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Share a Coke with Your Favorite Graduate

July 11, 2014 by amushro 56 Comments

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#ShareItForward #CollectiveBias

Share a Coke with your favorite graduate #ShareItForward #CollectiveBias #Shop

Here’s a few signs that you really love Diet Coke:

  • When you go out to eat and the waiter asks what you want to drink, your kids answer for you “Diet Coke!”
  • If you’ve had a particularly hard day, tiring day, stressful day, or just a “meh” day, the first sip of Diet Coke makes it all better.
  • The man that picks up your recycling has said to you (on more than one occasion), “Man, you really like your Diet Coke!” Yes, sir, I sure do.

So when I was out shopping at Walmart and saw the fun personalized Share a Coke bottles, I may or may not have spent a good 40 minutes searching for a Diet Coke that had Amanda on it (OK, I did). While I was searching through my beloved Diet Cokes, I thought how these fun bottle and cans would make a perfect addition to the graduate care package I was putting together for my cousin. Since she is heading off to college in the fall, I wanted to give her gifts that were special, fun, and that show her how fabulous we all think she is.

Luckily the day we were shopping for goodies for her present at Walmart, there was a #ShareItForward demo going on, and of course, the kids were helping me decide which Coke bottles to buy.

#ShareItForward #CollectiveBias

 

I like to consider myself a black belt in gift buying; I’m just that good, friends. While giving a graduate some cash is always appreciated, I wanted to pick out gifts my special Abbie would LOVE. Remembering the excitement of decorating my first dorm room, I wanted her to have the same feelings when she leaves for school in a few weeks. Look how adorable she is in her graduation cap all decorated with her future school, California University of PA.

 

#CollectiveBias #ShareItForwardHere are a few things I put together for her:

  • A warm, fluffy blanket
  • Gift cards to the local restaurants
  • Picture frames
  • Fun lamps
  • Shower caddy and shower shoes
  • A wrap around towel
  • Fun storage bins
  • Fun decor for her dorm walls
  • Her favorite snacks
  • And a few motivational “Share A Cokes”

Share a Coke! #CollectiveBias #ShareItForwardI love all of the fun titles of Legend, Friend, Star and of course, Family. I like to think when she is headed off to one of her early morning college classes, she will grab one of these personalized Cokes and smile thinking about us and the fact my kids couldn’t let her open her own gifts.

#CollectiveBias #ShareItForwardAnd the fact I was trying to steal that Diet Coke out of her gift. Don’t worry, I got my own after my kids called me out for trying to take Abbie’s Coke.

#CollectiveBias #ShareItForwardWatching Abbie with my kids makes me think about when she was their age. I love my gal, Abbie and I cannot believe that she is old enough to head off to college! While I know she will be nervous those first few days, now she has a few fun gifts from us to get her dorm feeling like home and a few fun personalized Cokes (at least the ones I didn’t drink!).

 

 

 

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  1. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    July 11, 2014 at 4:11 pm

    I drink a lot of Diet Coke, but I am a Coke Zero girl. Especially the vanilla. YUM!

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  2. Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says

    July 11, 2014 at 4:21 pm

    I love these. I found one with my dad’s name on it and gave it to him on his birthday! Sadly, even though my name is SUPER common, it’s not on the list!

    Reply
  3. Moments with Mandi says

    July 11, 2014 at 4:25 pm

    These are so neat and such a great idea for gifts. I love the gift basket you put together! I bet she loved it!

    Reply
  4. Debbie Denny says

    July 11, 2014 at 4:36 pm

    Love the names on them. Great basket of goodies.

    Reply
  5. Jessica @EatSleepBe says

    July 11, 2014 at 4:48 pm

    I love that cap! Graduation is such a fun time and an amazing rite of passage!

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  6. Jennifer B says

    July 11, 2014 at 4:50 pm

    These are such a cool idea for anyone! Who doesn’t love a yummy Coke every now and then?

    Reply
  7. Lisa J. Jones says

    July 11, 2014 at 5:07 pm

    Awesome Basket Of Goodies I LOVE LOVE LOVE Diet Coke!!

    Reply
  8. Dina says

    July 11, 2014 at 5:08 pm

    I’ve got one year before this happens. I’m so dreading it. He’ll be out of here this time next year. sniff sniff.

