graduation

Five Must-Have Items for a Spring Graduation Party

April 2, 2020 by Kathryn 1 Comment

Even though most of us are going through a lot of solitude at the moment, there will hopefully soon be the chance to celebrate special life events with friends and family once again! And a lot of kids and parents alike are hoping to be able to do just that during graduation season.

Graduating from one phase of life to the next is always a big moment for a child. Whether it’s moving from preschool into Kindergarten or preparing for university after finally completing high school, it’s a time to celebrate all the hard work that’s been completed.

This year, putting together the perfect celebration may be something that has to be done somewhat last-minute, so keep this list of must-haves on hand so you can be ready to throw that graduation party in record time:

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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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Find the Perfect Gift for Any Occasion at MemorableGifts.com-Giveaway

June 11, 2013 by Kathryn 45 Comments

June is a busy month for gift giving. In addition to Father’s Day and graduation ceremonies, it’s also the most popular month for getting married. And when you’re looking for the best gifts for any of the special occasions that may be on the calendar this month, MemorableGifts.com has all kinds of beautiful and useful options that are sure to be a hit. Recently the company gave me the chance to choose an item to review and with dads and grads being a big focus this month, I decided on an item that would be a perfect gift for either one: the Designers Watch and Pen Treasure Box.

This stylish valet features a pullout drawer that holds ten pens and a top divided compartment that fits four watches with extra space for other essentials too. With included personalization of up to thirty characters, it’s a stylish and personal gift that’s also incredibly handy!

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