October 27 is National Cranky Co-Workers Day. No matter where you work or in what profession, it seems like you can’t avoid that one obnoxious person in your office who always seems to have gotten up on the wrong side of the bed. Whether they’re rude, love to complain, grouchy, or just make you want to bang your head on the desk, the Debbie Downer or Carl Curmudgeon in your office just can’t be avoided. If you’re really having difficulties with co-worker, perhaps these tips can help. Send a humorous, light-hearted acknowledgement to the office crank with a Cranky Co-Workers Day card from Greeting Card Universe. If laughter is the Click to Read more…

October 11 is National Coming Out Day in the United States and in countries around the world. For many members of the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) community, “coming out” or telling  friends and family is similar to a rite of passage, a claiming of one’s sexual orientation or gender identity. National Coming Out Day spotlights the civil rights issues still facing the global LGBT population and encourages awareness and action. Greeting Card Universe offers customizable card designs for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals, families, and couples for most holidays and occasions including uncommon occasions like  Coming Out cards. Once you try our unique, one-of-a-kind selections and convenient service, Click to Read more…

Ever since the concept of wheels on footwear appeared  in the early eighteenth century, roller skating has become part of world culture. Here are five interesting tidbits from the interesting and occasionally wacky history of roller skates. The German ballet, The Artist, or Winter Pleasures in 1818 had an ice skating scene which was mimicked on stage by performers wearing roller skates. A couple of decades later, beer halls in Germany also introduced barmaids on skates to facilitate serving thirsty customers more quickly. The modern quad roller skate was invented by American James Plimpton in 1863. His design permitted wearers to make curves and turns, allowing backward skating for the Click to Read more…