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BirthdaysInvitation wording
Birthday invitation wording for every age
Good birthday invitation wording names who is celebrating, the date, the start time, the full address, the reply-by date and how to reply. Then add one line that sets the tone, plus any guest limits or costs. The samples below cover kids, teens, milestone ages, dinners and surprise parties.
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Birthdays
Party ideas for every age, invitation wording, a week-by-week plan, wishes and card messages.
Party planningBirthday party checklist: a week-by-week plan
A birthday party checklist from six weeks out to the thank-yous: budget, guest list, invitations, food and the day, plus extras for kids, adults and surprises.16 min read
Birthday wishesBirthday wishes: 190 heartfelt and funny ideas
Original birthday wishes for friends, partners, family, kids and coworkers, sorted by tone, and how to send one in a $4.99 animated birthday card.23 min read
Birthday card messagesWhat to write in a birthday card: 70 messages
A four-part formula and 70 original birthday card messages for friends, family, partners, coworkers and kids, plus sign-offs and a $4.99 animated card.18 min read
Birthday party ideasBirthday party ideas by age, theme and budget
Birthday party ideas for six age bands, from first birthdays to 60+: 22 themes matched to invitation designs, games, food, budget tips and invitation timing.16 min read
Sweet 16 planningSweet 16 ideas: party themes, outings and food
Sweet 16 ideas for any budget: 14 party themes from red carpet to glow party, outings, sleepovers, food and decor, plus how to keep the guest list private.20 min read
Party ideas30th birthday ideas: party themes and trips
30th birthday ideas from a goodbye-twenties party to a weekend away: 12 themes, food with no-alcohol swaps, a group-trip plan and tips for hosting your own.20 min read
40th birthday planning40th birthday ideas: party themes and surprises
40th birthday ideas for every style: 12 party themes, a party-or-trip table, a step-by-step surprise plan and a no-alcohol twin for every drink.18 min read
50th birthday party ideas50th birthday party ideas: themes, food and fun
50th birthday party ideas from a 1970s disco night to a backyard concert, plus a party program, a photo from every decade and a memory book guests fill in.20 min read
Christmas & holidays
Party wording, games for the whole family and gift exchange rules.
Thanksgiving games20 Thanksgiving games for family and friends
Rules for 20 Thanksgiving games, from turkey bingo and trivia to a gratitude jar, with a pick-by-group table and a free printable pack with bingo cards.23 min read
Gift exchange rulesWhite elephant rules and a printable host pack
White elephant rules in plain steps: bring one wrapped gift, draw numbers, then open or steal. Steal limits, variations and a free printable host pack.17 min read
Christmas invitation wordingChristmas party invitation wording examples
Christmas party invitation wording for a casual get-together, family dinner, work party, gift exchange or potluck, plus opening lines and party names.17 min read
Christmas party gamesChristmas party games: 34 classics with rules
Rules for 34 Christmas party games, from charades and bingo to the plastic wrap ball, with a pick-by-group table and prompt lists for adults, kids and work.33 min read
Showers & graduations
Game rules with printable packs, plus graduation party ideas.
Baby shower games25 baby shower games: classics and new ideas
Rules for 25 baby shower games, from baby bingo and the diaper raffle to a nursery rhyme quiz, plus a pick-by-group table and a printable host pack.27 min read
Bridal shower games19 bridal shower games: classics and printables
Rules for 19 bridal shower games, from he said / she said and bridal bingo to the toilet paper dress, plus a pick-by-group table and a printable pack.24 min read
Graduation party planningGraduation party ideas: themes, food and setup
Graduation party ideas for an open house or backyard: 10 themes, food bars, a card box and money displays, plus a free printable planning pack.19 min read
Etiquette & planning
Wedding invitation wording, timing and addressing, what RSVP means, deadlines and potluck sign-ups.
RSVP planningRSVP deadline: how to choose the right date
RSVP deadline guide: about 3 weeks before a local wedding and 1 week before most parties. Work back from your caterer's headcount date, with 2 worked examples.12 min read
Invitation wordingInvitation text message: examples and etiquette
Invitation text message templates for parties, birthdays and dinners, plus what every text must say, group chat etiquette and one list for every reply.12 min read
Potluck planningPotluck sign-up sheet: free printable
A free printable potluck sign-up sheet with mains, sides, desserts, drinks and supplies, plus how many dishes to ask for and how to label allergens.12 min read
RSVP etiquetteRSVP meaning: what it stands for & how to reply
RSVP stands for répondez s'il vous plaît, French for please respond. See what RSVP, regrets only and RSVP by mean, with reply examples for any invitation.16 min read
Invitation wordingWedding invitation wording: examples by host
Wedding invitation wording examples for every host: parents, the couple, both families, divorced parents and elopement parties, plus lines for online replies.20 min read
Wedding planningWhen to send wedding invitations: the etiquette
Mail wedding invitations six to eight weeks before the day. Sourced timings for save-the-dates, reply-by dates, travel and the rehearsal dinner, side by side.15 min read
Wedding etiquetteHow to address wedding invitations: examples
How to address wedding invitations for married and unmarried couples, families, doctors and plus-ones, with outer, inner and online examples for each.18 min read
Messages & wishes
Card messages for weddings, anniversaries, congratulations, thank-yous, get well, sympathy and Christmas.
Christmas card messagesChristmas card messages: 171 ideas by recipient
171 original Christmas card messages for family, friends, coworkers, faith, funny and hard years, plus how to send any line in a $4.99 animated card.25 min read
Condolence messagesCondolence messages: 113 examples for any loss
113 original condolence messages for a friend, coworker, boss or family, by type of loss, plus what not to say and how to keep checking in after the funeral.23 min read
Wedding card messagesWedding card messages: 102 ideas for any couple
What to write in a wedding card: a four-step formula and 102 original wishes for friends, family and coworkers, plus lines for cash gifts and missed weddings.20 min read
Sympathy cardsWhat to write in a sympathy card: 84 examples
What to write in a sympathy card, in four short parts, with messages for a friend, family, a coworker or someone you didn't know, and 12 ways to offer help.18 min read
Get well messagesGet well soon messages: 127 ideas by situation
127 original get well soon messages for a friend, coworker or family, before or after surgery, for a cold or a long illness, plus prayers and how to reply.20 min read
Anniversary wishesAnniversary wishes: 102 ideas for every couple
Anniversary wishes for your husband or wife, parents, friends and family, plus wishes for the 1st to the 50th year and captions for your own post.17 min read
Congratulations messagesCongratulations messages: 100 ideas for any win
100 original congratulations messages for a new job, promotion, degree, new home or personal goal, for a boss, coworkers, friends and family, by text or card.17 min read
Thank you card messagesThank you card messages: 110 ideas by occasion
110 original thank you card messages for gifts, money, help, hosting, teachers and coworkers, plus how to thank a whole guest list with one card.24 min read
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