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You can also match all the invites for the shower to the wedding reception theme. Unique Bridal shower invitations are available in various different styles. Make sure that you buy something with RSVP cards.

You can get seal and sent invitations that are available as a single piece with an attached postcard for response and you don’t even have to pay for the mailing. If you want to go in for a more formal look then match your invitations to the wedding ceremony theme or a particular color scheme, say pink for bridal showers, with an envelope that has an inner lining. Having a small envelope seal is just what is called sealing the envelope with a kiss. It is a nice gesture and depending on the style of the cards, you can match this seal.

When it comes to the bridal shower cards , you can buy customized printed stationery and get the same card company to personalize the bridal shower invitations or you can get a professional calligrapher to write out the cards in a beautiful hand. Many card companies also offer the services of their in-house calligraphers. In fact, you can add a whimsical touch to the cards by adding a small piece of lace or getting the cards to be delivered in matching paper envelopes that are shaped like girl’s handbags or other women accessories.

Generally it is a good idea to keep the invitations simple and sweetly feminine. You can easily make them yourself with ordinary card making supplies like printable bridal shower invitations , lace, ribbons etc. Or, if you have more people, buy invites.

Q. “What do you want to be when you grow up?” A. “Something
that hasn’t been invented yet.”

Most of us were brought up to study hard, get good grades,
choose a “practical” college major, and strive for a “good job.”

Talk to a stranded midlife career-changer and you realize the
game has changed. Yesterday’s rules prepared us to be passengers
on a large ocean liner that promised a smooth voyage. Today we
realize that ocean liner turned out to be the Titanic and we
need to keep ourselves afloat on a small life raft if we want to
survive.

Here are some tips to help your child learn not only to survive,
but to thrive and grow in a chaotic world.

1. From the first day of kindergarten, encourage your child to
build on strengths rather than focus on limitations.

Does she spend hours studying models of cars for the last twenty
years? Maybe she’ll become an auto mechanic — or maybe she’ll
parlay her ability to classify detailed information into a
career as a biologist or pharmacist.

2. Encourage your child to choose a field of study based on his
or her natural abilities and passions, not “what will get me a
job.”

Claudia Kennedy, the Army’s first female three-star General,
majored in philosophy. In her book Generally Speaking, she
claims philosophy prepared her to become a top-level
intelligence officer. Carly Fiorino, famed CEO of
Hewlett-Packard, studied medieval history. And Michael Lewis,
financial writer and best-selling author of Liars Poker, was an
art history major.

3. Assure your children that few mistakes are fatal.

Did your child fail a course? Face rejection from a first-choice
college? Most of us can’t avoid an occasional failure, but we
can learn bounce-back attitudes as soon as we can talk.

Yolanda Griffith, WNBA basketball star, dropped out of a premier
program due to pregnancy. She returned to a lower-ranked college
program, baby in tow, and now plays for the Sacramento Monarchs.

I once taught a student who had flunked out of junior college
following a close call with the legal system. After a four-year
stint in the US Navy, she returned to college, maintained a
dean’s list grade point average, and went on to a top law school.

4. Encourage your child to experience success in any area of
her life.

Did she make the honor roll? Get selected for a play, a club, or
athletic team? Win an election for competitive office? Survive a
strenuous application process for a summer job? Once your child
has tasted success, he will know how it feels and will act like
a winner when he enters the job market.

Cecilia, a shy twelve-year-old, blossomed when she won the lead
in a school play. “We want you to improve your grades, not spend
time in rehearsal!” fumed her worried mother.

To everyone’s surprise, Cecilia’s grades improved and she made
new friends with the “good kids” who were also achievers. Most
important, no matter what happens, Cecilia can return to that
feeling of success whenever she gets discouraged.

5. Getting into a top university — or any university — will
not guarantee success.

I’ve met Ivy Leaguers who have experienced unemployment,
bankruptcy and even homelessness. I’ve met high school drop outs
who flourished on their own initiative. In my own small town, a
couple with degrees from excellent schools have dropped out to
pursue artistic careers — and they clean houses to pay the
bills. Recently a minimum wage job was posted by a nonprofit –
and several unemployed lawyers applied.

Career-changers who face the future with an attitude of “I can
handle anything” are the ones who win today. Tossed into the
ocean, they’ll improvise a set of oars and keep up their spirits
till they figure out what to do next. Those who feel betrayed
(”I thought I was set for life”) flounder around for weeks,
months, even years.

Entitlement is over. Those who have a positive outlook, who can
seize the unexpected opportunity, can count on reaching the
shore. And they realize that only they can transform a resting
place into a safe harbor.

1. Use the word “fast” in your ad. People want fast
results, fast delivery, fast ordering, etc. Nowadays,
we usually value our time more than our money.

2. Use the word “guaranteed” in your ad. People
want to be assured they are not risking their hard
earned money buying your product.

3. Use the word “limited” in your ad. People want
to own or receive things that are exclusive or rare
because they are considered to be more valuable.

4. Use the word “easy/simple” in your ad. People
want easy ordering, easy instructions, easy to use,
easy payments, etc.

5. Use the word “testimonial” in your ad. People
want to see believable proof before they buy your
product. It should be reputable and specific proof.

6. Use the word “discount/sale ” in your ad. People
want to find bargains. They could be rebates, one
time sales, percentage offers, get one free offers, etc.

7. Use the word “free” in your ad. People want free
incentives before they do business with you. They
could be free books, accessories, services, etc.

8. Use the word “you/your” in your ad. People want
to know that you are talking them. This’ll make them
feel important and attract them to read the whole ad.

9. Use the word “important” in your ad. People do
not want to miss important information that could
effect their life. People will stop and take notice.

10. Use the word “new” in your ad. People want
new products or services that will improve their life
like new information, tastes, technology, results, etc.

About the author:

Rojo Sunsen is a specialized bounty hunter who prefers to work quietly/confidentially for the benefit of her clients.