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January 2, 2020

No.328: Five Reasons To Send a Letter in January

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If you’ve read here for any length of time, you know that I am a passionate supporter of keeping snail mail alive!  This is a monthly series that I hope will inspire you to start putting thoughts on paper.  There’s nothing like finding a handwritten note among the piles of bills and junk mail.   

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HOT TEA MONTH

With winter in full swing, there’s nothing better than warming your hands (and your belly!) with a cup of hot tea.  This would be a great month to surprise a friend with your favorite flavor (or maybe a sampler like this or this or this) and a note.
A few cards created by small businesses:

  • Classic Novel Teacup Card by Greymount Paper Press
  • You’re My Cup of Tea Card by Paula and Waffle
  • Tea Cups Watercolor Postcard by Alaskan Owl Designs


    JANUARY 6 // EPIPHANY
    The feast day of Epiphany commemorates the Wise Men’s visit to baby Jesus and is celebrated in different ways.  In my family, we have a special dinner and give everyone a book wrapped in gold paper.
    A few cards created by small businesses:

    • Gifts of the Magi Torn Paper Card by Torn Paper Co.
    • Embossed Wisemen Card Set by Write Cards
    • Spanish Three Wise Men Card Set by Yarisi & Co.
    • Three Kings Woodcut Black & White Greeting Card Download by Catholic Paper Goods


    JANUARY 21 // HUGGING DAY

    Hugging Day was created in the ’80s by a Reverend in Michigan.  This is an easy one to celebrate, but don’t forget those loved ones who live far away!  This idea would be a fun one to do with kids.
    A few cards created by small businesses:

    • Bear Hug Papercut Card by Chau Art Papercut
    • Sending You a Big Squeeze Card by Shop Little Red Sparrow
    • I Want to Hug Your Face Card by Mudsplash Studios


    JANUARY 24 // GIVE A COMPLIMENT DAY
    I love the idea behind this day.  How often do you think of something, but never actually say it?  Today is your opportunity to say something positive about the people around you.
    A few cards created by small businesses:

    • You’re So Nice and Smell Great Card by Macaela Made 
    • I Really Like Your…Fill in the Blank Card by Little Red Card Co.
    • You Are Amazing Card by Inked and Dotted

    JANUARY 31 // BACKWARD DAY
    To finish off the month, how about something a little silly?  “Backward Day is a day to do everything backwards…Wear your shirt with the back in the front. Eat your meal, starting with dessert…Walk backwards, or talk backwards. Play a board game backwards, from the finish line to the start.” (via)  I think it might be fun to write a letter starting from the bottom!

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    Comments

    1. Laura M says

      January 8, 2020 at 1:16 pm

      Backward day sounds like fun 😀

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