Posts by Regina P

Regina, a team member with Postable since 2015, has been writing on all things greeting cards, event planning and holiday festivities ever since. Based wherever there's WiFi, you can find Regina mulling over the best dog meme to showcase on this year's holiday card.

18 PUPPY ANNOUNCEMENTS & QUIRKY PUPPY NAMES FOR YOUR NEW FURRY FRIEND

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Nothing like a new puppy to make up for 2020. Adding a new furry family member into your home is one of the most exciting things that could happen. Of course, you want to share the big news with everyone! But how? Puppy announcements, duh! There are a few different ways you could share your new furry family member — social media is a given, but what about real-hold-in-your-hands-snail-mail type of puppy announcements? Either way, we’ve got some fun quirky ideas to get you inspired.

One of the most fun parts — and there are plenty — about getting a new puppy is getting to name them. And while all pups are amazing little creatures, you want to name yours something unique. Good news! Keep scrolling for 18 quirky puppy name ideas you can use.

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Silly Greeting Cards For the Wacky AF National Holidays in July

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Every now and then a random holiday will pop up on our feed that will have us scrolling for hours through pictures of yummy donuts and popcorn (because Instagram is mesmerizing). So for the month of July, we’ve compiled the list of upcoming such holidays along with some silly greeting cards you can send to celebrate. And this time, you can surprise one of your lucky friends with a card wishing them a Happy French Fries Day — in your own special way. Sometimes, if you’re real lucky you’ll be able to wish them a happy birthday AND one of these wacky holidays. These silly greeting cards won’t send themselves (well, sort of — but you’ll have to click send first).

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46 Adulting Apps to Make Being a Grown-Up Easier

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So you’ve graduated from school, said good-bye to all of your college buddies and have moved away to a brand new city into a brand new place. Everything is new and shiny. Until you realize that nobody told you how to adult. What’s a bill? Thank you notes are a must? Did someone say something about cooking? Your head might be spinning, but not to worry — there’s an app for there. Actually an app for all of that. Being an adult isn’t as scary as it sounds — at least not for the most part. Yes, your responsibility to-do list has more than likely doubled in the last few months, but embrace it! Go ahead and bask in your new adulting glory and go forth to slay all that has to do with being grown AF. After all, now you can eat all the ice cream you want and nobody will judge you (well, mostly nobody). That’s the beauty of being all grown up.Attractive cheerful brunette woman reading sms near the stone wall and using 4g internetOn the down side, there’s a bunch of new stuff you have to take care of and not much more time. Thankfully you’re new to adulting in the age of all things tech. There’s an app for everything — including how to adult. We’ve compiled the ultimate list here just for you so browse away and be the best adult version of yourself possible. Continue reading

31 Baby Apps To Help New Parents

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Having a new tiny person around is hard work which is why baby apps can come in handy. Even if this isn’t your first rodeo, taking care of a newborn is no easy task — regardless if it’s your first or third go around. Here at Postable we’re all about making the task of sending snail mail as easy as sending an email. And while being a brand new parent is crazy hard work, sending out Birth Announcements, Baby Shower Thank You Cards and your general kid-related snail mail doesn’t have to be. This got us to thinking: there must be other apps or tools out there to help relieve new parents of the workload. Baby apps are the bees knees. 

New baby? Send beautiful Birth Announcements in minutes. Postable can print, address, and mail them for you in minutes.

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17 Cool Father’s Day Gifts via Subscriptions That Dad Will Love

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Anything and everything (almost) comes in a monthly box these days. With Father’s Day on the horizon you’ve probably been thinking long and hard on what to get dad for the special day. A monthly box subscription (along with a stellar Father’s Day card) is the gift that keeps on giving — month after month. If you choose wisely — according to your giftee’s tastes — these monthly surprises will likely be a welcomed delight. Wouldn’t you want dad to be delighted well after Father’s Day has come and gone? It can be hard to find the perfect gift for dad, we know. This is why we’ve compiled this Father’s Day gifts list full of manly subscriptions — perfect for Father’s Day this year.

And while you’re scrolling, don’t forget to send dad a Father’s Day card. Because a gift is great and all, but it means nothing without a few heartfelt words. You can easily write your Father’s Day card via Postable — we’ll print, address and mail it for you. Continue reading

20 Questions with Kristen Ley from Thimble Press

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Screen Shot 2018-04-14 at 10.11.13 AMIn 2011, curiosity got the best of Kristen and she purchased a 1925 Chandler + Price Platen Letterpress from Lexington, KY and hauled it all the way back to Mississippi on a tiny trailer with just one other person as her letterpress-moving sidekick. With the press acquired she decided to open up Thimblepress. Not only is Thimblepress a letterpress studio, it is an art studio, sewing studio, design studio, woodworking studio, and basically anything creative that Kristen wants to try her hand at next. Continue reading

15 Best Travel Apps To Make Your Voyage Easier

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Traveling helps us discover the most interesting parts of this world. It’s also sometimes a bit tricky to do some random everyday tasks while we’re away — like sending cards in time for friend’s birthday. Not to worry! When you’re on the go, having easy-to-use apps or websites will come in real handy. We’ve compiled a list of 16 the best travel apps to make your voyage easier. header

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You’re Engaged! Now It’s Time To Talk Finances

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Recently engaged? Congrats! But before walking down the aisle, it’s essential for you and your fiancé to be on the same page when it comes to finances. It can be very easy to get swept up in the fun details of planning a wedding, but there are a number of marriage logistics that are important to discuss, including finances. Weddings are expensive, and might be one of the biggest events you plan together as a couple.Two young business people working on a coffee break.

Not to worry! Earnest, a financial lending company, breaks down the real cost of getting married. Here, they’ve broken down 5 important topics for all newly engaged couples to address — sooner than later. Don’t be blindsided and prepare for how much you’ll be spending! Continue reading