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Forging Back To School Traditions

By Holly 63 Comments

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Back to School Traditions

Forging Back To School Traditions

Oh summer, the bliss. Swinging through cedar trees, catching frogs and hanging out at the beach. When back to school time came around, my brothers, sister and I were reluctant to turn in our flip flops!  We had a bunch of fun traditions that we did each year to get us ready though.  Slowly but surely, eventually we were ready.

Shopping Spree!

We would each grab our list of supplies and needed clothing items. My favourite part is that each fall we each got a pair of new shoes. My running shoes didn’t see much action in the summer (always barefoot). Come fall, running shoes were always my favourite thing to wear and shop for.  My mom loved shopping with us at Sears Canada, because of their kidvantage guarantee. Sears carries a variety of top quality brands at reasonable prices – and carries all the styles your kids love! Now living rurally, I continue to shop at Sears, and pick-up my order at the local catalogue store and save the shipping bill.

Pick Your New After-School Activity

Every season came with new activities to try, helping physical, social and mental development. Typically my choice was basketball but I also tried dance, and rugby just to name a few. My sister loved dance, and my brothers tried hockey (one liked it, one didn’t!)

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First Day of School Pictures

One of my mom’s favourite traditions was to take a picture of us before we went off to our first day of school. When I used to participate in this, I thought it silly. Looking back at it now, I really appreciate these pictures, even with the bright neon colours and my interesting outfit choices.

#RockTheHalls with Sears

This year, throughout the month of August, Sears Canada will be, and has been, helping families with school-aged children get ready for back-to-school so they can Rock the Halls! Across Canada, Sears will be, and have been, surprising shoppers by providing their purchases to them for FREE!

As a Recreation professional, I’m also encouraged to hear of their partnership with the Boys & Girls’ Club of Canada. Together they are ensuring the children of today also connect with those quality recreation, education and social development through their after school programming. These kind of partnerships can only strength today’s children and make them reach their full potential. To help out with this year’s back-to-school season, Sears Canada and Converse are giving B&G Clubs across Canada $10,000 worth of apparel to Rock The Halls.

{Giveaway} a $100 Sears Gift Card

Sears is still not done! They are offering one of our readers a $100 gift card for you to Rock The Halls too. Enter below and tell us what you would buy for back to school.

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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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Holly
Holly

a passionate recreation coordinator by day, crazy farm mama of two by night. i live outdoors: growing my own food, camping and hiking with my border collie with two active kids in tow. when I’m not writing, I’m experimenting with recipes, and crafts – or anything else that might keep the monkeys entertained.

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  1. Anne Taylor says

    August 23, 2014 at 12:18 pm

    I would purchase a few outfits like the HELLO KITTY Hello Kitty Top & Skirt 2 Piece Set and the Barbie Barbie 2 Piece Set Tunic With Legging

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  2. Amy Heffernan says

    August 23, 2014 at 2:04 pm

    My little guy is starting kindergarden this year so i would buy him some cute Nike clothing 🙂 Thanks!

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  3. Glogirl says

    August 23, 2014 at 2:08 pm

    I would buy a pair of Sketchers sneakers.

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  4. Lori Bazan says

    August 23, 2014 at 2:31 pm

    I love and trust Sears for all my son’s clothes. He would love anything Nike, from shoes to hoodies!

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  5. Emily Smith @ The Best of this Life says

    August 23, 2014 at 3:28 pm

    Looking ahead, I would buy some new winter boots!

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  6. Heather Lynne says

    August 23, 2014 at 4:21 pm

    Skechers light up shoes!

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  7. cheryl says

    August 23, 2014 at 5:10 pm

    my son needs lots of pants

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  8. Dreena says

    August 23, 2014 at 5:47 pm

    I’d buy: Converse All Stars Hi-top sneakers and Cherokee Straight Leg jeans for my son.
    Thanks.