    Reply
  9. Jen V says

    July 11, 2014 at 5:19 pm

    I had no idea you could get personalized bottles of Coke. How fun!

    Reply
  10. Chelle @ Oh Just Stop Already says

    July 11, 2014 at 5:29 pm

    That is such a cute idea!!! Going to have to remember this when our oldest graduates in 2 years.

    Reply
  11. Mama to 5 BLessings says

    July 11, 2014 at 5:29 pm

    These are cool! Coke is my favorite soft drink!

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  12. Shop with Me Mama (Kim) says

    July 11, 2014 at 6:25 pm

    I really love Coke, Diet Coke and Pepsi.. haha! Love the gift basket you put together for your daughter! That sign is really cute too!

    Reply
  13. Jenni E. {Sweet Pennies from Heaven} says

    July 11, 2014 at 7:35 pm

    I love this Share a Coke idea!! Such a fun treat for the graduate too!!

    Reply
  14. Francine @ Teresa's Family Cleaning says

    July 11, 2014 at 7:57 pm

    Looks like a nice haul! Love a nice iced cold coke!

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  15. aimee fauci says

    July 11, 2014 at 8:02 pm

    I love the personalized Coke bottles. They can really help with the creativity of gift giving.

    Reply
  16. Deanna Ritz says

    July 11, 2014 at 8:02 pm

    What a great idea! I don’t go a day without my diet coke. I love it!

    Reply
  17. Jessica (Savory Experiments) says

    July 11, 2014 at 8:27 pm

    I’m still on the lookout for a can/bottle with my name, which is odd, I have a pretty common name. If you find one with Jessica, let me know.

    Reply
  18. Melinda says

    July 11, 2014 at 8:43 pm

    i don’t drink a lot of soda but instead treat it like a dessert. i’d love to find a bottle with my name

    Reply
  19. Mitch says

    July 11, 2014 at 9:09 pm

    I love this new Coke campaign, it really personalizes things. And the grad angle is genius!
    thanks,
    MItch

    Reply
  20. Pam says

    July 11, 2014 at 9:33 pm

    I love the gift that you made her! The Share a Coke campaign is pretty cool.

    Reply
  21. Lori says

    July 11, 2014 at 10:52 pm

    I love the whole share a coke idea! And what a nice, unique gift you gave her!

    Reply
  22. Rosey says

    July 11, 2014 at 11:08 pm

    Congrats to your cousin! We just had one of these bottles over the 4th of July weekend. We shared a Coke w/Becca, who incidentally is one of my son’s gf’s name. That was coincidental, and funny. 🙂

    Reply
  23. Carly Anderson says

    July 11, 2014 at 11:12 pm

    This is such a cute idea! I love this new “Share a Coke” campaign Coke has going on.

    Reply
  24. Sam says

    July 11, 2014 at 11:12 pm

    I love the share a coke things, I think its a super neat concept

    Reply
  25. Virginia @thatbaldchick says

    July 11, 2014 at 11:19 pm

    Awww, those titled Cokes are fun. I haven’t had one of the Share a Coke Coke’s yet.

    Reply
  26. Kayla says

    July 11, 2014 at 11:42 pm

    The “Share a Coke” campaign is so clever + catchy. I can’t resist an ice cold Diet Coke. 🙂

    Reply
  27. Liz Mays says

    July 12, 2014 at 12:15 am

    You ARE a great gift giver. I love how much thought you put into that. PS. We’d get along beautifully since we’re both Diet Coke fans!

    Reply
  28. Veronica says

    July 12, 2014 at 12:23 am

    Show your grad some love for sure! they worked hard and deserve a nice treat

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  29. Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly says

    July 12, 2014 at 12:41 am

    I know the point is the coca cola, but I am LIVING for abbie’s hair, PERFECTION!

    Those care boxes are definitely life lines to home for students going to an away College!

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  30. Annie {Stowed Stuff} says

    July 12, 2014 at 8:19 am

    I gave up Diet Coke and then I bought some again!!! SO BAD! Anyway, I was drinking one yesterday that said Mom – my kid thought it was hilarious! SO clever of Coke!

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  31. Janeane Davis says

    July 12, 2014 at 8:32 am

    This is such a cute idea. I like the idea of the personalized cans.

