Show Others You Care ... Send A Card

Posted on Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 04:11

One of the things I'm hoping to do this year is to send everyone I know birthday cards, anniversary cards, etc.  I feel like letter writing has become a lost art and I imagine a lot of people enjoy getting cards, and notes from people they know and people they haven't seen in a while.

I've tried to do this before and never keep up with it.  So this year, I decided some organization was needed. I took 12 manila folders (one for each month), I wrote on the front of each of them the names and dates of individuals with birthdays/anniversaries in that month. I also made notes on holidays.  Example, in February I noted Valentines day on the front - I think it would be nice to send my nieces and nephews valentines.

Then I went through this shoe box of cards I have and picked out cards for each occasion and placed them inside the file.  I didn't write in them or sign them - I figure that can be done at the time. But at least I have the cards in the monthly folders.

It's really an inexpensive way to reach out to those you love - what does it cost?  Well most of the cards I have were bought in a mixed box of birthday or all occasion cards. Some of them purchased for as low as $2 for the box. Or for something a little more special/specific - like a card for my sister's birthday - I buy them at Dollar Tree - 2 cards for $1.  So I figure it costs me at the most 92 cents to send a card (including postage) - much more economic than buying and sending a gift and for the most part - just as, if not more, enjoyable.

Oh, and the one last step I did was put the files in my desk drawer at work - because if I place them somewhere at home, I might forget. So my suggestion would be to place them somewhere you will see them and use them.

God Bless and Happy Birthday to All of You ahead of time

Sandy

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Posted by smmagers on Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 05:02 - Link

What a great idea. I love to send cards and letters also. I miss writing my grandma's. They all have gone home. The simple things that brighten our days.
God Bless, mj

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Posted by joshields on Friday, January 9, 2009 at 05:07 - Link

That's a fantastic idea, with the folders and everything. I'm always stocking up on cards when I see them, but often forget to send them in time. One thing I keep meaning to do is send cards for no reason, just "I thought of you and decided to send a note". I used to do that and receive those sorts of cards a few years ago when I was a student and it was lovely. Much nicer than receiving an email. I really must revive the practice. Thanks for the ideas.