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It started last month when I found a card from my mom in the mail. It was a cute little card that simply stated “Motherhood is not for wimps”. The inside contained an encouraging note from her. It made my day. 🙂
It also got me to thinking. Why is it that no one seems to send a card and greetings anymore? (besides grandparents that is) That was a first for my mom to send me a “just because” card (and I hope it’s not the last!), and I don’t think I’ve ever done such a thing.
Cards can be rather pricy which definitely holds me back from sending them. I used to make cards, but don’t seem to have the time anymore. However, I really wanted to send a couple cards for birthdays that are coming up, and I wanted to get some “just because” cards to send sometime, so I decided to check out the card isle at Walmart.
Let’s see… In the next 2 months there are both of my parent’s birthdays, two of my brother’s birthdays, a couple baby showers, and our anniversary. Oh… boy, this could get expensive.
However, I was after the Hallmark Value cards. Cards that are priced at 0.47 and 0.97 each. As long as I could find cute ones that would be fitting for the people and the occasion, I didn’t see why I couldn’t afford to buy what I needed.
To my surprise there were actually quite a lot of different value cards. Instead of trying to find one that worked, I instead had to find one that worked best! There were lots. 🙂
I ended up buying two for my mom. One is from Jason and I and the other will be from little k. It was such a cute grandma card that I couldn’t resist. The outside says “What is so special about grandmas?” and the inside: “everything when that grandma is you!”. Love it!
Since little k could really sign his name, we signed it a little differently. 🙂
The baby shower cards were easy too. I actually bought the same card for both because it was perfect. A simple card for my dad and cool/funny cards for my brothers. Then a “just because” card for well, just because. 🙂
I don’t have gifts for some of the people yet, but I do for Jason. We don’t do anything fancy for gifts. We both tend to budget for and buy what we need, and if I expected something big from Jason I would be disappointed, so the small and simple seems to work best for both of us.
I just filled a box with some of his favorite snacks, and since I cannot eat much of or any of it, he won’t even have to share. 😉 I’m going to take it along with us this weekend and give it to him while we are camping.
Something rather fun about Hallmark cards is a rewards program they have. Now, I’m a huge fan of rewards programs so I plan on making the most of it. For every 5 cards I buy, I get a reward. Well, I just bought 9 cards, so I only need one more and I will have 2 rewards!
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Do you ever send a card and greetings “just because” or had someone do that for you?
Great job on this campaign, Kendra. I shopped for Hallmark cards last month and was also pleasantly surprised at the number of cute designs! Hope you and your sweet family are well!
Blessings,
Sarah
Thanks Sarah!
We are indeed doing well! WEnt camping this weekend and little man loved it!
Awww–love how your little guy “signed” his Grandma’s card–and I’m sure she’ll love it too! Just Because cards or any kind of cards are so special! #client
Thanks Nicole!
i send out one “just because” card a month to someone who needs it. Then I try to have the girls help send out one to their cousins. Sometimes we drive by and toss it in the mail box. If we are feeling very crafty we handmake cards (at least 10) and take those up to the nursing home. The residents love it. The girls are so happy to show off their cards. Everyone wins!
I should focus on the once a month thing. It doesn’t take long and has great potential to brighten one’s day.