For those that know me or have previously seen my posts, I am a huge proponent of hand-written notes and cards. The digital age has allowed it to take mere seconds to send someone a birthday greeting or well wish via text, email or social media outlet. Facebook has eliminated some people’s desire to send Christmas cards with updates and photos of their families. I’ve noticed a great decline the past years in the amount of birthday greetings and Christmas cards I have received in the mail. It’s made those that do come even more special, but I do miss the days of lots of lovely cards flowing in mid June. Two of my dear friends who live far away from me, still take the time to send cards and notes in the mail for no reason whatsoever and it makes me feel so special and sparks my desire to keep up our written correspondence. There is nothing like coming home to a bright pretty envelope in the mail stuffed between all of your bills.
This week alone I have written or sent three cards. All for various reasons: Get Well, Sympathy, Engagement, and Wedding wishes.
How do I have time for this you ask?
Simple: Cards in a Box.
Cards in a Box is a pretty box that holds 25-30 different and unique greetings for every occasion. The cards alone are a work of art with personality, embellishments and glitter. From children’s birthdays to well wishes, to blank friendship cards, each box has enough cards to get you through all of life’s occasions! The boxes are even cute enough to re-use for gift giving when empty. I keep 2 boxes of these on hand in a closet at all times. When I hear someone just had surgery, I head to the closet for a cute Get Well card and write a heartfelt note and send it on its way. I make every effort to send the card in a timely manner as I feel it makes even more of an impression on the recipient to receive a card mere days after having a baby or getting engaged.
Finding these boxes is quite a challenge, I usually find mine at Costco, who debuts a new series each year. They go quickly, so stock up while you can! I also found some at Barnes and Noble online HERE. I honestly do not think I would ever be so diligent about sending greetings if I had to stop at the local Hallmark each time someone I loved deserved a card.
When I do purchase cards at a store for let’s say Mother’s of Father’s Day, I try to stock up on any other cards I may need for the next month or so, even buying some that I just like and know eventually will find a recipient.
Cards in a Box is a pretty box that holds 25-30 different and unique greetings for every occasion. The cards alone are a work of art with personality, embellishments and glitter. From children’s birthdays to well wishes, to blank friendship cards, each box has enough cards to get you through all of life’s occasions! The boxes are even cute enough to re-use for gift giving when empty. I keep 2 boxes of these on hand in a closet at all times. When I hear someone just had surgery, I head to the closet for a cute Get Well card and write a heartfelt note and send it on its way. I make every effort to send the card in a timely manner as I feel it makes even more of an impression on the recipient to receive a card mere days after having a baby or getting engaged.
Finding these boxes is quite a challenge, I usually find mine at Costco, who debuts a new series each year. They go quickly, so stock up while you can! I also found some at Barnes and Noble online HERE. I honestly do not think I would ever be so diligent about sending greetings if I had to stop at the local Hallmark each time someone I loved deserved a card.
When I do purchase cards at a store for let’s say Mother’s of Father’s Day, I try to stock up on any other cards I may need for the next month or so, even buying some that I just like and know eventually will find a recipient.
So I challenge you to start by sending one card a month for a friend, colleague or family member that could use some sunshine in their mailbox. I hate to see this form of communication dying and plan on keeping up with it for as long as I can.
Cheers!
Cheers!
Image via barnesandnoble.com
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