I have a special place in my heart for Hallmark. I have been a writer for as long as I can remember. I didn’t always identify myself as a writer. I just wrote. When someone has so much feeling and is at a loss for words, there is nothing more beautiful than personally being able to give life to their message with words I connect together for them. Those written bits will always be on my list of proudest moments.
I’m actually quite sentimental about the power of words. I remember being young and spending what seemed like hours looking at all things Hallmark. Sometimes I would get teary-eyed. It wasn’t just the words that would get to me in a card, but the sentiment of their power to move someone else, and the brilliance of a company in the business of relationships.
So, “Yes, Yes, Yes, please!” was my response when I was offered the opportunity to do this challenge. I know I have it listed under “Sponsored,” which is the correct place for it, but the only compensation I received for this post was the package of cards, which I sent out in this challenge. The reward (personally) of doing this challenge was profoundly inspiring.
So, what’s the challenge? SIMPLE! 7 cards in 7 days. Connect. Connect with your loved ones, old friends, new friends, or anyone you’ve met along your journey in life who made you enjoy the ride just a little bit more! Do it. Your friends and family won’t be the only ones smiling. For many of us, a hand-written card is one of those things we keep recycling on our to-do lists but never actually get to doing. This challenge gave me that extra push that I wish I would have had the whole year. I don’t plan on losing momentum now. So thank you, Hallmark!
While picking out the perfect card can be a lot of fun, it was as fun, if not more, being surprised when I opened my package. What I love most about Hallmark is that aside from being able to think of a specific person and find just the right card, you can see that perfect card that makes you instantly think of just the right person.
I sent my cards to Peggy (the card in this post), Joani, Joelle, Jessie, Justin, Elizabeth and Leila. I hadn’t decided who I would send the cards to before I got them. Although, as soon as I saw each one, I knew immediately who each card belonged to. What are you waiting for? Connect. Re-connect. Stay connected!
Oh, and there’s more! To help you get started, Hallmark is giving you 30% off if you use use the code BLOG30 to buy cards on Hallmark.com!
Are you a blogger? Do you want to take The Get Carded Challenge too? Apply here!
READERS – WIN YOUR OWN CARD PACK & JOIN THE CHALLENGE! Here’s how:
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The WINNER will be selected on August 11, 2013. Good Luck!
By: Alicia Gonzalez
