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Posted by admin at 21 June , 2010

Are you planning an upcoming event but aren’t quite sure when to put your invitations in the mail? This list will come in handy. To allow plenty of time for attendees to plan and for you to organize, especially if food is involved, here is a guide for sending out your invitations.

Party Invitations

3 to 6 weeks:
Birthday invitations
Anniversary party invitations
Formal dinner party invitations

Baptism Invitations

4 weeks:
Christening and Baptism invitations
Bar or Bat Mitzvah invitations
Baby Shower Invitations
Graduation invitations
Holiday party invitations

6 – 8 weeks:
Wedding InvitationsWedding InvitationsHoliday dinner party invitations

2 – 8 weeks:
Thanksgiving invitations

1 – 4 weeks:
Cocktail party invitations

A few days to 2 – 3 weeks:
Housewarming party invitations
Luncheon invitations
Tea party invitations
Baby Shower Invitations
Of course, allow enough time to gather mailing addresses and to hand address and prepare the invitations for mailing. Keep in mind that if you are expecting invitees to travel long distances, allow plenty of time for them to make their own travel reservations. Have a great party!

[Source: Emily Post’s Great Get Togethers]

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Posted by admin at 26 April , 2010

Graduation Thank You CardsAlmost May and graduation time for many! Whether from high school or college or to acknowledge completion of a special course, graduation is a happy time for all. Celebrate your accomplishment and thank those who helped to make it possible by remembering them with Graduation Thank You Cards!

I thought you were pretty much required to send those the school offered but find these photo graduation thank you cards unique. Designs come in your school colors too! What a fun way to say thanks for graduation gifts and wishes received!

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Posted by admin at 24 June , 2009

Graduation DayMy daughter’s high school graduation class had 1,200 graduates in it. It took 2 full hours for them all to march across the stage and receive their diplomas. This year there was a change in venue. Graduation was moved to the Dallas Convention Center and it was impossible to hold every family member and guest who might have wanted to attend the big event. And so, each graduate was allotted 6 tickets.

Frantic phone calls began the minute this plan was announced. There was a mad rush to secure extra tickets for aunts, uncles, cousins, family friends and everyone who wanted to come and join in the celebration. I’m told some students were even selling their tickets if they had extra ones on hand, but I can’t confirm that!

I was approached by many, asking if I had any extras. As it turned out, I did have extra tickets to give to those in need and was happy to accommodate them. What surprised me though was the lovely Thank You Card I received following graduation day from one of those I shared a ticket with. With out of town guests to entertain along with all the hoopla that goes with graduation, how this lovely lady managed to find the time to write and mail a thank you card for my unused ticket was a delightful surprise.
Thank You Card
Thank YOU, Andrea!

So folks, do you remember to send Thank You Cards when a nice gesture of appreciation is called for?

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Posted by admin at 19 June , 2009

High School Graduate!My daughter recently graduated from high school, hooray! She proudly sent graduation invitations to many friends and family members, not fully realizing the many well wishes that would soon come her way. The truly exceptional remembrances came from those not even on her send list. Those unexpected congratulations were a true delight.

What impressed me though was her unprompted sending of thank you cards! What a proud mom I was when I noticed her writing thank yous before I even had a chance to suggest it. Of course, at an early age she was taught to write thank you cards for birthday and Christmas presents, often with constant reminding, but I was pleased to see she, on her own, realized that graduation presents called for this same courtesy.

How about you? Do you and your children send thank you cards? A thank you doesn’t have to be just for gifts received. Thank you cards are great whenever a show of appreciation is called for. Set a good example and remember those deserving with a thoughtful greeting. It will bring a smile to you and to the lucky recipient as well as set a great example for your children!
Thank You Card

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Posted by admin at 26 May , 2009

Graduation Invitations
College graduates this year will be challenged to find employment in an extremely competitive job market. For those willing to venture from their hometown, here is the just released report from CareerBuilder naming the top 10 cities for recent college graduates.

