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How to Remember Birthdays

December 1 By American Greetings

How to Remember BirthdaysThere’s one in every crowd–a friend who always seems to know exactly whose birthday is when and a card magically appears in the mail. She also remembers other important occasions such as anniversaries or holidays—she’s a celebration maven! And in this holiday-loving, Pinterest-obsessed era, so many of us wish to be that organized, but sometimes our intentions don’t exactly match our current skill set. So, how can you become that friend that’s always at the ready? Check out these simple steps from our very own celebration mavens at American Greetings and you’ll be well on your way to being the one everyone is excitedly talking about and saying, “Wow! How did she remember?”

  • The big first step…updating! We promise it’s not as painful as you think. Updating your address book and birthday/anniversary list, though a tad bit time-consuming, is easier now thanks to text messaging, Facebook Messenger and email. Woo-hoo!
  • Cross-reference. Aside from major holidays, consult a calendar that also includes religious and commemorative holidays, such as Rosh Hashanah, Veteran’s Day, etc. and mark whom you’d like to reach out to on those occasions.
  • “Celebration Central.” Whether you prefer a paper calendar, a computer spreadsheet, or an printable greeting card organizer, find the way that works best for you and keep everything in this one central location.
  • Keep calm, take notes, and shop on. Take notes throughout the year when people mention something they like or want so you can be ready with just the right gift when the time comes. Peruse their Pinterest boards and pin their most beloved items to a “secret” board so that they won’t uncover that you took note of their future gift.
  • Start a greeting card box: As you collect the perfect cards for friends and family, keep them organized by placing them in a greeting card or photo box and make tabs to separate them by month or occasion. (Cool tip: Tag the backs of individual cards with sticky notes to remember who you purchased them for.)
  • Ask Alexa! With your AmericanGreetings.com account, you can use your Amazon Echo Show or Echo to receive birthday reminders and send ecards to all the special people in your life. You can choose from an assortment of popular, high-quality birthday cards and even add a birthday card to your shopping list.
  • If at first you don’t succeed…don’t beat yourself up! They say it takes over 60 days to build a habit, so if you happen to forget a birthday or two don’t give up on your project entirely. Sending a late gift or note is always better than not recognizing it at all, and besides–that’s what belated birthday cards are for!
  • Bonus points: Keep a stack of pretty notecards on-hand for those moments when you think of someone and want to reach out. (PSST… These new digital cards are perfect to help brighten someone’s day, too!)

In the end, remembering someone’s special day is a wonderful way to let them know how important they are in your life, but don’t limit yourself to just the big days. Reach out anytime the mood strikes with a phone call, note, email, or text to show you care. Nine times out of ten, it’s the unexpected kindnesses they’ll remember most. Send one of our birthday ecards or easily print your favorite happy birthday card today!

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What to write in a birthday card

August 9 By American Greetings

What to write in a birthday card

Celebrating a birthday is special, and sending a greeting card is the perfect way to add your wishes to the day. Once you’ve picked out the card, it’s nice to include your own personal message, too. But do you ever have a hard time figuring out what to write in a birthday card? We spent some time with our birthday card experts and put together some tips to help you.

First, you don’t need it to be lengthy—just sincere!  So get your favorite pen ready (pick a colored pen for a fun touch!) and get ready to write!

With your trusty pen at the ready, take some time to think about the recipient and your relationship with them. If it’s a casual friend, but you know what they have planned for their birthday, you can add a special wish such as “I hope your celebration gives you many happy memories to treasure always!” Also, including a compliment is always appreciated. For example, “May your birthday be as special as you are!”  or, “Wishing you all the happiness someone as nice as you deserves!”

If you’re close, you may want to write something more heartfelt. Take some time to think about what they mean to you, what they’ve done for you or your favorite memory of times you’ve shared together. These specific thoughts, emotions and memories are what make each relationship unique. While they might feel a little awkward to say at first, as you get in the habit of writing out your thoughts it will become easier with each card you write. You might want to write a draft on a piece of paper to make sure that the words come out right before you pen your final message on the card.

