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A Cross Pen – The Perfect Father’s Day and/or Graduation Gift

If you are looking for a Father’s Day or Granduation gift that will last a lifetime, a Cross pen is it.  I spoke at a conference about five years ago and received a Cross pen as a ‘thank you’ gift and still have it and use it to this day.  Now I have two beautiful Cross pens and feel spoiled.  What’s the big deal, you ask? When you write with a Cross pen, you won’t miss a beat.  You know how sometimes you’ll be writing and your cheap pen will skip or the ink will clump up on the end of the pen?  That does not happen with a Cross pen.

The weight of Cross pens is perefectly distributed for a comfortable hold resulting in steady, smooth penmanship.  I prefer a narrow pen whereas my husband prefers a wider, heavier, more weighty pen, both of which Cross offers plenty of.  Cross pens are available in Rollerball, Fountain, and Ballpoint writing styles and they offer many different pen styles/designs including sporty, executive, classic, and retro.  I prefer the classic and retro styles.

Cross even has the perfect writing instrument for multi-tasking Moms.. the Tech 3 Frosty Pink Multi-Function pen.  This pen can switch from black ink to red ink to a pencil with the twist of the barrel and all three are sure to product superior results.  I love it! I think I need an engraved Tech 3.

Shop for a Cross pen for the Father and/or Graduation in your life on the Cross website and don’t fret.. refills are available at the Cross website also!

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Disclosure:  I wrote this review while participating in a campaign by BuzzAgent Juno on behalf of Cross and received a free Cross pen as a thank you for my participation.

Alicia Hagan, Editor

Hands-On Kids Activity: Father’s Day Projects at Michaels

Dads love getting hand-made gifts from their kids for Father’s Day.  Whether it’s a mug, a photo frame, or a wallet, you’ll find the perfect craft for your kids to make for their dad at a Michaels craft stores near you.  Some of the crafts are free and some are free with purchase.  Check here for an up to date listing of these craft project events at Michaels.  Find your local Michaels store here.

  • Saturday June 12: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.:
    Make-It, Take-It with Purchase.
    Father’s Day Camo Frame Event
  • Sunday June 13: 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.:
    Make-It, Take-It with Purchase.
    Father’s Day Mug
  • Tuesday June 15: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.:
    Make-It, Take-It with Purchase.
    Father’s Day Hug Event
  • Thursday June 17: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.:
    Free Make-It, Take-It.
    Father’s Day Duck Tape Wallet Event
  • Friday June 18: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.:
    Make-It, Take-It with Purchase.
    Father’s Day T-shirt Event
  • Saturday June 19: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.:
    Free Make-It, Take-It.
    Father’s Day Card Event
  • Saturday June 26: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.:
    Free Make-It, Take-It.
    Fourth of July Event.

O Yikes! 50% off promotion – don’t miss this one!

In honor of Father’s Day, O Yikes! is offering our readers 1/2 off! If you purchase a 24.7 Slingback or the 24.7 Messenger bag online at www.oyikes.com and enter promotion code “247Blog50”, they’ll take 50% off.

This offer expires on June 5th.

The discount applies to the

  • 24.7 Slingback and the
  • 24.7 Messenger bag

I reviewed an O Yikes! Messenger bag in February of 2008 and still use it.   I use my O Yikes! Messenger bag as a laptop bag and a day bag when Madelyn and I go out to the nature center and need lots of ‘supplies’ (extra clothes, snacks, drinks, etc.).  I also have an O Yikes! Slingback that is great for outdoor day trips as it has plenty of room for snacks and drinks and is a very comfortable slingback.

O Yikes! Messenger bag
O Yikes! Messenger bag