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Graduation The College Survival Guide: Make the perfect graduation gift even better

The College Survival Guide was created to turn the most-requested high school graduation present (money) into a de...

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...

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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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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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Graduation How to support a new grad: Insights a year after graduating college

After years of hard work, pulling all-nighters and eating way too much greasy dining hall food, the feeling of walkin...

A variety of DIY graduation cap decoration ideas that use Hallmark wrapping paper, cards, balloons, pom poms, cut out sparkly letters, and more.

Graduation Graduation cap decoration ideas to help you stand out in a crowd

In what seems to be an endless sea of your school’s colors, it can be hard to stand out from the crowd. And while you...

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Congratulations How to Give a Toast from the Heart

At some point in your life, you’ll need to give a toast. You might get advance notice as a Maid of Honor or host o...

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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...