For an added touch of thoughtfulness, quotes make great birthday card sayings as well. There are many great quotation sites, or you can select one from a favorite book. Here are some that we especially like:

  •  Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others can not keep it from themselves. – Sir James Barrie
  •  And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years. – Abraham Lincoln
  •  A friend is, as it were, a second self. – Cicero
  •  You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. – C.S. Lewis
  •  We turn not older with years, but newer every day. – Emily Dickinson
  •  Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! – Henry David Thoreau
  •  A true friend is someone who knows all about you and likes you just the same. – Elbert Hubbard
  •  Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world together. – Woodrow Wilson

Keep in mind that a warm closing will bring an extra smile for the birthday person. Besides the tried-and-true Love, you could consider phrases such as Thinking of You, Love Always, Your Friend, or Best Wishes Always. (And, of course, don’t forget to sign your name!)

Need to print a card at home in a hurry? Check out our printable birthday cards! You can customize it with the perfect birthday message using these handy tips!

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Rainbow birthday party ideas: a bright and sunny brunch!

August 7 By American Greetings

Rainbow birthday party ideas

My dear friend Brittany was turning 28 years young this past September, so I decided to throw her an outdoor rainbow birthday party brunch. We definitely wanted to leverage the lovely weather we were having, but this bright and sunny birthday party theme can work all year ’round! I had a blast planning and executing this party in a nearby park, and this Dots & Stripes Party was the perfect theme to showcase Brittany’s bubbly personality. In this blog you will read about my set-up and links to affordable DIY projects to match the party. Don’t forget to download the free rainbow birthday party printables to help you make this party as easy for you as it is fun!

Rainbow birthday party invites

First thing’s first – after I locked down the location, date and time – I had to get the invitations out to our girlfriends. Then the fun part — the party planning begins!

Stripes and dots party plates, cups and napkins

The plates, napkins and cups were an easy set-up and coordinated awesomely with each another. I thought it would be fun to design matching free printable napkin wraps and printable personalized name tents to make the party-goers feel welcomed. So I used a couple rolls of wrapping paper for some corresponding touches. The green roll of wrapping paper served as a table runner on the picnic table (don’t forget tape – winds can kick up any time at outdoor events!) and a blue roll of wrapping paper went around some old soup cans to use as flower jars. These modest additions really helped make the pieces pop off the table!

DIY tissue paper backdrop

I wanted to create a dramatic backdrop for the treat table without breaking the bank or having to follow any excessively hard tutorials. So I used white tissue paper and constructed this awesome DIY Tissue Backdrop (courtesy of Lovely Indeed!) for a really nice touch for a relatively low cost, which is always appreciated. I also bought some additional colored tissue paper and made these fun DIY Tissue Fans (courtesy of Domestic Fashionista!). Luckily, the Dots & Stripes Party has a great room decorating kit that is jam-pack full of pieces that can be used in really any way you see fit. I placed a couple of the paper cutouts over the fans, to add some birthday flair. And finally connected the party banner from the tissue backdrop above the picnic table to unify the seating and treat areas.

DIY tissue paper poms

This was my favorite DIY task by far. I used some of the American Greetings tissue paper I had left over and made these playful DIY Tissue Poms (instructions courtesy of Two Twenty One). In the party aisle, I picked up some crepe paper and put together this DIY Crepe Paper Chandelier (instructions from Polka Dot Prints Studio) which was very easy to assemble and hung beautifully above the picnic table where we feasted!

Rainbow birthday party name tags and favors

And what’s a party without all eyes on the guest of honor, right? The birthday girl herself deserves a little flair, too! And this birthday sash was a totally-worth-it purchase. To complement it, I found this cute DIY Tissue Headband tutorial from Studio DIY and put more of my beautiful rainbow of tissue paper to good use as an amazing fascinator. I doubled the free printable personalized tent cards I designed as food labels so everyone knew exactly what they were diving into (a perfect solution to clarify ingredients, too, if you have any guests with food preferences or allergies).

Stripes and dots birthday party

I’d purchased the cupcake decorating kit that included a bunch of cups and decorative picks not knowing I’d end up buying donuts instead of making cupcakes. Fortunately, I was able to use the cups as fruit salad holders and the picks were perfect as mini-utensils. I had a lot of elements left in the room decorating kit, so I used this easy DIY Straw Easel tutorial from Wants and Wishes Design to hold the customizable age sign. It made for a nice decorative element on the treat table.

