In the past, wedding anniversaries before the twentieth or twenty-fifth years were not usually celebrated publicly. These days, however, it is not uncommon for a couple to want to celebrate any milestone anniversary with family and friends. Ten Years Gone By A 10-year wedding anniversary is no exception, as many couples are proud and pleased to have reached this significant point together. For an unforgettable anniversary celebration, simply keep in mind the ideas of love and commitment and the symbols associated with the 10-year wedding anniversary. Recognize that a 10-year wedding anniversary demonstrates the strong commitment of the couple. With rising divorce rates, some people no longer believe in the commitment of marriage. With that in mind, creating a marriage and maintaining it for a decade is certainly something to celebrate. Having reached the 10-year mark means the couple has learned a few lessons in compatibility. Find a present with meaning. Tin and aluminum are the symbols of the tenth wedding anniversary. These metals symbolize how a marriage can be bent without being broken. Examples of possible gifts include picture frames, baking dishes or sculptures made of pewter. Get some flowers. Daffodil is the flower associated with the tenth wedding anniversary. Daffodils in an aluminum...Read More
Life changes such as marriage, moving, and having children have been discussed in some detail in previous writings. But, what about other life events such as career advancements, anniversaries, and retirement? Though these are significant events you may experience, they are more of a milestone, almost an achievement deserving recognition. Retirement After putting in tireless years in the working world you can finally retire. The time has arrived to kick back and relax. Retirement carries you into a new phase of life. It is a time to reintroduce yourself to your spouse. as you’ll now be spending more time together. You many even get reacquainted with hobbies you have only been able to squeeze into your weekends or even pick up a few new ones. You may begin travels and new adventures. A great way to usher in this new phase of life is through a party or social gathering of family, friends, and colleagues. Once you have said your good-byes and moved on, you can continue to share your new adventures and exploits on special stationery that illustrates the new casual you. Read:  Career Advancement  |  Anniversaries  |  Retirement  
Life changes such as marriage, moving, and having children have been discussed in some detail in previous writings. But, what about other life events such as career advancements, anniversaries, and retirement? Though these are significant events you may experience, they are more of a milestone, almost an achievement deserving recognition. Anniversaries In this day and age, a flourishing marriage is certainly a thing to celebrate and cheer. The first anniversary, also known as the paper anniversary, hopefully marks the start of many more anniversaries to follow. Perhaps paper seems like an unusual gift, but it’s actually quite sweet. Allow the paper to inspire endearing love letters to your mate. Of course, let us not over look the major 25th and 50th anniversary mile markers. Marriages lasting through the decades are often celebrated with parties or even vow renewal ceremonies.   Read:  Career Advancement  |  Anniversaries  |  Retirement  
Life changes such as marriage, moving, and having children have been discussed in some detail in previous writings. But, what about other life events such as career advancements, anniversaries, and retirement? Though these are significant events you may experience, they are more of a milestone, almost an achievement deserving recognition. Career Advancement Depending on the field of choice, you may have had to climb a very high corporate ladder. Maybe years of study have escalated you directly to a top notch position. Maybe you have finally been able to open your own business. No matter how long the journey, career advancement is exciting! You have been faced with challenges academically, personally, and professionally. You (or perhaps someone you know) may be deserving of some sort of accolade or recognition in honor of a job well done. Maybe a party is in order or maybe something more subdued and useful would be perfect.   Read:  Career Advancement  |  Anniversaries  |  Retirement    
In life you will go through many changes, grow to new heights. and accomplish great feats. These times of change, growth, and accomplishment are frequently the result of closing one chapter in your life and starting another. In other words, you are reaching milestones along life’s path. You meet some milestones very early in life. You learn to sit up and roll over and you learn to walk and talk. But, there are many other significant milestones life presents over time. Let’s take a sneak peek at some of these milestones that many of you will encounter, whether in your own personal life or in those around you. Over the next few weeks we will be talking about these milestones and giving some stationery suggestions to go along with them. Coming of Age First Birthday Bar and Bat Mitzvah Sweet Sixteen Graduation Pre-school High School College Life Events Career Advancement Anniversary: silver and golden Retirement    
