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Archives for June 2018

Meaningful Summer Printable Print

June 18 By American Greetings

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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 our way and focusing on what matters – the people in our lives we care about.

That inspired us to share something one of our amazing designers hand-lettered for us – a quote to remind us all summer long to spend time with those we love – and it’s a free printable! It makes a beautiful framed piece to hang in your living room, dining room, bedroom, dorm room – anyplace where you’ll see it each day and be reminded and inspired by the people you love and the moments and memories you share together.

Be sure to pop over to our Instagram page to see the video and watch how all of these hand-lettered pieces caome to life.

We wish you lots more meaningful, colorful, happy summer memories!

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Download and print 8×10

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Printable Summer Quotes

June 17 By American Greetings

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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 most important thing to remember is to give meaning to what really matters: relationships, not activities or events. So let’s rediscover the true joys of this season all over again — together. Plus, to help spread Summer Joy, we have beautiful, printable summer quotes you can cut out and leave for others, or use for your as your own inspirational reminders to soak in the season!

How to Make a Meaningful Summer with Kids

The secret here is to avoid just absentmindedly and randomly making a list of things to do. Instead, plan your activities thoughtfully and with purpose. Be sure to actively involve your kids, and find out what’s most important to them as well. Some sample questions to ask them: “What do you think would be a fun thing for us to do together this summer and why?” “If you could imagine the best summer adventure in the world, what would it be?” “What can we do to make a difference?” Here are a few fun examples to spark an idea of your own:

  • Learn something new. Share an experience that’s both novel and interactive. Ask your child if there’s something they’ve always wanted to try and maybe never had the courage to do. What a great way to discuss feelings of insecurity, how to handle life’s challenges, and satisfaction of accomplishment. Just having you there may be all the encouragement they need to get past their comfort zone.
  • Volunteer for a worthy cause. Work side-by-side helping others while discussing the importance of giving back. Do some crafts with the elderly in a nursing home. Walk a dog at an animal shelter. Or offer popsicles to the garbage truck workers in your neighborhood. You may even make a few new friends along the way.
  • Nurture relationships. Who do your kids want to spend more quality time with and get to know better? And why? Talk to them about the importance of relationships, whether it’s with their cousins, grandparents, or next-door neighbor. Then coordinate the visits and discuss afterwards.

How to Make a Meaningful Summer with Friends

This is all about spending quality time with your BFFs. That means stowing away cell phones and carving out time for lots of personal interaction. Take a day off work. Heck, take off a whole week of vacation and do something serendipitous. We like to call it “deliberate fun.” Here are some suggestions to get you started on your own brainstorming:

  • Get personal. Instead of just “liking” the social media posts and photos of friends you haven’t seen in a while, take the time to actually call or visit them. Try doing this on a regular basis, and you’ll soon see how special you make each of them feel.
  • Go unplugged. Pick an activity to do with your friends (liking eating out, going bowling, or hiking trails) and leave all electronics behind. Focus on your friends and give them your undivided attention. Bonus: Have your friends do the same.
  • Make it “write.” There’s nothing quite as meaningful as a handwritten note, letter, or card from a friend. Get out your pen and rekindle an old friendship, or strengthen a new one.

How to Make a Meaningful Summer for Yourself

We all need some alone time once in a while. And summer is the perfect excuse to wind down and enjoy yourself — by yourself. Forget the errands and chores. They can wait. You can’t. This is your time. Make the most of it.

  • Research your roots. If you’ve always wanted to find out more about your family history, now’s the time to do it. Reach out to family members who can fill in the gaps. You may even discover relatives you never knew you had! Your next family reunion will be that much bigger.
  • Take some time just for you.  Start the day with a nature walk to set a calm mood and take plenty of deep breaths to drink in your surroundings. Read a book, or write in a journal. Watch your favorite movie, or catch up on some much-needed sleep. Take the day to revisit yourself and see how refreshing some true “me time” can be.

We hope this helps you in planning to make it a meaningful summer this year, no matter who you’re with! To make it even a bit more fun and exciting, here are some super-cute summer quotes we’ve created just for you. Download and print today. use the blank notes to fill in activities or ideas you want to accomplish this season. Happy summer, everyone!

Printable Summer Quotes

Printable Summer Quotes

 

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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 Day of Summer – June 21; Take Your Dog to Work Day – June 23; Independence Day – July 4; National Ice Cream Day – July 16; Cousins Day – July 24; Girl Friends Day – August 1; and Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 6.

Another great way to kickoff summer is with this cute popsicle background for your desktop or mobile phone. Enjoy!

Summer background download

2560×1440 / 1680×1050 / 1440×900 / 1280×800 / Mobile Background 

Click here for directions on how to change your backgrounds.

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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 dad do you remember most?

If you plan to give your dad or father-in-law a card this Father’s Day, whether it’s to say thanks or just to let them know that you think they’re pretty great, we can hook you up with some ideas for what to write that will make their day.

And if it’s a gift you’re searching for, like a series of surprises to open at a later date or finding ways to spend quality time together, let this gift guide be your compass.

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