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A Sweet and Easy Way to Wrap Cookies for Christmas
Bakers gonna bake, y’all. And if you’re one of them, you already know homem…
How to Choose a Christmas Tree: Sizing and Deciding Between Live and Artificial Trees
My countdown to this Christmas started last December 26th. (Don’t worry. Th…
How to Decorate a Christmas Tree: Professional Styling Tips on Lights, Ornaments and More
It’s about to get lit, y’all! That’s right, we covered how to pick a Christ…
Making the Holidays Your Own
I holiday hard, y’all. And I’m proud, unapologetic and wildly joyful about…
Christmas Care Package Ideas to Make a Present Personal
We all know someone who could use a little extra care at Christmas: maybe i…
Easy DIY Personalized Wreaths to Welcome Holiday Visitors
When holiday visitors come knocking, your front door is the first thing th…
Holiday Better Togethers Are Sweeter Than Ever
Some things were just meant to be together! Our new holiday collection of B…
Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Literally Everyone on Your List
The stocking stuffer struggle is real. By the time you’ve bought your main…
Easy Christmas Card Envelope Lettering: Make Mailboxes Merry
Part of the fun of sending Christmas cards is making pretty envelopes. That…
10 Ridiculously Cute Holiday Pet Photo Ideas
So you’re getting ready to send some holiday cards (we hope!). And of cours…
The Legend Returns This Christmas
Now making his way to the ring—and your tree—the “grim reaper of justice,”…
Can't Wait for Cookies! Snowmen Musical Plush
Tis the season to make some goodies! Capture special holiday moments with t…
Baby’s First Christmas Ideas
Baby’s first Christmas means more fun, more cuteness, more joy…and definite…
Playful Penguins on Train Arriving for Ornament Debut
All aboard for some adorable fun! Celebrate the things they love this Chris…
Cozy Cardinal Christmas
Nestle in and let the beauty of nature illuminate your holiday season. Cele…
The Countdown To Christmas Has Begun!
Bring all your memories to life when you join us October 8-16 for Keepsake…
Frightfully Fantastic: Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Jack Skellington Wreath
Life’s no fun without a good scare! The Pumpkin King himself has arrived to…
Doctor Who Time War Dalek Sec
The “cleverest” Dalek ever is here to help you de-cor-ate for the holidays.…
Enjoy the Nostalgia: Zack Morris Saved by the Bell
Relive the joyful hours sitting in front of the TV after class watching Zac…
Tourist Mickey First in Series Keepsake Ornament
Lights, camera, Mickey! Check out this video to hear Nello chat all about h…
Spotlight on Snoopy 25th Anniversary Keepsake Ornament
Peanuts pals, it’s a big year of celebrating! Check out this video to hear…
Complete Your Saga This Christmas
That’s no moon. It’s the Death Star™ Tree Topper! It’s the final year to co…
E.T. On Your Tree!
Forty years ago, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial made his debut. He may have bee…
Disney Bambi 80th Anniversary Keepsake Ornament
Check out this video to hear Gregor Benedetti chat more about the process t…
The Griswold Family Christmas Tree!
The hilarious escapades of the Griswold’s fun, old-fashioned family Christm…
Young Santa First in Series Keepsake Ornament
What was Santa Claus like before he grew into the jolly old elf we all know…
Connected by Heart Keepsake Ornament
Whether you’re together or apart, you and your loved ones are connected by…
Cookie Jar Surprise Keepsake Ornament
The Keepsake Ornament Club is where fans, collectors and holiday enthusiast…
Sandal the Sandman First in Series Keepsake Ornament
Enjoy a white sand Christmas with Sandal the Sandman! This cute Christmas t…
Ornament Premiere is Almost Here!
