On July 4th, we celebrate our country and all it means to us…its beauty, opportunities and freedoms. We are proud to be an American company.

This year, we are also celebrating our 40th anniversary in business! We are a leading manufacturer of social stationery right here in America. When you buy from our American company, you support the domestic economy and workers.

Here’s an example: When you purchase our products, your money pays the salaries of our workers at our Aurora, Illinois, facility in America’s heartland. We also pay our suppliers, like Wisconsin-based Neenah paper and FedEx. Our workers, our suppliers, and our suppliers’ workers further circulate this money throughout the economy, when they buy food at the grocery store and pay taxes that support schools and libraries or infrastructure like roads.

Over the past 40 years, while our business has seen its ups and downs, American manufacturing has shrunk dramatically, shedding good-paying jobs in the process. We are one of the survivors.

Made in the U.S.A.

As the country struggles with an anemic recovery from the 2008 economic recession, people wonder how to create more American jobs. Consumer power is one way. This year, retail giant Walmart pledged to stock more US-made products in its stores, for example. If consumers buy more American-made products, companies can afford to hire more workers and invest in their businesses. Hopefully their success will encourage new manufacturing companies to start up, providing more jobs and fueling the economy.

American companies like ours abide by fair labor laws. We also conform to EPA regulations. You can rest assured that workers are being treated fairly and that the environment around our manufacturing plant is not polluted. These safeguards are often absent in other countries. Companies there may make products more cheaply, but at a terrible cost to workers, nearby residents and the environment.

We hope you’ll agree that American-made products are the best ones. Thank you for your support.

Independence Foil Pressed Guest Towel is perfect for your Fourth of July party

Who doesn’t love the Fourth of July? Parades, flags, picnics, fireworks! There’s no holiday like the Fourth of July to make everyone feel like a kid again.

Whether your get-together will be a backyard barbecue for family or a blow-out bash complete with fireworks, don’t forget the little details that make it festive. Colorful, personalized napkins with a patriotic theme will set the tone for a fun celebration.

Guest Towels and Napkins with Patriotic Designs

Browse our selection of Patriotic Napkins on Giftsin24.com and choose a holiday-inspired design to liven up your picnic table. Bright and patriotic napkins, personalized with your family name or a holiday sentiment, will add spirit to your barbeque or picnic. It’s a great way to show off your patriotism (and your good taste). They’re perfect for serving drinks, snacks and desserts.

All of our napkins are offered in a choice of 27 paper colors and 15 foil colors. Choose the traditional with red, white and blue or blaze your own trail with something a little more unconventional. No matter what you like, we have the colors and designs to set your celebration apart:

Independence Embossed Napkin
Independence Foil-pressed Napkin
Independence Foil-pressed Guest Towel
Independence Embossed Guest Towel

 “You have to love a nation that celebrates its independence every July 4, not with a parade of guns, tanks, and soldiers who file by the White House in a show of strength and muscle, but with family picnics where kids throw Frisbees, the potato salad gets iffy, and the flies die from happiness. You may think you have overeaten, but it is patriotism.”    Erma BombeckYou have to love a nation that celebrates its Independence every July 4, not with a parade of guns, tanks, and soldiers who file by the White House in a show of strength and muscle, but with family picnics where kids throw Frisbees, the potato salad gets iffy, and the flies die from happiness. You may think you have overeaten, but it is patriotism.

In this age of electronic mail, Facebook friends and even the first experiments with self-driving cars, writing letters with pen and paper can feel old-fashioned. After all, if you can do it with a computer faster and with less effort, then it must be better. Or so we’re led to believe.

The fact of the matter is that the human touch is still essential to our well-being. The sights, smells, sounds and textures of daily living soothe our nerves, stimulate our creativity and connect us to one another. Consider these examples:

When you gather together with friends and family, you end up in the kitchen, with all the smells and sounds of cooking.

Walking barefoot–in the sand, on a lawn or in the mud–is one of the simple pleasures of summer.

A handshake is still the best way to seal a deal.

And what college student doesn’t love a care-package, complete with home-baked cookies and a love note?

The Power of Handwritten Letters

Sitting down to write a letter, as humans have done for at least a thousand years, is another such indispensable experience.

You select a piece of paper and a pen that feels just right. Then you choose a chair, perhaps with an enjoyable view. You might listen to music or simply the breeze wafting through the window curtains.

And then you write.

You write what’s on your mind, in your heart and even sometimes what flows out of your soul.

You fold your letter, you place it in the envelope, you address it and you stamp it. Then you leave it for the mail carrier or bring it to the post office.

Your letter makes its journey…and what happens next?

Where the Magic Happens

First, there’s delight and surprise at the mailbox.

Think of the next sensations. There’s the look of the canceled stamp and the feel of the envelope, which may be a little worse for the wear.

Some people may wait to read the letter at a more leisurely time when all words can be savored and considered. Others may tear open the envelope right away.

Then there’s the sound of paper ripping. And paper unfolding.

