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These ‘Butterflies and Blooms’ DIY Crafts Will Keep the Spring Vibes Going

DIY Flower Crafts

These ‘Butterflies and Blooms’ DIY Crafts Will Keep the Spring Vibes Going

Get ready for spring entertaining with fun and colorful decor ideas.

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4 Best Finals Week Care Packages to Get Students

Gifting Advice

4 Best Finals Week Care Packages to Get Students

Here’s how to build the perfect pick-me-up to send to campus.

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Amanda Kloots Talks About Broadway, Grief, and the Power of Flowers

Coping with Loss

Amanda Kloots Talks About Broadway, Grief, and the Power of Flowers

The talk show host and bestselling author says the best way to manage pain is to face it head on.

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Why May Is the Best Month for Birthdays

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Why May Is the Best Month for Birthdays

7 Ways to Honor Nurses During National Nurses Week

Gifting Advice

7 Ways to Honor Nurses During National Nurses Week

Gift History: How Giving Makes Us Human

Gifting Advice

Gift History: How Giving Makes Us Human

Modern Expressions

Thoughtful Messages to Write in a ‘Get Well Soon’ Card

Struggling to find the right words for a get-well card? Here are ideas for different relationships.

What to write in a thank you note

Power of Everyday Moments

What to Write in a Thank You Note + 25 Examples

Expert guidance and tips on how to write a memorable thank you-note.

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Coping with Loss

What to Write in a Pet Sympathy Card – 25 Ideas and Quotes

Ideas and quotes to help you express sympathy after the loss of pet.

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Make Every Birthday Special

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Why May Is the Best Month for Birthdays

May is filled with festive celebrations and heartfelt holidays, but there are other reasons why May birthdays are the best.

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Why Every Birthday Is Special and Deserves to Be Treated Like a Milestone

The anniversary of your birth comes but once a year, and it's important that you treat it like the unique occasion it is.

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11 of the Best 50th Birthday Gift Ideas

Reaching the big 5-0 deserves a big-time gift.

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Soccer Star Ali Krieger Credits Mom for Success

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Sparks Fly from a Kiss Cam Encounter

A Swing at Romance

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Why We're Loving the Fall

Cultivating Gratitude This Season

Creating Moments with Art

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The Importance of Mental Health Awareness

Mental Health Awareness Month reminds us to use our power to help others who might be suffering.

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Floral Occasions & Holidays

All About Corsages and Boutonnieres

Learn all about corsages and boutonnieres, including where they come from, what they mean, and why we wear them.

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Floral Occasions & Holidays

The Corsage and Boutonniere: A Floral History

The corsage and boutonniere have been staples on the high school dance and wedding scenes for years. Learn more about these formal floral accessories.

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Rituals and Traditions

The Psychology of Giving and the Importance of Mindful Gifts

Explore the psychology of giving and how thoughtful gifts benefit both giver and recipient.

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Power of Everyday Moments

Thank You Etiquette: Tips for the Perfect Thank You Gift & Message

We help take the awkwardness out of expressing your gratitude to others.