Share Your Love with Cards and Give Memories
I come from a long line of card givers. My Grandma and my Mom had entire dresser drawers devoted just to cards. They had cards for every occasion on hand just in case and when my Grandma moved in with us when I was little each week there was at least one mandatory trip to the card store. Grandma's cards always smelled of lavender ~ she kept sachets in the drawer and the memories of those cards always bring a smile to my face.
I kept the tradition going and have a drawer in an antique dresser filled not only with cards to give but with cards that I have received over the course of my lifetime. I can't tell you how much those cards mean to me. I have cards from my Mother, my Father and my Brother, all who have passed away. I knew they loved me but when I look at those cards and see their signatures along with little smiley faces or a pertinent little word or phrase that we shared, it brings back a flood of good memories {and usually some tears}.
Valentine's Day is coming and getting Hallmark Cards was on my list of things to do. I was on a recent grocery shopping trip at Walmart and found row after row of Hallmark Valentine Cards to choose from.
I found a card for the love of my life, my Husband, and some cards for the special little ones in my life. And while browsing, I also came across a few thoughtful Valentines Day cards that capture those small, meaningful moments perfectly.
I got several of these cards for my youngest son and 2 of my nephews. The Googly Eye on the spider made me laugh and I know it will make them happy as well.
These cards are perfect for two of my nieces ~ they both love glitter and the 3-dimensional little red bow makes it even more perfect.
Card shopping is so much fun when you can match the perfect card to the perfect recipient ~ it's a wonderful way to let people know you care not just for today but for years to come and hopefully they'll be tucked away in a box or a drawer for a future walk down memory lane.
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Oh this brings back memories! My grandmother sent a lot of cards too. I still have cards from when I had my baby showers, when my boys were born, etc. I keep a lot of them and they are wonderful memories to look back on. And oh my goodness...I love that card with the googly eyes! 🙂
I love giving cards, just bought my son's v-day cards at Walmart before the snow came!
I'm a card giver and card keeper too. I love to look through all the old cards that I've received. What a great reminder of how nice it is to send a real card.
Hallmark always has such a great selection of cards! I still have some Valentine's Day errands to run & cards are on my to-do list! Thanks for sharing these! I love the googly eyed spider! Too cute! 🙂
I love sending and receiving cards ... and there's nothing better than just sitting in the card aisle, reading. 🙂
I love sending cards (and getting them too!). Old fashion snail mail is the best. I think the ladybug in a jar might be my favorite!
Cards always make me think of my grandma- she would send them out for EVERY occasion!
That lady bug card is adorable!! Getting a card in the mail just makes everyone feel so special! I've always loved the colors and quality of Hallmark cards!
I had kept all of my cards at one point in my life too. It's amazing how much you can remember from a person with a card. Thanks for sharing those special memories with us. #client