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  9. Brenda Penton says

    August 23, 2014 at 6:39 pm

    I’d get my kids the adidas Boys’ ‘Recharge’ Knit Pants and Nike Boys’ Fleece Pants

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  10. Doris H. says

    August 23, 2014 at 6:48 pm

    I would use it towards the purchase of kids jacket & sneakers.

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  11. Belinda McNabb says

    August 23, 2014 at 7:27 pm

    I would get the KGB® 19” Laptop backpack

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  12. Floence Cochrane says

    August 23, 2014 at 7:32 pm

    I would get new backpacks for the grandchildren. The Point Zero ones look perfect.

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  13. Lee-Ann says

    August 23, 2014 at 9:34 pm

    Probably some new shoes!

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  14. Jonnie says

    August 23, 2014 at 9:37 pm

    I would buy some Levi’s jeans and Nike sneakers for my sons

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  15. Tammy Dalley says

    August 23, 2014 at 9:49 pm

    I would get my boys new sneakers

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  16. Judy Cowan says

    August 23, 2014 at 10:03 pm

    I would get a couple things – Levi’s Plaid Front Button Shirt, Levi’s Girls’ Denim Legging & Nike Popover Swoosh Hoody.

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  17. Monique L.S. says

    August 23, 2014 at 10:11 pm

    I would get my daughter a fall coat and some dresses.

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  18. rissa j says

    August 23, 2014 at 10:19 pm

    I have a second grader and sixth grader so this would come in so handy for some of the stuff they want but I was unable to get

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  19. ivy pluchinsky says

    August 23, 2014 at 10:25 pm

    we need new shoes and jeans

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  20. Jenness M says

    August 23, 2014 at 10:46 pm

    My daughter needs some sweaters and my son some hoodys

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  21. Suzie M says

    August 23, 2014 at 11:30 pm

    I would get some sweaters & jeans for my little guy

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  22. Josh S says

    August 23, 2014 at 11:48 pm

    Nevada /MD Hooded Chennel Sweater is what I would buy for my daughter.

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  23. Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard says

    August 24, 2014 at 12:01 am

    a new winter coat

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  24. Eva Mitton-Urban says

    August 24, 2014 at 12:11 am

    BTS shopping for footwear can be a real dilemma – combination of finding the right style/size for a fashion conscious son is a challenge. With his *expertise* navigating on the Sears site he opted for his *FAVE* Skechers Kids’ ‘Synergy Immunity’ Lace-Up Sneaker #RockTheHalls. New words in his vocabulary *RAD* *SIC* – ….sigh….

    Eva Mitton-Urban

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  25. Harvinderks says

    August 24, 2014 at 12:15 am

    My kids need new boots!

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  26. Amy C says

    August 24, 2014 at 1:41 am

    I would buy Skechers Kids’ ‘Skech Appeal’ Lightweight Jogger shoes.

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  27. Andrea Amy says

    August 24, 2014 at 1:56 am

    I would get hoodies for my 4, 5, 7 and 17 year old sons 🙂 I like the NHL zip up the best!

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  28. nina says

    August 24, 2014 at 3:45 am

    i would take a low income teen to shop for some new clothes

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    • LelA S says

      August 24, 2014 at 7:42 pm

      That’s a thoughtful idea! Or maybe contribute clothing staples (gym socks, shirts, pants) to a local school board with a clothing bank for high school students. Seems that there are teens in need to get Physical Education attire or even regular clothing for going to school, especially if they live on their own.

      Reply
  29. stacey dempsey says

    August 24, 2014 at 3:55 am

    I need to get both my boys new backpacks so probably the Point Zero backpacks

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  30. Courtney says

    August 24, 2014 at 9:56 am

    Jeans and sketchers light up shoes! My son really wants a pair

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  31. Karla Sceviour says

    August 24, 2014 at 10:36 am

    I would buy some new sneakers and an hoodie for my son.

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  32. tanyab79 says

    August 24, 2014 at 12:40 pm

    backpack and school clothes

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  33. Kayla Gilbert says

    August 24, 2014 at 12:52 pm

    I would buy my daughter a new winter coat.

