I was thinking about the song “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” the other day. For some people, it most definitely is. For some, it can be a time of pressure, stress and sadness. We’re all here — on this planet, in a city, at a school, at a job — together. Why WOULDN’T we be doing what we can to make things a little lighter for the people we love? It’s jolly season: an opportunity for us to bring some joy to the people around us. Stay tuned for easy opportunities thi

“Would you like something to drink?” he asked me kindly. I knew this question was coming. I had forgotten to look up the drink options at Books-a-Million and knew I should have the moment I found out my interview was going to be there. The line-up of questions an over-thinker asks themselves in stressful situations immediately began scrolling through my mind. What kind of beverage do you order at a coffee shop when you don’t really drink coffee? What will a potential boss thi

We find ourselves in many places throughout our lives: physically in schools, jobs and homes; emotionally in relationships, conversations and life paths; spiritually in valleys and on mountaintops. We're always somewhere, and we're not alone. If you take a moment to look around, you will see people in those spaces with you. Sept. 12 is the National Day of Encouragement, and it's a great day to lift someone up with words or actions that make them feel loved. Not sure what to

My recently received an incredibly thoughtful gift with a quote on it. It said, "Friends are the chocolate chips in the cookies of life." And the the more genuinely sweet the chocolate chips, the better the cookie. I was feeling nostalgic this week of my Thanksgiving Day in Italy 8 years ago. So, I dug into my study abroad photos from a beautiful Italian town, Pistoia, and went with an Italian greeting for today. Who's been there for you a million times? Send that person a

Today is all about gathering with family. Thinking of the people you'll be sitting around a table with today. Who brings sunshine to your life? Who always makes you feel loved and appreciated? Who loves you unconditionally? Thank them. Print this card and bring it to Thanksgiving Day lunch. Or, if you're celebrating from afar, text that person this graphic and tell them how much you're thankful for their love and support.

Whether it's a friend who helped you navigate a complicated situation or a life-long adviser who has been there for you at every milestone of your life, show your appreciation for that person today. Save this graphic, and text an encouraging message to the person who encourages you on the regular. Click on this card, print and send!

Many of us spend the majority of our time each week with people in an office more than people in a house. You know that person who you just couldn't do your job without? Print this card for them? Can't pick just one person because there are so many? Perfect! Hold down on this graphic and text this image with an encouraging message to everyone who comes to mind.

Thanksgiving means something different to everyone — traveling to see family, spending a day consuming all the food, or creating family memories. You might also say it's about thanking God for His daily provisions in your life. Whatever it means to you, I hope there's room in your annual holiday traditions for one more piece of thanksgiving — encouragement. During a time when we give thanks, greeting cards can be used as a powerful vessel to encourage people around you and a