Posts by Christina
Three Creative Tips to Obtain Sponsorship
It is a time-honored tradition for funeral homes, cemeteries, and mortuaries to sponsor calendars for their local parish. I have recently spoken with representatives at several churches who have, unfortunately, lost their calendar sponsor. For that reason, I wanted to share these creative workarounds for obtaining calendar sponsorship/funding that I have picked up from working…
Read MoreAdvantages of Ordering Early
Hello. My name is Christina, and as a Calendar Pro here at Blue Mound Graphics, I know how important it is to get calendars. Now that the 2025 ordering season has arrived, let’s discuss the advantages of starting your calendar order early. We have added to our calendar assortment both new calendar styles and the…
Read MoreA Brief History of March
I Martius am! Once first, and now third!To lead the Year was my appointed place;A mortal dispossessed me by a word,And set there Janus with the double face.– Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, American poet (1807–82) March was the first month of the year in the Roman calendar, a lunar calendar consisting of 10 months. The name…
Read MoreA Year in the Life of a Calendar Coordinator
We are a small but mighty team here at Blue Mound Graphics. You may have already learned a little about our calendar crew from our website (and if you haven’t had a chance yet, check out our bios). It’s safe to say that none of us went to school to receive a degree in calendar…
Read More10 Steps to Get Your Imprint Final Approved
An Inside Look at the Approval Process It’s summer, a time traditionally reserved for family celebrations, picnics, trips to the lake, visits to the farmer’s market, camping, and other outdoor things we like to cram into the short span of a few months (especially if you live in the Midwest like we do). Summer also…
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