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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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!

Making Amends

Corrie on April 29, 2013


Even between close friends or family members, mistakes and misunderstandings happen.  People get angry and frustrated. Arguments and resentment can result.  Don’t wait to maker amends. What’s more important – the relationship or being right? When you need to say, “I’m sorry,” there are a few simple steps to making a sincere apology.

  • Put aside defensiveness and pride.
  • Avoid the temptation of justifying yourself or explaining what you feel are mitigating circumstances.
  • Accept responsibility for your actions. Hold yourself accountable.
  • Acknowledge the hurt feelings. Don’t let them fester unresolved.
  • Ask for forgiveness and ask what you can do to make amends.
  • Let it go.

Step up, own your mistake,  and let Greeting Card Universe help with unique Apology/I’m Sorry cards that give you a good starting place to speak from the heart. Need a last minute card? Order on-line, get free in-store pick up at most local Target stores, usually within 1 hour.

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5 Amazing Facts About Cinco de Mayo

Corrie on April 22, 2013


Cinco de Mayo – literally, the Fifth of May – is embraced with enthusiasm by Mexican-American  communities in many US cities. Here are five things you may not know about this celebration of Mexican culture.

Battle of Puebla: The holiday commemorates the famous Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, when the outgunned and outnumbered Mexican army took a last, desperate stand against invading forces from France and won. The against-the-odds victory is remembered each year on May 5th.

It’s Not Mexican Independence Day: In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo isn’t observed as a holiday except in the state of Puebla. The real Mexican Independence Day is September 16th, a federal holiday for the whole country. However, in the US, particularly among Mexican-Americans,  Cinco de Mayo is a more popular observance.

How Popular Is Cinco de Mayo in the US: With a population of 33.6 million residents of Mexican origin, the non-federal holiday is celebrated enthusiastically with parades, mariachi bands and music, fireworks, dancing, festivals, fun, and ethnic food. It’s been nicknamed “Mexican St. Patrick’s Day.”

When Did Celebrations Start in the US: In 1863, a Mexican businessman in southern California sponsored a Cinco de Mayo dance, which became a tradition. It took a while for the holiday to spread to other parts of the country. In the 1960s, Chicanos wanting to reconnect with their Mexican roots chose Cinco de Mayo as a perfect vehicle for teaching Mexican history and celebrating Mexican traditions.

Where Else is Cinco de Mayo Observed: Fifth of May celebrations also take place in parts of Australia, Canada, the Caribbean, and all over Latin America.

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Celebrate Office Pros

Corrie on April 17, 2013


Since 1952, Administrative Professionals Day – formerly known as Secretary’s Day – is observed on the Wednesday of Admin Professionals Week (the last full week in April). In 2013 in the U.S. , the day celebrating the 4 million secretaries, receptionists, admin assistants, and other office professionals falls on April 24.

This secular holiday has become very popular in the United States and other parts of the world. Nearly 68% of U.S. employers have said they planned to thank their administrative personnel for their important contributions.

From running the office to working miracles, administrative professionals are the heart and soul of business.

Greeting Card Universe appreciates the hard work and dedication shown by workers  every day, and offers unique Administrative Professionals Day cards to give to the women and men who make a difference in offices around the country. Add a personal message and we’ll ship your cards next business day. Last minute? No problem. Pick up your order, usually within 24 hours, at most local Target stores.

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Double the Fun!

Corrie on April 7, 2013


April is National Multiple Birth Awareness Month.

Each year in the United States, more than 132,000 sets of twins are born,  either fraternal or identical. In fact, the twin rate has risen 75%  in the last twenty years, which has been attributed to more frequent  use of fertility drugs and IVF treatment. The mother’s age may also be a factor – women older than 30 years are more likely to release multiple eggs in a cycle. Whatever the cause, multiple births aren’t as uncommon as they used to be.

Twins mean double the work, but also double the fun and double the joy. Greeting Card Universe celebrates newborn twins (or triplets or quadruplets) with Congratulations – New Baby/Twins Cards and Birth Announcements/Twins Cards in unique, colorful, traditional and modern designs. Look for additional Twin Sister and Twin Brother categories for birthdays and holidays too.