As a general rule, a party isn’t complete without a cake as we all know! I found this deceptively easy Rainbow Layer Cake Recipe (Parade.com) and substituted in Sprees to match the dots theme. Then topped it with this fun pennant banner cake topper (also a free printable, just for you!) that can be personalized to fit anyone’s name. Perfecto!

Birthday brunch ideas

Being a birthday brunch and all, I knew this Sparkling Fruit Sangria Recipe from Sally’s Baking Addiction was going to be a huge hit. To help keep the jars in their respective hands, I designed these free printable straw & jar labels for the guests to fill out so they could bling out their own beverage. So. Much. Fun. A great time was had by all, and the weather held out for a super-nice day!

Rainbow doughnut bar

If you’re a donut lover in the Cleveland area, you probably know the legendary Brewnuts™! To match the party, I ordered a custom baker’s dozen to fit the theme and they were absolutely delish! I had also bought this cupcake stand before I decided to go with donuts, but it ended up being a perfect centerpiece to showcase these beauties.

Free printable thank you labels

As the eating, drinking, and overall merriment was coming to a close, I still wanted to give a little shoutout of thanks to the ladies that came out to celebrate the birthday girl. So I found a delicious looking Cranberry Lime Vodka Recipe from Fancy Napkin Blog I prepared ahead of time, and jarred it so guests could take home a little toast of thanks to them! Cranberries weren’t in season, so I substituted grapes. You can pretty much add any fruit to any vodka, and as it sits in the jar, magic happens regardless of the combo. I then designed free printable thank you labels to spray-mount onto the jars so everyone knew to grab on their way out. What better way to say thanks then a take-home-toast? (I had many good praises on this thank-you gift!)

Rainbow birthday brunch ideas

The birthday brunch was a success! With all the work done easily upfront, we had a great time catching up over tasty treats and beverages while celebrating our amazing friend Brittany. Overall, this rainbow birthday party was a lot of fun to put together — and it was surprisingly easy while also affordable with the help of the do-it-yourself tutorials and the free printables. Needless to say, now that I’ve seen how much the guests enjoyed the event, I can’t wait to throw the next party!

Rainbow Birthday Party Free Printables:

Free Printable Tent Cards (PDF)

Free Printable Napkin Wraps (PDF)

Free Printable Straw & Jar Labels (PDF)

Free Printable Pennant Cake Banner & Topper (PDF)

Free Printable Thank You Labels (PDF)

I hope you enjoy these great party ideas and free printables as much as I enjoyed throwing the party!

-Rachel

About the team:

Rachel Sheaters:

Rachel is always looking for outlets and ways to help and expand in her field. Currently she is working pro bono on a political campaign in hopes her creative and social media skills can inform the voters and assist in the polls.

Bill Kerner:

Bill is a veteran designer with 14 years in the Licensing department and over 20 years total with American Greetings. In his personal time, he enjoys playing drums, all things Godzilla, doing karate in the garage and watching shark week.

Kathryn Heim:

Aside from designing gift bags and wraps, Kathryn is also a talented traditional artist that currently has an art show hung at American Greetings World Headquarters. You can follow her creations at @Kathryn_Heim.

Caroline Levandusky:

Caroline’s passion is innovation! She’s a self-described Designer of Everything and is all about farmhouse charm, home staging, interior design, and the rustic/recycle/repurpose movement. Follow her on Instagram @buttermilkfarms!

