June is the month of shopping for dads and grads, and if you’re looking for the perfect gift, you can’t go wrong with a GrafoMap! These unique maps can be created using any longitude and latitude to showcase a specific town or city, a great memento to let Dad reminisce about his childhood or help your grad remember his hometown as he heads off to college! Recently I had the chance to create and review my own GrafoMap and I couldn’t wait to see what they were like.
I considered making a map of my own hometown of Lumsden, but instead I decided to create a print of my fiance’s hometown area instead. He was raised on an acreage in the Penetanguishine/Midland area and at first, I wasn’t sure which one to choose for the map. Eventually, I realized that I could use his exact address to create a map that centred right on the house where he was raised. The resulting map print, with glimpses of Georgian Bay around it, was graphically stunning!
There are a few different design styles for the maps so that you can choose one to suit your particular style or your room’s decor. While the stark black and white style was appealing in a minimalist way, I loved the multi-colour style most. Users can also choose between either a plain map with no text or one that includes the city name and coordinates. I felt that including the text and location was much more meaningful, while also giving the map some extra flair!
The map arrived about a week after I placed my order, and it was just as beautiful as I had hoped. It was printed on very sturdy poster paper and the colours were bold and striking. I know Jeremy will be so excited when we give it to him on Father’s Day! I had a frame in the house to fit the poster but for those that want a complete, ready-to-hang gift, the GrafoMap can also be purchased framed for an additional charge.
Do you know somebody that would appreciate having their own GrafoMap? You’re in luck! One lucky Mommy Kat and Kids reader is going to win their very own GrafoMap Custom Map Print, a $49 value. To enter to win, just leave a blog comment about which location you would use to create your GrafoMap.
With four different map styles, a choice of portrait or landscape layout, two different available sizes and optional framing, creating the perfect personalized gift can be done with the click of a button at GrafoMap. The site even offers free shipping and returns! Check out GrafoMap for yourself and create a gift that will help your loved ones always keep home in their hearts, no matter how far life’s journey’s take them!
Silvia D says
We are from BC but…I would pick the little town in SK we lived in, got married in and our daughters first home..loved the time we lived there!
Dundurn, SK, Canada
jan says
Oh the choice is tough for me! I may just choose my fav place for memories – Brugges.
Brandee H says
I would pick New Waterford, N.S. My Dad would love to have a map of his home town.
Soozle says
Oooh I would be torn between my home city of winnipeg or my favorite place in Mexico, Mazatlan!
Stephanie LaPlante says
I would get a map of Crystal Beach for my dad.
Athena says
The Azores for my husband
Barb W says
I would order New Westminster, represent the neighbourhood!
Victoria Ess says
I’d pick Chicago!
Carol Denny says
I would pick Ottawa,Ontario
Kim K says
I would make a Grafo Map of the place my hubby and I met!
Joanne Elford says
I would get a map of the area in Ireland where my ancestors are from.
Julie says
I might do one of a vacation, like our Cuba vacation where we got engaged or where we grew up, such a neat idea!
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
I’d choose Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester, United Kingdom. This is where I did my training and spent a wonderful 3 yrs, loved every minute of it.
Cheryl says
I would put Kingston Ontario for my husband
Tara says
That’s a tough choice, either our property now…where we went on our honeymoon??? or our favourite family location. choices, choices.
SHerry K says
I would choose where our home is.
Joanne Saunders says
Northern Ontario is where I would be using it most for.
chrissy c says
I would pick the place we live!
nicky says
my home town in Ontario
Wanda Tracey says
How awesome!! I would pick the little town we got married in just west of Ottawa Ontario.
This is also where we bought our first home and started a family.
kathy downey says
I would pick the little town in Newfoundland where i grew up
ERIN MCSWEENEY says
i would use Marathon Ontario
Lesley E says
I’d pick my dad’s hometown, and give it to him as a gift.
Robyn Bellefleur says
I would chose my home town, Toronto.
lori butler says
I would choose vancouver island
Laurie P says
Niagara region of Ontario!
Jonnie says
I would choose the area in Nova Scotia where my husband and I are originally from.
heather sibley says
I would use my husband’s hometown of Botwood, Newfoundland.
ginette4 says
My daughter and her husband are moving to France next month, they’ll be there for 1 1/2 years, I would choose the town that they will be living in.
julia g says
I would get a map of the family farm in New Brunswick.
lynn clayton says
ottawa ontario
Rob Bear says
I’d pick Ottawa, so I can keep an eye on the politicians!
Carey Hurst says
Hmm tough decision on this one. I have a couple spots for contention but can not pick . I think if I won it would a coin toss between Cambridge , my grandparents house 🙁 or Timmins where I re met my dad for the first time after 35 years .
M says
I would choose toronto
Noelle Carroll says
I would choose Lake Villa, Illinois because thats where I grew up and where my dad lives now!
Kristi R. says
I would pick Thunder Bay, ON
Caryn Coates says
I would pick my hometown Gander Newfoundland. Just recently moved to the midland area and absolutely love it here:)