The report takes into consideration cities with the highest concentration of young adults ages 20 – 24, jobs requiring less than one year of experience, and the average rent cost for a one bedroom apartment. So, if you are a recent graduate willing to relocate, consider these cities and the job categories with opportunities:

1. Indianapolis (sales, customer service, health care)
2. Philadelphia (sales, customer service, management)
3. Baltimore (sales, customer service, health care)
4. Cincinnati (sales, customer service, health care)
5. Cleveland (sales, marketing, customer service)
6. New York (sales, customer service, admin-clerical)
7. Phoenix (sales, customer service, marketing)
8. Denver (sales, customer service, health care)
9. Chicago (sales, marketing, customer service)
10. San Antonio (sales, customer service, management)

Remain positive and you are sure to land the starting point for your career path to future success!

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Posted by admin at 21 May , 2009

Graduation invitations and graduation announcements send word of your accomplishment. One is for inviting friends and family to the ceremony itself or a party afterwards. The other lets everyone know you have achieved a goal.
Graduation Invitation
See this helpful article regarding Graduation Invitation Etiquette as you get ready to mail both out.

Congratulations, graduate!

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Posted by admin at 20 May , 2009

Graduation is a year round event. True, the majority of students graduate in May or June but many graduate mid-year and plenty graduate from all sorts of programs with all kinds of degrees or certifications all year long. A graduation signifies an achievement to be celebrated.
Graduation Congratulations Cards
It is an honor to be included on a graduate’s mailing list and although gifts should not necessarily be expected, it is proper etiquette to remember someone special with at least congratulations cards. A small gift is nice as well if you choose to send one. See the complete article here and this recap for popular graduation gift suggestions:

•Money. Who wouldn’t appreciate a bit of cash?
•Jewelry. Something personalized marking the date of graduation is a keepsake to last a lifetime.
•Practical. Gifts that help the graduate along their next step in life are useful and appreciated.
•Books. Books are nice remembrances and I don’t mean textbooks.
•Personalized. Note cards with their name personalized on them make great thank you cards or cards for any occasion.

However you choose to honor the graduate, keep it heartfelt and include best wishes for their future. They deserve it!

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Posted by admin at 15 May , 2009

Planning a graduation party? Here is a great source for Personalized Graduation Napkins. Select the napkin color and size, then personalize them with the graduation cap and diploma design, graduation date, and whatever else you feel is appropriate, all printed in the color of your choosing. Order plenty as we know graduates can eat and drink a lot and will return to the buffet table numerous times! Many will want to keep these special napkins for souvenirs as well.

Personalized Graduation Napkins

You may also want to provide party favors. Thinking outside the large or small gift box, how about Sewing Kit Favors?! Who couldn’t use a handy sewing kit when mom is not around for mending duty! You could personalize it with the school name, graduation date and add, “We’re Sew Proud of You”!

We're Sew Proud of You!

Or maybe you should send each graduate home with a set of Personalized Graduation Thank You Cards as a gentle reminder!

Graduation Thank You Cards

Graduation is a time of reflection and hope for the future. Enjoy the celebrations!








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Posted by admin at 14 May , 2009

Graduation Candy Cup Caps
Hosting a graduation party or just looking for a yummy graduation treat? These absolutely adorable candy treats from Bakerella are as much fun to make as they are to eat! All you need are some Reese’s peanut butter cups, Godiva chocolate squared, sour straws and lollipop sticks.
Graduation Goodies
Look here for everything you need to know to create these Graduation Candy Cup Caps all by yourself. And don’t worry if you mess up a few, destroying the evidence is fun too!

Happy Graduation!

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Posted by admin at 8 May , 2009

The final bell is about to toll! This is just a friendly reminder to let everyone know that the cost of postage stamps is going up this Monday, May 11. So, buy your Forever stamps for 42 cents today and use them forever, or wait until Monday and they’ll be 44 cents each.

Forever Stamps

Ring in the savings now so you’ll have all the stamps you need for upcoming Graduation Invitations and all those Greeting Cards you’ll be sending in the coming months, or anytime in the forever future!

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