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
June 16, 2016 at 1:03 pmWe 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
June 16, 2016 at 1:14 pmOh the choice is tough for me! I may just choose my fav place for memories – Brugges.
Brandee H says
June 16, 2016 at 1:59 pmI would pick New Waterford, N.S. My Dad would love to have a map of his home town.
Soozle says
June 16, 2016 at 4:18 pmOooh I would be torn between my home city of winnipeg or my favorite place in Mexico, Mazatlan!
Stephanie LaPlante says
June 16, 2016 at 4:43 pmI would get a map of Crystal Beach for my dad.
Athena says
June 16, 2016 at 7:48 pmThe Azores for my husband
Barb W says
June 16, 2016 at 9:28 pmI would order New Westminster, represent the neighbourhood!
Victoria Ess says
June 17, 2016 at 12:09 amI’d pick Chicago!
Carol Denny says
June 17, 2016 at 4:35 amI would pick Ottawa,Ontario
Kim K says
June 17, 2016 at 5:34 amI would make a Grafo Map of the place my hubby and I met!
Joanne Elford says
June 17, 2016 at 8:22 amI would get a map of the area in Ireland where my ancestors are from.
Julie says
June 17, 2016 at 9:09 amI 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
June 17, 2016 at 9:57 amI’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
June 17, 2016 at 10:27 amI would put Kingston Ontario for my husband
Tara says
June 17, 2016 at 11:21 amThat’s a tough choice, either our property now…where we went on our honeymoon??? or our favourite family location. choices, choices.
SHerry K says
June 17, 2016 at 1:28 pmI would choose where our home is.
Joanne Saunders says
June 17, 2016 at 1:53 pmNorthern Ontario is where I would be using it most for.
chrissy c says
June 17, 2016 at 2:34 pmI would pick the place we live!
nicky says
June 17, 2016 at 4:29 pmmy home town in Ontario
Wanda Tracey says
June 17, 2016 at 8:23 pmHow 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
June 18, 2016 at 12:17 pmI would pick the little town in Newfoundland where i grew up
ERIN MCSWEENEY says
June 18, 2016 at 5:12 pmi would use Marathon Ontario
Lesley E says
June 19, 2016 at 9:04 pmI’d pick my dad’s hometown, and give it to him as a gift.
Robyn Bellefleur says
June 19, 2016 at 11:25 pmI would chose my home town, Toronto.
lori butler says
June 20, 2016 at 6:36 amI would choose vancouver island
Laurie P says
June 20, 2016 at 2:56 pmNiagara region of Ontario!
Jonnie says
June 20, 2016 at 9:26 pmI would choose the area in Nova Scotia where my husband and I are originally from.
heather sibley says
June 21, 2016 at 8:01 pmI would use my husband’s hometown of Botwood, Newfoundland.
ginette4 says
June 22, 2016 at 5:55 amMy 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
June 22, 2016 at 8:09 amI would get a map of the family farm in New Brunswick.
lynn clayton says
June 23, 2016 at 7:50 amottawa ontario
Rob Bear says
June 24, 2016 at 1:37 amI’d pick Ottawa, so I can keep an eye on the politicians!
Carey Hurst says
June 25, 2016 at 10:16 amHmm 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
June 25, 2016 at 3:58 pmI would choose toronto
Noelle Carroll says
June 27, 2016 at 9:07 amI would choose Lake Villa, Illinois because thats where I grew up and where my dad lives now!
Kristi R. says
July 2, 2016 at 8:37 amI would pick Thunder Bay, ON
Caryn Coates says
July 6, 2016 at 7:11 pmI would pick my hometown Gander Newfoundland. Just recently moved to the midland area and absolutely love it here:)