Today is May 1, also known as May Day.  This day holds special meaning in various parts of the world.  In the U.S., tradition calls for dancing around a maypole tied with colorful ribbons and surprising people by leaving flowers at their doorsteps.

Not having a maypole handy, or the funds for distant flower deliveries, I like to use this day as a reminder to remember friends and family with a surprise “Thinking of You” greeting card.  I have many friends I send Christmas Cards to and like to remember them midway through the year as well, which makes May Day the perfect mailing date for such an expression.

Sent for no particular reason, Thinking of You Cards are just opportunities to reconnect and surprise someone with a thoughtful gesture.  This floral design printed on recycled paper is my choice this year. 

Maybe you might like to start such a tradition yourself!

February 14th can be fun with a feeling of love all around but instead of Valentine’s Day, some have labeled this particular holiday Singles Appreciation Day or Singles Recognition Day. This is the day you watch others being romanced with flowers, candy and cards while you may be between significant others or even married to someone that just isn’t into the whole celebration. Not to worry though, there are many ways to celebrate this day that everyone can look forward to!

This year the holiday falls on a Saturday which opens up even more opportunities. Rather than rushing off to work, consider a “loving” breakfast celebration. Heart shaped pancakes and chocolate dipped strawberries will be fun for others or just for you on a lazy Saturday morning. If the weather is nice, take a long walk and “love” the outdoors. Use this day to treat yourself to something special, like a bubble bath, shopping spree or long afternoon nap. Say, “I love you” to someone who wouldn’t normally expect it. Plan a get-together with others for some group fun and laughter. Send Thinking of You cards to surprise someone. Plant a rose bush.

Love doesn’t have to be romantic; it can be a simple show of appreciation for someone who has been helpful or just plain nice. On this one day of the year, use this opportunity to spread some love of your own knowing that what goes around will eventually come back around. This same time next year may change from Singles Recognition Day to the Valentine’s Day of your dreams! Enjoy the possibilities and let me know how you plan to celebrate.

Looking for affordable ways to maintain and grow customer and employee loyalty during these difficult times? Business Greeting Cards are your answer. Treat your business connections like family and they are certain to return the favor. Remember them with the following:

Business Appreciation Cards are simply perfect for sending business thanks. Your kind gesture will be remembered and appreciated the next time they need your products or services.









Congratulations Cards are great moral boosters. Send congratulations when a big sale is closed or a personal accomplishment is achieved.










Get Well Cards show that your company cares when someone is not feeling their best.












Sympathy Cards are thoughtful gestures that will be warmly remembered.










Thinking of You Cards are perfect anytime for just staying connected. Use them to strengthen your business relationships.








A professional greeting card is an appropriate opportunity to say that your business cares about more than just the sale. By treating your customers, business associates and employees like family, you are building company loyalty and strengthening your business partnerships. As you would a family member, celebrate good times and offer support during the bad by thoughtfully remembering others.

Anytime is a good time to send a greeting card to brighten someone’s day and this Thinking of You card is this weeks “Design of the Week”. Printed on 100% recycled brown Kraft card stock, the design features a flowering vine of green and blue flowers for a soft and gentle expression of caring.

CardsDirect selects an exclusive Design of the Week printed on recycled card stock throughout the holiday season to feature and wear the special winning sash. An attractive design, each card also includes your custom imprinted verse and personalization, all on earth friendly card stock.

Check back next Monday to see which design will wear the coveted Design of the Week sash and type Design of the Week in the search box on the website to see all of the past selected winners.

To welcome someone new to your company and increase employee retention, this week’s “Design of the Week” is the perfect selection. Printed on 100% recycled brown Kraft card stock in green ink, show your company’s appreciation for the new employee as well as your concern for the environment in style.

Each week throughout the holiday season CardsDirect selects an exclusive recycled card design to wear the Design of the Week green sash. Each card is printed on recycled card stock and comes with your custom imprinted verse and personalization along with a matching recycled envelope. You will find the perfect design to promote your environmental awareness from a selection of Holiday Cards, Thinking of You Cards, Sympathy Cards and New Years Cards among other categories.

This week, a Welcome Card is featured. To see all the exclusive card designs that have won this honor in previous weeks, type Design of the Week in the search box on the CardsDirect website.

Attractive and earth friendly, a CardsDirect exclusive Design of the Week is an easy choice for all of your greeting card needs.