Get a head start on the season you love most July 9–17 at Ornament Premiere…
Santa’s Workshop Wonders Ornament
Have you ever dreamed of visiting Santa’s workshop? This Keepsake Ornament…
Disney Park Keepsake Ornaments
The happiest place on earth plus your Christmas tree is where dreams come t…
Frosty Friends 2022 Keepsake Ornament Sneak Peek
See what Frosty is up to in 2022 with an exclusive sneak peek of the Frosty…
Young Santa Keepsake Ornament Sneak Peek
Enjoy a first look at the magic coming from the Keepsake Ornament Studio in…
Celebrate with Mickey
Bring home the magic of Disney this Christmas with a little help from your…
Our Favourite New Peanuts Gifts
Searching for the perfect gift for that special Peanuts fan in your life? H…
Deck the Gingerbread House
Proudly display your love for one of the most iconic Christmas traditions e…
Clark’s Crazy Christmas
Channel your inner Sparky and go all out — Griswold style — with the push o…
Christmas and Kwanzaa: Keeping Family Holiday Traditions and Finding Your Own
Whether you’re single or starting a family, religious or agnostic, someone…
Single During the Holidays? How to Have Fun and Stay Connected
To all the awesome unattached folks out there: I get it. Winter is coming.…
Keepsake Artist Insights: Nifty Fifties
Take a trip down memory lane and honour holiday traditions with Keepsake Ar…
Make Room for Merry
Small joys often bring the biggest smiles. When you decorate with Keepsake…
Tangled Up In Christmas Snowman
These guys snow how to decorate! The Tangled Up In Christmas Snowman featur…
Gingerbread Treat Playful Penguins
The Gingerbread Treat Playful Penguins dance and decorate the day away, ass…
All Aboard Snoopy’s Toy Train
All aboard for some Peanuts fun! Next stop: a happy holiday! Giggle along a…
Lights! Camera! Barbie!
Glam up your tree with the fabulous holiday fashion icon, Holiday Barbie™ K…
Christmas Colouring Pages to Deck the Halls and Recenter Yourself
There’s a lot to love about the holidays: The food! The lights! The music!…
Advent Calendar Activities for Adventurous Families
It’s time to start the countdown. Maybe it’s about being mindful…or countin…
Give More, Love More, Laugh More: 50 Ways to Spread Holiday Cheer Together
The holidays are so very full of wonder: twinkling lights, happy music, abo…
Holiday Mail Art: 5 Ways to Decorate Christmas Card Envelopes
Holiday mail art is the best: A beautifully decorated Christmas card envelo…
Share the Merry: Our Very Best Christmas Card Tips
The best holiday cards you’ve received are probably the ones people had the…
Artist Insights: Noble Nutcracker Ornament
Keepsake Artist Terri Steiger shares her whimsical winter inspiration and a…
Spruce up your season’s greetings with these Christmas letter ideas
Writing a Christmas letter that isn’t greeted with groans is a real achieve…
Christmas card photo ideas and tips from Hallmark photographers
’Tis the season for taking family photos. Capturing the perfect Christmas c…
Baby Christmas Picture Ideas
Getting a super cute baby Christmas picture is a big deal. Whether you’re p…
Return to Halloween Town
The Nightmare Before Christmas Storytellers return with even more spooky-fu…
Gnome For Christmas 1st in Series Keepsake Ornament
Introducing Gnaughty & Gnice, the playful pair taking center stage for…
Rocking Horse Memories Keepsake Ornament
Keepsake Artist Matt Johnson shares the old world inspiration he blended wi…
The Sorting Ceremony on Your Tree
“Not Slytherin, eh?” Relive one of the most eagerly anticipated traditions…
New Star Trek™ Storytellers Beaming in for Ornament Premiere
Television’s most famous space explorers are warping back onto your tree th…
Sights and Sounds from the North Pole
The North Pole is a busy place, especially at Christmastime! Enjoy the sigh…
Snowball & Tuxedo Jingle Bell Pals 21st in Series Ornament
Keepsake Master Artist Joanne Wright is ready to ring in the season and sha…
Cute and Cuddly Better Together Plush
Warm up with these cuddly Better Together stuffed animals that magnetically…
Joy to the Galaxy!
That’s no moon. It’s the new Death Star Tree Topper! Hear music from the tr…
What is Christmas in July?