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June Birthday Fun Facts

June 2 By American Greetings

June Birthday Fun Facts Happy birthday to all the June babies out there! With summer kicking off this month, we hope the warmer weather brings you a sunny birthday! For those who love to know all about their birth month, here are some awesome June birthday fun facts you might not know:

  • June birthdays actually claim two birthstones: pearl and alexandrite, both which are particularly beautiful gemstones that represent loyalty and friendship.
  • The flower of June is the rose, which is widely recognized as a symbol of love and/or sympathy (and the American Greetings logo!) June is also National Rose Month! (hmmm… are we seeing a trend here?)
  • June is also home to National Candy Month, National Dairy Month, and National Iced Tea Month (great, now we’re thirsty!)
  • The famous English tennis tournament, Wimbledon, is played during the month of June.
  • The zodiac signs for June are the quick-witted and clever Gemini (May 21-June 20) and the intuitive and sentimental Cancer (June 21-July 22).
  • Celebrity birthdays during June include Morgan Freeman (6/1), Wayne Brady (6/2), Angelina Jolie (6/4), Mark Wahlberg (6/5), artist Mary Engelbreit (6/5), Liam Neeson (6/7), Natalie Portman (6/9), Blake Shelton (6/18), Macklemore (6/19), Meryl Streep (6/22), artist Kathy Davis (6/22)and Ariana Grande 6/26). We hope this next year is full of happiness and excitement, and that your birthday is a blast!

 

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May birthday fun facts

May 1 By American Greetings

May Birthday Fun Facts

April showers bring May flowers, so it’s time to go out and enjoy this beautiful month with all the May birthdays! There are also several holidays during the month to increase the joy May brings, including Mother’s Day, Cinco de Mayo, and Memorial Day! Here are some more cool May birthday fun facts for all the May babies out there:

– May’s flower is the Lily of the Valley, which is a symbol of humility.

– The birthstone of May is the emerald, a strong symbol of success and love.

– The two astrological signs for this month are Taurus (April 20-May 20), which is characterized as dependable and friendly, and Gemini (May 21-June20), who represents versatility and quick wit.

– May is a month of races! The Kentucky Derby is held on the second Sunday of May, while the Indianapolis 500 is also held each year during this month.

– Nationally recognized month-long holidays include National Bike Month and National Physical Fitness and Sports Month

Several celebrities also have their birthdays in May, so you’re in good company! These include David Beckham, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Adele, George Clooney, Enrique Iglesias, Bono, George Lucas, Tina Fey, Bob Dylan, and Clint Eastwood!

Hope your birthday is as special and beautiful as the blooming flowers!

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April birthday fun facts

March 20 By American Greetings

April Birthday Fun FactsIt’s time to celebrate all April birthdays! With the daisy as this month’s flower, we are always reminded of the beauty of springtime and the blooming of flowers across the country. The daisy is also a symbol of innocence.

Here are some more fun facts about this month!

  • The zodiac signs of this month are Aries (March 21-April 19), which is characterized as being adventurous and lively, and Taurus (April 20-May 20), which is characterized by generosity and dependability
  • It is thought that the name April comes from the Latin word “to open”, and is believed to have been used to describe the opening of the trees that happens during springtime
  • The professional baseball season begins in the United States
  • National monthly observances this month include National Humor Month, Mathematics Awareness Month, National Poetry Month, and National Jazz Appreciation Month
  • Famous birthdays this month: Pharrell Williams (4/5), David Letterman (4/12), Emma Watson (4/15), James Franco (4/19), Kelly Clarkson (4/24), Channing Tatum (4/26), Jet Li (4/26), Jerry Seinfeld (4/29), and Penelope Cruz (4/28)!

We hope you have a wonderful birthday and a beautiful spring!

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March Birthday Fun Facts

February 25 By American Greetings

March Birthday Fun FactsHappy birthday to all the March babies! Whether a boisterous and vibrant Aries (March 21-April 19) or an easygoing and friendly Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20), you’re sure to have a wonderful month welcoming in a new spring.

Here are some other great facts for anyone born this month!

  • March’s flower is the daffodil, which represents hope
  • The birthstone of March is the aquamarine, which symbolizes courage and bravery
  • March comes from the name of the Roman god of war, Mars
  • Spring officially begins in March! It starts anywhere from March 19 to March 21 every year
  • Celebrity Birthdays this month include Jon Bon Jovi (3/2), Jessica Biel (3/3), Chuck Norris (3/10), Albert Einstein (3/14), Adam Levine (3/18), William Shatner (3/22), Reese Witherspoon (3/22), Lady Gaga (3/28), and Celine Dion (3/30).
  • Monthly observances include American Red Cross Month, Fire Prevention Month, Women’s History Month, and National Reading Month

Here’s to hoping that this month also brings you a little luck o’ the Irish as we celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day, along with your very special March birthday!

