{I wrote this FOREVER ago for someone whose blog has mysteriously disappeared. In an effort to clean out my draft posts and publish previous thing I've written, I've reworked this blog post a bit and decided to re-post! I added more information and changed some of the dates.}
The Cheapest Way to Brighten Someone's Day
It reminded me that the cheapest way to brighten someone's day is with a letter. Stamps are what, 44 cents? Postcards cost just 29 cents to send. Can you think of a better "surprise" than a handwritten note in your mailbox?
I've written both on my blog and on others' about swapping packages and pen palling. While I do not dedicate as much of my time to these activities as I'd like, I wanted to share how easy it is to make someone smile. How sending a package can turn someone's day around.
The best package I received was from Jagged Little Life. I won a giveaway for a mix Christmas CD but life got in the way and I received it late. No biggie. I didn't hold it against her. However, after the holidays calmed down... she surprised me with TWO mix CDs, a package of popcorn, nail polish, a journal, and other random goodies. She wrote in the notebook: "Pay it forward." Someone has surprised her with something awesome and she wanted to carry on the good karma and picked me to surprise. I legitimately was surprised and I felt so special.
How often do strangers send you packages?
It is always on my To Do List to send someone something at least once a week.This week Several months ago, I sent Ashley at Ashley's Carnival Ride the most ridiculous CD ever. She posted about her love for California Dreams and just her luck -- I had the CD sitting on my bookshelf collecting dust. It probably hasn't been listened to since 1998. I wrote a note along with the CD and sent it on its way. It might sound silly, but I think the smallest act of kindness can go a long way.
To get started - find yourself some cute stationary (Target has the best in their $1 section or splurge on the options I posted below), print some address labels, and grab some awesome pens (Sharpie pens in various colors are my favorite!).
Some fun stationary that will inspire you to use it:
Kate Spade. How I love thee.
{When you sign up to join her newsletter, you'll get a 15% off code! This is totally helpful if you want anything Kate Spade!}
Cute notecards.
Love these journals.
{Idea: Start a journal with someone across the country. Write a letter on a page, mail it to your friend for her to write back in the journal! See how long you can carry this on for. :)}
Vera Bradley also has cute options:
Even fellow blogger Amy has her own ETSY stationary shop!
Interested in snail mail? Check out these sites and become a member.
Swap-bot: Sending crafty packages or postcards to strangers. People are rated so you aren't sending things to creepers.
Postcrossing: Send a postcard to someone from another country. I get the best postcards from China (They take forever to arrive though!) and European countries.
The Cheapest Way to Brighten Someone's Day
It reminded me that the cheapest way to brighten someone's day is with a letter. Stamps are what, 44 cents? Postcards cost just 29 cents to send. Can you think of a better "surprise" than a handwritten note in your mailbox?
I've written both on my blog and on others' about swapping packages and pen palling. While I do not dedicate as much of my time to these activities as I'd like, I wanted to share how easy it is to make someone smile. How sending a package can turn someone's day around.
The best package I received was from Jagged Little Life. I won a giveaway for a mix Christmas CD but life got in the way and I received it late. No biggie. I didn't hold it against her. However, after the holidays calmed down... she surprised me with TWO mix CDs, a package of popcorn, nail polish, a journal, and other random goodies. She wrote in the notebook: "Pay it forward." Someone has surprised her with something awesome and she wanted to carry on the good karma and picked me to surprise. I legitimately was surprised and I felt so special.
How often do strangers send you packages?
It is always on my To Do List to send someone something at least once a week.
To get started - find yourself some cute stationary (Target has the best in their $1 section or splurge on the options I posted below), print some address labels, and grab some awesome pens (Sharpie pens in various colors are my favorite!).
Some fun stationary that will inspire you to use it:
Kate Spade. How I love thee.
{When you sign up to join her newsletter, you'll get a 15% off code! This is totally helpful if you want anything Kate Spade!}
Cute notecards.
Love these journals.
{Idea: Start a journal with someone across the country. Write a letter on a page, mail it to your friend for her to write back in the journal! See how long you can carry this on for. :)}
Vera Bradley also has cute options:
Even fellow blogger Amy has her own ETSY stationary shop!
Interested in snail mail? Check out these sites and become a member.
Swap-bot: Sending crafty packages or postcards to strangers. People are rated so you aren't sending things to creepers.
Postcrossing: Send a postcard to someone from another country. I get the best postcards from China (They take forever to arrive though!) and European countries.
9 comments :
I love hand written cards and always make an effort to send them :-) The Vera Bradley ones or $1 Target section ones are my favs!!
Send me your address I want to send you a card! I love sending snail mail..and writing back and forth with people!
I love those beach notecards. and the dinosaur ones. and the post office ones. Oh lord i'm gonna go broke.
This is genius, I love it.
Now I have the sudden urge to go buy a ton of stationary! :)
I love getting packages but usually it's just stuff I ordered online, haha!! Send me a package sometime and I will return the favor! :)
I love sending snail mail! I have a giant collection of Vera Bradley notecards.
Those dino ones are so cute! I think I might have to get me some!
I need to get better about sending stuff. I love getting mail and I would love to send more.
I'm all about sending cards! Expect another one soon!
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