Christmas in July is your once-a-year chance to celebrate all the things y…
Artist Insights: Mini Lil’ Puppy Clock Ornament
Take a trip down memory lane with Keepsake Master Artist Tammy Haddix as sh…
Get a Head Start on the Season You Love
Why wait to celebrate the season you love most? Show your Christmas spirit…
Freesia Fairy Keepsake Ornament Sneak Peek
Keepsake Artist Kristina Gaughran shares the inspiration behind this pretty…
Sneak Peek of Snow Buddies Keepsake Ornament
Get a first look at this 24th in series ornament coming in 2021 from the Ke…
Sneak Peek of Stocking Stuffers Keepsake Ornament Series
Get a first look at the magic coming in 2021 from the Keepsake Ornament Stu…
5 Creative Christmas Card Display Ideas
Holiday card season is here: Our mailboxes are about to fill up with festiv…
Christmas wishes: what to write in a Christmas card
Oh, what fun it is to sit down at Christmastime and write a little somethi…
Cute Hallmark Channel Gifts for the Hallmark Movie Superfan
Do you watch Hallmark Channel movies 24/7 on W Network? Is your favourite a…
5 Kids Gift Ideas to Make Christmas More Merry
Need presents to add some extra laughs to your kids’ Christmas? Here are fi…
The Magic of Keepsake Ornaments
Count on Keepsake Ornaments to help you capture meaningful moments, honor…
Revealing the Final Ornament in the ‘Once Upon a Christmas’ Series
Get a first look at the culmination of the beloved “A Job Well Done” Keepsa…
Sugar Cookie Christmas Wreaths with Candy Colour Mints
It’s a cookie covered with…candy! Stir up some super-simple mints in holida…
A Growing Universe on your Tree
Bring home a saga full of stories with miniature Star Wars™ Keepsake Orname…
Magic Sound-A-Light Christmas tabletop decorations
Start a Sound-A-Light Christmas village with the Festive Home and Santa's G…
Sneak Peek of Mary’s Angels Moonflower Ornament
Get a first look at Robert Chad’s 33rd Mary Angels Keepsake Ornament for 20…
What is Kwanzaa?
Kwanzaa, a festival of lights rich in African symbolism, takes place each y…
Kwanzaa Wishes: Connect with a Kwanzaa Card
Kwanzaa, a festival of lights rich in African symbolism, takes place each y…
History of Hanukkah
Hanukkah refers to a second century (165 B.C.E.) conflict when Palestine wa…
Hanukkah Wishes: What to Write in a Hanukkah Card
Hanukkah is a lighthearted festival filled with rich traditions, many of wh…Tips and tricks for wrapping
Giftology: How to Attach a Card to a Present
A little creativity is all it takes to clip, stick and tuck a holiday greet…
Giftology: How to Basket-Weave Ribbon
We saw this look for the first time in a vintage Hallmark pamphlet called “…
Giftology: How to Make a Gift Tower
When you’re giving more than one gift, make a big impression by stacking th…
Giftology: How to Make a Treat Pouch
It’s so quick and easy to make treat pouches and customize them for candy,…
Giftology: Shipping friendly gift wrap ideas
Gina shares easy tips and ideas on how to mail wrapped Christmas presents s…
Giftology: Gift Wrap Your Way to an Organized Christmas
Need help figuring out which presents go to which house, or which family me…
Giftology: How to wrap a present
Want to wrap a gift and have it look not just OK, but flawless? It’s easy.…
Giftology: How to make a simple bow
Helpful tips from Hallmark for how to tie a bow with ribbon to finish wrapp…
Giftology: How to Make a Fancy Bow
Helpful tips from Hallmark for how to make a fancy bow out of ribbon.
Giftology: How to Curl Ribbon
Gina shows how easy it is to turn curling ribbon into a bow for a wrapped g…
Giftology: How to put tissue paper in a gift bag
Gift bag + tissue paper = a quick gift-wrap solution. Sure, it’s easy enoug…
Giftology: How to Make Tissue Paper Flowers
Who doesn’t like to get flowers? A tissue paper flower can brighten any gif…
Giftology: How to Make a Tassel
How to make a tassel from string or wool.
Giftology: How to add a Tissue Tassel to a Gift Bag
Learn how to make a tissue tassel for a graduation gift bag.
