Spreading Sunshine Blog

It’s that time of year—when twinkle lights go up, and apostrophes start flying! 🎄 Before you sign those cards, make sure you're pluralizing last names the right  way. (Hint: the apostrophe doesn’t belong!) 🎄 The Rules of Pluralizing Last Names Here’s your quick and painless guide: Most names:  Just add an “s.” The Smith → The Smiths The Taylor → The Taylors Names ending in s, ch, sh, x, or z:  Add “es.” The Jones → The Joneses The Church → The Churches The Bush → The Bushes

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Are you ready for an expansion of Word Sunshine  beyond the greeting cards ? Sure – words bring connection, compassion, and creativity....

As the school year comes to a close, parents are wondering how to express their gratitude to the teachers who have invested in their...

Have you ever noticed how much better you feel when you give yourself a moment? There’s power in stillness. It’s also tough to find those...

Sometimes, it’s nice to do something just because—without a reason, without expectations, without looking for a response. Just because....

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you made them...

There’s just something about sunshine. It’s an instant spirit-lifter. The first sun rays in the morning start the day the right way. The...

I’m going to talk about something that nobody wants to think about, and that’s sympathy cards. If you need to send a sympathy card , it...

Doug’s Winter Party is February 15 – from 4PM until the cops arrive! What’s Doug’s Winter Party? It all started with a sweet invitation...

For some of us , blank greeting cards with plenty of space to design seem like a lot of fun. For others, the idea of creating customized...

7 Valentine's Day Ideas There’s a whole lot of pressure surrounding Valentine’s Day ideas, but it doesn’t have to be that way. It’s just...

Everyone likes to open the mailbox and find a greeting card among the junk mail and bills. Those envelopes instantly bring a smile – we...

2025, you’re up. Here comes a brand new year full of anticipation, hopes, and dreams. The new year offers a chance to reflect on the...

It’s the season for gift-giving, which means it’s also the season for thank you cards. What about your children? Showing gratitude  is...

“Feeling lucky today, got the sunshine, could you tell me what more do I need?”  from "A Place in This World" by Taylor Swift Greeting...

Aren’t we all looking for excuses to host friends and family? “Tis the season, after all! Here’s a little twist on the traditional...

I don’t know about you, but I have boxes of greeting cards, notes, drawings, and keepsakes. You can’t hold onto everything, right? But...