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What It Is: Back to school clothes shopping is basically a right of passage: Who do you want to be this year? But for parents, it can be a hard hit on their wallets – the average parent apparently shells out about $400 per kid at back to school time. Ouch. The good news? Retailers like Sears are stepping up to the plate, offering clothes, bags and shoes that’ll last your kids the year at a super affordable price.
I’ve rounded up some of my favourite items from their back to school lineup, although keep in mind these particular styles are moreso geared for big kids. If you’re shopping for little ones, there’s still tons of cool gifting inspo, like licensed bags for just $10 and kids’ jeans for under $15. With characters they love and on trend styles, it’s easy to upgrade your child’s back-to-school style with just a few key pieces. In fact, Sears is really pushing top-to-toe outfits for as little as $65 (both of the looks I picked out above are under $75). Styles kids want + prices parents want to pay = one happy family.
Who It’s For: Your child of course, as a starting point. Your niece or nephew, when mom and dad have tapped out their back-to-school budget. Your best friend, because good news should travel fast and far.
What It Costs: Most items are under $50 (a handful of backpacks and shoes are over), but in general you can snag a back-to-school outfit for under $65.
Where It’s At: Sears online and in-stores. Browse here!
And how’s this for a sweet bonus for all you hardworking parents? I’m giving away a $50 Sears gift card to help you stock up on some great back-to-school essentials. Want it? Here’s how to enter:
1) First and foremost! You must be a Canadian Gift Guide subscriber to enter this giveaway. Just find the ‘Gift of Gab’ box on the righthand side of this page and either hit ‘Follow’ or enter your email address. Once you’ve done that, leave me a comment by September 26, 2016 with a link to an item from Sears’ Back to School collection you’d be most interested in gifting.You can browse their back-to-school lineup here.
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 27, 2016 to select the winner(s), 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 @Sears_Canada on Instagram and either regram one of their back-to-school images OR share an image from their back-to-school collection onto your own Instagram, tagging them in the image. Link back to your post in a separate comment below.
My grandson loves Nike clothing and would certainly wear the ‘Dip Dye’ Long Sleeved Shirt.
http://www.sears.ca/product/nike-boys-dip-dye-long-sleeved-shirt/640-000112250-977944
Love the tees
http://www.sears.ca/product/girls-short-sleeve-graphic-tee/677-000166447-1CHGT0000-36
http://www.sears.ca/product/hamilton-beach-breakfast-sandwich-maker/611-000227421-25475C This sandwich maker would be great for those rushed mornings.
My daughter would love this to help our with her morning routine.
http://www.sears.ca/product/hamilton-beach-breakfast-sandwich-maker/611-000227421-25475C
I’d like to get my grandson the
Skechers® Boys’ Flex Advantage™ ‘Master Dash’Running Shoe @http://www.sears.ca/product/skechers-boys-flex-advantage-master-dashrunning-shoe/654-000556936-95526L. Thanks for hosting this giveaway.
This backpack would certainly help. http://www.sears.ca/product/heys-campuspac-backpack/614-000786558-6002443
This contest is difficult to enter
I like the boys skull-tee. http://www.sears.ca/product/boys-knit-printed-t-shirt/640-000051516-N20480
Instagrammed
I need a new backpack! http://www.sears.ca/product/kgb-19-laptop-backpack/614-000101717-BPK5674-4
If I won this gift card I would buy a new backpack/laptop bag, like this one http://www.sears.ca/product/kgb-sport-sport-18-flap-laptop-backpack/614-000101717-BPK5678-5
My favorite is the hoody http://www.sears.ca/en/best-for-back-to-school/athletic-fusion-hoody-13195148_P.html?cgid=backtoschool#start=1&cgid=backtoschool
~Jonnie
I love this set:
http://www.sears.ca/product/us-polo-assn-girls-3-piece-cardi-set/677-000162107-Y2KQ28
http://www.sears.ca/en/best-for-back-to-school/athletic-fusion-hoody-13195148_P.html?cgid=backtoschool#start=1&cgid=backtoschool is my fav.
I’m a subscriber! My niece would love this hoodie http://www.sears.ca/product/converse-girls-chuck-patch-hoodie/677-000112243-465064
IG https://instagram.com/p/BKBUDE8jc3T/. Thank you!
I’m a subscriber 🙂 and I would love to gift this http://www.sears.ca/product/avengers-boys-cotton-t-shirt/640-000899260-XML6930 to my son who loves the Avengers!
