Saturday, May 25, 2013

Cornerstone Graduate Supply Homeschool Diploma *Review






We graduated my first homeschooler this past week. What a milestone for us. Our homeschool group even had a graduation ceremony for all 8 of our groups graduates. Typically as a homeschooler we have to come up with our own ceremony and figure out the diploma, usually just printing out something on the computer.

Why shouldn't these students get a beautiful diploma as a keepsake, just like other students do?
Not a simple fill in the blank form that you hand to them as you grade their final test, but a Exclusive Diploma for High School that they will treasure from you own ceremony.


Homeschool Diploma makes the process of ordering your diploma super easy! The website is streamlined for ease, and choices to make it truly your own.
Once you choose the diploma style you would like, you go through the choices on the website for things including

Wording options
Diploma cover choices
Signature lines
Emblem or just wording
Bible Verses
Mottos 

 I was sent emails as the process of the diploma was getting made. They even saw that I didn't have the word "School" originally in my request and sent me an email to make sure that was the way I wanted it, or if I had just left it off on accident. Being new to the whole diploma thing I did ask what they recommended and she said that it could be either and people do do both with their personal homeschool name. I chose to go with the 'school' to make it look more professional if he ever needs to share it with a future employer or something like that.
They kept me informed the entire way through the process and I received this in record time! I ordered it on the 15th, and it was in the mail being shipped on the 17th. Amazing turn around!


We were blessed to be able to physically hand the diploma to our own son, a culmination of 12 years of teaching him.


 Next year I will be sure our homeschool Co-op knows about the Graduation Package discounts for a group. In addition to diplomas, they offer caps, gowns, announcements, class rings and other quality products for your graduation needs.









Dorm Co getting your students ready for Dorm living! *Review

The diploma has been handed out, the festivities have gone off without a hitch, now what?
The summer is going to zip by and your graduate will soon be taking up new residence in their dorm room.
Dorm Co is your headquarters for all dorm supplies! I have found that dorm necessities make wonderful graduation gifts as well.

Everything from rugs to light fixtures and in between is available at fantastic prices from Dorm Co.

Have you been in a dorm room lately? I remember from my days, that electric outlets are at a premium. They give you just a couple and you run power strips throughout the room so you and your roomies can stay plugged in. Whenever you can utilize combining units you will be that much ahead!

One thing that is going to change for my graduated homeschooler this fall? The need for an alarm clock!
Spoiled kid hasn't had to use one very often these past 12 years, but times are a changin' aren't they.




The great thing about this Sonnet Alarm Clock Radio (besides it will hopefully get him up in the morning) it has a USB port for plugging in your cell phone. One less item to be taking up those precious outlets in your dorm room.





The Radio has features like;
AM/FM radio
USB out for charging
Digital LED alarm clock
Alarm as buzzer or radio
Snooze button
Battery back up

All of this for only $19.79 at Dorm Co

Shipping is only $2.95 for any size purchase, no minimum or max!

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Friday, May 24, 2013

Paper Culture Grad Announcements *Review



Paper Culture is your home for all types of announcements and stationary needs, including fantastic Graduation Cards!!



What makes Paper Culture different?
  • 100% post consumer recycled paper on all of their products! No new trees cut down to produce their beautiful products
  • With every order placed, Paper Culture plants a new tree in Cards to Trees program
  • Free designer assistance on ever card
  • Free mailing service where they will address and mail the cards for you simply for the cost of the stamp
  • 100 % satisfaction guarantee

 They have a great selection of eco friendly Graduation Announcements and Invitations. Choices from no photos on the card to over 3. I had a really hard time deciding, but went with the Simply Modern design.



My 25 cards and enveloped came in a box, easy to handle and keep. The shipping was super fast! I was really impressed with how quickly they arrived.


 These are flat cards, with the photo on the front, and our words of announcement on the back. I really loved how these were not a 'photo' card, that felt like a picture, but the photo was actually imprinted onto the card stock with a matte finish. . Nice, thick 130 lb card stock that will last for years to those we send it to. We did a basic front so that friends and family could easily display it.

Paper Culture gives you lots of room for your own personal design and artistic talents, but they also have some great products that you simply add in a photo. The process was very straight forward and easy to use. Whether this is your first time ordering announcements online, or are a seasoned guru, you will find that Paper Culture has something that will appeal to you!

I am excited with their line up of holiday cards to consider next season. From baby announcements, to birthdays and other events, Paper Culture offers a wonderful, eco friendly selection that can't be beat!
Stop by their website today and consider ordering now for your next event!

Also visit them on Facebook Paper Culture
Twitter @paperculture