Best wishes for the upcoming year as well, we hope it is great!

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February Birthday Fun Facts

January 26 By American Greetings

February Birthday Fun Facts

Happy birthday, all you February babies! You’re so lucky to be sharing the shortest month of the year with one of the sweetest holidays of all—Valentine’s Day! As either a witty, intelligent, and strong-willed Aquarius (Feb 1-18) or a compassionate, insightful, and creative Pisces (Feb 19-29), you’ve got some of the best qualities around.

Here are some February birthday fun facts you might find especially interesting:

  • Some would say your birth flower is the iris, which represents faith, hope, and wisdom. Others say it’s the violet, which represents faithfulness, modesty, and virtue. Which one’s your favorite?
  • According to tradition, the Roman emperor Augustus took one day off February and added it to August, the month named after him.
  • There are a few dozen national monthly observances during February, including Black History Month, Bird Feeding Month, Embroidery Month, Grapefruit Month, Haiku Writing Month, and Umbrella Month. There are just as many national weekly observances during February, including Friendship Week (week 1), Flirting Week (week 2), Secondhand Wardrobe Week (week 3), and Pancake Week (week 4).
  • A person born on February 29 during a leap year (which occurs only every four years) is called a “leapling” and will usually celebrate their birthday on either February 28 or March 1 in all non-leap years. The odds of being born on February 29 are 1 in 1,461 (or 0.068%) according to the Honor Society of Leap Year Day Babies.
  • An impressive roster of famous people were born in February! These iconic household names include: Jennifer Aniston (2/11), Drew Barrymore (2/22), Sheryl Crow (2/11), James Dean (2/8), Charles Dickens (2/7), Michael Bolton (2/26), Thomas Edison (2/11), Michael Jordan (2/17), Norman Rockwell (2/3), Babe Ruth (2/6), John Steinbeck (2/27), and John Travolta (2/18).
  • If you’re a history buff, you probably also know that the following four presidents shared February birthdays: William Henry Harrison, Abraham Lincoln, Ronald Reagan, and George Washington.

We hope you have an extra wonderful birthday and enjoy all the joy it has to offer!

How will you be celebrating your birthday this month? Tell us in the comments!

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Awesome embellishments for brown wrapping paper

January 13 By American Greetings

Gifts wrapped in brown paper with colorful DIY decorations.

Looking for a fun way to wrap a gift? Look no further than the craft paper trend that’s been sweeping Pinterest! It’s equal parts stylish and nostalgic, conjuring memories of carefully covering text books in school and then embellishing them with stickers and other personalized touches.

Want to recreate this brown wrapping paper look at home? It’s easy with just a few simple embellishments! Here are some of our favorites ideas from some great blogs:

1. Cookie Cutter Wrapping Paper by Sheila at Craft by Photo

Brown Wrapping Paper with Cookie Cutter Stamps
Take letter-shaped cookie cutters and paint and you can create a personalized message for any occasion!

2. Festive Party Flags by Shari’s Berries

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Scrapbook pennants attached to twine? Yes, please!

3. Simple Wrapping Paper with Herbs and Paper Doilies by Blue, Purple and Scarlett

Brown wrapping paper with herbs and paper doilies by Blue Purple and Scarlett

A scented sachet filled with herbs adds a rustic, country feel.

4.Polka Dot Wrapping Paper by The House that Lars Built

Polka Dot Wrapping Paper by The House that Lars Built
Using a pencil and white paint, add polka dots to any brown wrapping paper!

5. DIY Mini Tissue Paper Pom Poms by Lia Griffith

DIY Mini Tissue Paper Pom Poms by Lia Griffith

This is such a neat twist on the hanging tissue paper pom pom trend–a mini version, perfect for topping a petite gift!

6. Confetti Gift Wrap Stripes by 3@12

Confetti gift wrap stripes on brown wrapping paper by 3@12

This look combines three popular trends–brown wrapping paper, confetti and stripes! The look is made relatively mess-free by using double-sided tape to attach the confetti instead of glue!

