Getting Ready For Back to School With Gordmans #GordmansBTS

I have two boys, ages 5 and 6, and honestly they have been dreading starting school this year.  You see this year my 6 year old will go to school all-day for 1st grade and previously he was in half-day preschool and kindergarten.  For my 5 year old he is going to school in the mornings instead of the afternoon, half-day still, and its at the “big” (elementary) school.  So what’s a mom to do to get her kids excited for back to school?  Go shopping of course!  Originally I had planned to bring them with me so they could each pick out a few items but they weren’t feeling good so I figured I’d run out and surprise them with a few things.  

 

I had heard good things of a new store called Gordmans that had opened and even though it was about 20 minutes away I headed there.  All I can say is “Wow!”  I really hope they build one closer to me because Gordmans is awesome and huge!  Gordmans is a department store and specialty store all-in-one with savings up to 60% off the competitions ticketed prices every day.  They seriously have everything – from clothes for the whole family to toys to housewares to shoes!  I could have spent hours in the store and don’t think you won’t need a cart, otherwise you will be juggling your items like me throughout the store.  I wish too I would have been able to bring my boys as they have a section called “Gordmans Giggles” which is a children’s theater with fun colorful seating and a large-screen tv with children’s shows on.  (I wish I could have taken a picture but there were other kids sitting there and I didn’t think their parents would have appreciated me taking a picture with them in it.)  Oh and if my husband came they even have “Gordmans Grandstand” in the men’s department with sports-oriented programming.

 

My boys do have all their school supplies already as well as backpacks and some clothes, but I do want to get them some more with them picking them out with me next time.  I was able to find though a shirt for each of them, yes one is long sleeved but my youngest really likes long sleeve shirts like that and in Chicago here we have crazy weather anyways.  Then I found a book for each kid, exactly what they wanted and on clearance!  I think the jumbo coloring book I got for my daughter for $2.99 was the absolute best deal ever – she loves it and it will keep her a little busy while her brothers are away at school.  She is not going to know what to do with herself without her brothers’ craziness.  I also got them Kick Boards for a few more pool trips before school starts and I got myself Caramel syrup for my coffee in the morning!  I spent only $40 and I got so much!  

 

Gordmans also has a free loyalty program where you can earn points for every dollar spent, birthday discount and other special rewards.  It’s free like I said so definitely take the 1 minute to sign up for gRewards!

 

Also, check out your current Gordmans store or sign up for the Gordmans mailing list on the website to hear about their upcoming promotions such as:

• 8/16-8/18: Loyalty members receive 10% off entire purchase and a free pair of earbuds with purchase
• 8/23-8/25: Mystery discount. Guests have the chance to receive a coupon for 15, 20 or 25% off a single item, or 15% off the entire purchase!
• Teachers a discount of 20% on a single item when they show their Teacher ID at checkout. Runs August 1-Sept 2nd.
• Gordmans has teamed up with a charity called No Place For Hate that is taking a stand against bias and bullying in schools. Guests are able to donate $1 or more at checkout to this cause. See attached for more information.

VISIT:  Check out the Gordmans website to find a store in your area!

 

Don’t forget to check out their $1,000 Sweepstakes too!

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