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The Best Way To Pay For College Textbooks & Supplies! #BNschoolsavings

This past weekend we went up to Binghamton, NY. My little guys wanted to see daddy’s college. We took a drive through the University of Binghamton where my husband graduated with his Bachelors and  Masters. I couldn’t help but notice all the kids who were new to the college campus transitioning into a new lifestyle. That transition is hard on parents too! We know just how hard with our older kids!  I imagine many parents are worried about  if their kids have everything they need and if they are okay.

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After taking a peek around the campus we went to Barnes & Noble. Predictably it was filled with UOB students.  I recently learned that Barnes & Noble offers the Barnes & Noble MasterCard®.  This is the best credit card for parents and college students who are purchasing textbooks, books and school supplies during the busy back-to-school season and beyond.  Card holders earn 5% back when they use the card to purchase school supplies and textbooks at any Barnes & Noble store or at BN.com.  This offer even applies to campus Barnes & Noble bookstores.

Given the average price of books and supplies at public colleges last year was $1,225 and private colleges coming in at $1,244, that 5% back adds up fast! There is even an immediate savings of $60 available when you use your Barnes & Noble MasterCard for those purchases at campus Barnes & Noble bookstores or at BN.com. Cardholders receive a $25 Barnes & Noble gift card after their first purchase using the card. Every time cardholders reach 2500 points they receive a $25 gift card. The Barnes & Noble MasterCard has no annual fee.

If you are ready to take advantage of all the great perks being a Barnes & Noble MasterCard holder can bring you, just apply HERE. You can also visit the same link for more information. To find your local Barnes & Noble store or to shop online visit BN.com.

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We had a great time looking around at everything. After a stop at the in store Starbucks we set off to explore. The kids were amazed looking at all the great books, toys, games, kits and more! We saw coloring books for adults which were really cute.

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I liked this book of wisdom from Mr. Rogers!

I liked this book of wisdom from Mr. Rogers!

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Just in case you were wondering-It is not a good idea to bring an Alligator to school!!!

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Classics for Kids!!!

Classics for Kids!!!

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Who had this as a child? I Did!

Who had this as a child? I Did!

The boys finally made their selections, they chose a Magic Set and a Planetarium. We tried out the magic set today and are mastering a few of the tricks!  It is so much fun! The Planetarium will be opened and set up tomorrow. We really can’t wait for that. We will be sure and give you an update!

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I will leave you with a littler more information on the Barnes & Noble MasterCard I told you about earlier in the post.

Card benefits exclusive to the Barnes & Noble MasterCard

  • Get 5% back at Barnes & Noble when you use your card at any Barnes & Noble store or online at BN.com
  • Earn a $25 Barnes & Noble gift card after your first purchase
  • Automatically receive a $25 Barnes & Noble gift card every time you reach 2,500 points
  • Earn 1 reward point for every $1 spent on all other purchases (excluding Barnes and & Noble purchases), even for everyday purchases like gas and groceries
  • No annual fee
  • Complimentary FICO® Credit Score

Use your Barnes & Noble MasterCard to purchase any of the following

  • Books
  • NOOK & NOOK Books
  • Toys & Games
  • Home & Gifts
  • Movies & TV
  • Textbooks
  • Gift Cards
  • Newspapers & Magazines

 

 

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Giveaway-The Vampire Diaries: The Complete Sixth Season & The Originals: The Complete Second Season #TVD #TheOriginals

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We have an amazing combo giveaway featuring two of the CW’s most loved shows… The Vampire Diaries: The Complete Sixth Season and The Originals: The Complete Second Season.

First – we have four  exclusive interviews with the creator of The Vampire Diaries and The Originals, Julie Plec. These super fan videos feature Julie confessing her favorite moments & top 5 episodes from the recent seasons of both The Vampire Diaries The Complete Sixth Season and The Originals The Complete Second Season.

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Secondly –check out the fun  “Viewing Party Eats: Recipes to Satisfy Friends & Enemies” downloadable PDF that’s sure to impress your guests. With index card recipes and party-ready place cards included, we’ve made it easy to prep some snacks to satisfy during your marathon watch-party.

