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Cook Out and Kick Back: 11 BBQ Invitations for Your Outdoor Event

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Dust off your outdoor table, grab the grill and get ready for some alfresco dining. It’s BBQ season! That means it’s time for barbecue-inspired baby shower picnics and backyard grill-offs to celebrate birthdays. Whatever reason you have for hosting an event, a BBQ is a great way to honor the special occasion and get everybody outdoors.

With this BBQ invitations guide, get the lowdown on what to include on the invite, fun wording ideas, and design inspiration so you can host the best barbecue bash ever.
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Congratulations on Your New Job: Message and Gift Ideas

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There’s so much to celebrate about landing a new job. A new role, new opportunities, and new people to get to know. It’s even more exciting if it’s a close friend and they’ve landed a promotion or scored their dream job at a company they’ve always loved. 

If you want to say “congratulations on your new job” to someone you care about, we can help. We’ve brought together our best congratulations wording ideas, plus some thoughtful gift options to make that congrats card feel even more special. 
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The Best Ways to Say “Congratulations on Your New Home”

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Nothing says “congratulations on your new home” quite like thoughtful cards, well wishes, and gifts from loved ones. It’s the perfect way to express your good will for someone who has just embarked on a fresh, fun adventure in a new place. If you’re wondering how to give someone that warm and fuzzy feeling, we’ve got you covered. Here are the best ways to congratulate the new homeowners along with some great gift ideas.
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Thank You Card Template: How to Say Thanks for Any Occasion

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Sometimes all you need to do is say “thank you” to someone you care about via text. Other times it feels right to send a thank you card to family members, friends, colleagues, or guests. To help you find the right words, we’ve created a simple thank you card template you can use to inspire your message for a variety of occasions. Plus, we’re sharing top thank you card designs that you can customize to your heart’s content. 
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12 Summertime Party Invitations + Theme and Wording Ideas

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It’s summer! That means it’s prime time for hosting a spectacular get-together for your friends and family members. To celebrate the season of warmer, longer days, we’re sharing top tips for designing your summertime party invitations, including a variety of fun themes and wording ideas. 
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Congratulations on Your Retirement: What to Say (and What to Give)

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Retirement is such a wonderful moment in someone’s life. They’ve given so much to a company or career, and now it’s time for them to take things easy, relax, or embark on a new adventure. To share your excitement and joy for the retiree, here are some great ways to say “Congratulations on your retirement!” You’ll also find some thoughtful gift ideas they’ll love. 
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20 Memorial Day Decorations and Party Ideas for a Star-Spangled Weekend 

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Memorial Day is observed the last Monday in May, offering remembrance to soldiers who lost their lives defending our freedom. First celebrated in 1868, the holiday has spent the last 150+ years evolving as the ultimate celebration of American pride. Now, Memorial Day weekend is accompanied by fireworks displays, star-spangled parades, BBQs, patriotic-themed decorations, and pool parties to mark the unofficial start of summer.

In this guide, we’re sharing plenty of ideas to throw an epic party, including red, white, and blue Memorial Day decorations, family activities, fun food options, and how to ensure you’re surrounded by loved ones.
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20 Thank You Card Messages for Different Occasions

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Extending gratitude isn’t just polite — it genuinely makes us happier, more positive people. And what better way to show your gratitude than to send a custom thank you card message?

When someone gives you a gift, hosts an event for you, extends their hospitality, or offers emotional support during a difficult time, it’s customary to write a thank you note. Plus, thank you notes are simply wonderful to receive, and we’re sure the recipient will treasure your relationship that much more.

But what do you write in a thank you note, and how do you make it personal? Glad you asked. We’re sharing a variety of thank you card messages to help express your gratitude for different occasions. 
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How to Write a Thank You Card for Any Occasion

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Events and celebrations are all about marking those big moments in our lives. Weddings, baby showers, birthdays, and graduations are all special occasions that create lasting memories. So when the party’s over, it’s time to express your thanks and gratitude with a heartfelt note.

To help you craft the perfect message, we’ve put together this guide on how to write a thank you card. Discover how to structure your thank you card, plus find inspiration for your message wording and card designs. 
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Express Your Love and Gratitude With These Sweet Mother’s Day Card Ideas

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When Mother’s Day approaches, it’s time to start thinking about how you’ll show your appreciation for your mom, mother-in-law, grandma, or other mother figures in your life. To help you find the perfect way to express your gratitude — as well as thoughtful sentiments from the little ones in your family — we’ve brought together our best Mother’s Day card ideas. 

From sweet to silly, you’ll find inspiration for different types of Mother’s Day cards, plus Mother’s Day sayings you can adapt and make your own. 
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