Back to school time, 15% off custom orders!

Whether your child admits it or not, when they leave for college, they'll miss home. Their own room, home cooked meals, help with their laundry, familiar faces, familiar places.

We think our fleece blankets are the perfect care package to send your son or daughter. If they can't be home, they can wrap themselves with memories of home.  Design a blanket, they come in 2 sizes, with map or chart imagery of your home town or even their favorite location. 

Now through Labor Day, our fleece blankets (and all our custom items) are 15% off! Have questions, email us any time! Sales@notfornavigation.com or call 877-858-6453

We look forward to capturing memories for you or your loved ones!  

"Mainer"

There is some validity to this {verb} "Mainer" and I'm beginning to understand it. Every time I've had a work related event in Maine, as that's the only reason I've visited Maine in the past years, I am so pleasantly surprised by the kindness.  

People are helpful, friendly, pretty down to earth, they seem organic, and like they have a different appreciation for life. I love all the Chevys and Fords I see, especially the ones hauling vintage campers like the 60's & 70's style teardrop made by Airstream. It seems people flock to Maine for their love of nature and the land. To slow down and take a fresh breath of green air. 

For those folks residing in Maine, the ones I've met hold true to my now definition of a "Mainer" . Kind, natural, polite, lovers of the land. Even though I live in Massachusetts, I feel like I'm PART "Mainer". 

And how would we define a "massachusettser"???? Hmmmmm that's a blog for a rainy day. 

Close up of our new southern Maine insured tote

holiday cheer

Cheers from the beaches of the Bahamas!

Save 15% on your custom map/chart pillow, tote, or set of placemats.

Discount code: NICE

Happy Shopping!! :)

true north? or false...

"Man, you thought latitude and longitude was rough, just check out this declination stuff!

I'm sorry to be the one to tell you that your compass doesn't work quite right. It doesn't really point to the north pole or the south pole.

Not only that, next year it will point someplace different than it does this year! And, someday it may be completely backwards!"

Maybe this is why I can't find my way!!

Read more on magnetic declination & true north: http://www.compassdude.com/compass-declination.shtml

a little help from our friends

As a growing business, we're asking for a little help from our friends! We'd love for more followers on our social media! 

Please join us...and ask your friends to also. We have fun promotions, give-aways and always updating our product list! Social media links can be found on our page www.notfornavigation.com

Or connect with us here:

yacht bottle carrier

What fun is yachting without some adult beverages?  If you're like my friends and I in Miami, you'll need a sturdy tote to carry all those bottles!

My friend in Miami, also one of NFN's largest fans, has a tote with her favorite area, the Exumas in the Bahamas. I thought she would use it as a beach bag...I should have known better. She used it as a "yacht bottle carrier"!!  I know you're thinking...how many bottles of wine can one carry in our clip close tote?

 10! She carried them "nicely gathered up and down the pier" ...and then stuffed it with jugs of Fireball!  

They know how to party in the little latitudes for sure!

key largo...montego...baby why don't we go...

...to the Bahamas!!  Or anywhere with sunshine and hot sand to sink your toes into. And tropical drinks, of course. Can't make it there? You can dream about it on one of our pillows decorated with Bermuda, Bahamas, ..Featured here is Exumas in the Bahamas in our new map design. Also featured is our NEW 20" x 20" pillow! Check this out along with with the Neck Roll pillow and placemats (come in set of 4 or 6!!)

coastal living

Whether you live on the coast, or miles from the sea, a nautical accent is always charming. Decorated with your favorite destination, the pillows are a conversation piece and a place to rest your head and dream on the memory it captures.

4 pillow styles to choose from and any area you want! Areas featured here:

Tortola, BVI, Dominican Republic, Seal Beach, CA and Nantucket

a map of a differnt color

We are constantly expanding our product line & the maps and chart designs we offer. Here is a sample of a request we received today for the Berry Islands in...guess where...the BAHAMAS!!!

greatest place on earth?

Our latest Facebook Monday give-away - a St. John tote. Some of the initial comments:

"This is my favorite place on earth."

"Best island in the Caribbean!! Perfect choice for the best bag!!"

"My favorite vacation place ever! Whole family happy there!"

This is what makes Not For Navigation so special! You can design any of our products with a nautical chart or map of where ever you think is the greatest place on earth!

how much can you stuff?

sneak peek of ALL the stuff in this wristlet!

Every time I empty the smallest of my purses, I am always amazed at how much stuff I can squeeze in there! One of Not For Navigation's biggest fans, and the ultimate "bag lady" shared how much "stuff" she stuffed into her nautical chart writslet. Share with us how much you can fit into any of your Not For Navigation purses or totes!

"Life isn't meant to be lived in one place"

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