Oh, baby! You’ve got a big life change coming up, which is something to celebrate. And since your little one is sure to be one of nature’s most beautiful creations, it feels so right to celebrate surrounded by nature.

An outdoor baby shower allows everyone, including the baby-to-be, to get some fresh air and sunlight — or starlight! Plus, it opens the door to ideas that you just couldn’t do inside.

From nature-inspired themes to unique venues to outdoor party decor, going outside allows you to think outside the box. You can create a one-of-a-kind outdoor baby shower by embracing all things nature. Here are 30 outdoor baby shower ideas to get you started.
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Whether you’re hosting a birthday party, Halloween party, or even a retirement celebration, costume parties are one of the most entertaining ways to mark the moment. With the right costume party ideas, you can turn your one-time festivities into something you and your guests will always remember. Use these costume party ideas to inspire your event’s theme, plus discover tips and invitation designs to make your party planning easier.
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How is it that RSVPs seem to simultaneously make wedding planning easier and harder?

You can’t plan a wedding without getting a proper headcount of how many guests are coming and which wedding events they’re attending. But collecting all those RSVPs, counting them, following up with everyone who forgot to RSVP, recounting them, and adding all those names to your wedding planning spreadsheet — it’s a lot.

However, if you choose the right wedding invitations with RSVP cards built in, your wedding stationery will basically act as your wedding secretary. You’ll be able to collect RSVPs, meal selections, and the names of plus ones, all in one place.

Here’s a look at 11 gorgeous wedding invitations with RSVP cards, plus tips on how to use them to make handling RSVPs a breeze.
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If your little one likes to howl at the moon and roar with brave lionesses, why not throw a wild one birthday celebration? Not only is this party theme full of untamed creatures — from giraffes, lions, and monkeys to the party guests themselves — but it’s also a versatile theme that you can take in a variety of directions. Sure, it’s popular for kids parties and baby’s first birthday party but it could work just as well for that wild child at heart who never wants to grow up. 

With this list of fun decor options, creative food ideas, and easy invitations, you’ll plan the perfect wild one birthday theme party and have a roaring good time.
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It’s always a joy to receive a handmade birthday card — but they take time, energy, and creativity. And while it’s easy to pick a card up from the store, they can lack that personal touch. Fortunately, you can get the best of both options with a template birthday card.

Let’s explore what template birthday cards are, why they’re a great option, and how to create and customize your own with Greenvelope. Plus, we’ll share a handful of our most loved designs that’ll inspire you to personalize your own.
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Planning a surprise birthday party is such an exciting experience. You get to create a big moment for the birthday honoree and show them how happy you and their loved ones are about their big day.

While planning any party has lots of moving parts, planning a surprise party has even more considerations as you have to keep everything hush-hush from the guest of honor. To help you prepare an unforgettable (and well organized) celebration, use this surprise birthday party planner to get you from the very first idea to the grand reveal.
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As a new calendar year approaches, it’s time to start thinking about also celebrating the wonderful holiday of Chinese New Year, sometimes called Lunar New Year. It’s a holiday all about happiness and prosperity, filled with rich colors and cultural New Year traditions.

In this guide, we’ll share a few of those standout traditions and themes from the Lunar New Year. We’ll also share some popular traditional Chinese New Year greetings, along with ideas for thoughtful messages you can send to loved ones or close friends who are celebrating the holiday.
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When someone goes out of their way to make your life easier or just brightens your day with their sunny personality, it can make the whole world seem like a better place. And it’s easy to repay someone for the little things (and the big things!) they do to make you smile — all you have to do is show appreciation.

An attitude of gratitude will not only make the people you appreciate happy, but it will bring you joy, as well. It’s impossible to feel grateful and unhappy at the same time. In fact, we dare you to try.

Take a minute to list all the people and things in your life that you’re grateful for, and see how you feel afterward. Once your heart is bursting with joy, look at all the people on that list, and get ready to tell them how grateful you are to have them in your life.

Sending a simple note to say “I appreciate you,” will warm hearts and spread happiness. But while feeling appreciative is easy, finding the right words to put into an appreciation card can be a little more challenging. So, we’ve put together a collection of inspiring, sweet, and silly “you are appreciated” quotes to help you send this sentiment to friends, colleagues, and loved ones.
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For those who follow the lunar calendar, the new year is one of the most sacred times of year. It signifies a moment to renew good luck, prosperity, and health. It’s a time for family, feasts, and festive celebrations. 

But as with any holiday, it can sometimes be a challenge to find the right words to share your well wishes. With these ideas for messages and card designs, you can send friends, colleagues, and loved ones a Happy Lunar New Year greeting that’s sure to make them smile. But first, let’s delve into some basics about the holiday that will deepen your appreciation for this special occasion.
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The birthday of someone special is coming up! Your friend deserves to feel loved and appreciated on their big day, so send them the best birthday message. A sweet message is a beautiful way to express your gratitude for their friendship.

Crafting the perfect birthday message to a friend starts with knowing the recipient well, then writing something that appeals to their personality and your friendship. We’ll walk you through it with this guide, along with some inspiring birthday messages for your friends.
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