The paper crinkles in hand as smooth sheets slip against each other.

The handwriting–so personal, so individual–reflects an aspect of personality that a typed email can never reveal. The slanting, curling letters pressed into paper, sometimes lightly, other times deeply, are as unique as the individual who made them.

It’s quiet for a while as words register in the eyes, then the brain, and the heart. Emotions, thoughts, feelings tumble about.

After the letter is read, perhaps favorite parts are re-read. Maybe at supper that evening, certain passages are read out loud to family or friends.

Later that evening, the process begins anew:  The writer selects a piece of paper and a pen that feels just right…

Digital communication can not replace the tactile joy or simple pleasures of paper and pen.

What do you think?

Write Dad a letter on Father’s Day to tell him how much he means to you.

No matter how old we get, our fathers are still our dads. We look to them for guidance and advice.  Sadly, I no longer have my own Dad (pictured here with The Nittany Lion at a Penn State game), but I have wonderful, touching and funny memories. He was an example of a modern-day dad at a time when it wasn’t the norm, and he was a role model for his family.

If you’re fortunate enough to still have him, write Dad to tell him how much he means to you. A hand-written letter, in simple and heartfelt words, will mean the world to him. More than any tool, tie or gadget, a letter will be treasured and saved. He can read it whenever he wants to be reminded of how much he’s loved.

Tips for Writing a Letter to Dad on Father’s Day

Here are a few ideas on what to write to Dad:

Tell him how much the time spent with him at a special event or outing meant to you: “Dad, remember that camping trip we took when I was twelve? We had such a great time!”

Remind him of something he taught you: “I’ll never forget the afternoon you taught me how to fish and it started storming while we were out on the lake.”

Share a personal reflection or humorous anecdote: “I still laugh every time I think about that time you ….. “!”

Let him know how a piece of advice he gave you impacted your life: “I don’t know what I would have done without your help during that time. It really made a difference. Thanks, Dad.”

If you have your own family now, share your thoughts about fatherhood and your Dad’s role in shaping your beliefs: “Thanks for showing me what being a dad is all about. You’ve always been a great example for me.”

Let your Dad know you’re proud of him. Tell him that you appreciate his love.  And remember:

“It’s admirable for a man to take his son fishing, but there is a special place in heaven for the father who takes his daughter shopping.” (John Sinor, San Diego Tribune newspaper columnist)

Father’s Day is just around the corner. What will you give your fabulous dad? Want a gift that’s personal and that he’ll enjoy for a long time? Need something fast?  These gifts ship in 24 hours, plus enjoy free FedEx ground shipping.

Three Favorite Gift Ideas for Father’s Day

Get dad a beautiful, heartfelt gift from Giftsin24.com.

Banner Card  For the professional man. Our bestselling Banner Card is designed to impress. Dad will appreciate the creamy paper that feels smooth and substantial in hand.  $41.95 for a set of 50 with matching envelopes.

Anthony Memo Square with Holder  The perfect memo. The Anthony Memo Square with Holder includes two printed lines on 275 sheets of paper sized just right for quick messages, reminders and anything that comes to mind. Personalize one with a sweet message from you that he’ll love to see all year round. $23.95, includes holder.

Three-Letter Monogram Card   From the country’s leader in embossed social stationery, the Three-Letter Monogram Card puts a clean, modern spin on the classic monogram. Crisp embossing and a strong border gives this card force.  $47.95 for a set of 50 with matching envelopes.

Teacher appreciation time is a chance to thank the teachers in your family’s life.

Now that school is almost over, it’s nice to recognize those who gave so much of themselves throughout the year. Teacher appreciation time recognizes that teachers do their best every day to instruct, nurture and guide. They deserve our thanks and praise for a job well done.

Show your child’s teacher how much you appreciate their dedication with a set of stationery personalized just for them. They’ll love using it for jotting notes, making lists and sending correspondence.

Some of our favorite teacher gifts:

Family Pride List – These 4.5” x 8.5” sheets, printed with a teacher’s name at the top and the name of the school and grade down the side, would make a perfect gift. Includes 25 envelopes.

Crest Desk Slab – This large pad is great for quick notes and brief messages. Personalized with a single initial at the top and a name at the bottom, it’s ideal for both men and women.

The Crest Desk Slab is the perfect choice for any teacher.

Organize by Day Super Slab – Who doesn’t want to be more organized? Any teacher will appreciate this functional tablet to help them stay on top of lessons, classes and extracurricular activities.

Need a fast, personal gift for your child’s soccer, volleyball or gymnastics coach? Browse our selection on Giftsin24 for the perfect solution. We have personalized notes, tablets, cards and memos that any coach will appreciate.

Visit Giftsin24.com today to choose a unique and personal way to say thank you. Most orders ship in 24 hours.

Writing letters to graduates can be a wonderful way to send them off into the world. Use these five tips to write a congratulatory letter to a new grad.

