How you can design your own graduation invitations

This is a sponsored conversation between Reviewz & Newz and Basic Invite

Spring is here and the flowers are blooming and the birds are chirping.  Spring time brings forth so many things. Kids just got through with Spring Break, Patrick Reed won the coveted Green Jacket in the Masters, and high school and college students are getting ready to graduate! 

Graduation is such a paramount event you want to make sure you have everything in order.  Cap and gown has been ordered and you find yourself needing  graduation invitations. Don't worry, we got this.  Basic Invite is your one stop shop for graduation party invitations 2018 and grad thank you's. 

Almost Unlimited Colors - Basic Invite is one of the few websites that allows customers almost unlimited color options with instant previews online. Once you select a design you can change the color of each element on the card to over 180 different color options so you can make sure the card is exactly how you want it down to the littlest detail. This is what I feel sets them apart from almost any other online stationery company and is what we feel is their biggest draw.

Custom Samples - Basic Invite is one of the few websites that allows customers the ability to order a printed sample of their actual invitation so they can see exactly how it will print as well as the paper quality before they ever have to place their final order.

Over 40 Different Colors of Envelopes - Basic Invite is just as colorful with their envelopes as we are with their invitations. Customers can choose from over 40 different colors when it comes to their envelopes so that they can make their invitation stand out even before it is opened. All of the envelopes are peel and seal so the envelopes can be quickly and securely closed. This is glorious news when you have to mail 500 envelopes!

Address Capturing Service - Basic Invite offers an address capturing service that allows customers to simply share a link on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or any other form of social media to request their friends and family’s addresses which will be stored in the customer’s account and can then be selected during the design process. Basic Invite offers recipient address printing at no cost on all Christmas card orders. I am definitely making a note on this when I get ready to order Christmas cards.  This would same me a lot of time! 

Foil - Foil cards are available in gold, silver, and rose gold. Customers can choose flat or raised foil on all of Basic Invite’s foil designs. Rose gold is a trending color this year and I think the rose gold foil cards are gorgeous!

Right now Basic Invite is offering 15% off with coupon code: 15FF51 

Your invitations should reflect you and Basic Invite lets you customize the invitations and thank you cards you need to reflect your personality, your pictures, your school colors and so much more. 

Basic Invite has many other types of invitations such as baby shower, wedding, and bar mitzvah.  I absolutely love the stationery at Basic Invite.  With all of the choices at Basic Invite, you are sure to find an elegant design you can customize to fit your needs. 

My personal injury story

Have you suffered a personal injury and do not know what to do?  Whether your injury was from car accident, medical procedure or tripping in a business,you should seek legal advice,  You must do this in a timely manner, so your attorney can advise you of your rights and you can get payment for your hospital and doctor bills, as well as any other compensation you may be entitled to.

A few years ago, I suffered injuries from a car accident and my attorney made a huge difference in my case.   I had broken bones,cuts and gashes and if I had not had an attorney, I would have not got me the compensation I was entitled to.   I ended up being taken by ambulance to my local hospital where I was treated for multiple injuries.  The person driving the other car was deemed to be at fault.  So, that meant that their insurance carrier was responsible for paying for my injuries and related compensation.

Having an attorney to sort out all the legal aspect of a personal injury is the way to go.   My attorney made sure he had a police report,insurance information, doctors information, hospital, ambulance, I could go on and on, but that is why I decided to let an attorney handle this for me .  I needed to concentrate on getting my body and mind healed.  My attorney made sure the rest was taken care of.

I had damage to my car, hospital bills, doctor bills, pharmacy expenses and I lost time from work, not to mention the pain and suffering I went through. Having a personal injury attorney to navigate all of this was key to getting all of this settled,  That meant all of the bills related to my injury would be paid, all the legalities of my claim were handled, and I could get back to my life.

I can assure you that this is necessary.  If you live in Tampa and then you need to reach out to a  Tampa personal injury attorney.  Your attorney is your voice in the legalities surrounding your personal injury case.  Make sure to answer all questions and have as much documentation to support your claim.  Having pictures for a personal injury is a great asset to your case.  Make sure your attorney sees all pictures, so he or she can seek out the ones they think can benefit your case the most.

Brooklynn Bedding Mattress Giveaway

A good night's sleep is important to your overall health.  If you don't have a good mattress, you are not going to sleep well.  A mattress is one product I don't want to skimp on  I searched high and low, read reviews and I decided on Brooklyn Bedding for my mattress. I chose a queen size Brooklyn Aurora. in medium firmness.

