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Etiquette Challenge #8: Can you re-gift a birthday present?

Thursday, September 30th, 2010
Stars and Gift Boxes Invitation

Stars and Gift Boxes Invitation

You received two gifts for your birthday that are just not your style and you know you’ll probably never use them, even though they are of good quality and would be perfect for someone else to enjoy.

You have an aunt and a friend that have upcoming birthdays that would probably love these gifts. You don’t think they know the persons who gave you the gifts originally.

Is it okay to re-gift them your birthday presents?

Do you tell them it is a re-gift?

What if they want to exchange the gift for a different color or size and ask you for the receipt?

Is re-gifting a bad idea always?

Sometimes?

Chime in and tell us what you think!

5 Holiday Invitation Mistakes and how to to Avoid Them

Thursday, September 30th, 2010
Jolly St. Nick's Face Holiday Invitations

Jolly St. Nick's Face Holiday Invitations

December 1st and the start of the holiday season may seem a long time off, but if you’re hosting a holiday party, you’re running out of time….fast!

1. Ordering invitations too late.
December calendars fill up at warp speed and to get guests to attend your party, you need to mail holiday invitations at least 4-6 weeks before your party date. So, if you’ve chosen the first week of December for your date, you need to mail your invitations by the first of November at the latest. Don’t forget to allow time for your supplier, hopefully Announcingit, to process, print and ship your invitations to you.

2. Not ordering enough invitations.
You order the same amount of party invitations as the year before, but forgot about the new employees, the new couple down the block, or the new couples you really clicked with from your child’s soccer team. We suggest ordering at least 10 extra invitations to avoid the costly and time-consuming need to reorder.

3. You made a mistake in the wording!
Proof read, proof read, proof read. Be sure to check your holiday invitations for spelling, grammar and punctuation mistakes as well as information you might have inadvertently omitted. Double check the date, the time and location as well as the spelling of all the names.

4. Your boss will be out of town!
Decide on a guest list for your holiday party, then check the calendar and set a date and time that is convenient for all your guests and/or co-workers. Planning the office Christmas party only to find out the boss will be in Tahiti on that date would be a disaster! Make sure there are no conflicting parties or events planned or any business commitments that conflict. If your party won’t be a success without “The Smiths” in attendance, make sure they have your party date open before you commit to your chosen date.

5. Inadequate Postage
Don’t assume your complete invitation will take standard postage. Is your invitation square? Does it need to be be hand-cancelled? Is it oversized? Overweight? All of these concerns could mean your invitation will require extra postage, but how much? We suggest assembling one invitation and taking it to the post office to have it weighed and the size measured before you buy or affix postage stamps. Also, if for some reason invitations need to be returned to you, make sure you have your return address on all envelopes so if there is a problem, they can be returned to you.

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Cute Haunted House Halloween Invitation & Halloween Safety Tips

Thursday, September 30th, 2010
Halloween House & Candy Corn Border

Halloween House & Candy Corn Border

Trick or Treating, like Halloween, can be traced back to All Souls Day, a long time ago.  The poor people would go out at night to people’s homes begging and the people would give them treats called soul cakes. Times changed and the children became the beggars.  As they went to different houses, they would be given fruit, bread, and maybe money. 

When the custom came to America, children would be given candy as it was also tradition that if a child was not given something, the child would play a trick on them, such as egging their house. 

With the traditional door to door trick or treating not being as safe as it once was, why not send your child’s friends a halloween invitation to gather at your home for candy, games, fun and a costume contest.

