picks!
Mr.Sketch scented markers seem so colorful!
My favourite back to school gift idea is the Sharpie ColourBurst Permanent Markers. I would have fun with those!
I really like the imagination potential of the Sharpie ColourBurst Permanent Markers!
I love the idea of the new, colorful Sharpies and the gel pens too! 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway!
In answer to your question on your favourite back-to-school gift idea from this post:
My grandson would LOVE the Mr. Sketch Scented Twistable Gel Crayons (6-Pack), because they’re unique and he’d have fun making pictures & colouring with them.
I love the backpacks!
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I love the Bento boxes, very nice!
So many great ideas but I really like the Kate Spade agenda.
I love the Fjallraven Kanken Backpack
I love those lunch boxes
Very cool and they look super durable
My favorite is the Monbento Bento Boxes.
I follow Mr. Sketch and tweeted:
I follow Sharpie Canada and tweeted:
I follow Papermate and tweeted:
I love the Sharpie ColourBurst markers!
My favourite back to school gift idea is the package of Sharpie ColourBurst markers!
I like the Sharpie ColourBurst Permanent Markers. I’ve never seen those markers before but I love the colour selection.
I love the backpacks
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I think the Hobbry Spiral Notebooks are awesome, gives style to everyday boredom
My favourite is the Hobbry Spiral Notebooks.
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I love the monbento bento boxes. So cool and stylish!
I love the agenda – a perfect gift and so cute that I might buy one for myself as well!
I love the colourful sharpies! They would come in handy around here.
I love the Monbento Bento boxes. They look so cute!
my favorite is the scented markers