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About The Vampire Diaries / The Originals

The Vampire Diaries continues its sixth season with more delicious drama to sink your teeth into. In season five, after a passionate summer with Damon, Elena headed to Whitmore College with Caroline, not knowing Bonnie sacrificed her life for Jeremy’s. Meanwhile, Stefan and Caroline’s friendship deepened as they stood up to the Travelers, a nomadic witch tribe driven to strip Mystic Falls of magic and cast out its supernatural residents. In the shocking season finale, Damon, fearing he would lose his loved ones on the crumbling Other Side, made a huge sacrifice to bring them all back — with catastrophic and heartbreaking results. Season six follows the characters’ journey back to each other as they explore the duality of good versus evil inside themselves. Matt Davis reprises his role as Alaric Saltzman, recently returned from The Other Side. Plus, the season will make you misty-eyed as the departure of a major character will turn lives upside down and leave us asking what happened to Mystic Falls.About The Vampire Diaries The Complete Sixth Season

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About The Originals The Complete Second Season

As Original vampire-werewolf hybrid Klaus Mikaelson returned to the vibrant, supernaturally charged city of New Orleans in season one, he was stunned to learn — along with his siblings Elijah and Rebekah — that Hayley, a werewolf, was pregnant with his child, and his vampire protégé, Marcel, whom the Original siblings had thought long dead, was ruling the French Quarter. Soon, a bloody war escalated between vampires and witches — the stakes raised by powerful teenage witch Davina and by Klaus’s bond with Cami, a student with a painful past — and a ruthless pack of wolves seized the opportunity to stage a violent coup. Now, in season two, a new status quo must be adjusted to, as the newly empowered werewolves control the city. Klaus struggles with weaknesses as Elijah desperately tries to save Hayley — now a hybrid — from a vicious spiral of self-destruction. Meanwhile, with the re-emergence of several Mikaelsons, “family is power” takes on new meaning.

Own The Originals The Complete Second Season on Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD September 1, 2015

Contains All 22 Episodes From The Second Season Plus Never-Before-Seen Featurettes And Much More!

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Blast Zone Makes It Easy To Have A Water Park In Your Own Yard

Summer is just about here, if you’re like me you’re probably busy making summer plans. We have some nice day trips planned and since we live on a lake, we really love the summer! Keeping the kids active and cool all summer long may seem like a huge undertaking especially if you don’t have a pool or lake nearby.  How about your own water park in your yard?  Wouldn’t that be a great way to keep the kids busy, active and cool all summer long?  It is so easy with Blast Zone’s Inflatable Crocodile Isle Water Park with 2 Slides!

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This huge inflatable is only about the size of an extra-large folded sleeping bag when deflated.  The magic occurs when you attach the UL listed blower, in mere minutes, before your eyes, it inflates into a child’s dream-their own water park!  With a large pool area and 2 long fun slides, climbing wall, lookout platform and spraying water they will have hours of fun, playing and keeping cool.

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Simple to set up, and one tip we want to share to make things easier is  to get a very large tarp to put under the inflatable. The tarp makes it easy to move the deflated water park on the tarp to different areas of your yard. The other advantage with the tarp is that it is easy to cover the deflated and dry inflatable when it rains.  We keep our inflatables out all summer and using this method our inflatables are in great shape year after year.

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To set up, all you do is unpack the inflatable, quickly attach the water hoses and sprayer to the handy velcro holders, tie the little air out take and hook the included blower to the yellow intake and turn it on.

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Features

Dual Sides

Massive Splash Area

Upgraded Tail Walls

Climbing Ramp

Upgraded Climber

Safety Netting

Commercial Vinyl Impact Surfaces

Double and Quadruple Stitching

Included Fan W GFCI

Included Storage Case

Inflates in Seconds

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UL Listed Blower

Sprayer Assembly (Water Parks Only)

Carrying Case

Instruction Manual

Instructional DVD

1 Yr Warranty on Inflatable

1 Yr Warranty on Blower

“2 Yr Promise” on Kit

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When inflated you can secure with the included stakes to keep you inflatable safe and secure and there are even stakes for the blower.  Then simply attach your garden hose to the hose that extends down the back of the inflatable and secure.

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Turn on your water supply and the water will spray out of the spray heads located above each slide  and eventually fill the pool area,  Now you could fill the pool area too if you like and then connect the hose to the back as well.  We do it the first way and it works fine.  now if you live in the mountains like me and do not have truly level land you  will find areas of the pool that are deeper and areas where it is very shallow but my kids never really care about that and given we move it around all the time the changes in the water of the pool is fun.

