When I was at Blissdom a month ago, one of my favorite suites to visit was the Hallmark suite. In that suite, conference attendees could browse the cards, find ones they wanted to send to friends or family, and write a little message. Envelopes were then addresses and mailed by Hallmark, or if the recipient was there at the conference, a tweet was sent to them to come pick up their card in the mail area of the suite.
It was a great idea, and very popular with the bloggers at Blissdom. Who knew one little room could be filled to the brim with happiness? There were cards on every topic, from "Miss you" for family back home, to "Thanks for being a great friend" and "Sorry things are so sucky" topics.
Having just found out I was being laid off prior to the conference, it made me laugh to get a card from a friend that started out with a gloomy grey rain cloud and the word "Crap" on the front of the card. I needed that laugh, and it made me feel so loved that someone (two people, actually!) took the time to write a message and send me a card.
Let's face it, we often keep in touch with email, texting and Facebook, and those are often quick and easy ways to connect. But can anything really replace getting a handwritten card in the mail? I know my entire day is made better when I open my mailbox and find a card for me mixed in with the usual flood of junk mail and bills.
Hallmark's recent "Tell Them" campaign is trying to encourage everyone to reach out and tell a friend or loved one something they need to hear. Our own inner voice is nearly always negative, so wouldn't it be nice to give someone a positive message for once? Do you have a friend who really needs to know how thankful you are that she's there for you? Have you told your teen lately that you're so proud of him for making the honor roll? Maybe your little sister just needs nudge out of a bad mood by reminding her that she's important and you know good things will be coming along for her soon?
You can visit Hallmark's Tell Them Facebook page and make a vow to tell that loved one the sentiment you need them to know. In person, through a handwritten note, in a card...no matter how you do it, spread a little love and make sure nothing important is ever left unsaid. We all want to feel loved and important, and it can start with each of us doing the same for those around us.
Giveaway!
Hallmark wants to help you get started in sending out your messages. They're giving a gift pack of Hallmark cards and envelopes to one lucky reader!
To enter, simply leave a comment below telling me who is the one person you'd most like to send a card to? Be sure to leave your email address in your comment so I can contact you if you're the winner. One entry per person, US mailing addresses only.
Entries will be accepted until March 28 at 11:59pm EDT. After that date, one winner will be selected at random to receive the gift pack of Hallmark cards. Winner will have 48 hours to respond to the notice or another winner will be selected.
Good luck!!
Full disclosure: I received free Hallmark cards as well as sent free cards at the Hallmark suite at Blissdom. No further compensation was received. All opinions are my own, including the opinion that I have some awesome bloggy friends who really helped me feel better on a bad day with the cards they sent me.
47 comments:
I would send them to my sister. Thank you
candieluster(at)gmail(dot)com
I'd send one to my mom.
slb3334@gmail.com
I'd send them to my daughter in college.
elysesw@aol.com
to my sister who lives over 1500 miles away
I would send one to my mom. She's been my rock through my whole life, stuck by me through some really tough times, and basically lives up to the word "mother" in every sense!
savafiend7676@yahoo.com
There are lots of candidates. Unfortunately there are a lot of people in my life who've had tragedy lately. This needs to stop. At least a card signifies I am thinking of them.
I'd send it to my baby sister in China! She's teaching English over there and loves to get mail from home!
wilburnnewsome atyahoodotcom
I would like to send a card to my oldest daughter who is away at college.
monster6236 at gmail dot com
I would like to send a card to my best friend. ktadlock777 at gmail dot com
my sister who lives in TX aggiegrad02@gmail.com
I would send them to various people that I seldom see.
cp1935@oppcatv.com
I would send one to my husband, even tho I live with him and see him every day.
ighmeg at yahoo dot com
I would like to send a card to my former pastor.
reklaw422 at hotmail dot com
I'd send one to my daughter who is at college in Chicago. She says she isn't home sick, she's people sick...
kimandbutch@gmail.com
I would like to send a card to my friend who has cancer
marypopmom@yahoo.com
I would send it to my best friend in FL!
rachelmarietravis@gmail.com
Christina - xristya@rock.com - I'd like to send a card to my brother, who I don't see often enough!
I would like to send a card to my dad.
I would like to send one to my friend, Wanda, who is the most supportive person I know.
Gemhound@bellsouth.net
Id send to my mom!
ptavernie at yahoo dot com
I'd send a card to my grandmother for her 85th birthday this month!
dwnvlntn333 at gmail dot com
My daughter!
To my brother who teaches English in china
Diane Baum
esldiane@gmail.com
my parents! i would love to send them cards on days other than their birthdays and anniversary
tiggiepooh [at] gmail [dot] com
My mother-in-law. She live alone 600 miles from family. It would brighten her day. trinitygsd at yahoo do tocm
One of my college roommates having a baby that lives out of state
caryn9802 at yahoo dot com
I'd like to send a card to my grandfather.
ericacarnes(at)gmail(dot)com
to my best friend in Texas.
Thanks for the chance.
mogrill12@gmail.com
I'd love to send one to my mom, as she just moved out of the area!
my dad in ny
amy16323(at)gmail(dot)com
I would like to send a card to my mom
My kids and grandkids
My Sister in Japan
I would like to send one to my sister.
shawnac68@hotmail.com
my sis who's out of the country - regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com
my mom who lives 500 miles away
vmkids3 at msn dot com
I would love to send a card to everyone in my family, but especially my grandmother. I recently moved across the country and I miss them all very much. Thanks!
sylver_1982@yahoo.com
My husband.
I'd share this with my sister.
Desiree Dunbar
desireedunbar@hotmail.com
to my grand pa
ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com
My best friend Becky who had me out to Chicago and showed me a great night, on her even! Haven't seen her in a while and she thought I would enjoy a night away from my husband and kids, it was a nice mini vacation!
id love to send a card to my daughter who just got her own apartment :)
kathypease(at)gmail(dot)com
id send a card to my best friend who moved over a thousand miles away to get her masters miss you
my husband mverno@roadrunner.com
I am always sending cards as a ministry, this is great
thanks
kendraco22 at yahoo dot com
My sister.
clarkmurdock@yahoo.com
Melanie MOntgomery
I would send one to my cousin who has cancer. vidomich(at)yahoo(dot)com
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