Writing congratulatory letters to graduates is easy with these five writing tips from www.giftsin24.com

1. Acknowledge their achievement.

In the first line or two, acknowledge the graduate’s accomplishment.

“After four years of hard work, you’ve done it! Congratulations on graduating!”

2. Remember their past. 

The second sentence could reference a memory you have of the graduate in younger days or, if it’s an adult who has returned to school, reference a memory of the adult’s previous career or life stage, such as stay-at-home mommyhood.

“I remember when you were a tot building block castles and looking up with wonder at the church tower.”

3. Link back to their effort

If you can, in the next sentence, link the memory back to the graduate’s accomplishment.

“And now you have completed your degree in design!”

4. Project forward to their future

Next, you can predict or hope for their future success. Or, give the graduate a well-selected piece of advice.

“You obviously have many skills and talents, and I hope that you are able to find fulfilling work that also pays the bills.”

5. Finish with love

Close with a heartfelt statement of your admiration or love.

“I love you and wish you the best in life, always!”

Spring is the season of celebrations, and one very important milestone that heads the list is graduation. Choose graduation napkins worthy of the occasion.

Whether it’s grade school, high school or college, a graduation is a rite of passage in any student’s life. It is the end of one phase and the beginning of the next. It is a happy – and sometimes scary – step into the future. But no matter how or when, it’s always an exciting event.

When planning the graduate’s party, don’t forget the details. Show them how much their accomplishment means to you. Personalized graduation napkins proudly display the graduate’s achievement for all to see. They’re the ideal finishing touch to the décor, the table settings, and the food. Nothing ties the whole celebration together better than matching accessories in party colors. Impress your guests with your attention to detail, and the graduate will feel extra special!

Graduation Napkins are beautifully personalized on three ply paper with foil or embossing.

Beautiful Graduation Napkins

Napkins from Giftsin24 are made of soft, 3-ply paper and are great for serving snacks, appetizers and beverages. We have an attractive selection of affordably-priced graduation motifs to choose from. With so many napkin colors and foil colors to choose from, you can create the perfect accessory for that special party. Complement your décor and start a new tradition!

Order today, and Giftsin24 will produce and ship your napkins within 24 hours.

Personalized stationery make perfect gifts for graduates.

It’s that time of year…mortar boards are flying, proud young adults are smiling into cameras, and parents are wondering how the time flew by so quickly.

No doubt about it, graduation is an exciting time. Mark this milestone with a gift that announces entry into adulthood: personalized stationery. Nothing says “grown up” more than a fancy embossed monogram. And nothing’s more useful than a notepad to keep the job search or college assignments organized.

Here are some of our favorite gifts for graduates:

1. Notable Note: This colorful raised ink monogram feels bubbly and young. These folded note cards are perfect for writing thank you notes for gifts and job interviews. Come in a set of 50, with matching envelopes.

2. Paris Monogram Note: Flirty and feminine, these folded note cards will please any young woman ready to make her way in the world. Set of 50 includes matching envelopes.

3. Stacked Monogram Card: With clean lines and a classic border, these single pane cards have a masculine feel. Set of 50 cards include matching envelopes.

Super Slab Carnival is a practical and thoughtful gift.

4. Crest Carnival List with Holder: She or he will be organized and ready for whatever comes next with these sheets personalized with a name and initial.

5. Super Slab Carnival: A carnival of colors and large format make this a memorable and practical gift for the graduate. 250 7-inch by 8-inch pages in each pad.

Mother’s Day is on its way. Are you ready? We have gifts that are personalized and beautifully crafted.

“Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while, but their hearts forever.”  – Author Unknown

Your mom is a special person.  She does so much for her family, and often with very little thanks.  She’s cook, maid, chauffeur, nurse, care-giver, nurturer, decorator, gardener and sometimes sole provider. She praises, encourages, supports and understands.  After staying up late to help you finish your school projects, she makes you breakfast in the morning.  She always displayed your artwork proudly on the fridge. She even kept the macaroni-encrusted “jewelry box” you made her!

Mother’s Day is the perfect occasion to show her how much she means to you and how much she’s appreciated. What will you do for your mom this Mother’s Day?  Will it be breakfast in bed?  Perhaps a gorgeous bouquet of flowers or some jewelry.  Maybe you’re just going to spend the day with her and the family.

No matter what you do this year, let Mom know that she’s one-of-a-kind. She deserves it!  Here are some of our favorite Mother’s Day gift ideas for Mom:

5 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

The Damask Note is elegant and stylish.

Damask Note – Elegant embossing and a raised-print name combine to create a note she’ll love to use.

Family Pride Note – Let Mom show off her family pride with the names of all her family members!

Family Photo Memo Square – Mom can jot notes, lists and ideas on these handy squares that feature a photo of her favorite people.

Henley Traditional Monogram Note – A classic.  Lovely script monogram deeply embossed on a simple, yet stylish, note.

Somerset Wardrobe – The original three-card wardrobe that makes the perfect gift.