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  32. Kay Adeola says

    July 12, 2014 at 9:23 am

    This is a fab gift set that you got for her,I would be so happy if i got something like that.I love coke it is one of my favorite drinks.

    Reply
  33. Shell says

    July 12, 2014 at 12:25 pm

    That was a super cute gift basket! So practical, too.

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  34. Amanda @ Growing Up Madison says

    July 12, 2014 at 1:37 pm

    This is great for the coke drinkers like my mother-in-law. I don’t drink any sodas but I’m sure she would love to hear about this.

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  35. Beth@FrugalFroggie says

    July 12, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    Those are some great gifts. Hope she has a great time at college!!

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  36. Lisa says

    July 12, 2014 at 4:39 pm

    What a great gift idea! Fun way to personalize it instead of using a card!

    Reply
  37. Danielle @ We Have It All says

    July 12, 2014 at 4:41 pm

    What a fun gift package, I bet she loved it! I am really loving these Coke bottles!

    Reply
  38. Carly Bellard says

    July 12, 2014 at 5:07 pm

    I love this campaign. I think it is so cute- except for the fact that I will never come across one with my name!

    Reply
  39. Becka says

    July 12, 2014 at 5:12 pm

    My son is searching for his name. He has looked everywhere! 🙂 I love the idea its so cute!

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  40. Jenn @TheRebelChick says

    July 12, 2014 at 7:09 pm

    I don’t really drink soda but I want a can with my name on it! LOL! What a fun goodie basket!

    Reply
  41. Chrystal @ YUM eating says

    July 12, 2014 at 7:21 pm

    I don’t really drink pop these days, but I am loving these Coke cans. I might have to pick up a few to save and use as cute decor!

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  42. Prototype Mama says

    July 12, 2014 at 9:41 pm

    I really don’t drink anything but water but this looks like a great gift, especially for a teenager!

    Reply
  43. Demetra says

    July 12, 2014 at 10:58 pm

    I don’t always drink soda but when I do I drink Coke. I think these personalized cans and bottles are such a sweet idea for a care package.

    Reply
  44. Marina @ Mommy Snippets says

    July 12, 2014 at 11:58 pm

    Awesome gift idea! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  45. Amy @GrinningCheektoCheek says

    July 13, 2014 at 12:54 am

    I love these new cans – I just picked up a 12 pack so I could specifically share with those listed on the cans 🙂

    Reply
  46. Shannon Gosney says

    July 13, 2014 at 1:53 am

    This is such a cute idea! I love the personalized sodas! Congrats to the graduate!

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  47. April Smith Decheine says

    July 13, 2014 at 9:22 am

    This is an awesome idea, yea when they go off to college it is hard. She looks like she is enjoying the moment with the little ones too! I am loving the personalized cokes!

    Reply
  48. Tonia says

    July 13, 2014 at 9:32 am

    Congrats to the graduate! What a fun time to celebrate. Cole is great for these special moments.

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  49. Tiffany @DaydreamingRealist says

    July 13, 2014 at 10:41 am

    What a really thoughtful and personal gift idea! I love your care package that you curated for her 🙂 side note: her hair is gorgeous! I love creating personal gifts, too. I find a lot of happiness in searching for the perfect components and making it special. Those personalized Coke products really add that special touch to any occasion 🙂

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  50. Debi says

    July 13, 2014 at 11:58 am

    Such a fun and unique gift. I am loving the name son the soda bottles

    Reply
  51. krystalskitsch says

    July 13, 2014 at 3:02 pm

    I have to say this share coke campaign is SO cool! I saw my husband’s name but not my sons or mine in the stores.

    Reply
  52. Christie says

    July 13, 2014 at 5:30 pm

    That’s a great college care package! What a great way to share some love!

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  53. Melissa says

    July 13, 2014 at 8:00 pm

    This is so thoughtful! What a great gift for the grad!

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  54. Family Travel Blogger says

    July 14, 2014 at 1:50 am

    What a super cute gift idea! I keep looking for a coke with my name on it 🙂

    Reply
  55. Christy says

    July 14, 2014 at 11:44 am

    Congratulations to your daughter! Great gift ideas for a grad too. My little guy had a Coke with his name on it this weekend as a treat and he was thrilled with it.

    Reply
  56. Kristy says

    July 14, 2014 at 8:23 pm

    What a perfect gift idea! #client

    Reply

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