Hallmark Gifts For Grads and Dads
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
What's that you say? It's almost June? I hadn't noticed. It's not like I was counting down until the last day of school. No, not me. But now that you mention it, I am really looking forward to June. Graduation is always an exciting time and, although I do not teach any grade 8's this year, I still help during the graduation ceremony by handing out the French awards and looking after the music. Last year, I even worked with two graduates who performed a rendition of "Say Something" while I played the piano. It's always nice to send off the graduating class as they embark on their new journey. And they're lucky to have amazing grade 8 teachers who work extremely hard to put together a graduation celebration and luncheon, not to mention an amazing yearbook year after year. It's such an important occasion and what better way to commemorate than with a memento from Hallmark.
At the top of my list of Hallmark must-haves is the Autograph Graduation Bear. This adorable fabric bear includes a black marker and plenty of room for autographs. It retails for $16.95 but you can save $4 with any purchase. They also have a couple of dated mugs with designed handles: Class of 2015, as seen above, and YOU DID IT! Tassle Mug. These ceramic mugs are dishwasher safe and retail for $12.95 each. Of course, they have plenty of frames as well, including graduation frames. The one above can hold a 4" x 6" photo and includes the sentiment, "When their dreams come true, ours do, too." This frame costs $12.95 but other sizes are also available. Don't forget to pick up some graduation themed gift bags or a set of thank you cards for your future grad.
Now I know, June is not just about grads. Dads celebrate a special day, too. Luckily, Hallmark has you covered with a fabulous assortment of Life is good products. From wooden Father's Day Frames ($16.95 each) and matching gift bags to ceramic mugs with uniquely designed handles ($14.95 each), there are plenty of gift ideas at Hallmark. My favourites are the golf and BBQ towels. They are 100% cotton and retail for $16.95. The best part? Life is good donates 10% of its net profits to help kids in need. So it's like your gifting twice!
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Disclosure: I was sent product from Hallmark Canada as part of their Hallmark Blogger Panel to help facilitate this review. All opinions expressed are my own and have not been influenced in any way.
31 COMMENTS
Definitely the graduation bear! I love how you can write a message on him!
ReplyDeleteThe Graduation Bear is adorable! Perfect for my little guys graduating preschool this year!
ReplyDeleteThe Graduation Bear would be great for our Gr. 8 grad! The "All Fired Up" towel is cute too!
ReplyDeleteI really like the graduation bear. It's a lovely cuddle and memento all in one.
ReplyDeleteMomfever
Cute bear! I also like the Class of 2015 mug.
ReplyDeleteI really like the graduation Bear! Just so adorable!
ReplyDeleteI love the graduation bear
ReplyDeleteI really like the graduation cup.
ReplyDeleteI like the wooden father's day frames.
ReplyDeleteThe grad bear is pretty cute!
ReplyDeleteI love the autograph bear, my son is graduating in June, I will have to hit the hallmark store :)
ReplyDeleteWow, that bear is so unique!
ReplyDeleteThe wooden Father's Day frame is so neat! I could see my kiddos taking a great pic to put in there. This graduation bear is a great idea too! My niece would love it! Christine D
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ReplyDeleteLove the Autograph Graduation Bear!!!
ReplyDeleteI think the graduation bear is pretty cool. I love that the kids can collect autographs of their friends on this bear as a keepsake
ReplyDeleteI really like the wooden father's day frames :) (Andrea Amy)
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with the bear for a loved one! Besides that, I love the golf and BBQ towels.
ReplyDeleteI love the class of 2015 mug, so cute!
ReplyDeleteThat 2015 mug is kinda neat
ReplyDelete(Debbie W)
The BBQ towels are really nice :)
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ReplyDeleteMarla
I like the graduation bear!
ReplyDeleteI like the wooden Father's Day Frames
ReplyDeleteLove the graduation bear:)
ReplyDeletei like both the autograph bear and the graduation mug - they would be great for my daughter who is graduating from grade 8 :)
ReplyDeleteI like the father's day picture frames.
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ReplyDeleteI like the autograph bear, we had a dashund dog when I graduated and it was such fun
ReplyDeleteMy son is graduating and going to highschool next year and this would be so cool to give to him :)
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