Friends are the family you get to choose. They are the people who you don’t have to hang out with, but you want to. Friends are special for a multitude of reasons and that is why you should celebrate your friendship in its entirety this week.

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The Friendship Festival kicks off with a bang July 30! Color your days with happy notes and cards reminding the people you love of all the reasons why. Celebrate and strengthen that special bong you’ve been nurturing for your whole friendship. Let them know you care.

Live far away and don’t always get to see your best friend? I know the feeling. With all of Donna’s non-profit work, she sure travels a lot. Since she’ll be out of town this week saving the world, I’ll be expressing my well wishes with a beautiful ecard. Donna loves the cards; she tells me they remind her that she has great friends.

Perhaps one of your friends is extra special and she deserves your gratitude. With Girlfriend’s Day on August 1, let her know she is more than just your friend. She is your partner in crime, the first one you call with news and has been there for every big event in your life since you were first introduced. This is the perfect day to tell her she is awesome. Keep your friendship fresh and send a card!

They say your siblings are the first friends you have. Celebrate your sister on Sister’s Day August 3. Double points because August 3 is always Friendship Day! Whether it is your sister or someone you treat like a sister, tell them how you feel! Share a heartfelt message.

Summer is not over yet, there is plenty of time to see old friends and make new friends. No better time to celebrate!