Memorial Day … Did You Know?

Corrie on May 25, 2013


In the United States, Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday in May. The official national holiday honors the men and women who have died while serving  in the Armed Forces. It’s also an opportunity to thank military personnel for their service to their country and acknowledge the sacrifices they’ve made.

Here are some interesting facts about Memorial Day:

  • The holiday was originally called Decoration Day and began to be observed in 1868,  just after the Civil War.
  • Memorial Day became an official national federal holiday in 1971.
  • A red poppy is worn on Memorial Day in remembrance of fallen soldiers—the symbolism comes from a famous poem, In Flanders Field by Lt. Colonel John McCrae written in 1915.
  • For many Americans, Memorial Day is the unofficial beginning of summer.
  • Across the country at 3 P.M. local time, a national moment of remembrance takes place.
  • In 1966, U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson proclaimed Waterloo, New York the official birthplace of Memorial Day.
  • Many cities and towns hold Memorial Day parades which include military and veteran’s organizations.
  • The Indianapolis 500 is held annually over the Memorial Day weekend.

Greeting Card Universe appreciates the sacrifices made by our service men and women. To help you thank a soldier, sailor, submariner, pilot, Marine, or other veteran in your life, or to remember a fallen hero, we offer a unique collection of Memorial Day cards including relationship specific so no one gets left out. Order on-line and we’ll mail your cards next business day!

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5 Tips For New Grandparents

Corrie on May 15, 2013


When a baby enters the family, everyone’s life changes — not just Mom and Dad, but new grandparents find themselves faced with unexpected challenges as well as joys. Here are 5 tips to help Grandma and Grandpa get off to a wonderful relationship with their grandchildren.

Stay Positive, Please: Telling sweet and/or funny stories about your own children will always be welcome. Horror stories, tales of woe, or heavy handed advice, won’t be.

Respect Parents’ Choices: If you expect to be a welcome part of the baby’s family, don’t be overly critical and keep your misgivings to yourself. You raised your children your way. Give the new parents the same  respect. And don’t be offended if you aren’t invited to attend every little event or your suggestions for the baby’s name aren’t taken.

Stay Put: Don’t go overboard by immediately planning to move to be closer to your grandchild. Have an open discussion with the new parents. And don’t jump straight into offering full-time child care to working parents unless you’ve really put some thought into it and decided you’re capable physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Share the Love: In many families, there are at least two sets of grandparents. Prepare to share the time you get to spend with your grandchildren. Get to know the other Grandmother and Grandfather. Be diplomatic, offer compromises on visits or trips, and don’t try to one-up them with bigger and better gifts.

Shopping Sprees Not Required: Don’t go crazy and buy up half the store! Ask the parents what they need for the new baby, and especially what they don’t want. Have an honest discussion. Perhaps the parents would prefer financial assistance instead to help offset expenses. If you don’t know what would be welcome, ask.

Greeting Card Universe’s unique collection of Congratulations on Becoming Grandparents cards are a wonderful way to welcome a family member or friend to this new, exciting stage of their life.


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Don’t Forget to Write Your Mom

Corrie on May 8, 2013

Mother’s Day is May 12 this year. Since 1912, the second day in May has been set aside to honor and celebrate the most cherished person in any child’s life – Mom.

Mother’s Day by the Numbers

  • The average mother in the U.S. has 2.1 children
  • There are about 83 million mothers in the U.S.
  • Mother’s Day is the third most popular holiday after Easter and Christmas
  • Americans send 140+ million greeting cards for Mother’s Day
  • 80% of Mother’s Day greeting cards are purchased by woman, only 20% by men
  • When asked what gift they’d really like to receive, more than half of all mothers responded, “Well behaved kids.”

Greeting Card Universe celebrates mothers everywhere with unique Mother’s Day cards. For Mothers, other female relatives like Aunt and Grandmother, Like a Mother to Me, Expectant Mom – we’ve got you covered! Need cards at the last minute? No problem – order on-line and pick up your cards, usually within 1 hour, at your local participating Target or Bartell Drugs store.

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“The Memorial Day cards are wonderful. We have friends at church who lost a son in Iraq and send them a personalized card every year. Pre-printed text in cards cannot adequately address such a personal situation. The best feature of these cards is that you can personalize them.” – Michael, May 2, 2013

Design of the Month: April

Corrie on May 3, 2013

Greeting Card Universe is holding a Design of the Month contest!

Each day, Team GCU chooses a Design of the Day – a greeting card we believe shows professionalism, creativity, imagination, and exemplifies our philosophy of “any card imaginable.”

Each winner of the Design of the Day is automatically entered into our Design of the Month contest, and you can help your favorite artist win an iPad Mini or $350! Best of all, each voter is automatically entered into a random drawing for an iPad Mini or $350, too!

First, make sure to Like Greeting Card Universe on Facebook to become a fan.

Then check out the contest – view the entries – cast a vote for your favorite card.

You can vote once each day. Voting is simple and easy – just click on your favorite card to cast your ballot! Voting will remain open until midnight (Pacific Time) May 13, so there’s time for you to spread the word by sharing with your friends and followers.

Winners announced on May 15.

Thanks for voting, and we wish all participants good luck!