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Left-handed people are unique in more ways than one and that’s why we all love our southpaw pals. Besides using different scissors and demanding they sit on the left edge of the dinner table, they have some sort of magical weirdness that stands out. August 13 this International Left-Handers Day, a day dedicated to weird scissors, utensils, and kindness to the people who do things a little bit differently. Although they might write with their left hand, their mind is right, so, whether you’re celebrating the occasion or “just because,” show your appreciation with these fun gift ideas.  Write Them a Thoughtfully Scribbled Note Using Your Left Hand When you think of lefthanded people, the most obvious difference is that they use their scribbler pen differently than you do. Even in the digital age, we still desire to put pen to paper. Sending a heartfelt, albeit scribbly note using your opposite hand and cute stationery is an excellent way to add a thoughtful messa...

You and your day one BFF have been through a lot together. Some stories you share with the ‘Gram, and others are secrets that just the two of you need to know. You don’t come across relationships like that very often, and day one besties are worth celebrating. Fortunately, there’s a holiday for it: International Friendship Day and it is right around the corner on July 30th. International Friendship Day is dedicated to celebrating all of your closest friendships. Whether it’s International Friendship Day or it’s just been way too long since you’ve celebrated each other, here are a few ways to express gratitude for your BFF and all they bring to your life. Cut Out Early and Head to Happy Hour Work hard, play hard as the saying goes. On this Tuesday, there’s no harm in cutting out a bit early to get to happy hour a little earlier; or at least there is less harm than normal. Tell your boss you have a super important appointment that you can't miss or request the a...

Dad's day is almost here, and if you want to get to the top spot in his book, you can’t get just the basic gifts like a new tie, a driver, or a fuzzy blanket with his favorite team’s logo. Your siblings are thinking of the same gifts and you’ve gotta think big(ish) to shine like the superstar child you are.  Let’s go above and beyond with some cute, thoughtful things you can do for or with him this Father’s Day—or any day really! Share Some Good Eats Since the caveman days, cooking a meal and sharing it with someone has been a way for us humans to come together. The same is still true today, and there aren't many more nice things more thoughtful than making a super delicious meal for someone. Show dad how much you've learned from those cooking videos on Instagram and whip up something special for him. After all, he’ll love any meal he didn’t have to make! If you know his favorite meal, cool. Since it’s probssteak and potatoes, spring for some fancy dr...

Getting stuff from other people is awesome no matter what the gift is. Maybe someone gave you one of your new favorite funny coffee mugs , and you've been sipping and cherishing it ever since. Yeah, you said "thank you" when you got it, but when you really, really like a gift or are super appreciative of something someone did for you, you should match that kindness with a handwritten thank you note. It’s just the right thing to do. There’s an art to writing a heartfelt, smile-inducing thank you card. But it seems like they are going the way of the dodo bird in this like and share era—which simply should not be the case. Here are a few reasons why thank you cards are more important now than ever before. Because We Don’t Send Them as Often as We Should Remember how mom made you sit down and write thank you cards every January after the holidays? It was a hassle then, and it left a bad taste for many of us, so once we grew up, we got lazy and stopped sen...

Did you get the memo? Tuesday, May 21 is National Memo Day, an official holiday dedicated to those announcements and messages spread office-wide. While your boss might not celebrate it with a memo declaring how awesome you are (boo), that doesn’t mean you can’t spread some positive vibes to everyone else! Whether you’re sending a memo to coworkers or friends climbing the corporate ladder with you, here are some tips to help you celebrate National Memo Day. Why Memos? When was the last time you sent a memo? With texts, Facebook announcements, and emails, old-school memos printed on paper are becoming a thing of the past. And that’s actually part of the reason for the creation of National Memo Day. Believe it or not, memos play an important role in the world—how else would you know that your self-instituted casual Tuesday dress code isn’t part of the official handbook? Memos shape government policy, corporate policy, and although serious most of the time, when you...

Believe it or not, Mother’s Day is already right around the corner. Although you might have let it slip your mind in years past, 2019 is going to be different. This year, you’re going to go above and beyond, not procrastinate, and get a jump-start on gifts for mom.  Besides taking her out to brunch (along with the millions of other people), here are a few adorable and unique gift ideas sure to put a smile on her face and put you at the top of her “favorite child” list.  A New Tote Bag You know that obsession you have with getting a new bag at seemingly every opportunity? Yeah, you can probably thank your mom for that gene. Show your thanks for sharing the love of bag collecting with a new tote bag she can keep all of her daily essentials in. For Mother's Day, get creative and browse a collection of cute bags to find the perfect one for her. Find something with a quirky and unique print that makes a statement in its own special way. From cute, simple ev...

April 10 is National Encourage a Young Writer Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the magic of putting thoughts to paper (or Word docs) and truly expressing yourself. Having the literary gift to put words together is something truly worth celebrating, so if you know a young talent, make sure to take a moment to commend and encourage them. Here are a few gift ideas to celebrate the young aspiring writer in your life that will help inspire and motivate their passion.  Encouraging Pens From day to day, we could all use a little bit of encouragement to motivate us and reassure our passions. A writer could always use an extra pen since they have a habit of disappearing. There are endless options when it comes to the pencils and pens you can gift, from basic pens available in bulk to fancy fountain pens with a feather to boot. Strike a balance and shop for jotter pens with a touch of attitude through inspirational messages and phrases printed right on the barrel. Fr...

Whether you use a purse, tote bag, or another type of bag, you're probably well aware of the organizational nightmares lurking inside these cute bags. Whether you're an organized person or not, losing things and digging around for stuff is a problem we all have to deal with from time to time. Just as you might plan to do some spring cleaning around your home, use this time as an opportunity to finally get your purse in order so you can spend less time digging through it just to find your headphones.  Lay It All Out The first step can be the scariest for many people, fearing what they might find hiding at the bottom of their otherwise cute bags . However, before you can create a perfectly organized purse, you need to start with a clean slate. So dump out your bag and face the clutter at the bottom of your purse. This will give you a clearer perspective of what you should carry with you and what can stay home—you might even find something you'd misplaced! ...