My daughter loves dresses and this one looks like we could do some fun accessorizing with it.http://www.sears.ca/product/cherokee-long-sleeve-skater-dress/677-000599290-GKD0054F16?recs=igodigital i subscribe as well.
Cute backpacks from Sears! http://www.sears.ca/product/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-jr-backpacks/629-10906-10906
I think my granddaughter would love this 2-piece set! http://www.sears.ca/product/girls-2-piece-shirt-and-legging-set/677-000899260-5CG9827
I am subscriber, and I would love to gift this http://www.sears.ca/product/hello-kitty-backpack-with-lunch-kit/614-000103614-59981UA to my niece
I am a subscriber. My favourite item in the back to school catalogue is the U.S. Polo Assn. Girls’ 2-Piece Peplum Top And Legging Set at http://www.sears.ca/product/us-polo-assn-girls-2-piece-peplum-top-and-legging-set/677-000162107-Y2KQ74
I shared of the Sears back to school photos on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/p/BKBwHgljMhy
my son isn’t in school yet but i’d give him this backpack because he loves Paw patrol!
http://www.sears.ca/product/heys-licensed-junior-backpacks/614-000786558-6022519
i would love to give my niece with this beautiful dress http://www.sears.ca/product/jessica-simpson-tweens-girls-enya-gypsy-scarf-dress/677-000504167-49008063
this panda graphic tee is super cute
http://www.sears.ca/product/girls-short-sleeve-graphic-tee/677-000166447-1CHGT0000-36
http://www.sears.ca/product/columbia-girls-switchback-rain-jacket/629-000325712-158059 – this jacket is cute
I’m a Canadian Gift Guide subscriber. An item from Sears’ Back to School collection I’d be most interested in gifting would be the Hamilton Beach® Breakfast Sandwich Maker – great for student housing! http://www.sears.ca/product/hamilton-beach-breakfast-sandwich-maker/611-000227421-25475C
BONUS Instagram ENTRY: Followed @Sears_Canada on Instagram and shared an image from their back-to-school collection https://www.instagram.com/p/BKCaOEMjQUz/?hl=en
My daughter would love a great reebok backpack.
http://www.sears.ca/en/best-for-back-to-school/backpack-5288527_I.html?cgid=backtoschool#start=1&cgid=backtoschool
I’d gift this breakfast sandwich maker http://www.sears.ca/product/hamilton-beach-breakfast-sandwich-maker/611-000227421-25475C
Regrammed on Instagram as @karmakitty123
https://www.instagram.com/p/BKC2XKPDbQE/
I’m a subscriber. I’d most like to gift this: http://www.sears.ca/product/hello-kitty-backpack-with-lunch-kit/614-000103614-59981UA The hello kitty backpack and lunch kit. I’d like to gift it because my friend’s daughter is crazy about cats and about Hello Kitty. 🙂
I would like to get my sons the
Skechers® Boys’ Flex Advantage™ ‘Master Dash’Running Shoe @http://www.sears.ca/product/skechers-boys-flex-advantage-master-dashrunning-shoe/654-000556936-95526L.
I am a subscriber
I like the cute t-shirts and they deffinitely go through a lot of clothes! The panda tee is my favourite.
http://www.sears.ca/product/girls-short-sleeve-graphic-tee/677-000166447-1CHGT0000-36
I’d get my nieces a Frozen backpack each. http://www.sears.ca/product/disney-frozen-dual-pocket-backpack/614-000277475-K1021-4-FRBP-4-BLU
I`d love to gift the Skechers® Kid’s ‘Advance’ Abstract Flat Knit Lace-Up Athletic Shoes
http://www.sears.ca/product/skechers-kids-advance-abstract-flat-knit-lace-up-athletic-shoes/654-000695742-95314L
I would like to gift a Nike® Boys’ ‘Dip Dye’ Long-Sleeved Shirt http://www.sears.ca/product/nike-boys-dip-dye-long-sleeved-shirt/640-000112250-977944
I am most interested in the US Polo Association Big Girl’s Winter Bubble Jacket for my daughter. She needs a quality jacket to keep her warm and protected from the elements, but still fashionable and fun. This jacket from Sears is perfect for playing in the snow and on the school ground. http://www.sears.ca/product/us-polo-assn-big-girls-winter-bubble-jacket/629-000924472-O3U667S?recs=igodigital
I would love to gift my neice a few of these graphic tees:
http://www.sears.ca/product/girls-short-sleeve-graphic-tee/677-000166447-19HGT0034-36A?recs=igodigital
Look at this! I totally love this Kids’ Toque and Mitt Set: http://www.sears.ca/en/girls/kids-toque-and-mitt-set-5249946_P.html?cgid=wh2_kids_girls&dwvar_5249946__P_color=C14175401#start=1&cgid=wh2_kids_girls
I am loving the Polo Bubble jacket.
