June 2 is National Cancer Survivors Day in the United States. Through developments in modern medicine, the odds of surviving cancer have risen, which is good news since each year, more than 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with a form of cance4r. Almost everyone knows someone – a family member, friend, co-worker, or acquaintance – … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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. … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more