Giftology: How to Make a Sassy Sash
Helpful tips from Hallmark for adding a coordinating sash of gift wrap to a…
Giftology: How to add a personal touch to gifts
Dress up your gift with a creative monogrammed trim. Watch this video from…
Giftology: How to add fancy flair to a gift
In this short how-to video, you’ll learn a simply stunning way to dress up…
Giftology: How to candy-wrap a gift
Helpful tips from Hallmark for how to create candy-style wrapping for a gif…
Gift Wrap with a Built-in Card Pocket
Make sure your card stays with the present by making a card pocket when you…
Three Impressive (But Easy) Tissue Paper Gift Wrap Tricks
Fill a gift bag with flair, fluff up the easiest tissue-paper flowers, and…
Three Elegant Ways to Wrap Wedding Gifts
Go over-the-top gorgeous with these three beautiful wedding gift wrap ideas…
7 Gorgeous Wedding Gift Wrapping Ideas
Bringing your gift to the wedding? We’ve got wedding gift wrapping ideas t…
Giftology: How to Decorate a Graduation Gift
How to decorate a graduation gift to make it extra special for that grad in…
Giftology: How to Make a Graduation Cap Envelope
Black paper, a button and tassel trim help add a little pomp and circumstan…
Ridiculously Easy (and Cheap) DIY Fall Decor
You know that thing where the season changes and you want to tweak your dec…
5 fun frozen treats brrr-fect for summer
Wilting in the summer heat? Perk up with these fun and frosty treats that a…
Free printable summer coloring pages
When it comes to coloring, why should kids have all the fun? That’s the que…
Simple summer centerpieces
Forget fancy flowers. Show off your backyard blooms in bright pantry finds…
Easy Summer Skewers
An easy, no cook, entertaining staple, we’re loving skewers this summer! L…
How to Make DIY Tassel and Macramé Keychains to Give to All Your Friends
Macramé is the ideal craft: Easy to learn. Uses stuff you have around the h…
How to tie the basic knots of Macramé
Andy Newcom, senior stylist at Hallmark, shows us how to tie the basic knot…
50+ Perfectly Good Reasons to Have a Party
What qualifies as a reason to have a party? We’d like to humbly propose th…
Celebrate Pride Month with DIY Accessories, Freebies and More
Are you already planning ways to celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month in June? Same.…
Make DIY Pride Bracelets and Keychains to Share
Pride Month is a really excellent excuse for a crafternoon,* so we gathered…
Customize DIY Pride Sunglasses with Free Downloads
It’s Pride Month, and that means getting your rainbow on for parades and p…
Easy DIY Pride Flag Ideas
Happy Pride Month, readers! Throughout the month of June, members of the L…
Throw a Dog-Good Birthday Party
Who’s ready for a pawty? Whether you’re celebrating your pup’s actual birt…
Pet Party Ideas for All the Party Animals
Pets are family. Cute, often-fuzzy, sometimes-maniacal family—and there ar…
How to Wrap a Flower Bouquet
Flowers are such a sweet, simple gift. Want to make the most out of your bo…
Tissue-paper flower backdrop
Giant tissue paper flowers are gathered together to craft a picture-perfect…
Eloté-style Popcorn
Add a spicy, savoury snack to your next movie marathon with Eloté-style pop…
16 Stylish Gift-Wrapping Ideas for Perfect Presents
Did you know “dress to impress” applies to presents, too? Different events…
40+ Unique Ways to Personalize Your Gift Wrap, Toppers and Cards
You’ve already spent time picking out the perfect gift, so why not personal…
Download Free Inspirational Posters to Encourage Kids
Kids have the power to change the world—they just need to know how to do i…
Beyond Texting: Teaching Kids the Art of Letter Writing
So often, it’s the littlest hearts and hands that have the biggest ideas, t…
DIY Activity Spinners for Kids
As parents, we already know our kids are powerful. They have powerful voice…
Dress Up A Party with Easy, Colourful DIY Tissue Paper Confetti
DIY tissue paper confetti is a fun, easy way to pump up the party vibe. The…
Passing the Geek Parent Baton: Welcoming Kids to Your Favourite Fandoms
For a geek dad, geek mom or geek parent whose heart and mind are filled by…
Gifts from the garden
We love hosting fall harvest parties: They’re a charming way to share your…
DIY vertical herb garden
Fresh herbs are a modern kitchen necessity, but they can be expensive to pu…
Pimento Cheese Dip with Sriracha Pecans
Sweet and spicy sriracha pecans add some fabulous crunch to pimento cheese…
Magical Unicorn Cupcakes
