Remember elementary school Valentine’s Day? You’d sit in a circle, scissors in one hand and a box of glitter in the other, exchanging tiny paper hearts and pun-filled cards with every classmate. There were cheesy jokes written in shaky handwriting (“You’re just my type…writer!”), stickers of puppies giving roses, and of course the obligatory box of conversation hearts passed around afterward. Those paper Valentines were simple, sweet, and a rite of passage for every kid.
Fast forward to today, and Valentine’s Day outreach has gone digital — without losing an ounce of the joy and silliness we loved so much. If you want to relive that feeling but with a modern twist, ecard sites with pages like Valentine’s Day ecards from Doozy Cards make it easier than ever to send something fun, heartfelt, or even hilarious with the click of a button.
🎨 Animated vs Paper: That Living Feeling
The original classroom Valentines were delightful because each card was handmade, or at least hand signed, and personal. But imagine if those same cards came to life when opened — that’s the magic of animated Valentine’s Day ecards. We spent hours designing free animated cards feature cheerful characters, dancing cupids, and playful scenes that jump right off the screen — something our old paper cards could only dream of.
😂 Funny Valentine’s Day Ecards That Make Them Laugh
One of the best parts of those little mailboxes full of paper valentines was the humor. Who didn’t laugh at unicorns with goofy captions or cats in silly hats? We wanted our funny Valentine’s Day ecards to bring that same laughter into adulthood. These digital cards are loaded with puns, playful characters, and scenarios that light up screens and hearts alike (and many are completely free with a trial).
🎶 Musical Valentine’s Day eCards: When Love Has a Tune
But Valentine’s Day ecards aren’t just about visuals; sound plays a big part too. If you’re old enough to have ever shared a mix tape with someone you liked (or remember the fun of paper musical greeting cards that played a tune when opened), animated musical Valentine’s Day ecards bring that charm into the digital age. We sought out musicians and singers from the music industry to record our tunes for us, almost all of which are originally written and produced for our Valentine’s Day ecads.
💌 Why eCards Can Still Feel Personal
Though paper Valentines were tangible keepsakes, digital cards have benefits: they’re instant, eco-friendly, and often free — you can send dozens without buying a single stamp. And while a paper card sits quietly on a fridge, we think an animated or musical ecard bursts with personality in someone’s inbox or phone where their eyes are so constantly, ha ha.
We suggst a revisit those warm memories, and share a little Valentine’s magic that’s perfect for this digital age.
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Back to School – Is an Education Really Worth it?
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Okay, okay…before you get mad, I realize the importance of a good education. But if you’re like me, you had some definite hits and misses in the ol’ academic department, especially high school.
Let’s start with Home Economics. This was not where I was taught complex equations or a new language. This was where I learned how to make Snickerdoodles and stock my pantry efficiently (labels out and in alphabetical order…what?) I was also taught how to wash my hands the “right” way (yes, there is a wrong way, apparently).
Typing class was a whole other story. We have an excellent, patient teacher and one day, it all clicked, and my fingers were flying! I was typing 40 words per minute in no time. (I’m up to 65 wpm now. Test here.) I still consider typing class to be the most basic, usable skills I learned in high school. (It beat pantry stocking, hands down.)
History and English may have had some merit, but not to this eternally blasé 14 year-old. I needed dramatic re-enactments like Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History (a podcast where I’ve learned more about history than in four years with mean Mr. Combs, who actually yelled his lesson like we were his ex-wife.)
I learned to say “It’s alright” before entering the girl’s bathroom (or the girls in said bathroom would toss their cigarettes in the toilet, thinking you were a teacher) and how to take “sitting naps” during Latin without the semi-blind Mrs. Santarini knowing a thing.
I learned that Algebra actually does have some applications in life, contrary to popular belief. (Have you ever put together a piece of furniture from Ikea? Come on…that’s some serious algebra.)
And of course there was returning to school in September– that always felt so rewarding and fresh. That crisp Fall weather, brand new clothes, notebooks that you’d proudly make your own with tons of doodles…hmmm, maybe it wasn’t so bad after all.
Perhaps we should all “go back to school” in September in one form or the other, whether it’s a classic book you’ve been meaning to read or a class you’ve been meaning to take. Life is an ongoing education afterall, teeming with lessons…and now you get to choose what you want to learn.
If you know a child who could stand a few words of encouragement, take a look at our collection of Back to School eCards.
The tyke seems sad but Mom’s happy again now he’s out of the house!
You can take the typing test at this link: http://www.typingtest.com/test.jsp
Here’s Dan Carlin’s podcast: http://www.dancarlin.com/disp.php/hh
The Worst Father’s Day Gifts… Ever
When it comes to Father’s Day, it’s easy to resort to buying those same old gifts year after year. “But I don’t know what to give him!” you say. (This is said in a whiny voice, by the way.)
So you wait and hem and haw and soon, it’s the big day…and you have the following Father’s Day Gifts in hand:
- Cufflinks. Ah yes, the dreaded cufflinks. Unless your dad frequents ballrooms or conducts orchestras, they will undoubtedly sit on a dusty shelf somewhere, waiting for the next family wedding.
- Ties. A Father’s Day “favorite” for years. A tie may evoke a weak “Oh…wow,” but then it will hang on a rack with the last 15 ties he’s received for Father’s Day.
- A Swiss Army knife. A great present, for sure…if your father has to survive in the woods for an extended period of time.
- Socks. Wow. That’s the equivalent of getting Mom a vacuum cleaner for Mother’s Day and asking her to get busy. Socks give dull a whole new meaning.
- A Card. Oh boy, a boring greeting card that doesn’t do anything but sit on dad’s desk. Really? Why not send him some funny Father’s Day eCards?
Consider this, Dad’s like to laugh, right? Well, why send a regular paper card with a still image of some old car, when you can send a hilarious Father’s Day eCard with a singing and dancing steak backed by a band of ZZ Top hot dogs?
We’ll be soon be premiering our newest eCards for Father’s Day which are bound to top off your perfect gift and bring a smile to Dad’s face (something that socks simply won’t do…unless your Dad is really into socks. Which would be a little weird. Right?)
What are you getting your Dad for Father’s Day? We’d love to hear about a few great ideas!
The Father of Father’s Day – A True Story
Here’s why we are so excited about Father’s Day eCards.
It’s that time of year again, where we pause and give thanks to that special man of the house. However you decide to thank him for his tireless fatherly duties, start with an entertaining, sure-to-bring-a-smile-to-his-face Father’s Day e-cards. Our free Father’s Day e-cards start the day off right.
Did you know how Father’s Day came to be? It’s a sweet story:
In 1909, Sonora Dodd first came up with the idea of Father’s Day while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon.
Sonora’s father, William Smart, was a Civil War veteran. His wife died while giving birth to their sixth child. He tirelessly raised his clan singlehandedly on a farm in Washington.
When Sonora grew up, she reflected on the courage, love and selflessness it took her father to raise her family. She decided a day should be made to honor wonderful fathers such as hers.
She held the first Father’s Day celebration in Spokane on June 19, 1910 (her father’s birthday).
In 1924, President Calvin Coolidge supported the idea of a national Father’s Day. In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson signed a proclamation declaring the third Sunday of June as Father’s Day. In 1972, President Richard Nixon signed the law.
What are you doing for your father this Father’s Day?
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