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September 5, 2016 by Spreading Joy

10 Reasons to Send Snail Mail

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10 Reasons to Send SNAIL Mail #SnailMail Rocks

Snail mail is mailing a letter or card instead of sending a text, email or message on Facebook or Twitter.

Why, you ask, why would you do this? It’s so expensive; it’s time consuming, its old fashioned!

Call me old fashioned but I think It’s amazing!

I have to admit, I do not do this nearly as much as I use to but I’m working on getting back to this!

I know people who are very artistic and their cards/letters are super colorful and are such a joy to get! I know people who are like me and have no artistic abilities whatsoever and their cards/letters are such a joy to get!

Do you see it… Cards and letters A R E such a JOY to get!

Here are some reasons why you should send/give Cards and/or letters as often as you can. 

  1. It makes a difference. Seriously! This is one of the best and easiest ways of Spreading Joy I know! You will make their day brighter!
  2. They can enjoy it over and over again. Many will. Someone dealing with a chronic illness will keep the card close as it is an encouragement to them! It will encourage their heart day after day!
  3. It will flood your heart with great joy! I know….. greedy of me to send you a card isn’t it, but I promise you, it’s true. Any time we are doing something for someone else, your heart is warmed by it.
  4. An amazing Ministry – many people feel that they don’t have gifts, talents etc. You can have an encouragement ministry – especially to the sick, elderly and even the everyday, ordinary people that just need some encouragement.  It’s a great way to minister to those in your world.
  5. Are you artistic? Do you know calligraphy? Lucky you! You can use all those amazing art supplies, colorful pens and stationary that I know you are hording!
  6. Sending cards and letters is like sending Love and HUGS in the mail! Especially for kids and others you don’t get to see often. My children don’t live near me anymore so I try to mail them things often and I honestly feel like I mail them love and hugs when I send them cards.
  7. Sending a card/letter to someone reminds them that they matter, that they are important and that makes a huge difference to people.
  8. With all the junk mail in your mail box, wouldn’t be exciting to find something fun? Think of that as you send off your letter to someone.
  9. You can turn a normal day into an extraordinary day with one stamp. Priceless
  10. Small children home? Write to them. Let them get it, open it and enjoy it – and then have a special place where you put it for them to keep. An album, one of those cute book boxes or treasure boxes. Before you know it they will be 25 and this will be such a gift.

What are some other reasons you can think of to send a letter? Do you send snail mail? Do you reach out to people other than just Christmas?

Do you decorate your envelopes with Envelope art?  Ohhhh to be able to do that!

Samples: 

More of what I’m talking here on Pinterest

and here are a couple below:

"A short list of things I like about you." I'm sure it made his day. 🙂 ?

A photo posted by PQ (@seventhchord) on Nov 25, 2015 at 10:02am PST

A #snailmailmyemail letter that is lyrics to a song I wanted to make a puzzle letter but didnt have a puzzle and thought I can just make one and I did and it was greatStart in the upper left and follow the arrows if you want to read the lyrics #abmlifeiscolorful

A photo posted by Gudrun (@gudrunbrassell) on Nov 23, 2015 at 9:13pm PST

 

 

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Comments

  1. 1

    Karin Peters says

    September 6, 2016 at 3:02 pm

    I love this! I feel like writing notes on paper is a lost art. Thanks for this reminder!

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    • 2

      Marie says

      September 9, 2016 at 1:45 pm

      Truly is Karin, and so many people are so artsy! Would make anyone’s day!
      Marie recently posted..10 Reasons to Send Snail Mail

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  2. 3

    Andrea says

    September 6, 2016 at 4:29 pm

    I just think that snail mail is a lot more personal anyway 🙂

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    • 4

      Marie says

      September 9, 2016 at 1:46 pm

      It is much more personal. email and texting are quicker but you are correct, less personal
      Marie recently posted..10 Reasons to Send Snail Mail

      Reply
  3. 5

    Kay says

    September 6, 2016 at 4:47 pm

    I love getting mail! It’s always so fun. It’s a shame that so few people still send mail!

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    • 6

      Marie says

      September 9, 2016 at 1:47 pm

      Exactly Kay! I had ordered myself a dvd and it came this week – as I got the package I exclaimed HAPPY MAIL – my mom was with me and laughed.

      No matter how old you are, getting mail is always fun
      Marie recently posted..10 Reasons to Send Snail Mail

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  4. 7

    Amy Hagerup says

    September 6, 2016 at 6:01 pm

    I think sending snail mail is VERY important in our lives and in our businesses. Notes can encourage like nothing else. I just wrote a facebook post about this and a blogpost about this a little while ago (but that one was more for business relationship – so important to show love and care.)

