We were a bit (OK... a lot) late remembering to send a Valentine card to our granddaughter in Illinois earlier this month. It's true that we're quite forgetful about holidays.
Then we remembered some fun e-cards we'd received before and how we sent them for free too.
Well, it's very hard to find free e-cards anymore so we gave in and subscribed to Hallmark. It's only $12. a year and so convenient.
I sent three of them to KC on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. She loved them although Tif said she got tired of hearing the song "Cutie, cutie pie" over and over and over again.
Aha! I see St. Patrick's Day is next. I can't wait!
Then we remembered some fun e-cards we'd received before and how we sent them for free too.
Well, it's very hard to find free e-cards anymore so we gave in and subscribed to Hallmark. It's only $12. a year and so convenient.
I sent three of them to KC on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. She loved them although Tif said she got tired of hearing the song "Cutie, cutie pie" over and over and over again.
Aha! I see St. Patrick's Day is next. I can't wait!
There's still a few free card places, but I didn't find anything I really wanted to send out. I broke down and sent a real card in the end.
ReplyDeleteI was wondering where e-cards were these days.
ReplyDeleteWe have lots of the Hallmark card stores here in Kansas City, as this is where the Halls family started it all.
DrumMajor
I wonder if you Kansas City people get the cards for a discount. :-)
DeleteOhhhh No. Same high price at their stores, or where they sell the cards. Some regional neighborhood Hallmark stores have a "frequent shopper" program with some discounts on occasion, with notices out before the general TV ads. The store's initial midnight sale of the current year's upcoming Christmas ornaments is fun, with friendly people, hot beverages and cookies.
DeleteHallmark used to be a coveted place for artist-types to work, with very guarded secrets about the next seasons' offerings. The company used to donate their older leftover bags, wrapping, and trinkets to non-profit schools to use for the holidays.
DrumMajor
I utilize E-Cards often for my faraway friends.
ReplyDeleteBlessings......
ReplyDeleteIts crazy now they want to charge. I guess "free" is a thing of the past?
have a blessed week.
same thing with telephone lookup-most charge now...
ReplyDeleteI use white pages.com. The phone numbers and addresses are still free.
DeleteYes, it is so convenient to send e-cards. Now with your subscription, you can send many, many e-cards to your friends and families for any festivals that they celebrate.
ReplyDeleteAhhhh.... but I still have to remember!
DeleteMaybe you could use the reminders function in your mobile?
DeleteYes, that's right, e-cards are making it easy! When my youngest daughter Jennifer lived and studied in Christchurch, NZ for 3 1/2 long years she used to send me lovely free e-cards for Mother's Day, my birthday, Easter or Christmas. I always got a bit teary when I received them, but was also happy at the same time.
ReplyDeleteNice tip for sending cards. Thanks, dianne
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for e-cards when you live so far apart. It doesn't even make sense mailing postcards these days.
ReplyDeleteWe're bad about holidays too, but none of us get particularly upset about that. We can exchange gifts and favors any old time. We did enjoy Christmas so much, however, with one of our daughters and two grandkids that we plan to have the whole bunch over next Christmas. We will have to put in another guest room in the basement.
ReplyDeleteIt has gotten way too expensive to stay in resorts here, especially at Christmas!
Earlier it used to come free..did not know that they started charging..still your bargain is profitable I guess..Have a nice week ahead..
ReplyDeleteI have a friend who sends cards with jigsaw puzzles at the end. Then we all compete for the best time putting them together.
ReplyDeleteSending Valentine cards is a great idea we do the same at my school and among friends.
ReplyDeleteAhhhh.... So you celebrate Valentine's Day in Poland too?
DeleteI started making my cards so i got a little bit better about actually sending them, but i still sometimes forget.
ReplyDeleteWithout a doubt, homemade cards are the very best and much treasured.
DeleteGosh I haven't sent an e-card in a while. Thanks for the reminder. The price of regular cards it really ridiculous, especially those musical ones.
ReplyDeleteI have received e-cards but have never sent them. I do still send cards by mail, and I now make photo cards for special situations.
ReplyDeleteI don't' think I've ever gotten an e-card
ReplyDeleteGuess what? I've just sent you an e-card! :-)
DeleteIt's a good idea, and affordable!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe that I had forgotten all about e-cards. $12 for one year isn't bad at all. Cards are very expensive these day. Thanks for the reminder.
ReplyDeleteI will send e-cards when I have forgotten to send one and I am getting pretty forgetful also.
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