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One big advantage the Crocodile Isle has  over the Ultra Croc we have is that with the climbing wall in the front they kids do not exit the pool to climb up to the platform and go down the slides.  This means that they will not be tracking grass, leaves and dirt back into the water and slides.  I really like that!  This is a huge inflatable, 14′ D by 22′ W by 8′ H  with room for up to 6 kids to play at once. The rugged Crocodile Isle Water Park is constructed according to Blast Zone’s strict quality and safety standards, using double and quadruple stitched, reinforced polyester oxford. Commercial-grade vinyl is used on the climbing and slide surfaces, adding extra strength and longer life to the unit. As with all our products, the Crocodile Isle comes with Blast Zone’s industry-leading warranty and customer support.  There is a handy storage bag to hold the inflatable at the end of the season for storage.

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Please note, we just turned the water on that is why it is not showing much in the inflatable. The water fills it very nicely and creates a refreshing splash pool!

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As a blogger I have a brand relationship with Blast Zone and have tested many of their products over the last several years.  I  can tell you that when you are making a purchase like this, you want a quality inflatable, one that is not just going to last for one season.  Over the years we have reviewed many inflatables from Blast Zone and do you know that all of the ones we reviewed we still use and they are in excellent shape.  Multiple years and they look great and provide year after year of enjoyment. As a parent it only makes sense to invest in a product that is going to last and not one that is trashed at the end of the season.

You can see some of our other reviews of Blast Zone products HERE!  There are videos to show you the products in action.  If you have any questions please ask.  I have a lot of experience with the products and would love to assist you with your questions.    The Blast Zone products are available for purchase on Amazon. Recommended for ages 3 years and up. Max weight on inflated structure is 300 lbs. If you have a Blast Zone product I would love for you to tell me what you have and what you love about it.  If you are looking to buy one, share with me which you think you will purchase.

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You may also like to see video reviews of ours for the following Blast Zone products: Rainforest Rapids, Pirate Blaster Water Park, Ultra Croc Water Park and the review for the  Wet/Dry Hang 10!  Keep up with Blast Zone on Facebook, Instagram  and Twitter.

I received the Crocodile Isle Water Park to facilitate my review. As always my words and views are 100% my own.


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Moxie Jean-Save Time, Money & The Planet-Resale Reimagined

This post is sponsored by Moxie Jean and may contain affiliate links, as always, my words and views are 100% my own.

 

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Babies and kids grow so fast, they hardly have time to wear most of their expensive and adorable outfits more than a few times.  Many times brand new outfits are outgrown before they are even worn.  I know most people buy gifts for a new baby in small sizes, so parents have so many outfits and such a short amount of time before they are outgrown.  No matter how hard I tried there were always brand new outfits never worn and a baby that no longer fit in that size.  Now there is a solution for all of this and more!

Moxie Jean is an online “upscale resale” store  started by 2 moms, Sharon Schneider and Sandra Pinter, who are also sisters.  Moxie Jean only sells new or “like new” clothing.  You will find  phenomenal name brands and styles at a fraction of what they cost new. Everything comes with their 100% satisfaction guarantee. Sizes for kids range from newborn to size 14.  You can get an additional 20% off your order when you sign up for their inventory alerts with your email.  The site is so easy to navigate, you choose girl or boy and size and then you can choose from several filters to narrow down their expansive selection. Every Monday and Thursday they get new inventory and you can shop new markdowns and clearance too for even greater savings.  I was very impressed and have ordered 2 times from them so far and believe me will again many times over.

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They have clothing, shoes and accessories and have recently added maternity clothing to their inventory.  Check them out, but hurry if you like something, at these prices things go fast!  Don’t hesitate if you see something you love for your child or yourself.

When your child has outgrown his or her clothing you can request a Moxie Jean Mailer Bag and send them back as well as add any other gently used or new clothing and they will be put on the site for sale.  When they sell you will receive a percentage of the purchase price.  Unsold clothing is donated to charity. Shopping at Moxie Jean is a way to save time, money and the planet without sacrificing style.  Moxie Jean is resale reimagined.

I hope you will check them out and let me know what you think.  Would love to hear about your great finds too so just drop a note in the comments.  Happy shopping!

 

Adorable clothes at 75% off retail every day

 

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“Guess How Much I Love You” Celebrates 20 Years-Easter Giveaway-3 Winners

I don’t know who loves the Guess How Much I Love You books more, my husband, myself or our kids.  This is one of our absolutely favorite books and it can actually make me tear up at times.  It so perfectly explains a parent’s love for their child.  No matter how much they love us, we love them more.  The beautiful illustrations and simple but endearing story makes it a timeless classic.

