I can’t believe how quickly the summer is flying by, September will be here before you know it! Have you been out to start back to school shopping for your kiddos? We will be looking for back packs and lunch boxes in the coming weeks, but one thing we are already stocked up on is markers! This summer we have been testing out the new Brush Tip markers from Sharpie!
The new Sharpie® Brush Tip marker uses the famous bold permanent Sharpie ink but with a new brush tip that creates fine lines, bold strokes and shading all with a single marker! They’re perfect for expressing creative flare on traditional surfaces like posters and notebooks and on a wide variety of irregular surfaces – helmets, skateboards, bicycles, signs, and so much more.
I really like the feel of the brush tip which allows for quick coverage if tilted to the side for a nice wide stroke or hold the tip upright and you have a thin line as well. The brush tip is flexible and puts out a good bit of ink. I let my son do a little project with a terra cotta mug to try them out, normally he loves to draw ‘angry bird’ pictures, but because it was a mug he went with a colour block design all the way around the mug because he said he wanted it to look pretty for me! lol Fair Warning* the markers have a pretty stong scent.
Avalaible in 12 different bold colours, you can purchase them individually or in 4 and 8 packs with prices from $1.79 to $13.99. Look for these at Walmart, Staples or The Real Canadian Superstore when you are out doing your back to school shopping this year!
Giveaway!
One lucky reader will be ready to get creative this school year with 3 packages of the new Sharpie Brush Tip Markers!
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Bittersweet, as it is my daughter’s 1st year in school. I’m excited for her, but sad that she’s growing so quickly!
the first year is tough!
My kids are not old enough for school yet but I will be starting a new job as a preschool teacher and while I am excited, I am also sad to be leaving my kids for some of the time.
Mixed feelings this past week I’m looking forward to it for sure! Non stop fighting haha!
my oldest son graduated last year and my youngest isnt old enough for school yet but always excited to see school start up 🙂
My little guys is not old enough for school…. yet. But I know that time will be here far too soon!
We are going into SK here. I am excited for him to go back to school.
I love all 3 of my kids at home. I dont want school to start yet lol.
I get excited
I love having my daughters at home for the summer. And I hate making school lunches!
oh me too, hate the lunches!!!
no children to been concerned about
A bit of both. Mostly excited though.
Excited
this is the first school year in our house (well, preschool year) and I’m so excited about it. A little nervous, a little sad but mostly Excited because my son can’t stop talking about how he wants to go to school. His excitement is contagious. But talk to me on Sept 7 and I’ll probably be crying about how my baby is growing up . 🙂
sad, its fun having them home
i dont have kids so… i dont get sad, but i get sad when i have to go back to school:P i hate going to school:P
My little girl is only two so I can’t really say…..
My little guy is only one but I think when the time comes I’ll have mixed feelings. Sad that I’m “losing” my little one but excited to see him start on a new journey.
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I find it is a sad time.
A little bit of both I think!
Both! lol (when my kids were in school anyways! Now my kids have to deal with sending their kids to school!
I’m excited to send them back to school.
Sad 🙁
I’m excited to send them back to school
I don’t have any but my niece and nephew go back and I am happy when I get to see them more in the summer!
Both! Excited and Sad
Both sad and excited
My boys are grown,but I always felt a little bit of both sending them back.
I like the summer when I don’t have to get the kids up early. I have mixed feelings about them going back to school.
I get sad when it’s time to send my daughter back to school
I have a mixture of both as you are sad to see the summer is over and the time you had together but also it is a new start for your kids.
silverneon2000 at yahoo dot com
I get excited because they are excited
I’m excited to see all the kids go back to school.
I am excited that my daughter is starting school but at the same time sad.
My son isnt going to school for another 2 years but I have a feeling that its going to be really really hard for me 🙁
It is both for me, I get sad because I am so used to having them home and I like spending time with them, but at the same time, it excites me because it gives me a break when they are in school so I can have some time to myself.
August 9-I was always anxious until the end of the school day until I found out how they got along and, mostl,y things went well.-el03ro
a little of both
Sad because I have to get up early again…lol
My little one isn’t old enough for school yet, but I get excited myself! I love school so much, I went back to school to become a teacher 😉 Not quite in a classroom yet, but I still get excited for it!
Neither, I homeschool:)
no i like them home
United states debbie jackson,
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I don’t get excited because then school zones are back in effect and I have to drive slower, lol, but safe than sorry of course!
Are you kidding me? I can’t wait!
Like them to be at school
my sons to young, but i always get so worked up for it.
I think it will make me a bit sad when she starts.
very excited
EXCITED! I’m excited just thinking about it!
I don’t have any kids yet. =(
Thanks for the giveaway!
I’m am always excited when September arrives, not because the kids go back to school but because it’s a new beginning, time to be organized! Those markers would be great to label everything!!
I am sad and happy. Happy for some rest, sad because we really bonded this summer!
I would say a little bit of both,always sad to see him go to school,a grade higher then last year! But happy at the same time.
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I suppose I am like most mothers that are happy to see them return to school but sad because I will miss them. As the years pass, I am acutely aware of just how fast the time goes and my ‘baby’ is going to grade 7!!! How did that happen…?he was only born a minute ago…
Excited!
I get sad. Time seems to march on so quickly.
I don’t have kids of my own….. but judging from what I see from friends with kids, I would be excited to see them go back to school. I would rather be in a regular routine with them rather than have 2 months of trying to figure out how to keep them out of trouble!
A little of both for me
no kids just grandkids. Kids look forward to it after all summer off
I get both excited AND sad to send kids backto school! 🙂 + 🙁
I get sad because I love spending the summer with her
thanks
mine are still too oyoung
I home school my son but I still get excited about the beginning of the school year.