http://www.sears.ca/product/us-polo-assn-big-girls-winter-bubble-jacket/629-000924472-O3U667S?recs=igodigital
I would get my niece this super cute dress: http://www.sears.ca/en/dresses/girls-denim-tulle-jumper-11695494_P.html?cgid=wh3_girls_dresses&dwvar_11695494__P_color=Blue#start=1&cgid=wh3_girls_dresses
this Hello Kitty backpack with lunch kit is super cute
http://www.sears.ca/product/hello-kitty-backpack-with-lunch-kit/614-000103614-59981UA?affiliateid=3662453
I would like to gift this lunch bag to my cousin ~ http://www.sears.ca/product/renwick-dual-handle-lunch-bag/614-000277475-R7054-4-RW-4-AST
I would definitely gift my daughter with a new backpack probably this High Sierra one:
http://www.sears.ca/product/high-sierra-loop-19-backpack/614-000244491-53646-XXXX
http://www.sears.ca/product/nike-boys-dip-dye-long-sleeved-shirt/640-000112250-977944
Looks pretty nice if in*must* gift something instead of being selfish & getting my own back to school stuff
This looks like a great bag, I love the gray! http://www.sears.ca/product/heys-campuspac-backpack/614-000786558-6002443
I would like to gift this to my nephew
http://www.sears.ca/product/newberrytm-mc-boys-short-sleeve-uniform-polo/640-000994400-BF15-NB05-7901?recs=igodigital
Love this
http://www.sears.ca/product/heys-campuspac-backpack/614-000786558-6002443
I am a subscriber.
I would love to gift this:
http://www.sears.ca/product/us-polo-assn-girls-2-piece-hoodie-and-bottom-jogger-set/677-000162107-Y2KQ33
Love this shirt
http://www.sears.ca/product/nike-boys-dip-dye-long-sleeved-shirt/640-000112250-977944?affiliateid=3662453
The Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker would be a morning time saver! http://www.sears.ca/product/hamilton-beach-breakfast-sandwich-maker/611-000227421-25475C?affiliateid=3662453
i’d be most interested in gifting this backpack http://www.sears.ca/product/heys-campuspac-backpack/614-000786558-6002443?affiliateid=3662453
Thanks. I am a subscriber. I would be most interested in this Roots backpack. They are AWESOME quality! Thanks!
http://www.sears.ca/product/roots-backpack-with-adjustable-straps/614-000034066-RTS4450S?recs=igodigital
Email–> amyjaneheffernan@gmail.com
I love the sketchers shoes for boys
My son would love this lunch bag http://www.sears.ca/product/nike-insulated-lunch-tote/629-000112250-9A2217?recs=igodigital I have subscribed.
My niece would love this backpack http://www.sears.ca/product/heys-carrier-backpack/614-000786558-6012701
I would love to gift my nephew this http://www.sears.ca/product/nike-boys-dip-dye-long-sleeved-shirt/640-000112250-977944
i love the breakfast sandwich maker!http://www.sears.ca/product/hamilton-beach-breakfast-sandwich-maker/611-000227421-25475C
Really like the http://www.sears.ca/en/girls-formal-dresses/girls-floral-crepe-dress-5438175_P.html?dwvar_5438175__P_color=Yellow&cgid=#start=1
http://www.sears.ca/product/girls-3-piece-jacket-top-and-necklace-set/677-000166447-19KN20019-36
I am a subscriber and love this three piece set
I would like the lunch bag.
My son’s feet grew so much this summer so I would get the Skechers® Boys’ Flex Advantage™ ‘Master Dash’Running Shoe @http://www.sears.ca/product/skechers-boys-flex-advantage-master-dashrunning-shoe/654-000556936-95526L
This backpack looks nice! http://www.sears.ca/product/heys-campuspac-backpack/614-000786558-6002443?affiliateid=3662453
This dress would be perfect for my niece to wear to school.
http://www.sears.ca/product/jessica-simpson-tweens-girls-enya-owl-purse-dress/677-000504167-49008064
I would regift these Skecher’s for my son who has grown tremendously over the Summer!