Perhaps one of the largest milestones you will face is a graduation. How fitting is the word commencement (or beginning)? It’s kind of the epitome of what defines a milestone, isn’t it’? Graduation certainly does close the door on one era and begins a new one. Graduation signifies a time of completion, a successful end to an academic era culminating with a ceremony, in which you are handed a diploma. Perhaps in the past the most celebrated graduation was high school. Now, however, there is significance placed on preschool and college graduations as well. College Graduation College graduation is not a feat all can accomplish. Many have left behind school friends, family and hometowns in an endeavor for higher education. College is where dreams start to unfold, relationships blossom and careers take birth. It is a catapult into the unknown. It is an opportunity to achieve greater financial stability, an opportunity to embrace a specific field of study and to take personal flight into higher elevations. College graduation is often a push away from the world of academia and a lunge onto a focused pathway.   Read:  Pre-School  |  High School  | College  
Perhaps one of the largest milestones you will face is a graduation. How fitting is the word commencement (or beginning)? It’s kind of the epitome of what defines a milestone, isn’t it’? Graduation certainly does close the door on one era and begins a new one. Graduation signifies a time of completion, a successful end to an academic era culminating with a ceremony, in which you are handed a diploma. Perhaps in the past the most celebrated graduation was high school. Now, however, there is significance placed on preschool and college graduations as well. High School Graduation: The tune of "Pomp and Circumstance" almost resonates in your ear, yes’? High school graduation is the dream everyone strives after. Year after grueling year has been put in to achieving this high honor. It is an achievement that one works towards from kindergarten forward. A child faces many obstacles, challenges, and advancements in working towards this goal. It is an honor and one to be celebrated and acknowledged. It is the stepping stone into the military, working world or higher education.   Read:  Pre-School  |  High School  |  College    
Perhaps one of the largest milestones you will face is a graduation. How fitting is the word commencement (or beginning)? It’s kind of the epitome of what defines a milestone, isn’t it? Graduation certainly does close the door on one era and begins a new one. Graduation signifies a time of completion, a successful end to an academic era culminating with a ceremony, in which you are handed a diploma. Perhaps in the past the most celebrated graduation was high school. Now, however, there is significance placed on preschool and college graduations as well. Pre-School Graduation A pre-school graduation is a celebration for your little one as they prepare for greater achievements in their academic development. One day the achievement of learning their A-B-C’s and 1-2-3’s and writing their name will seem quite insignificant to them. But, as a parent, it’s a huge milestone! You should be proud of how well your little one is learning. They are completing the ground work for a successful education experience. Celebrate, honor and cheer them on in their future endeavors. It will be the confidence builder they need to push them into the next stage they will face. Read:  Pre-School  |  High School ...Read More
The notion of coming of age can take on a variety of meanings. Coming of age could be the transition from being young and childlike to becoming older, wiser, and developmentally more mature. A few familiar representations of this would be the transition from infancy to a toddler or the celebration of one’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah or even that sweet sixteen party. Coming of age also suggests taking on new responsibilities. Sweet Sixteen Though some may feel turning 16 doesn’t change much there are significant responsibilities and opportunities that are now afforded, such as obtaining a driver’s license or holding a job. Sweet Sixteen parties are gaining more popularity. It somewhat embodies the idea that you’re only young once and is often a point in time adults remember fondly. It’s a youthful celebration. A party in which you are no longer a little child, but are not yet viewed as an adult. Here are some stationery suggestions: Read:  First Birthday  |  Bar / Bat Mitzvah  |  Sweet Sixteen  
The notion of coming of age can take on a variety of meanings. Coming of age could be the transition from being young and childlike to becoming older, wiser, and developmentally more mature. A few familiar representations of this would be the transition from infancy to a toddler or the celebration of one’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Coming of age also suggests taking on new responsibilities. Bar / Bat Mitzvah Though many would think of a Bar or Bat Mitzvah as a party it is actually the term given to represent youth of the Jewish faith who have now reached an age to accept certain religious responsibilities. Many families will celebrate this occasion in a ceremonial manner. Read:  First Birthday  |  Bar / Bat Mitzvah  |  Sweet Sixteen  
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