More fun than a field of magical creatures, these unicorn cupcakes are pret…
Watch Them Grow: Monthly Baby Photo Ideas
Of course you’re going to capture a gazillion photos during your baby’s fir…
15-Minute Bacon Cinnamon Rolls
You can turn an ordinary package of cinnamon rolls into celebration-worthy…
Capture Life's Unexpected Moments - How to Take Great Pictures of Babies
Taking baby pictures at home? Expert lifestyle photographer Anna Goellner s…
4 Easy Ideas for Displaying Favorite Family Recipes
Family recipes are a special kind of priceless heirloom—the kind that trans…
14 Ideas for Saving Your Favorite Cards and Letters
If you’ve got a shoe box full of old cards and letters, you’re definitely…
Itsy-Bitsy Spiderweb Cake
The kids get candy. But you—the fabulous passer-outer of treats—deserve som…
10 Halloween coloring pages for kids and adults
Jumpstart your Halloween with our 10 free coloring pages for kids and adult…
Play with Your Food: Halloween Cookie Pops
Want to give your very favorite trick-or-treaters something a little specia…
Graveyard Pudding Cups
Graveyard Pudding Cups put a Halloween-y spin on the classic kids’ “dirt an…
Skeleton Cupcakes
Skeleton Cupcakes pair easy DIY toppers with home-baked or store-bought cup…
Jack O’Lantern Cupcakes
Jack O’Lantern Cupcakes will get your kiddos giggling with their funny face…
Candy Corn Marshmallows
Candy Corn Marshmallows are significantly less divisive than their namesake…
Sweet and Salty Caramel Apples with Pretzel Bottoms
Sweet and Salty Caramel Apples with Pretzel Bottoms add a satisfying crunc…
Family Halloween Movie Night Recommendations
Looking for a Fall family night activity? Round up the kids for an evening…
Take a Tour of Halloweentown
Now it’s Halloween! Take a tour of Halloweentown and shop our collection of…
25+ Ideas for Creating Halloween Family Fun at Home
So many of my favourite childhood memories are of Halloween family fun: sor…
Easy Painted Pumpkin Ideas Kids and Parents Will Love
Painted pumpkins have it all: they’re super stylish, fun for adults and kid…
Fun Family Activities to Try at Home
For every parent who’s wanted more family time, well, we’ve got it. Maybe…
Birthstones by month
The chart below lists the birthstones for every month, along with the meani…
22+ Ideas for a Fun, Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve
When I was a kid, nothing made me feel cooler than being included in grown-…
What Is Diwali?: Five Days of Celebrating Peace and Light
Diwali, also called Deepavali, is known as the Festival of Lights. Filled w…
What to Write in a Diwali Card
Diwali—the Festival of Lights—is a celebration of peace, prosperity and the…
3 Kids Thanksgiving Crafts
The kids’ table is the place to be at Thanksgiving: all the fun and none of…
Throw the Ultimate Disney Hocus Pocus-Themed Party
As kids, me and my cousin stayed looking for a quick scare. We could be fou…
Beware the Werebeagle!
The Peanuts® Werebeagle plush with sound and motion will have you howling t…
Absolutely Batty for Halloween Candy
The Bat Trick-Or-Treat Basket features moving wings and a festive, Hallowee…
Watch This Adorable Ghost Boo-gie Down
Boo’s ready for Halloween? Our Who Wants Some Treats Ghost features sound a…
Scary Easy Tissue Paper Treat Bags for Halloween
Ghosts, spiders and cats, oh my! Most of us wouldn’t want to come across an…
Tissue Paper Decoupage Pumpkins, For Gourdness Sake
Want a quick, easy, minimal-supply way to decorate some adorable, on-trend…
“Cookies and Scream” Halloween Popcorn
If there’s one holiday that begs for themed food, it’s Halloween. Think abo…
Cute (and oh-so-easy) homemade Halloween costumes for kids
On the prowl for easy Halloween costumes? Look no further. All you need for…
10 easy Halloween costumes for adults
Need a last-minute Halloween costume? Try one of these quick and easy Hallo…
20 boredom-busting Halloween games & activities for kids
Gulp. Halloween’s almost here and you just remembered what comes with it: t…
Create a Halloween Sidewalk Obstacle Course
Hallmark Artist Chris R. offers tricks for using Crayola Sidewalk Chalk to…
Halloween Wishes: What to Write in a Halloween Card
Halloween is a high-fun, low-pressure holiday—and a great opportunity to co…
You’ve been booed Halloween boo game
We’re not afraid to say it—we love Halloween, and we especially love the ne…
Sweet and Easy DIY Pumpkin Surprise Treat Bags
This sweet Halloween project is all treats, no tricks. With just a few sim…
What is Raksha Bandhan?
