Have you ever bought a greeting card because it had a great sentiment, but you didn't know what to write in it to make it more personal? You are not alone.

When giving a card, you want to make the recipient feel special, and to honor your connection with them. So how can you do that? We'd love to help.

Since Easter is coming up soon, this post will focus on what to write in your Easter cards. We will have other blog posts soon that will focus on card writing tips for other holidays and birthdays.

Here are the important steps we recommend for writing a good sentiment in an Easter card.
We will first give you an overview, followed by a more detailed explanation for each idea.

• Write out all of the names of the people included in your Easter wishes.
• Read the card's pre-written sentiment thoroughly so you don't repeat what it already says.
• Include Easter wishes (who, what, when, where, why, how).
• Tie in a heartfelt memory or connection you have with them.
• Incorporate a faith-based message, to celebrate the resurrection.
• Close with a blessing.
• Sign the names of everyone the card is from.
• Proof-read the card and the addressed envelope.

For Easter cards, you will want to begin by writing the person's name inside (or names if it is going to a family or couple). This may seem obvious, but some people skip ths step. Writing names is an important part of being personable with the card. Names should always be written out inside the card!
Here are some examples:

• Dear Jane and Paul,
• Dearest Smith Family,
• To Our Wonderful Neighbors, the Hansons
• For My Loving Sister, Gloria
• Dear Sue, Dan, Michael, Julie, and Emily

Next, you will include your Easter wishes for them, such as an extra bright and happy Easter with family. Or how you hope their day is filled with faith and joy. (Try to not repeat what is already pre-printed in the card.) Follow our ideas below as a basic guideline, adapting it to the people you are sending the card to:

• Who - Wishing your family....
• What - a wonderful, joyous, and blessed...
• When - Easter Sunday...
• Where - at church...
• Why - to celebrate the risen Savior...
• How - together.

OR something like this:

• This year at Easter, hoping you reflect on great memories with your loved ones who mean so much.

Include a personal thought that celebrates a special connection you have with them:

• I've always loved our Easter dinners together through the years.
• Thank you for being a special part of my life. I treasure our friendship.
• I'm so thankful to have you as my sister. What a blessing you are to me!
• I often think of our childhood school days together, and am thankful for our longtime friendship.
• I wish I could see you more often. Please know that I think of you with gratitude every day.

A Christian Easter card should include a faith-based celebration of the resurrection:

• Rejoice in the hope we have because of our risen Savior!
• He is risen, and we are so thankful!
• May the love of Jesus fill your heart with hope and joy!
• May the peace and hope of Christ be yours all through the year!
• Add a Bible verse about the resurrection.
  • John 3:16
  • Romans 8:11
  • Matthew 28:6

Close with a blessing:

• ​God bless you!
• Have a blessed Easter!
• Praying for you,
• Love and prayers,

Sign your name (names of people in your family).

Proof-read the card and the address on the envelope.

Fun tip: Add stickers, washi tape, or use colorful ink to make it more special, when possible.

In the image below you will find some ideas of great sentences to include in your Easter cards this year!

Life gets busy, as you know, which is why we love quick and easy recipes! Today we have another good one to share with you. It is a cookie recipe that only uses 3 ingredients, which you likely already have on hand. With only 1 cup of peanut butter, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 large egg, you can bake these delicious peanut butter cookies for a quick dessert. It is so simple to measure the ingredients, mix them together, roll into balls, add a criss-cross pattern, and bake them on a pan with parchment at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Yes, that's it!

The ingredients of this recipe are gluten-free. The peanut butter does contain peanuts, but you could use another nut-butter if you'd prefer the taste of almonds or cashews.

We have included a printable file below so you can print out the recipe for future reference. Then whenever you get a craving for a peanut butter cookie, you'll have quick access to the directions.

Happy baking!

Husbands!!! We appreciate you as our customers so much and notice that each of you seem to buy the best and most loving greeting cards for your wife. So if you are on our site today to order a birthday, anniversary, or holiday card for your wife, we have some bookmarks below that you may print out to insert in your cards that we'll be sending your way. Your efforts to help her continue to feel loved are quite commendable.

If you do not have a printer available, just let us know. As long as your order has not shipped yet, we can add a bookmark to your order. Typically we add something special anyway, so let us know right away if you'd like us to add one of these. If we've already shipped your order to you, just click on one or both of the files below to print them yourself. If you have cardstock paper available, that would work well. If you only have copy paper available, that's also fine to use. After you print, just cut out the bookmarks and insert them in the card (or cards) you plan to give to her.

Valentine's Day is coming up soon, so we'd like to highlight a love-themed book we currently have in stock (at the time of this post) as both an imperfect book and also a used book.

All For Love is a paperback book of 3 historical romance novellas of love and laughter. The stories were written by three bestselling, award-winning Christian fiction authors: Mary Connealy, Kristi Ann Hunter, and Jen Turano.

Mary Connealy's "The Boden Birthright" journeys to the Old West where ranch hand Chance Boden's determination to be his own boss is challenged by his employer's pretty daughter.

Kristi Ann Hunter's "A Lady of Esteem" follows a Regency-era young lady whose reputation in society and chance at love are threatened by a nasty rumor.

Jen Turano's "At Your Request" tells of a young woman who is humbled at her newly lowered status in society when she is reunited with the very man whose proposal she rejected.

If you are a fan of historical romance with a Christian theme, get this book of three stores to read.
They are stories of giving it all to find a happily-ever-after love. After you read the stories in this book, let us know what you think of them!

This book is published by Bethany House, a Christian publisher.

Happy reading!

Here are 5 Scriptures of encouragement for anyone who feels weary. These Bible verses are great to refer to when you need to find rest and renewal for your soul. Turn to your loving God for the hope and comfort you need, and find peace through His Word.

Allow these 5 verses to encourage you today:
Matthew 11:28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
Psalm 23:2-3 "He leads me beside quiet waters, He refreshes my soul."
Isaiah 40:31 "Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength."
Jeremiah 31:25 "I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint."
Philippians 4:6-7 "Do not be anxious... and the peace of God... will guard your hearts and minds."

Below are the 5 Scriptures for Rest and Renewal in an image that you may print out if you'd like. This would be a great printed page to attach to your refrigerator, or use it as a bookmark in your Bible. Then refer to it anytime you need the encouragement it brings.