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The Best New Year’s Resolution For 2019 [Or Ever]

January 1 By American Greetings

Resolve to Reconnect

January 2019 is in full effect, everyone. And you know what that means – everyone is talking about New Year’s resolutions. Lots and lots of “What are your new year goals?“ everywhere. Time to hit the reset button, take inventory, get healthier, time to get organized, right?

We challenge you to try thinking a little outside the box on the whole New Year resolution thing this year. We’ve got a new year’s resolution idea for you that’s truly meaningful – one that could bring you real happiness! And the payoff is even more instant for you than say, hitting the gym or giving up sweets.

Ask yourself — how important is it to you to stay connected with people who mean a lot to you? Can you think of 3 people who come to mind? Well, how about resolving to reconnect with them this year?

We all know life gets in the way, and sometimes it’s just so ridiculously hard to stay connected– because, well… things! And that’s totally okay, because the good news is, it’s never too late! So take the pledge in 2019 – to reconnect with old friends, reconnect with family, your college roommate, a mentor, teacher, or call up an acquaintance you last saw right before a major milestone may have shifted your focus – and get on the path to happiness and well being by improving your relationships!

Don’t worry, we get it. Starting is always the hardest part. But we’ve already thought of that, and now you don’t have to go it alone. We’ve created a place you can visit stocked with ideas that’ll help you get over the most daunting part – resolving to reconnect with people you care about, then taking the first step to do it.

The best way to keep your resolution is to hold yourself accountable. So – go on! Kick off your connecting, with this inspiring free printable pledge that you can hang wherever you’d like, to hold yourself to the promise you made and keep those who have made an impact in your life top of mind in 2019!

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Filed Under: Downloadables, Fun activities, Inspiration, New Year's

5 Ways to Brighten Your Spirits If You’re Feeling Lonely at the Holidays

December 19 By American Greetings

“I’ll be home for Christmas…if only in my dreams.” Did you know that holiday classic, recorded by the legendary Bing Crosby in 1943, was originally written to honor soldiers overseas who longed to be home at Christmastime?  While the holidays are all about spending time with family and friends, […] Continue Reading »

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Gratitude for Family at the Holidays

December 12 By American Greetings

When we think of the holidays, we think of festive parties and gatherings, snow and cocoa, warm fireside chats, and shopping until we’re weak in the knees. But what we’re constantly circling around is family; our beautiful, often crazy, sometimes drives-us-nuts-but-we-couldn’t-make-it-without-them family. Our families are the heart of our […] Continue Reading »

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Best Gifts Ever (And How To Be The Best Gift Giver Ever)

December 5 By American Greetings

Let’s take a moment to think about holidays past. Have you ever said out loud, “BEST GIFT EVER!”

When you said it, were you the giver of the gift… or the receiver?

If you were the gift giver, you may recall the excitement and anticipation of finding something just perfect for […] Continue Reading »

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Filed Under: Christmas, Gift ideas

Ways to Recognize Loss During the Holidays

November 29 By American Greetings

The tree is trimmed and twinkling, all the gifts are beautifully wrapped and the table is set for dinner. Yet it still feels like something is missing, despite all the season’s cheer. Those who’ve lost a loved one know this feeling all too well, and they may be looking […] Continue Reading »

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Connecting with Grandparents

August 14 By American Greetings

The relationship between grandparent and grandchild is precious in so many different ways. But how well do we really know them?

Today’s kids might find it hard to believe that their grandparents (and likely even you) grew up without common luxuries like smart phones, laptops, and GPS. This generational […] Continue Reading »

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5 Tips for Connecting With Your Middle Schooler (Plus free coloring pages!)

July 6 By American Greetings

Got a middle schooler? We feel you! And they’re feeling everything. Puberty isn’t just kicking things up a notch; it’s kicking everything completely off the charts, leaving you trying to connect with them as best as you can, while simultaneously parenting from the sidelines.

Though you might be feeling like […] Continue Reading »

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Meaningful Summer Printable Print

June 18 By American Greetings

Here we are in the heat of summer – floating in a sea of freshly-made memories or anxiously awaiting the ones that lie just around the bend in the lazy, hazy, sunshiny days ahead. In either case, we’re all grabbing hold of all of the meaningful moments that come […] Continue Reading »

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Printable Summer Quotes

June 17 By American Greetings

Blue skies. Warm sunshine. Gentle, swaying breezes. Summer’s such a beautiful time of year, isn’t it? Yet with the many demands of our busy lives, we may all be just a little guilty of forgetting that we can make it as fun and rewarding as we want to. The […] Continue Reading »

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Filed Under: Fun activities, Inspiration, Printable, Printables, Quotes, Summer, Tips Tagged With: Give Meaning, Making a Meaningful Summer, Meaningful Summer, Printable Summer Quotes

Hello, Summer! (Free Desktop/Mobile Backgrounds)

June 16 By American Greetings

 

Summer is here! And along with sunny days and warmer weather, the summer months also have a number of fun holidays to celebrate. Be sure to mark your calendars for:

Donut Day – June 2; Best Friends Day – June 8; Flip Flop Day – June 16; Father’s Day – June 18; First […] Continue Reading »

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Father’s Day: best advice from Dad

June 14 By American Greetings

Dads come in all shapes and sizes, and that superhero cape fits them all. One of their superpowers has always been to give good advice, even if we didn’t realize in the moment just how dang good the advice was. But boy…do we now. (Thanks, Dad!)

What advice from your […] Continue Reading »

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Filed Under: Father's Day, Relationship Expertise Tagged With: Father's Day, father-in-law, relationship expertise

How to make Hygge happen in spring

May 14 By American Greetings

(And share it with those you love)

Maybe you’ve heard of it. Or maybe you’re thinking, “hy-what?” Either way, there’s a good chance you’ve experienced hygge.

It’s pronounced HOO-ga. (Not quite what you were expecting, right?) Hygge is the Scandinavian philosophy of comfort and coziness. It’s not just a word; it’s […] Continue Reading »

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Filed Under: Family, Friendship, Spring Tagged With: Friendship, home trends, hygge, next generation, spring, spring ideas

Keepsakes from my kids

May 7 By American Greetings

It’s almost Mother’s Day again and that means that the lucky moms among us are likely to receive delightful greeting cards, sentimental gifts, maybe even some handmade tokens of love. And if you’re like me, you’ll have a hard time ever parting with these precious keepsakes.

I used to save […] Continue Reading »

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Honoring another side of Mother’s Day

May 4 By American Greetings

How do we celebrate Mother’s Day? Brunches with fresh fruit and quiche and tulip centerpieces. Flowerpots overflowing with begonias to be planted. Ceramic handprint trinkets made for Mama. Cute little photos of cute little faces placed carefully in the center of heart-shaped paintings, kept in a folder to look […] Continue Reading »

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Filed Under: Mother's Day, Relationship Expertise Tagged With: bereaved mother's day, mother's day and infertility, mother's day grief, mother's day sympathy, relationship expertise

How to address an envelope

April 18 By American Greetings

You know how good it feels to find something in your mailbox other than a bill or an ad for windows? Well, just about everyone else feels that way, too. In this digital age, letters, notes, and cards – written with real pens on real paper – feel like […] Continue Reading »

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Filed Under: How-to, Tips, What to write Tagged With: addressing envelopes, how to address envelopes, National Letter Writing Month, zip codes

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