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GrafoMap Custom Map Prints Make a Great Gift for Dads and Grads-Giveaway

June 16, 2016 by Kathryn 37 Comments

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!

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Turn Memories into Art with Canvas Factory-Giveaway

April 20, 2016 by Kathryn 135 Comments

One of my favourite things about a family vacation is looking through all the great pictures afterwords. While they all bring back special memories, there’s always one or two photos that seem to sum up the entire vacation for me. And there’s no better way to preserve the memories of a great vacation than by having one of those photos transformed into a beautiful piece of wall art!

Recently Canvas Factory gave me the chance to do just that with one of my recent photos, and I immediately started browsing through the pictures from our recent trip to Orlando to see which one I wanted to use. There were a few that I liked, but I eventually decided on a photo of my boys and their Nanny in front of the Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. It was the boys’ first time in Disney World and I knew that was a moment I wanted to remember.

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Show Off Your Love this Valentine’s Day with an Initial Heart Necklace from Angelica Joy Jewelry-Giveaway

February 9, 2016 by Kathryn 150 Comments

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and if you’re looking for a gift that will let your special someone share their love with the world, Angelica Joy Jewelry has the perfect solution for you! The company’s gorgeous Initial Heart Necklaces are a perfect gift choice for a special lady in your life and with both sterling silver and gold necklaces available, these custom-made pieces are sure to warm her heart.

I received a necklace of my own in Sterling Silver to review and while these necklaces are often personalized with the initials of children, I decided to go a different route and get the initials of myself and my fiance. Since we have a wedding coming up on October, I thought that this necklace would be wonderful not just for everyday wear but also for our wedding day. I requested a J and K on the necklace and eagerly waited for it to arrive.

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Show Off Your Favourite Moments with CanvasPop.com Framed Prints-Giveaway

November 16, 2015 by Kathryn 136 Comments

My boys and I have been lucky enough to enjoy some pretty amazing vacations together, and I absolutely love looking back at the pictures and remembering all the fun we’ve had. I’ve started a tradition of picking one favourite photo from each vacation and having it printed and framed to hang on the wall so that I can relive the memories every day. So when CanvasPop contacted me about reviewing its beautiful 16×20 framed prints, I was thrilled.

CanvasPop.com specializes in customized canvas prints and framed art prints. The company’s quick service and attention to detail make it a great option for anyone that wants to showcase special moments in a gorgeous way. I chose one of my favourite pictures of the boys at the Mexico resort we’d visited in January and waited eagerly for my picture to arrive.

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Personalize Your Child’s Summer with Products from Stuck on You-Giveaway

June 23, 2014 by Kathryn 151 Comments

For years now, I have been in love with the personalized products available from Stuck on You. My first experience with the company was when I received a set of its gorgeous designer Name Labels for my oldest son to use on his Kindergarten supplies. But what I really love about Stuck on You is the fact that the company offers so many other handy personalized products perfect for any time of year.

And summer is no exception! Recently Stuck on You offered me the chance to check out a few of its products perfect for summer fun and I was only too happy to oblige. With both camping and swimming on our agenda for the warm summer months, I decided to get a pair of personalized summer PJs for Zackary and a personalized beach towel for Benjamin. One of the things that consistently impresses me about Stuck on You is how quickly the Australia-based company’s products arrive once I place my order. In less than two weeks, the items were at the door and my boys were rushing off with their new treasures.

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