Tips for Sending 7 Cards in 7 Days!

Have you ever received a greeting card in the mail and felt an instant surge of joy? It’s like a warm hug from a friend, a little piece of happiness that brightens your day.

Thinking of You Week is September 18th – 24th this year! It’s the perfect time to send handwritten notes just to tell someone you are thinking of them. Take the challenge and send 7 cards in 7 days!

Who to send cards to?

Seven people sounds like A LOT of people! To prepare for Thinking of You Week start by making a list of people who you’d like to send a card. It’s easier than it seems!

Here is a list of ideas for 7 people you can send cards to:

• Family
  • That one aunt you’ve been meaning to text back
  • A sibling
  • Your dad
• Friends
  • Your bestie
  • The one you text back a month later
  • The one you haven’t talked to in awhile 
• Co-workers
  • Bob from accounting
  • Your work bestie
  • Your boss!
• A community member
  • Your 4th grade teacher
  • Your high school art teacher
  • Your mail-person
  • A mentor
  • Veterans at your local VA “Veterans Affairs” Hospital
• A senior neighbor
  • The one that yells at your to get off his lawn
  • The one who watches over your house when you’re away
  • Residents of a local care home
• An emergency medical worker
  • That overnight nurse who took care of you in the emergency room that one time.
  • The fire fighter who saved a cat from that tall tree. (Your local fire station)
• Someone you talk to all the time
  • Your grandma
  • Your mom
• Just someone you’ve been thinking of
  • Your best friend from 8th grade art class
  • An old co-worker

Writing a Memorable Message

Now comes the fun part: writing your message! Don’t be afraid to get a little cheesy or sentimental. After all, it’s the thought that counts. If you’re stuck on what to write, a simple “Thinking of you!” will do just fine. 

Here is a list of ideas for what to write in your Thinking of You card:

• Sending you warm thoughts and good vibes.
• Thinking of you and hoping this card brings a smile to your day.
• Grateful for our friendship and sending warm wishes your way.
• Sending you a mail hug!
• Thinking of you today.
• Remember when we [insert memory]? Those moments always bring a smile to my face, just like you do.
• No special occasion needed to brighten your day. Sending you a little happiness, just because!
• Hope this brings a smile to your face.
• Friendship doesn’t need a reason to be celebrated. Grateful for you, just because.
• Here’s a smile for you, just because.

The most important thing to remember is to HAVE FUN!

Here are a few of my favorite Just Because cards from Grey Street Paper: