Summer Camp By the Numbers
 | June is National Camping Month and the beginning of summer fun for children who attend summer camp or summer day camp during the school holiday. Apart from getting the kids out of Mom and Dad’s hair, summer camp gives children the opportunity to learn skills not taught in school, build social skills with their peers, enjoy physical activity and exercise, and increase confidence and independence – all of which will help later in life with higher education and the job market. With the average child spending 7.5 hours a day engaged with electronic media like computers and TV, going to summer camp is an opportunity to learn without distractions, get Click to Read more… |
Five Fun Facts for Father’s Day
 | Father’s Day, celebrating fatherhood and paternal bonds, has been officially observed in the United States on the third Sunday in June since President Richard Nixon proclaimed the holiday in 1972. In honor of the men their sons and daughters call “Dad,” here are five fun facts about Father’s Day. The United States has twice as many hardware shops and three times as many sporting goods shops than men’s clothing stores. Yet for the 70.1 million fathers in the U.S., neckties remain the #1 most popular gift (although men themselves would rather receive electronics). Older kids and family members love taking Dad out to dinner or on a special outing like Click to Read more… |
National Cancer Survivors Day
 | 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 – who has undergone cancer treatment. On National Cancer Survivors Day and every day in between, we celebrate those who have fought the disease and are now cancer free. Greeting Card Universe helps you stay in touch by offering Encouragement and Support For Cancer Patients or Congratulations/Surviving Cancer cards with positive messages of hope and love. Click to Read more… |
Memorial Day … Did You Know?
 | 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 interesting facts about Memorial Day: The holiday was originally called Decoration Day and began to be observed in 1868, just after the Civil War. Memorial Day became an official national federal holiday in 1971. A red poppy is worn on Memorial Day in remembrance of fallen soldiers—the symbolism comes from a famous poem, In Flanders Click to Read more… |
5 Tips For New Grandparents
 | 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 your own children will always be welcome. Horror stories, tales of woe, or heavy handed advice, won’t be. Respect Parents’ Choices: If you expect to be a welcome part of the baby’s family, don’t be overly critical and keep your misgivings to yourself. You raised your children your way. Give the new parents the same Click to Read more… |
Don’t Forget to Write Your Mom
 | 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 Click to Read more… |
Design of the Month: April
 | 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 Click to Read more… |
Making Amends
 | 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 Click to Read more… |
5 Amazing Facts About Cinco de Mayo
 | 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 Click to Read more… |
Celebrate Office Pros
 | 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 Click to Read more… |
