20 of the guaranteed funniest Christmas and holiday cards you’ll find anywhere
Every December, we love seeking out the funniest Christmas cards and holiday cards out there, and this year is no different. I mean hey, we adore the holidays, but let’s be real, they can be a bit…stressful. So thank goodness for cookies and cocktails and...
11 creative DIY Father’s Day cards kids can make! Awwww…. | Father’s Day Gift Guide 2017
Sometimes the sweetest Father’s Day gifts don’t come from a store, but come cobbled together with Scotch tape and glue sticks — like these awesomely creative DIY Father’s Day cards kids can make for a special dad, grandpa or stepfather in their...
15 of the funniest Father’s Day cards that will have him laughing til he cries
Father’s Day is coming up, which means we’ve been busy searching for the coolest, most unique and fun gifts for dads. And one of our favorite roundups we do every year is finding the funniest Father’s Day cards, because we’re suckers for a good...
18 free Mother’s Day printables that are thoughtful, lovely, and creative. Just like Mom.
Every Mother’s Day, we want to go all-out to celebrate the women in our lives who have done so much for us. But, as moms ourselves, we don’t always have the time to plan big brunches or create one-of-a-kind gifts for all the special moms, mothers-in-law,...
10 modern, uplifting holiday cards that wish your family and friends everything good
It’s time for me to start thinking about sending out our Christmas cards again. Yikes! I haven’t even scheduled a family photo session and I still need to update my address book. School and work and sports — not to mention the major distraction of...
8 of the best teacher appreciation printables to help your kids say thanks
When we asked teachers what they thought made the best teacher gifts a couple of years ago, an overwhelming number of them said a personal note from their students was the one thing that really made their day. Yes, gift cards, classroom books, and handmade gifts are...
9 sweet, easy handmade Mother’s Day cards your kids can make (with maybe just a little help)
While there are tons of amazing, store-bought Mother’s Day cards these days, I love when my kids take the time to create a handmade Mother’s Day card for me. It gives them an opportunity to be creative, and feel that pride that comes with having made...
30 super cool printable Valentine’s Day cards for the classroom, all free or close to it.
Each year, we search high and low for the best printable Valentine’s Day cards for the classroom, to make is so much easier for kids (or, ahem, their parents) to get all those heartfelt wishes ready for friends, families and classmates. By now, our readers know...
Web Coolness: The video that wins the week, the most honest Thanksgiving card, and Leia: Princess no more?
Here are some links we’ve liked reading around the web this week. We hope you’ll like them too. Most honest Thanksgiving card ever. Amazing way to get kids to eat more fruits and veggies. Thoughtful: With Thanksgiving coming up, how to honor...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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