April is National Card and Letter Writing Month

For some reason I always forget to post this on the first of the month.  That's OK, though.  You still have time to get started on your letter writing.

I mean, who doesn't love getting a handwritten letter in the mail?  I know that's the first piece of mail I open.  A handwritten letter is a lot better than opening up a bill.

It's time for you to get out all of that pretty paper and cards that you are saving for a special occasion.  Now is the time to use it!  And, don't worry if you don't have pretty paper.  Grab some paint, stickers, washi tape, crayons, or markers and create your own artistic paper.

Letter writing is also a great way to practice your penmanship (I think we all need the extra practice). Don't worry about bad handwriting.  Loved ones know you and your  bad  handwriting.  They still love hearing from you.

Don't know what to say?  How about, "Hi" or "Hello"?   Instead of wishing a friend or family a happy birthday on social media, how about sending them a physical card?  You can write a few lines in the card wishing them a happy birthday. Let them know that you are thinking about them.   Send a "just because" note or card letting them know that you appreciate them.

Go ahead!  Grab your pens and paper and start writing!