Buy Someone an Original Greeting Card

So, you're sending someone a greeting card. Rather than stop off at your local drugstore, why not put a little more thought into the card and buy something that says a little more off the beaten path rather than this was the only somewhat normal greeting card left on the shelf?

Now obviously to do this will require some amount of planning since most handmade or custom greeting cards cannot be found just anywhere. However, it's a small sacrifice if you want to give something that actually reads as thoughtful rather than generic.

There are two really great greeting card companies that kind of make a mockery of the idea of a traditional greeting card. These cards carry fresh one-liners and funny phrases rather than sappy cards you know do not match the recipient of the card.

One such company is Quiplip, which makes a number of sarcastic somewhat in-your-face greeting cards that will be sure to make the recipient laugh - or cry. You just have to make sure the person you are giving it to has a good sense of humor.

Phrases such as "This better be the only wedding card I ever give you" or "I better not catch you regifting" are some choice phrases printed on Quiplip cards.

These cards are obviously funny and an attempt to rebel against the mainstream sappy love or birthday cards that offends no one and lacks any sort of personality. The cards are sold in specialty shops. So, go online for more information about getting someone you know a Quiplip card.

Running along a similar line of viewing life with a little more jokes and humor, is the Dysfunktional Card Co. The cards don't have the trite sayings found on most cards and instead take a little pleasure out of finding humor in the good and bad in life.

Plus, a percentage of the sales on all of these cards go towards child abuse programs. More information about how you can get someone a Dysfunktional Card can be found at the company's website.

Now, let's say you are not quite ready to make the jump into buying a card so risqué. Fine. There are many specialty card stores that will sell you a beautiful looking card that is a bit more restrained when it comes to the message - or even better is left blank.