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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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Quinceañera Party Planning: How to Throw the Ultimate Celebration

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One of the most special ways to commemorate a girl’s 15th birthday is with a quinceañera. This culturally rich celebration is a rite of passage for many young women, and there’s so much planning that goes into it. To help you out, we’ve created this guide on how to throw the ultimate quinceañera party, including tips on all stages of the journey — from choosing a theme to creating the perfect invitations. 
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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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Celebrate Someone Special With These Mother’s Day Card Messages

Mother's Day Card Messages

Wishing your mom a Happy Mother’s Day is great, but what if you want to say something more? With this guide to Mother’s Day card messages, you’ll find the perfect words to tell your mom, grandma, or other mother figures just how much you care. And if you’re a parent or partner to a mom, you’ll also find some wording ideas that speak to your special relationship. 

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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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14 Easy and Fun DIY Party Decorations for Every Event

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There are so many wonderful events in life that deserve a celebration, and hundreds of ways to honor the special day. Whether you’re throwing a birthday bash for your bestie or hosting a dinner party for work colleagues, party decor can help set the tone for the affair. You don’t have to be an up-and-coming Martha Stewart or DIY expert to create your own event decor and DIY party decorations.

In fact, decorating for a big party can be fun and simple. You can even get friends and family in on the fun and make it a group project. These DIY party decorations will make any event stand out, and you won’t have to shell out thousands of dollars for a professional decorator. 

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15 Nautical Theme Baby Shower Decor and Party Ideas

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The nautical look is a fantastic gender-neutral baby shower theme, and it’s especially great if you’re a fan of its traditional colors, adorable animals, and all things related to the sea. To help you create an impressive event, we’re sharing some of our best nautical theme baby shower decor, food, and favor ideas. Whether you’re the parent-to-be or someone else who’s in charge of the party planning, this guide will help you arrange an unforgettable shower for someone you love. 
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