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  34. Andrew B. says

    August 24, 2014 at 1:04 pm

    New fall jacket for my son and some tops for back to school

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  35. Christine marleau says

    August 24, 2014 at 4:16 pm

    My son has gone through a growth spurt, he needs new pants & shoes!

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  36. heidi c. says

    August 24, 2014 at 8:23 pm

    I would get some new fall clothes for my little guys.

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  37. Bailey Dexter says

    August 24, 2014 at 9:12 pm

    If I won the gift card I would love to pick up a pair of indoor shoes for the grandkids!

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  38. Chris Stockford says

    August 24, 2014 at 10:22 pm

    Otterbox 🙂

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  39. roger simmons says

    August 24, 2014 at 11:19 pm

    I would buy a Hoody Nike for my son and shoes for my daughter.

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  40. nicolthepickle says

    August 25, 2014 at 6:52 am

    I would buy some leggings and dresses for my daughters and shoes.

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  41. Tina says

    August 25, 2014 at 11:53 am

    I’d get my daughters some new shoes at Sears – they both have numerous pairs that fit right now so I can’t justify buying new ones, but I know they’d love it if I surprised them with a trip to Sears to pick out new shoes “just because” 🙂

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  42. michelle tremblett says

    August 25, 2014 at 12:04 pm

    I would get my son the nike popover swoosh hoodie and my daughter a new pair of shoes 🙂

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  43. Catharine says

    August 25, 2014 at 1:19 pm

    I would buy some jeans and some cool golf shirts for our little guy

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  44. Karine says

    August 25, 2014 at 1:53 pm

    Some new fall clothes like a sweater, or a coat!

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  45. Mark V. says

    August 25, 2014 at 2:26 pm

    Id buy new back packs for both girls

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  46. BlessedTA says

    August 25, 2014 at 2:32 pm

    Clothes

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  47. summer plewes says

    August 25, 2014 at 3:43 pm

    My son needs a new backpack. He would #rockthehalls with that!

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  48. JaimeeM says

    August 25, 2014 at 6:35 pm

    i would buy a couple shirts and pants for my LO

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  49. michelle says

    August 25, 2014 at 6:58 pm

    My son needs pants – hes magical, he can make the knees disappear in mere minutes.

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  50. seham merzib says

    August 25, 2014 at 7:32 pm

    Uniform clothing for my kids

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  51. Pam says

    August 25, 2014 at 7:59 pm

    I would stock up on underwear and socks as well as shoes.

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  52. Bree says

    August 25, 2014 at 8:11 pm

    Skechers Kids’ ‘Ory Aneroid’ Lace-Up Sneakers and jeans!

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  53. Lori Jackson says

    August 25, 2014 at 8:42 pm

    A couple cute track suits for my Son who starts JK.

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  54. Chris Stockford says

    August 25, 2014 at 11:34 pm

    new sneakers

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  55. Michelle B says

    August 26, 2014 at 6:57 am

    I’d use it to buy my daughter a Hello Kitty snow suit.

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  56. Carol M (Lushka S) says

    August 26, 2014 at 8:19 am

    Jeans and some new tops

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  57. Angie says

    August 26, 2014 at 5:13 pm

    I would buy a snow suit for my oldest daughter.

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  58. angela m says

    August 26, 2014 at 7:44 pm

    I would buy the Nike® Popover Swoosh Hoody

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  59. Bev says

    August 27, 2014 at 1:41 am

    I would buy some new shoes for my son for back to school. He wears out his shoes quickly!

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  60. missbobloblaw says

    August 27, 2014 at 2:52 am

    I’d buy a few pairs of Converse® Kids’ ‘All-Star’ High-Top Canvas Sneakers!

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  61. Shelley N says

    August 27, 2014 at 8:55 am

    I would buy my son a Nike Full Zip Hoody in black and new running shoes

    Reply
  62. Rick F says

    August 27, 2014 at 9:30 am

    some small appliances for the dorm room

    Reply

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