http://www.sears.ca/product/skechers-boys-flex-advantage-master-dashrunning-shoe/654-000556936-95526L
I like this backpack! http://www.sears.ca/product/heys-campuspac-backpack/614-000786558-6002443
stared on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/BKbFN69jXLF/?taken-by=victoriaess2
Maybe this for my son http://www.sears.ca/product/skechers-boys-flex-advantage-master-dashrunning-shoe/654-000556936-95526L. Not sure.
http://www.sears.ca/product/skechers-kids-advance-abstract-flat-knit-lace-up-athletic-shoes/654-000695742-95314L
Their back to school collection doesn’t come up on the Sears site, so I will pick this.
http://www.sears.ca/product/royce-leather-vaquetta-13-inch-laptop-messenger-bag-black/614-000874404-VLMB-BLK
http://www.sears.ca/product/marmellata-girls-windowpane-dress/677-000063610-463819
My niece would look so cute in this little dress.
I like the graphic tees! http://www.sears.ca/product/girls-short-sleeve-graphic-tee/677-000166447-19HGT0034-36A?recs=igodigital
I would be interested in a backpack
I’m already a subscriber. I like the Heys Carrier Backpack http://www.sears.ca/product/heys-carrier-backpack/614-000786558-6012701
Already subscribed, thank you. I like many of the wonderful deals available for BTS at Sears this year. I have picked this item that a young lady I know would love very much: http://www.sears.ca/product/columbia-girls-switchback-rain-jacket/629-000325712-158059 Thanks again 🙂
http://www.sears.ca/product/skechers-kids-advance-abstract-flat-knit-lace-up-athletic-shoes/654-000695742-95314L
My grandson would love to get a pair of these Skechers shoes.
I like shopping at Sears because l always find a deal.
would love this outfit for back to school: http://www.sears.ca/product/boyz-wear-boys-3-piece-denim-set/640-000899260-5CZ8104
My little cousin would love this! http://www.sears.ca/product/roots-space-dyed-backpack/614-000034066-RTS4402
My grandson would like the running shoes – http://www.sears.ca/product/skechers-boys-flex-advantage-master-dashrunning-shoe/654-000556936-95526L.
The link didn’t work but i like this jacket http://www.sears.ca/product/girls-3-piece-jacket-top-and-necklace-set/677-000166447-19KN20019-36
I’d buy the vest set for my son
http://www.sears.ca/product/dockers-heather-poplin-vest-set/631-000844902-D135026S
I’d want to gift the Minion Lunch box!
I’d love to get my daughter the OshKosh dress: http://www.sears.ca/product/oshkosh-girls-mixed-media-sweater-dress/677-000976803-21458210
I’d love to get my son this jacket. The back to school link isn’t working anymore (I guess because its the middle of September now lol)
http://www.sears.ca/product/alpinetek-boys-3-in-1-water-resistant-jacket/629-000292383-BF16-AT70-7601?recs=igodigital
My son loves skulls so this shirt would be awesome! http://www.sears.ca/product/boys-knit-printed-t-shirt/640-000051516-N20480
https://www.instagram.com/p/BKgNdfxAAOE/?taken-by=andrea_hockeygirl
I’d be most interesting in givting the boy’s skull tee. http://www.sears.ca/product/boys-knit-printed-t-shirt/640-000051516-N20480
My daughter is a dress girl:
http://www.sears.ca/product/oshkosh-girls-mixed-media-sweater-dress/677-000976803-21458210
http://www.sears.ca/en/best-for-back-to-school/athletic-fusion-hoody-13195148_P.html?cgid=backtoschool#start=1&cgid=backtoschool
I love this hoody!
http://www.sears.ca/product/seven-oaks-boys-all-over-print-zip-front-hoodie/640-000166447-16SET0758-36
I want this Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker http://www.sears.ca/product/hamilton-beach-breakfast-sandwich-maker/611-000227421-25475C?affiliateid=3662453
I’d like to buy this for my son:
http://www.sears.ca/product/batman-boys-graphic-hoody/640-000243279-BD1511BC2331
http://www.sears.ca/en/best-for-back-to-school/athletic-fusion-hoody-13195148_P.html?cgid=backtoschool#start=1&cgid=backtoschool Best option for us.
My grandkids love Dory. http://www.sears.ca/product/disney-finding-dory-backpack/614-000277475-K0955-4-FDBP-4-BLU
This cute Girls Jacket would definitely be a help. http://www.sears.ca/product/girls-all-over-print-polar-lined-jacket/629-000051516-L79036