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This anniversary edition book is perfect to put in your baby or child’s Easter basket. You can print out a special Guess How Much I Love You Easter card your child can make HERE. For more fun check out this PAGE for lots of Guess How Much I Love You theme crafts, activities and snacks!  To celebrate the 20 Year Anniversary of Guess How Much I Love You, by Sam McBratneyCandlewick Press is graciously sponsoring a giveaway for 3 lucky blog readers!  Each winner will win the prize pack below! Thank you Candlewick Press for the review book and for sponsoring this beautiful giveaway!  To enter please use the Rafflecopter widget. Open to US residents.  Good Luck!!!

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Earn Bing Rewards Every Time You Search!

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Yes, you read that right.  With Bing Rewards you earn credits for the searches you do every day!  You know, search for a new doctor, a restaurant, news article, recipe, craft project for the kids and more and earn credits!  What can you do with the credits is probably what is going through your mind right now.  You can redeem them for popular gift cards, sweepstakes entries or charitable donations. Isn’t it nice to be rewarded for something you do anyway?  You can earn 20 BONUS CREDITS just for signing in with your existing Microsoft account (Outlook, Live, Skype, Hotmail or Xbox accounts), or create a new Microsoft account if you don’t have one.  Just go to rewards.bing.com to get started. To learn more click on the video below.

I tried Bing Rewards out myself the other day and thought it was great I could earn credit for the searches I have to do every single day!  Why shouldn’t I be rewarded?  Why shouldn’t you?  You could be sipping on a Mocha Frappacino courtesy of searching for information you needed for a paper, article or a million other reasons.  How about seeing a movie with your family, eating out or a new pair of shoes because you were doing what you normally do anyway?  That would be nice, to be rewarded for the stuff we have to do.  Well, now you can.  So what are you waiting for.  Head over to rewards.Bing.com and get what you deserve!

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There’s another great program called  Bing in the Classroom  and  you can learn how Microsoft is bringing technology to schools with ad-free search, free Surface tablets for classrooms, and digital literacy lesson plans. Bing Rewards members can donate their credits to the school of their choice and help them earn free Microsoft Surface tablets!  That is something you can really feel good about.  However if you want to start that after you get your new shoes, it’s okay. Let me know if you try it and what you think.


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How Safe and Secure is Your Home? The Answer May Shock You! #MySafeHome #MomBuzz

Do you ever wonder if you are truly prepared for an emergency?  I mean, we all try to be but life gets in the way.  We have some things in place but are lacking in other areas of preparedness. We have an escape ladder for our second and third story windows in case fire prevented us from exiting the home through the stairways.  However, if you asked me right now where it is, I would tell you where it should be but since that area of our home is under construction…yeah. I think you understand what I mean.  We do have big things in place but I suppose we need to go over things and find out where we are lacking.

Recently, I found out about a site that does just that for you.  MBIntel is a site you can go to and begin a free home risk analysis.  It only takes about 15 minutes to answer the questions about home safety and security as well as emergency preparedness. When you are finished you will be given the results and shown the areas that need improvement if applicable.  I went to their website today and answered the questions to get my home risk analysis.  Overall I did well, but there are some issues we need to address to really be in top-notch shape.  I plan to go over this with my husband and get the things we need in place to ensure our home is as safe as can be.  You can upgrade to a paid version that gives you more detailed reporting of any issues so that you can see clearly what you need to do to fix them.  I upgraded to a paid version and was able to print out a full report so that I could share that with my husband and we can make the changes we need to.  If you are looking to see how secure, safe and ready you are for a disaster, check out MBIntel and get your free home analysis.  If you do please let me know your results and what you thought in the comments.

 

The image below is a sample of how the overall results are shown.

The chart below outlines the differences in the free and paid version.

You can follow MBIntel on Facebook and Twitter!

 

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The Hobbit: The Battle of The Five Armies- Digital HD Giveaway- #TheHobbit

The final installment of The Hobbit is here! Warner Bros. is proud to bring you the Digital release of The Hobbit The Battle of The Five Armies! Mouse over the Interactive map of Middle-Earth and take the quiz to find out what is your Middle-Earth weapon of choice!

 

From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson comes “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies,” the third in a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien. “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” brings to an epic conclusion the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, Thorin Oakenshield and the Company of Dwarves. Having reclaimed their homeland from the Dragon Smaug, the Company has unwittingly unleashed a deadly force into the world.

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• Are you Battle Ready? Take the quiz to uncover your Middle-Earth Weapon of choice!
• Mouse over the Interactive Map to learn fun facts about Middle-Earth.
• Watch the official trailer & click the box art to bring the film home today!