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January Birthday Fun Facts

December 30 By American Greetings

January Birthday Fun Facts

Kick off the New Year with all the January babies! It is appropriate the year is first celebrated with the professional and independent Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan.19) and the intellectual and intuitive Aquarius (Jan. 19-Feb. 18).

Here are some awesome facts about your January birthday!

  • January is home of several awesome national monthly observances, including National Hobby Month, National Blood Donor Month, National Book Month, and National Thank You Month.
  • January is a month of extremes! It is the coldest month in the northern hemisphere and the hottest month in the southern hemisphere.
  • Your birthstone is the garnet, which represents purity, truth and friendship.
  • The flowers of January are the snowdrop and the carnation

Additionally, you share January with some pretty sweet celebrity birthdays! There’s Elvis Presley (1/8), Eli Manning (1/3), Bradley Cooper (1/5), Oprah Winfrey (1/29), Martin Luther King Jr. (1/15), Betty White (1/17), Justin Timberlake (1/31), and Phil Collins (1/30) –just to name a few!!

We hope you have a great birthday, a wonderful January, and a Happy New Year!

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December Birthday Fun Facts

November 30 By American Greetings

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Tis the season! Happy birthday to all December babies! During this wonderful (although cold) month, winter officially begins in the northern hemisphere. But are all of you snow babies really in the know about your birth month?

Here are some other December birthday fun facts that are fun to share:

  • As you well know, you share your birth month with a ton of festive religious holidays, such as Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. It’s like the whole month is lit up in your honor!
  • The birthstone of December is the turquoise, which represents prosperity, success, and good fortune.
  • December’s flower is the narcissus, which symbolizes rebirth and respect.
  • The zodiac signs associated with December are Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec.21), which is characterized as extroverted and optimistic, and Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19), which can be described as professional and organized. Which one are you?
  • Monthly observances during December include Universal Human Rights Month and Read a New Book Month. Time to snuggle up with your Kindle and learn about the world around you!
  • Celebrity birthdays in December include : Woody Allen (12/1), Lucy Liu (12/2), Walt Disney (12/5), Larry Bird (12/7,) Frank Sinatra (12/12), Bob Barker (12/12), Taylor Swift (12/13), Jamie Foxx (12/13), Vanessa Hudgens (12/25), Ludwig van Beethoven (12/16), Samuel L. Jackson (12/21), Sir Isaac Newton (12/25) and comic book icon, Stan Lee (12/28).

Although it may be cold outside, may you stay warm and happy on your birthday and throughout the holidays!

Did you already know these December birthday fun facts? Who do you share your birthday with? Tell us in the comments!

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November Birthday Fun Facts

November 4 By American Greetings

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We’re sending out our biggest, happiest wishes to all of you celebrating your birthday this month! If you’re lucky enough to be born in November, it means you’re dynamic, brave, and generous—and we’re not surprised one bit!

Here are some other November birthday fun facts that are worth celebrating:

  • The magnetic Scorpio (Oct 24-Nov 22), and one of the luckiest signs, Sagittarius (Nov 23-Dec 22) are the dynamo duo that rule this month.
  • The two gems for November are the Topaz and Citrine.
  • Your flower is the Chrysanthemum which, according to Feng Shui, brings laughter and happiness to the home.
  • Love fall football? On November 6, 1869, the first intercollegiate football game was played in the U.S. between Rutgers and Princeton.
  • Not only is Thanksgiving celebrated this month, but it’s also Peanut Butter Lovers Month and National Pepper Month!
  • What stars are celebrating with you this month?—Jenny McCarthy (11/1), David Schwimmer (11/2), Matthew McConaughey (11/4), Ethan Hawke (11/6), Leonardo DiCaprio (11/11), Anne Hathaway (11/12), Martin Scorsese (11/17), Jodi Foster (11/19), Tina Turner (11/26), Jon Stewart (11/28), and Billy Idol (11/30).

We hope you have a glorious birthday and that it’s just the start to an amazing, happiness-filled year!

Send one of our birthday ecards today!

