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Gifting 15+ creative ways to gift mugs

I think lots of things are underrated, like mint chocolate chip ice cream (which does NOT taste like toothpaste, FYI!...

A birthday care package for a coworker or friend that includes a Coffee and Donut Better Together magnetic plush set, a light blue coffee mug with rainbows on it, a rainbow cupcake vinyl decal, tall, skinny candles, a cupcake with white frosting and rainbow-colored sprinkles, a birthday card with the word

Birthday 25+ ideas for creative, personal birthday care packages

When a friend’s birthday rolls around and you can’t be together to celebrate, the next best thing is to bring the cel...

An assortment of gifts wrapped in wrapping paper and gift bags are decorated in fun and playful ways for kids, including a gift that's been wrapped and decorated to look like a birthday cake with candles, a gift covered in thumbprints that have been turned into little cartoon characters, a gift wrapped with yellow paper and decorated with 3D daisy flowers, and a gift in a bag with a matching card envelope that's been made to look like a dog wearing a party hat.

Gift Wrapping 4 cute and creative ways to wrap gifts for kids

There’s something extra fun about wrapping gifts for kids. Maybe it’s the look on their faces when they’re handed a r...

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Birthday 60+ winter birthday party ideas for kids and adults

Having a winter birthday can be pretty bittersweet. On one hand, there’s literally magic in the air around your big d...

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Birthday How to throw the ultimate surprise birthday party

Throwing a surprise birthday party is about more than just popping confetti and sharing cake, even though those thing...

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Card Ideas Card messages for kids: What to write in a kid’s birthday card

After the birthday party, when the calm has returned, is when my kids come back to their birthday cards. The cards ar...

A money lei created with ribbon, a gift wrap bow and folded one dollar bills.

Arts, Crafts & DIY How to make a DIY money lei for graduations, weddings, birthdays and more

In Hawaii, people give leis to celebrate lots of different occasions. A money lei is a great way to celebrate a gr...

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Birthday Summer birthday party ideas for everyone

Summer is a great time for outdoor get-togethers. You’re getting fresh air, seeing friends and family, and getting so...

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Birthday What to write in a birthday card

Some people have no problem coming up with what to write in a birthday card. Just hand them a pen and they’ll effortl...

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Gifting 10 creative ways to give cash

Whether it’s for a birthday, graduation, Christmas or just because you love them and think they deserve a special tre...

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Birthday The language of flowers: Flower meanings and birth flowers

Whether it’s a bouquet arranged with love or dainty blossoms dusting an old country field, flowers are reminders that...

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Card Ideas What to Write: Birthday Wishes for Sisters

Our relationships with our sisters can be beautiful, fun and funny, complex and complicated, and even messy things. S...