Sisters share a special bond with their brothers—one of love and care. And…
What is Holi?
Here’s how you can tell it’s Holi: A cloud of reddish dust flies into the a…
What is Eid al-Adha?: How Muslims Honor Devotion and Celebrate Community
As an observance of great sacrifice as well as an opportunity for strengthe…
DIY Plant Markers, Pins and Tags
When everything in the garden starts growing and blooming, we tend to get a…
What to Write: Birthday Wishes for Sisters
Our relationships with our sisters can be beautiful, fun and funny, comple…
7 Easy DIY Cake Toppers for Special (or Any) Occasions
Where there’s a cake, there’s a party—that’s just truth. And while you’re…
What to Write: 238 Short, Sweet and Funny Gift Card Message Ideas
There are some people who are inclined to say that gift cards are impersona…
DIY Party Decorations for All of Life’s Celebrations
Around here, we like to say that you don’t need a special reason to throw a…
17 Ways to Personalize a Card with Tuck-in Gifts
It’s no surprise we think cards are a wonderful way to support and celebrat…
Cute and Cuddly Better Together Plush
Better Together plush stick together – literally. These iconic duos click t…50+ Perfectly Good Reasons to Have a Party
What qualifies as a reason to have a party? We’d like to humbly propose th…
How to Write an Appreciation Letter for Mom
No one has loved you (or put up with you) like Mom has. Or let’s say it wa…
Mother’s Day Messages: What to Write in a Mother’s Day Card
Hooray for all the moms in our lives—mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, ste…
How to Be a Good Mother (Like My Mom Was)
Wow. Quite an ambitious title, huh? Like how to be a good mother could rea…
40+ Mother’s Day Activities That Aren’t Brunch
Stumped for new ways to celebrate the women in your life on Mother’s Day? N…
85+ Memorable and Meaningful Mother’s Day Quotes
Moms love cards—and we’re not just saying that because we’re Hallmark. A h…
100 Reasons to Say I Love You, Mom
When we think about why we love our moms, it’s hard to pinpoint just one re…
Mom’s love is for always
Relationships may change, but Mom’s love will always be there. See what a c…
What to Write: Messages for Mom’s Birthday Card
Mom is made of some pretty magical stuff. She’s got the courage to take on…
What to Write in a Teacher Appreciation Card
Teachers have one of the most demanding jobs on the planet—educating and ca…
DIY spring wreath
Tired of Old Man Winter? Show him the door with a delightful homemade sprin…
Birthday Wishes for Friends: What to Write in a Friend’s Birthday Card
Our friends are like the family we choose—they answer our texts, give us Ne…
What is Rosh Hashanah?
Jewish New Year is the most important and widely celebrated of all Jewish…
What to Write in a Rosh Hashanah Card
The Jewish New Year, which is called Rosh Hashanah, is a festive time of in…
How to Address an Envelope
Not long ago, dropping a note in the mail was part of everyday life. Now we…
Send Disney Princess Paper Wonder Cards
Cards fit for a princess. Celebrate your little princess with Disney Prince…
Birthday Wishes: What to Write in a Birthday Card
When it comes to signing birthday cards, there are people who have no probl…
Graduation Wishes: What to Write in a Graduation Card
Hats off to graduates! Whether they’re earning a diploma, a program certif…
DIY Ice Cream Shop
Celebrating the end of the school year, Hallmarkers transformed their porch…
How to Celebrate Birthdays, Holidays and Special Occasions When You Can’t Be Together
We’ve all had to get a little more creative when it’s time to celebrate ou…
Envelope Addressing Etiquette for Weddings and Formal Occasions
When you address wedding invitations or another piece of formal correspond…
25+ Ideas for Creative, Personal Birthday Care Packages
When a friend’s birthday rolls around and you can’t be together to celebra…
“Do I have to?” How I got my kids to write thank-you notes without losing my mind
Let’s face it, kids are great—but it’s just not in their natures to write t…
What to Write in a Quinceañera Card
Figuring out what to write in a quinceañera card can be intimidating—espec…
What to Write in an LGBTQ Wedding Card
Got a transgender, lesbian or gay couple in your life who are tying the kno…