Do you have a great November birthday fun fact share? We’d love to hear what you enjoy about being a November baby in the comments!

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October Birthday Fun Facts

October 1 By American Greetings

October Birthday Fun Facts

You lucky autumn babies celebrate your birthdays in one of the most gorgeous months of the year! It’s no wonder, with love-filled and charming Libra (Sept 24-Oct 23) and loyal and passionate Scorpio (Oct 24-Nov 22) ruling this month.

Here are some October Birthday fun facts for you to enjoy:

  • You have two birthstones–opals and tourmaline. It is said an opal will crack if worn by someone not born in October!
  • Your birth flower is the Calendula, which is in the marigold family, and is valued for its medicinal and healing properties.
  • You are classified as the “Peacemaker” in astrology and are strongly motivated by a desire for justice and strive to maintain harmony in all areas of your life.
  • October was originally the eighth month of the Roman calendar. It comes from the Latin word “octo” meaning eight. Later, it became the 10th month when January and February were added to the calendar.
  • October folklore says that if the deer have a gray coat in October, expect a hard winter.
  • More American Presidents were born in the month of October than any other month. They were John Adams, Rutherford B. Hayes, Chester Arthur, Theodore Roosevelt, Dwight Eisenhower and Jimmy Carter.
  • Some famous October birthdays include Zach Galifinakis, Julie Andrews (10/1); Kate Winslet (10/5); Matt Damon (10/8); Mario Lopez (10/10); Hugh Jackman (10/12); Angela Lansbury (10/16); John Krasinski (10/20); Katy Perry (10/25); Hillary Clinton (10/26); Bill Gates and Julia Roberts (10/28).

There’s extra good news for autumn babies–some research suggests that those born between September and November are more likely to live to 100 years old than people born during the other months of the year. So here’s to you… may you have many beautiful birthdays to come!

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September Birthday Fun Facts

September 4 By American Greetings

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Happy Birthday, You September Stars!

A big, happy birthday wish goes out to all you September babies celebrating this month! With one of your birth flowers being the aster (meaning “star”) it’s no wonder you fill the world with light!

Here are some September birthday fun facts for all of you celebrating another trip around the sun:

  • The name September comes from the Latin septem for seven, since this was the seventh month of the Roman calendar.
  • September has several birth flowers–the forget-me-not, the morning glory, and the aster.
  • Your birth stone is the sapphire and gives the wearer luck. Sapphire is usually envisioned as a blue stone but also comes in green, pink, purple and clear.
  • You’re in good company with some very famous birthdays this month–Dr. Phil (9/1), Beyonce Knowles (9/4), Pippa Middleton (9/6), Adam Sandler (9/9), Michael Buble (9/9), Harry Connick (9/11), Niall Horan (9/13), Jimmy Fallon (9/19), Bruce Springsteen (9/23) and Will Smith (9/25)

Both astrological signs Virgo and Libra fall within September, are harmonious signs making you a balanced personable individual to be around, so shine on like the star you are!

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August Birthday Fun Facts

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August Birthday Fun Facts

Happy birthday to all of you Leos and Virgos! Between the dramatic and energetic Leo (July 23 – August 22) and the caring and gentle Virgo (August 23 – September 22), you have a lot of great qualities worth celebrating! But how up to speed are you on August Birthday Fun Facts?

Things you might not know about your August birthday:

  • Monthly observances that take place in August include National Family Fun Month, National Golf Month, National Romance Awareness Month, and National Peach Month.
  • The birthstone for August is the peridot, a beautiful gem that is typically several shades of green and symbolizes a great year to come!
  • August is named after Rome’s first emperor, Augustus Caesar (heir to Julius Caesar, after whom July is named).
  • August’s flower is the gladiolus, also known as the sword lily, which represents integrity.
  • Famous birthdays in August include Barack Obama, Antonio Banderas, Chris Hemsworth, Hulk Hogan, Mila Kunis, Jennifer Lawrence, Ben Affleck, Madonna, Robert DeNiro and Cameron Diaz.

Here’s hoping that your big day is just the beginning of a wonderful year to come!

Is your birthday this month? Tell us in the comments if you share your birthday with anyone famous!

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