About Play the Day®

Nestled in the Washington State mountains, Play the Day® creates inspirational, eco-friendly gifts that help people find joy, strength, and beauty in everyday moments, even the hardest ones.

Our Story

Our name was born on a lonesome New Mexico highway, as my mom followed an ambulance carrying my dad. Gathering her strength, she gripped the steering wheel, looked at her dog, and made a choice as she exclaimed, “Lucy, we’re going to Play the Day®!”

That moment of spontaneous resilience became her personal motto—and eventually, a brand. To honor my mom's attitude and legacy, we create products symbolizing her vivacious spirit. Each one celebrates life’s joys, honoring small wins, and helping others rise above adversity.

— Stacey Dickinson

Sydney Dickinson's 2014 Super Bowl Commercial

Sydney Dickinson smiling and holding a jar of jam in a rustic store, surrounded by shelves of preserves.

Sydney embraced spontaneous, joyful opportunities as reflected in the 2014 Super Bowl commercial below that aired in South Texas. She definitely played the heck out of that day!

What Play the Day® means

To us, "Play the Day" is more than a phrase. It’s a way of life that embraces:

  • Resilience when life delivers the unexpected.
  • Perseverance through every challenge.
  • Celebration of every joyful moment and milestone.
  • Spontaneity in the face of adversity and opportunity.
Smaller version of Play the Day® product collection including a journal, pint glass, t-shirt, hat, mug, and napkin, all featuring the Play the Day logo.

Our Values and Eco Commitment

Every one of our inspirational gifts is made with the environment in mind. Sustainability is more than a buzzword, it’s a promise.

Respect Nature – We create eco-friendly paper gifts with intention.

Give Back – We create gifts that support ovarian cancer research.

Support Small Business – We collaborate with like-minded makers.

Stacey Dickinson, founder of Play the Day®, smiling in nature and photographing a forest stream

Respect Nature

Stacey's love for the outdoors began in childhood and grew into a passion for hiking, camping, and photography. All our recycled paper products feature original nature photography from her travels, reminding us that even in tough moments, beauty still surrounds us. These nature-inspired gifts encourage you to connect with the world around you and find peace in the wild.

Here’s how we show up:

  1. 100% recycled paper in all notecards, napkins, and journals
  2. Eco-Coil bindings made from 96% post-consumer waste (USA-made)
  3. Glass over plastic products — always
  4. Plastic-free, recyclable packaging
  5. Compostable napkins and coasters printed with soy-based, FDA-approved inks

Give Back

10% of proceeds from every sale are donated to the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance, specifically the Rivkin Pilot Grant program. This cause is close to our hearts—we’ve lost loved ones to this disease, and we’re committed to funding critical research until early detection and ultimately a cure is possible.

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Support Small Businesses

We partner with other values-driven small businesses whenever possible.

Examples include:  

This commitment ensures our gifts are as thoughtful in their impact as they are in design.

Every time you send one of our eco-friendly paper goods, celebrate a win, or share a journal filled with memories, you’re honoring the spirit of Play the Day®. We’re so glad you’re here.