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Five Egg-Cellent Easter Traditions

Corrie on March 27, 2013

Easter is both a secular and religious holiday, a moveable feast whose date varies each year. In 2013, Easter falls on Sunday, March 31. Some traditions are universal, such as attending Mass or a religious service, while other Easter traditions reflect the rich cultural heritage of individual nations. Here are five Easter traditions from the global community that go beyond chocolate bunnies and jelly beans.

Red Eggs in Greece: Holy Week – the period from Palm Sunday to Easter, is the most important time in the Greek Orthodox Church’s calendar. While eggs are dyed, the only color used is red to symbolize the blood of Christ. Red is also the color of life. The eggs are distributed by priests following the Easter liturgy.

The Easter Bilby in Australia: Rabbits are considered invasive and destructive pests in Australia, so the Easter bunny isn’t a popular figure. Instead, since 1991, many Australians enjoy a chocolate Easter Bilby, an endangered rare marsupial. Money raised by chocolate bilby sales fund protection campaigns.

Like Halloween in Finland: Beginning on Palm Sunday, many children dress as witches and  go door to door, wishing each householder God’s blessing while fanning them with willow branches. In return, they receive sweets, Easter eggs, and chocolates. The Easter witch is a popular character in many Nordic countries. While this began as two separate traditions in different parts of the country, they have blended together in modern times.

Watering of the Girls: In Hungary, an old folk custom and fertility rite  is followed on Easter Monday, also known as Ducking Monday. Young men and women dress in traditional costume, and the young men sprinkle or spray water on the girls (or sometimes empty an entire bucket over them). Instead of water, a boy might spray the girl with perfume or cologne instead. Afterward, he asks for a kiss and may also receive a red dyed egg.

Whip It in Slovakia: As part of the Easter celebration, men and boys carry a traditional woven willow cane decorated with ribbons. They chase girls and women and “whip” them on the legs, but the blows are supposed to be symbolic rather than painful. The woman offer children chocolate and men a drink of spirits, and also add a ribbon to the cane. While the folk custom is becoming rarer in cities, and many modern women dislike the practice, in rural areas it’s still believed to help women be fertile and healthy for the coming year.

Greeting Card Universe offers thousands of unique Easter cards in 84 categories AND you have the convenience of ordering on-line and picking up your cards – usually within one hour – at most local Target stores. So hop to it and send wonderful Easter wishes to your family and friends!

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Design of the Month Contest

Corrie on March 20, 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.” In March, 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!

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

Check out the contest and view the entries on the Voting Page.

Voting is simple and easy – just click on your favorite card to cast your ballot! Voting will remain open until midnight (Pacific Time) April 7th, so there’s time for you to spread the word by sharing with your friends and followers.

Make your choice count – vote for your favorite card today!

Spring Into Norooz!

Corrie on March 18, 2013


Persian New Year, also called Norooz or Nowruz, was originally a Zoroastrian festival, is today celebrated by Iranian people around the world and marks the Vernal Equinox, the first day of Spring. and the beginning of the new year. In 2013, Norooz falls on March 20.

Norooz is a joyous occasion filled with activities including spring cleaning, coloring eggs, new clothes, the Haft Sin table containing symbolic items, prayers, greetings, gifts, and delicacies of sweets and special New Year’s dishes. Norooz is an important holiday in the Iranian calendar.

Greeting Card Universe offers traditional and modern Norooz greeting cards to exchange with your friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, and anyone else you want to bless with happiness and prosperity. Order on-line, personalize with your message – you can even upload a message in Farsi or other language as a .jpg – and your cards are in the mail next business day. Or conveniently pick up your order at most local Target stores, usually within 1 hour.

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3.14159 Reasons to Celebrate Pi Day

Corrie on March 12, 2013


Pi Day occurs annually on March 14, which also happens to be Albert Einstein’s birthday. On this day, math geeks, mathletes, professors, teachers, students, and anyone interested in celebrating mathematics come together to eat pie and pizza (and have pie eating contests), play games, party, sing songs, and tell jokes and stories about pi – the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. Pi Day showcases the humorous side of math, often with tongue-in-cheek word play. The celebration has become an international sensation.

Greeting Card Universe offers unusual and unique Pi Day cards to send to your family and friends so they can join in the fun – to do anything else would be irrational! Need last minute cards? Order on-line, pick up at your local Target store usually in an hour or less – absolutely free!

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