You don’t need a lot of words to wish someone a happy birthday. The point is to let the special person know you’re thinking about them on their big day. You can do that with a brief birthday card message, a text, a social media post, or even by speaking to them face-to-face (what a …
A Long List of Short Birthday Wishes
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Graduation is a big occasion that calls for big sentiments. Whether you’re writing a commencement address or just sending graduation wishes, you’re searching for words that are profound, poetic, inspirational, funny, and preferably, brief. But hey, no pressure. This is when it might be a good time to lean on the eloquence of others. Fortunately, …
Figuring out what to say to mom on Mother’s Day isn’t always obvious, but most of us at least have some training. After all, we’ve been writing messages to mom since we could grasp a crayon and scribble a few crude words. From preschool to adulthood, we’ve had plenty of time to try out different …
To say that beach weddings are “romantic” doesn’t do them justice. Going for a walk on the beach is romantic. But getting married on the beach, with the warm sand beneath your feet and the soothing sound of ocean waves crashing in the distance? That’s fairy tale stuff. Of course, the magic doesn’t happen on …
Beach Wedding Invitation Wording
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For many nursing students, the graduation ceremony takes a backseat to a different sort of tradition. While no longer officially held at many nursing schools, the pinning ceremony is a time-honored rite of passage in the nursing profession. In this ceremony, graduating students receive a nursing pin, often presented by a special person chosen by …
Pinning Ceremony Invitation Wording
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The thing about graduation parties is that there are lots of them. Many of them happen on the same day or the same weekend. And of course, there’s lots of crossover on the invite lists, so many people are receiving multiple graduation party invitations. What’s the point of all this? Simply that if you’re planning …
Graduation Party Invitation Wording
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Mother’s Day brings out a lot of sappy sentiments. Now, we’re not saying Mom isn’t great and worthy of mountains of praise. What we are saying is that most of those Mother’s Day cards on display at the grocery store are certifiably gag-inducing. Fortunately, even if you feel like you have to get one of …
What does Easter mean to you? Is it just about egg hunting and baskets full of chocolate goodies? Or does it hold a much deeper spiritual significance? Obviously, this is one holiday that inspires different feelings depending on your outlook and upbringing. The one thing most people can agree on is that Easter is a …
It doesn’t have to be May 5 for you to invite people over for a Mexican-themed party. Heck, it doesn’t even have to be Taco Tuesday. When you love spicy food, margaritas, and mariachi music, any time is a good time for a fiesta. Whether you’re planning a huge Cinco de Mayo blowout or just …
Mexican Fiesta Invitation Wording
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Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo (Fifth of May, for the Spanish impaired) is not Mexican Independence Day. It’s actually the day the Mexican Army won a shocking victory against invading French forces in 1862. Not only does the holiday commemorate a great military victory, but also celebrates Mexican unity in the face of …
Even among the other big “milestone” birthdays, 50 is a big deal. After all, plenty of people cruise past 30 and 40 without a second thought. But there’s something about being a half-century old that makes a person stop and take notice. Of course, not everyone greets their 50th birthday with enthusiasm (to put it …
50th Birthday Invitation Wording
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Obviously, not everyone reacts the same way to turning 30. But generally speaking, this is the first birthday in a person’s life that has the potential to generate some less-than-positive feelings. Unlike previous “milestone” birthdays, you don’t get to drive, or drink alcohol, or go on the big boy rides – you just get to …
30th Birthday Invitation Wording
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