If you do send your little goblins out trick or treating, here are a few safety tips to follow:

 Tips for Children:

  • Follow the road rules, cross only at corners
  • If there are parked cars, do not cross between them
  • Walk the opposite direction that the traffic is going
  • Never wear your mask when you cross the street, always take it off
  • Always watch out for cars that may be backing out or turning around
  • NEVER go to or into someone’s house you don’t know

Tips for Adults:

  • Know where your child will be going and the route they are taking 
  • Make sure that there is an adult with the children
  • Know if your child will be going to other activities
  • Have a curfew set for your child to be home
  • Tell your child that there is a difference between tricking and vandalizing
  • Tell your child to not eat their candy before you inspect it

Costume Rules:

  • Make sure that the costume is not flammable
  • Make sure that the costume is brightly colored or if it is dark, iron on some reflective strips so they can be seen by street lights and car lights, and carry a flashlight
  • Do not include high heeled shoes or long costumes that the child may trip over

For family fun for everyone, Mom and Dad should catch the spirit of the holiday and dress up too!

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Champagne and Snowflakes Holiday Invitations

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

A bubbling champagne glass sits on a gold background filled with white snowflakes. The Champagne on Gold Snowflakes Invitation is perfect for a winter celebration, a Christmas invitation, corporate holiday invitation, New Year’s Eve invitation, wedding event invitation and more.

Champagne and Snowflakes Holiday Invitations

Sail Away Nautical Party Invitation

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

The Sail Away Nautical Party Invitation is a perfect invitation for lots of occasions, just change the wording to suit your event. Great for a man’s birthday party invitation, a retirement party invitation, a seafood dinner party invitation, summer party, sailing invitation and more.

Sail Away Nautical Invitations

Rebel Soul Classic Car Birthday Party Invitations

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

Rebel Soul Car Birthday Invitation features a brown silhouette of a 1950’s Cadillac against a red and gold background and the words “Rebel Soul” printed in a cool font. Personalize with your party information for a perfect for a 1950’s party invitation, a man’s birthday invitation, a retirement party invitation and more. 

Rebel Soul Classic Birthday Invitations

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Rhinestone Silver Ornaments Holiday Invitations

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

Rhinestone Silver Ornaments Holiday Invitations are perfect for a holiday party invitation, Christmas party invitation, office holiday party, business holiday event invitation and more.

Rhinestone Silver Ornaments Holiday Invitations

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Brooklyn Bridge Holiday Invitations

Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

Friends of mine always have a holiday party for their business clients at a South Street Seaport restaurant every year. This year, we designed an invitation with a view of the South Street Seaport from across the river with the Brooklyn Bridge and all the lights of the city twinkling in the twilight.

They used the option to upgrade the invitation paper and envelopes to a shimmery white quartz and the result is stunning.  It looks like the water and the lights are really shimmer and glow!

Brooklyn Bridge Skyline Invitations

Brooklyn Bridge Skyline Invitations


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When is Crab Season? Great Crab Dinner Party Invitations

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010
Red Crab on the Shore Invitation

Red Crab on the Shore Invitation

No matter the occasion, a birthday, an anniversary party, or a rehearsal dinner, seafood is a favorite theme for a dinner party.  When is crab season and what kind of crab should you select?

It is said that Maryland produces the finest crab meat from the famous blue crab. The peak of the season runs from July through November. The blue crab (Callinectes sapidus), has a rich, sweet and succulent flavor.  In Maryland, crab meat must be steamed rather than boiled which results in better tasting crab meat with a longer shelf life and because it contains less water weight, the consumer gets more crab per pound.

There are three types of Alaskan King Crab – Red (most sought out and know for its sweet meat), Golden (smaller and more abundant, and Blue (tends to have large claws.)

Dungeness crab season opens in November.  Dungeness crabs are particularly prized for their sweet, firm, succulent meat and often served with sourdough French bread and a bottle of Chardonnay wine in San Francisco.

So whatever your occasion, send a terrific seafood theme invitation then join friends and family in enjoying a fabulous seafood dinner.

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Casino Play Invitations for a Holiday Party

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

The Casino Play Invitation is perfect for a holiday Monte Carlo theme party, a bachelor party, a casino fund raising event invitations, just change the wording to fit your own special occasion.

Casino Play Party Invitations

Casino Play Party Invitations

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