Giving Well

At All Gifts Considered, we’re about more than just amazing gift ideas. We care about giving well because we care so much about living well.

A generous life means that you’re not just giving great gifts for birthdays and Christmas, but that your life is defined by generosity in all areas. We strive to live in such a way that the grace of Christ given to us is shown in all sorts of creative, thoughtful, and meaningful ways.

So browse our articles about giving back to the community and others who are less fortunate, sustainable gift giving, considerate gift etiquette for all occasions, well-wrapped gifts, meaningful cards that express your thoughts to friends and loved ones, and much more. We love humor, eco-friendly gifts, tree planting, DIY and upcycled gifts, “just because” giving, and much more.

Best Christmas Wishes to Write in Christmas Cards for 2023

August 25, 2023October 24, 2022 by Melyssa Williams

It’s that time of year once again! You know the one I’m talking about, right? The one where we go on that month+ long hunt for the perfect Christmas cards that stand out from the rest? Once the hunt is over comes the task of filling out and addressing each of them to your friends and loved ones.

A labor of love in the spirit of Christmas is precisely what it is.

But what makes the perfect Christmas card even that much more special? Why, the touching sentiments, of course! Whether you want to express the most heartfelt of messages, or just a simple holiday greeting, we’ve compiled this list of the best Christmas wishes to write in Christmas cards!

No matter if you send the classic family photo kind, the old-fashioned Christmas illustration, or just have a great gift card that needs a message, here are some ways to say ‘Merry Christmas’ without saying… well, Merry Christmas.

100 Best 50th Birthday Wishes

July 21, 2023October 3, 2022 by Melyssa Williams

A half a century?! Why, you’re better than two 25 year olds put together!

We love birthdays, and one is a huge milestone that deserves an epic party, some rad gifts, and some really thoughtful wishes. Help your friends or loved ones celebrate their golden year with a sweet sentiment or a funny message.

Graduation Wishes: 101 Congratulations for Graduation

July 21, 2023September 26, 2022 by Melyssa Williams

Today we’re going to give you 101 graduation wishes to help you celebrate with a recent graduate.

Whether they just graduated from middle school, high school, college, trade school, or got that unbelievable set of initials after their name, graduations are totally a reason to give a card.

Hard work deserves some recognition! Your local shopping mall is full of graduation cards, but what to say inside? We’ve got some ideas for you to say congratulations to your grad.

50 ‘Just Because’ Gifts & Quotes for Everyone You Love

November 14, 2023September 19, 2022 by Melyssa Williams

If you’re going to send someone a “just because” gift, you want to make sure it carries with it the gratitude and sentiment you’re intending.

There’s nothing sweeter than receiving the perfect gift out of the blue for no apparent reason… unless it’s YOU doing the gifting! After all, “tis better to give than to receive.”

Brighten someone’s day when they’re feeling down. Send a thank you gesture for someone who is always there for you. Overflow with a sudden burst of kindness. These things can really lift both of your spirits!

When you have someone in mind, it’s good to be prepared for those opportunities with a fitting, thoughtful, and beautiful gift. Let us help you out with these 50 ‘Just Because’ Gifts & quotes that are sure to fit the bill.

100 Best 40th Birthday Wishes

July 21, 2023September 12, 2022 by Melyssa Williams

When someone you care about reaches their fourth decade, it’s time to tell them what they mean to you with a meaningful 40th birthday message.

After all, the Big Four-Oh is a big year in terms of birthdays! It’s okay, we have it on good authority that 40 is the new 30. And 30 is… perpetually 25? Anyway, when you’re stuck regarding what to write in the card, here are some ideas for birthday wishes to get you started.

100 Best 60th Birthday Wishes & Quotes

November 3, 2023August 31, 2022 by McKenna Hinton

Looking for the best Happy 60th Birthday wishes for a dear friend or family member? Well, then you’ve come to the right place!

The internet is flooded with plenty of source material for witty, snarky, 50th birthday wishes. After all, that is marketed as the official over-the-hill milestone age. But add another decade and suddenly you’re drawing a blank.

101 Best Wedding Wishes, Messages & Congratulations

October 30, 2023August 8, 2022 by Melyssa Williams

Who doesn’t love a wedding? The memories, the dress, the music, the romance, the CAKE!

When it comes to weddings, well, we all come to weddings. But the wedding wishes and card messages can be so trite, because everyone is saying the same thing. You want your wishes to stand out and convey something meaningful. So, take the time to think about and plan out what you want to say.

Here are over 100 ways to bless the new couple in ways that don’t sound too canned or forced. We invite you to be inspired by these wedding wishes, messages, and congratulations!

100 Best 30th Birthday Wishes

September 18, 2023June 27, 2022 by Melyssa Williams

Someone you know is celebrating trip number 30 around the sun, and it’s time to wish them a very happy 30th birthday. Sure, it’s not the party-fest that the 21st was, because your friend has things like jobs and bills and responsibilities now. Nor is it the shebang that the 40th will be, which people … Read more

100 Best 21st Birthday Wishes

July 21, 2023June 6, 2022 by Melyssa Williams

What are the best birthday wishes for a 21st birthday?

After all, some birthdays are just kind of a big deal! You’ve got the first birthday (hello, baby’s face covered with cake), the fifth (here comes kindergarten), the 13th (ack, teenagers!), 16th (gulp, you’re driving), 18th (time to vote and quit committing crimes – we kid, we kid), and now, drum roll puhleeze…. the 21st birthday!

Turning that final leaf over into full-fledged adulthood is quite the occasion. When it comes to knowing what to say on this oh-so momentous day for someone you really care about, we’ve got you covered!

Here are 100 of the best 21st birthday wishes to write in a card, send in a text, or tell them in person.

101 Ways to Say Happy Birthday to a Friend or BFF

July 21, 2023May 13, 2022 by Melyssa Williams

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Let’s talk about the very best ways to say happy birthday to your favorite friends, your BFF, and any other favorite person in your life.

When it comes to friendship, especially those of the BFF variety, a birthday is a must-have celebration time. But if you think about it, parties come and go. What lasts a long, long time? And what means the most? How about a well-written card, full of sentimental wishes, nostalgic memories, or even a good ol’ roast and toast!

When it’s YOUR friend’s birthday, you want to be prepared. Full stop. Here are some fabulous ways to say Happy Birthday (that ISN’T a generic “Happy Birthday”). This is one card that won’t end up in the trash tomorrow – in fact, don’t be surprised to find your little card framed and hung on the wall.