What to Write: Meaningful Messages for LGBTQ+ Friends and Family
From Pride Month and birthdays to National Coming Out Day and wedding anniv…
Milestone Birthday Ideas: Plan a Celebration They’ll Always Remember
Every birthday we celebrate is meaningful. But from cards to gifts to full-…
How to Set Up a Bloody Mary Bar
The Bloody Mary may be the perfect brunch beverage. It’s a great celebrator…
The Thrill of the Grill: 3 Grilled Pizza Recipes
Grilling is manly. Pizza is awesome. So what do you call it when you put th…
What is Eid al-Fitr? How Muslims Celebrate at the End of Ramadan
Muslims all over the world start the first day of Shawwal, the tenth lunar…
What is Ramadan? How Muslims Observe Their Holiest Month
For nearly two billion Muslims throughout the world, including the United S…
15+ Valentine’s Day Care Packages for Everyone You Know
Valentine’s Day isn’t just for romance. We like to think of it as a day to…
Send a Special Delivery This Valentine’s Day
Special Delivery! This Rollerskating Pup brings a little colour to your lif…
Free printable Valentine’s Day coloring pages
Add a little colour to Valentine’s Day with our free colouring pages—for ki…
10+ Valentine’s Day Care Packages for Everyone You Know
Valentine’s Day isn’t just for romance. We like to think of it as a day to…
Valentine Messages: What to Write in a Valentine’s Day Card
Find tips for crafting your own special Valentine message and get some rea…
Funny Valentine’s Day Quotes You’ll Both Love
A sense of humour makes you more attractive—that’s just science. So we roun…
Celebrate Your Best Friends on Galentine’s or Palentine’s Day
Love is for everybody. So why limit Valentine’s Day to significant others o…
How to Write a Love Letter
Really? A love letter? Yes, really. Sure, in this day and age, your options…
10+ Easter Care Package Ideas to Help You Share Springtime Joy
Easter means something different to everyone. Maybe you and your family al…
How to Plan an Amazing Easter Egg Hunt
Let’s face it, your kids are mostly in it for the chocolate. But as a paren…
Inspiring Easter Message Ideas: What to Write in an Easter Card
Easter comes at such a hopeful time of year, and that optimism is a great f…
Easy DIY Easter Decorations to Welcome Spring
Have we ever been this ready for spring? These three adorable Easter decora…
History of Easter
Easter is considered by many Christians to be the most important religious…
African-American Families Share their Easter Traditions
For many African Americans, Easter—sometimes called Resurrection Sunday—is…
Say Hi to Funny Bunny
This bunny’s got moves. Check them out in this video and grab your own Funn…
An Easter Chick that Makes Kids Hoppy
What you see is not a test, we’re hopping to the beat! This Easter chick bo…
3 Stylish Ways to Wrap a Present for Spring
Check out this video for stylish gift wrap inspiration. We show you three w…
DIY Superhero Toppers for Father’s Day Breakfast
Nothing says “You’re awesome” like a breakfast spread and gifts decorated w…
10 Homemade Father's Day Gifts
Dads like useful things. If you already know this, it’s probably because t…
Father's Day Without Dad
For many of us, “father” is synonymous with love, guidance and support. Th…
Father’s Day Messages: What to Write in a Father’s Day Card
Father’s Day is an opportunity to tell dad how much you appreciate him. Ne…
40+ Father’s Day Activities That Don’t Involve BBQ
We all know how the stereotypical dad celebrates Father’s Day. But what if…
Dad-approved Father’s Day Ideas
Since 1966, when President Johnson signed a proclamation setting aside the…
85+ Heartfelt and Meaningful Father’s Day Quotes
When it comes to words of their own, dads range from the outgoing guy with…
65 Father’s Day Gift Ideas for the Dads in Your Life
What does a dad want for Father’s Day? Mostly, dads—including this one—just…
How to Wrap Flowers for Mother’s Day
Flower bouquets are a favourite gift for Mother’s Day—and no wonder! This…
Anniversary Gifts by Year
There are a lot of anniversary gift lists out there. Most hit the major mil…
Anniversary Wishes: What to Write in an Anniversary Card
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How to Support a Friend or Loved One in Need
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