Thanksgiving — Missing You

Pattiann on November 23, 2015

Miss You at Thanksgiving CardThanksgiving Day, celebrated in the US on the fourth Thursday in November, is a day of family and friends gathering together for good cheer and fellowship. It is estimated by Waze that 46.3 million Americans will be driving more than 50 miles this Thanksgiving, and Airlines for America predicts that 25.3 million people will travel on U.S. airlines.

But some people don’t make it home for Thanksgiving. It might be because of work or school schedules, lack of funds, or military service. For those people, perhaps Skype, FaceTime, or the cellphone is the closest they’ll get to connecting with friends and family. But, whether near or far, we can let those we love and care for know that we’re thinking of them on Thanksgiving. Maybe send them a special food item that they associate with the holidays, or a “Remember when …” note in a greeting card. Did your siblings and you put olives on your fingers while “helping” Grandma in the kitchen? Did all guests take a turn at saying what they were thankful for? Was the oldest grandchild allowed to light the candles on the table? Let your far away loved ones know that, even though they aren’t with you, you still share the special memories of Thanksgiving. It will help them feel less lonely.

Greeting Card Universe has the perfect card for those you’re missing on Thanksgiving.

Missing you on Thanksgiving Greeting Cards

For those who won’t be with family for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving is an option.

Friendsgiving is a Thanksgiving Day feast for and by friends. It’s a way to celebrate the holiday with the “family” you’ve made where you live.

GCU has put together a Friendsgiving Pinterest Board

Friendsgiving Invitations

We here at Greeting Card Universe are thankful for our friends and family, and we send good wishes to you for a happy Thanksgiving.

Greeting Card Universe allows you to write a personal message on the inside of the card, and we will even mail it for you! It’s easy and quick.

Black Friday — Get Your “Shop” On

Pattiann on November 17, 2015


Black Friday starts, for many stores, at midnight Thanksgiving evening. Considered the start of the official holiday shopping season (although we all have at least one irritating friend who starts shopping in August!), Black Friday was begun in 2006. It is estimated that in 2014, 133 million people were stalking deals on Black Friday, spending approximately $50.9 billion, according to Black Friday (shopping)

For many people, Black Friday is not only a time for finding great deals, but also a time for a fun post-Thanksgiving outing with friends and family. Finding deals is the goal, and there are tools to help with this.

Shopping Apps

ShopSavvy  Available for both Apple or Android products.

Flipp  Provides weekly circulars in digital form.

Walmart App  Along with providing shoppers a way to look for deals at Walmart, this app allows shoppers to scan in an item at Walmart and add it to their wish list.

In anticipation of Black Friday, you will find these web sites helpful in planning your shopping.

Websites

The Black Friday Provides a round-up of online sales circulars.

Brad’s Black Friday  This is a good source for “leaked” sales circulars.

There’s a growing trend of Black Friday parties, when friends and families shop in groups, with a hostess sending out invitations. Some Black Friday party attendees even wear the same color shirts. As an added incentive, the average woman can burn 470-500 calories in 3 hours of shopping. So, you see, Black Friday isn’t only about saving money and having fun with friends, it’s also about improving your health!

Greeting Card Universe has a Pinterest board to help you plan your Black Friday party.

The artists at Greeting Card Universe have been busy designing cards for Black Friday.

Black Friday Shopping Party Invitations

For those who don’t brave the throngs of shoppers but who want to wish their friends good luck, Greeting Card Universe also has you covered:

Good Luck with Black Friday Shopping Greeting Cards

Greeting Card Universe allows you to write a personal message on the inside of the card, and we’ll even mail it for you! It’s easy and quick.