  The Brooklyn Aurora is the  coolest take yet on affordable luxury. Advanced TitanCool™ technology provides optimum cooling comfort in a hybrid mattress expertly crafted with breathable materials, immediate response technology and individually pocketed spring support.

The mattress ships in a box.  Make sure you have someone to help you get it inside and in your bedroom,so you can set it up properly.  You roll it out and let it "fluff up". It is really easy to do.  Brooklyn offers free shipping and returns, a 10 year warranty and a 120 night trial.  

I really like that I was able to choose my own firmness.  I don't like a soft mattress, nor do I like a really firm mattress.  So, I chose medium firmness.   I have been having some of the best night's sleep of my life since I started sleeping on the Brooklyn Aurora. I wake up feeling refreshed! When you wake up feeling refreshed, it makes for a great start for your day.

Now, everybody wants to sleep or nap on my new Brooklyn Aurora.   I must say, it is a luxury to take a nap and it's even better when that nap is on a Brooklyn Aurora.And it looks like I will be purchasing mattresses for my kids from Brooklyn, so they can have their own  Aurora.  I want to keep mine all to myself.  

Thanks to Brooklyn Bedding a lucky reader will win their very own Brooklyn Aurora Mattress.  Winner will choose the size and firmness. Retail value  ranges from $999  for the Twin to $1999 for the California King. Winner chooses soft, medium or firm.  Giveaway is open to US only and you must be 18 years old to enter.  ALL entries will be verified and Brooklyn Bedding will ship to the winner.

I received this mattress in exchange for my honest review.


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Photography

As a blogger I have a few options when it comes to photography.  I can use stock photos or take my own.   I can buy photos or I can use photos with or without attribution.  Photography for my blog is an important aspect, so I am glad I have the different choices.  I do not always have time to shoot.   Or maybe the article just calls for something as simple as a computer.  That is when I use stock photography.

Being a photographer can be a very lucrative business.   Whether it be to photograph people for special events like weddings, school, graduation, you can find a great photographer.  Often their services are on location.  There are many time a photographer wants you to come in studio because they have a specific background or props they want to use.  Check out Summit Shah.  He has some great photography and tips.

 A photographer does not always photograph people. They are asked to photograph buildings, cars, nature; the possibilities are endless. I recently viewed a home for sale that used drone photography to show you the property.  That was pretty neat.

Being a photographer means you have to have more than just a camera.  You need many different lens, lighting, props,backgrounds, etc.   Most prominent photographers have  a website so they can share their portfolio of pictures and so they can showcase their style.

Different photographers charge different prices for their photographs.  For instance, if  they are shooting graduation picture, you most always get a package deal.  After all, they will be at graduation ceremony and can offer you a great deal on pictures since they will be doing multiples at one given location.   But, if you hire a photographer for your wedding,you need to sit down and have a conversation about pricing and deliverables.  I highly suggest a contract for the both photographer and the person paying for the wedding pictures to avoid any confusion.

 I know when I use a stock photo service, I can either download for free with or without attribution or I can pay a yearly or monthly fee to access thousands of photos and use at my discretion.  Just make sure you read the fine print about the number of photos you can use  attribution of the photos..

If photography is something that interests you, start taking pictures and building a portfolio.  You can make money with photography!

Zits EWWW

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Kids love anything disgusting.  We have whoopee cushions, fake vomit, stink bombs and now something even more disgusting  Zits EWWWW.  This is the newest craze!  Your own ZITS! that actually pop.  I did not think it could get more disgusting, but here we have it. Social media has a fascination with popping zits and now we have a product your kids are sure to love. Nothing wrong with your kids having some disgusting fun. Introducing Zits^TM (EWWW!) pop n’ play pimples. Just press them on, squeeze ‘em, and gross out everyone!

Zits pop n play pimples are safe and non-toxic. They come in several sizes and are being sold in a massive pack of 100 for $19.99 at IGotZits.com. They will be coming this March to Walmart and other major retailers and will be sold in packages of 25, with an MSRP of $4.99.


I want to show my readers the newest products on the market and this is by far the most unusual!  If you or your child have an obsession with zit popping, then this is for you.  Want to give a gag gift to a friend, THIS IS YOUR CHANCE!  Here is the kicker:  I HAVE A GIVEAWAY!! Make sure to enter below. I will not ship this prize to winner, the sponsor will.  Have fun! 

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