 

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The Beginner’s Bible DVD Giveaway For 3 Winners!

 The Greatest Stories Ever Told Have Just Arrived On DVD!

The Stories Come To Rich, Animated Life  on DVD, Perfect for Introducing Young Children to The Timeless Tales of  The Nativity, Moses and Easter!

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Available Just in Time for Easter, the DVD Single Features an Original Theme Song by Kathie Lee Gifford, as Well as English and Spanish Versions of All Stories!

 

Created to help you share the most important lessons from the greatest stories ever told, THE BEGINNER’S BIBLE™ is a delightful way to introduce young children to the Bible’s timeless stories of inspiration, courage and faith.  Featuring an original theme song from Kathie Lee Gifford, memorable songs, vivid animation and heartwarming characters all come together to bring the true wonder and joy of the Bible to rich life in this DVD single from StarVista Entertainment/Time Life.

The three featured episodes include:

The Story of EasterReturn to old Jerusalem to witness Jesus’ triumphant entrance into the city and his eventual capture by Pontius Pilate’s Roman soldiers. Then experience the wonder of the fulfillment of God’s promise to His chosen people as Jesus ascends into Heaven in the glorious miracle of the Resurrection!

The Story of Moses — Experience a time in ancient Egypt when Baby Moses is plucked from the reeds of the Nile River and grows up to become the hero of the enslaved Israelites. Then witness Moses’ struggle to free his people from the wicked Pharaoh-and their thrilling journey through the wilderness in search of the Promised Land they would one day call their own!

The Story of the Nativity — Relive the miraculous events surrounding the very first Christmas as Mary receives a heavenly visitor and learns that she, of all women, has been chosen to be the mother of God’s son on Earth. Then travel with Mary and Joseph to a lowly manger in Bethlehem and marvel as God’s promise to His people is fulfilled and a heavenly host of angels proclaims the joyful news: Jesus Christ is born!

Running Time: 90 minutes

StarVista and Time Life are sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!  Three lucky blog readers will win a their own The Beginner’s Bible DVD. Thank you to StarVista and Time Life for the review product and for sponsoring this inspirational giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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How To Protect & Showcase Your Diploma. Bonus Giveaway For A Church Hill Classics Diploma Frame! #EarnItFrameIt

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It’s a momentous milestone when your child graduates from college.  My daughter (my oldest) graduated from college as a double major, so she earned 2 Bachelor degrees.  That was a proud time, but she didn’t stop there. She continued her education and we are getting ready to celebrate another graduation.  Graduating with honors and a 4.0 GPA she will receive her Masters in Public Administration.

What’s more impressive, is she started a 6 week internship with an agency (will not give the name to protect her privacy) soon after starting school. They were so impressed with her work in those few weeks, they never let her go. She will be hired full-time in an executive position after graduation!  She has been working for them full-time and going to school at an accelerated pace. It makes me really proud that she could do all that and maintain her honors status.  She is also going to be receiving some very impressive awards from the university in her field of study which is really exciting.

When you think about the work and sacrifice that is put into earning a college, masters, or higher degree, you want to make sure that you honor the graduate and also their achievement.  As we draw closer to graduation season, graduation gifts are a topic of interest.  If you have a child or relative graduating this spring, Church Hill Classics has gorgeous Official School frames that are unlike anything I have seen before.

I am so excited, about a week ago I ordered one for my daughter’s diploma from their website.  Her university was one of the official schools they have frames for.  I was able to choose from a selection of frames and then I could customize with mat color, frame color, frame style and more.  I chose the Presidential Gold Engraved Diploma Frame and customized with the black suede mat, solid hardwood, rich mahogany frame and upgraded the glass to the conservation UV plus reflection control.

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A couple of days ago a huge box was delivered.  I had to check it out and I was very impressed.  It was packaged very securely and arrived in perfect condition.  The pictures don’t do it justice because the flash and the upgraded glass don’t want to be friends, but it is gorgeous!  I cannot wait for her to see it with her diploma!  I will definitely update with that!

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Church Hill Classics frames are made proudly in the USA.  The video below will show you how they create these magnificent diploma frames.  You will be amazed at the quality of craftsmanship and expert care that is taken to ensure every customer receives a museum quality frame to protect and showcase their hard-earned  diploma.  #EarnItFrameIt

Church Hill Classics has graciously offered to sponsor a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!  They will be offering one lucky blog reader a code to order a diploma frame ($200 value)!  Thank you Church Hill Classics for the beautiful review frame and for sponsoring this graduation giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!! Open to US residents.

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