Holidays

The Founding Fathers may not have imagined Independence Day as the fireworks-viewing, burger-grilling, beverage-filled occasion we celebrate today—but they probably would have enjoyed it just the same. Ring in America’s birthday this year with a 4th of July […]

It’s almost that sweet spot of summer when the air is filled with the smell of barbecues and the sounds of ice cream truck jingles. Your freezer is stocked with popsicles, the neighbor’s front porch is sporting patriotic […]

Teachers deserve to be acknowledged for the time and effort they put into educating their students. At its core, a thoughtful teacher appreciation message is a genuine compliment.  Though it’s easy to give compliments to friends and family […]

On January 1, 1863, Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, but this life-changing news came late to those living in Texas. On June 19, 1865, Union Army Major General Gordon Granger delivered the news of liberation to enslaved […]

Funny dads, thoughtful fathers-in-law, helpful stepdads, diligent grandpas—every great father figure in your life deserves some attention this Father’s Day. Send them a heartfelt message (or a golf pun, if that’s more rela-TEE-ble) in one of our Dad-approved […]

Branch out this Father’s Day and make it an opportunity to celebrate your dad’s influence in your life. In addition to sending a card or giving a gift, plan an activity doing Dad’s favorite things or trying something […]

Fatherhood is often distilled down to a single image—tossing a baseball in the backyard with your dad or working on a weekend car restoration with your grandfather. But everyone knows that your dad—or any father figure in your […]

When it comes to sending Easter greetings, there’s no right or wrong way to fill out your Easter card. The most important thing is to write a message that comes from the heart, and that feels right for […]

Mother’s Day is for honoring the moms in your life—all of them! Whether you need a Mother’s Day card for your mom, your bonus mom, your mother-in-law, your wife, or the best pet mom you know, we’ve got […]

Is artistic ability genetic? Considering artists Katharine Barnwell and Happy Menocal, it certainly seems that way! The mother-daughter duo, based in Bedford, New York, both have a way with a paintbrush. And though their styles are notably different—Happy […]

Any day is a good day to tell your mom what she means to you, and Mother’s Day is an extra special time to acknowledge and appreciate the mother figures in your life.  You don’t need an excuse […]

Mother’s Day is a day reserved for Mom—or your grandma, stepmom, mother-in-law, the mother of your children, or any other maternal figure in your life. Whomever you’re celebrating this May, show how much you appreciate her with the […]

Your Valentine isn’t like anyone else—so why would you send them a Valentine’s Day card that’s like everyone else’s? That’s why we’ve rounded up Valentine’s Day card ideas for every interest, personality, and sense of humor (including puns, […]

What’s more delightful than stowing away our winter coats and seeing tulips and crocuses appear in the garden each spring? For those who celebrate, an enthusiastic and expertly executed Easter egg hunt is perhaps the only springtime tradition […]

From colorful eggs, rich chocolate, fresh flowers, and savory ham, the history and traditions of Easter make this holiday much more than a simple spring get-together. Whether you spend Easter in church or at a backyard BBQ—or both!—we’ve […]

Love is in the air this February—love for your BFFs, that is. Typically celebrated on February 13th, Galentine’s Day is a holiday all about honoring female friendships. And what better way to let your best girlfriends know how […]