It is now my grandchildren and I’m excited for them watching them grow up. For my own children it was a mix of excitement and sadness.
It’s only grade one, so I’m still sad – It means summer is over and I go back to work and I don’t see my little boy as much. maybe when he’s a teen I’ll be excited 🙂
My son is only 16 months, so I don’t send him to school but i can’t imagine him being away from me for that long!
right now i get excited .. but in 2 years i will be sad … university time 🙁
mostly excited
half-and-half
My daughter would love these for back to school.
I’m looking forward to getting back into a routine. I just don’t like making lunches.
I hate how fast the summer goes. I actually work for the school board and September is our busy time. It was pretty sad last summer when my oldest started JK. I feel much to young to have a child in school.
No kids – but I always loved going back back to school!
going back to school doesn,t sound like any fun!
I don’t have any kids, but I get excited to go back to school!
I get sad to send my daughter back to school. It means she’s a year older!
always sad
Yes! Can’t wait to have a semi clean house again. LOL
a little of both emotions
a little sad
excited by the possibilities of a new year
I think it’s great when they go back to school, so that puts it as exciting!
I am thrilled when back to school arrives.
I have mixed emotions. I like having the time to myself but I do miss my boys after having them around all summer.
Excited, but don’t show it on the outside! 😉
Honestly mixed emotions. I am a hands on Mom and plan daily adventures, as simple as a picnic lunch. I fill in as much excitement as I can (afford) with my 8 year old son Evan. Ironically, the other day I went to Shoppers Drug Mart and I was telling my BFF that it felt odd that my shadow wasn’t with me. *gulp*
eva marie urban
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Very excited!
I get sad sending them back!
A little of both. Last year saw my oldest finishing Grade 12, and this year will see my 3rd child starting Kindergarten ( I also have one starting grade 9, and 2 that are still too young for school).
Would love this!
No not excited to send the kids back to school I love the summer, but will enjoy the quieter days when it comes.
Mixed feelings! Mostly sad…I love the lack of schedule, late bedtimes and no homework!!
I got to say I am excited — I need to reclaim my house!! It time for them to head back to school. He he he.
I love when the kids go back to school. Time for some much needed P&Q.
Both
My oldest starts preschool in January and im not looking forward to it, it makes me so sad!!!!
dalleykt at live dot ca
I get excited
While we do enjoy our summer holidays I think both the kids AND I are glad when the normal routines start up again.
I’m excited to go back to school!
My kids aren’t quite in school yet, one more year of precious childhood. I’m already sad just thinking about it.
Can’t wait to get them out of the house!
Mixed emotions, glad to be back in a routine, but it’s the end of the spontaneous fun summer trips.
Both? Happy because the schedule is back to normal, but sad because it means another year older!
I look forward to ME going back! 🙂 I am a teacher and love having ‘your’ children during the day 🙂
Love Sharpies- they are great for in the classroom!
Happy! A new beginning is always exciting!
both sad and excited
sharpies are sharp
I definitely don’t mind having some time to myself!
I love back to school. Fresh start, new clotehes, school supplies. 🙂
I am Nervous. New school – secondary. Where will we wait for the bus? Is he going to be alright making new friends …. pfff…
Hate being on a schedule but love the lack of fighting around this place!!!
finished school
if they are excited I am excited for them
if they are sad I am sad for them
yourstrulee(at)sasktel(dot)net
I don’t have any kids and always hated going back to school. I love all the summer fun.
I have no children but am excited to think about my niece attending kindergarten next year.
My oldest daughter starts Kindergarden this year, so Excited & sad…
i love sharpies! thanks for the great giveaway oppy!
Excited!
A bit of both. I like the days together in the summer but as I work full time I like when school wants so they aren’t in daycare as much.
It is a mixture of both for me. It takes us a few weeks to get back into our routine. I simply can’t believe how fast this summer was!!
A little of both really. My daughter is excited to go back (which will probably only last a week) and I’m gonna sad at not having her home to just go and do what we please….and sleep in! 🙂
As much as I am excited for them to go back and have fun, I am quite sad about it. I love having them home!!
Since my kids are more than ready for school to start, I get excited. We are all ready for routine, and the kids are tired of being bored.
I’m usually excites but my youngest is starting JK this year….so I a tiny bit sad.
I think she is more excited than I am.
Excited… my daughter is at grannies for the whole summer (Again). She is working ft so that she has spending money to go on the school travel club trip to Australia. She is starting grade 11 this year and I have only seen her twice so far this summer (She got her drivers this summer as well, so proud of her) and I miss her terribly
Both! She’s making me crazy, but I miss her when she’s gone.
I’m excited.
My kids aren’t there yet but if going back to school involves sharpies then I’m excited.
Thanks for making this open to Canadians.
Besos, Sarah
Zookeeper at Journeys of The Zoo
I definitely have mixed emotions. Happy because they love to go back to school, but sad because I know they are getting older.
To see my grandkids off to new grade is sad that they are growing so fast
I’m excited!
Excited… love having them home for the summer but it’s getting to be time for them to go back ;o)
We homeschool so it doesn’t make any sort of change for us…which I love. I know I’d miss my son if he went to school.
I love when the kids go back because then they can learn, stay out of hair lol, and meet new friends. I am always scared the first year tho
Both!
A bit of both emotions. Time really passes quickly and you can see your children growing up through the grades.
Cheers.
I get excited because hes out of the house…but Im also sad…cuz I have to get up early!!
Excited……as much as I love spending time with them, by the time August comes around my housework is doubled. If I hear “there’s nothing to do” one more time I might go crazy!
Sad thinking about sending my son to school next year.
sad and nervous
Kids aren’t ready to go back yet
sad
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! 😉
A bit excited and a bit of sadness