    Reply
    • 8

      Marie says

      September 9, 2016 at 1:48 pm

      It’s an easy way to show love and care and every single one of us can and should do it Amy. You are absolutely correct.
      Marie recently posted..10 Reasons to Send Snail Mail

      Reply
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    Linda Kuriloff says

    September 7, 2016 at 12:17 am

    What a fun way to make a walk to the mailbox special! Even in the old days when snail mail was not so unusual, it was still such a thrill to get a letter from my pen pal! I think I just may try this. It’s scary to commit to it because I feel so swamped already, but so does everyone. That’s why a hand written letter today is extra special! These days people don’t even want to text, but respond with an emoji! Thanks for this post.

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    • 10

      Marie says

      September 9, 2016 at 1:49 pm

      Oh my goodness Linda! You are soooo correct! Even a text is too much for some these days….

      It is always a thrill to get those letters! I’m hoping more people will be inspired
      Marie recently posted..10 Reasons to Send Snail Mail

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    Ally says

    September 8, 2016 at 8:01 am

    I love writing letters and receiving them. I always treasure them and any cards I get over the years.
    They are treasured thoughts and memories, great reminders and keepsakes.

    Reply
    • 12

      Marie says

      September 9, 2016 at 1:49 pm

      I keep my cards and letter too Ally. They are really neat to go back through, remind you of past friendships, even a great way to remind yourself to pray for someone
      Marie recently posted..10 Reasons to Send Snail Mail

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  7. 13

    Amy says

    September 8, 2016 at 1:47 pm

    This is so fun! I absolutely love snail mail and I have piles of cards at home. I’ve lately been thinking about the need to send cards to say hi and especially thank you. I’m always good at sending thank you cards for gifts, but I’ve been thinking about those things people do that may not give you something tangible. I think everyone loves getting mail!

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    • 14

      Marie says

      September 9, 2016 at 1:51 pm

      I always send thank you’s. always. and if I forgot if I did it or not, I’ll send another because 2 are better than none.
      Marie recently posted..10 Reasons to Send Snail Mail

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  8. 15

    Sarah Prince says

    September 9, 2016 at 2:55 pm

    I always love getting letters in the mail. The genuine authenticity is SO much more valuable. You can hand onto those things forever. I have a greater determination to send hand-written letters more now.

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    • 16

      Spreading Joy says

      September 10, 2016 at 1:01 am

      I love that! Genuine authenticity – so true! so real! I’m not artsy but you should check out the artsy letters on instagram or even twitter using #snailmail – amazing.
      Spreading Joy recently posted..How Will You Influence Others

      Reply
  9. 17

    De Bolton says

    September 9, 2016 at 3:02 pm

    I am apart of a Scripture Exchange from all over the nation and I LOVE when I get a letter from a stranger with a Scripture they wanted to share. It’s all random and we never know each month who has us and vice versa. Before “Back in the day” snail mail was like that and an email was exciting. My how times have changed.

    Reply
    • 18

      Spreading Joy says

      September 10, 2016 at 12:59 am

      that sounds like a really cool group to be part of!
      Spreading Joy recently posted..How Will You Influence Others

      Reply
  10. 19

    Mihaela Echols says

    September 9, 2016 at 4:29 pm

    Yes I agree letters and cards are the best because our time is put in them and it’s great to get something besides bills!

    Reply
    • 20

      Spreading Joy says

      September 10, 2016 at 12:58 am

      so much fun to get something cute that’s not bills or junk mail Mihaela!!
      Spreading Joy recently posted..How Will You Influence Others

      Reply
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    Brittney Moses says

    September 9, 2016 at 8:32 pm

    You are so right! Letters are like a hug in the mail. I was just thinking about how wonderful it wold be to start mailing handwritten messages to loved ones again. It’s so personable. I love that you do this!

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    • 22

      Spreading Joy says

      September 10, 2016 at 12:57 am

      Those that you send them to Brittney will love it for sure!
      Spreading Joy recently posted..How Will You Influence Others

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  12. 23

    Jessica says

    September 10, 2016 at 7:49 am

    I actually received some snail mail not too long ago with some words of encouragement and a prayer. It was quite nice. 🙂

    Reply
    • 24

      Spreading Joy says

      September 11, 2016 at 4:02 pm

      It truly is nice! Like a gift from the heart!
      Spreading Joy recently posted..10 Ways to Have More Joy in Each Day

      Reply
  13. 25

    Christine says

    September 10, 2016 at 1:17 pm

    Thanks for reminding us of another inspiring way to spread JOY to people, Marie! Yes, receiving a card or letter via snail mail is always a blessing. Blessings to you and all you do!

    Reply
    • 26

      Spreading Joy says

      September 11, 2016 at 4:01 pm

      Thanks Christine!!
      Spreading Joy recently posted..10 Twitter Musts

      Reply
  14. 27

    Tiffani says

    September 12, 2016 at 10:23 am

    I love this. I try to send things to people in the mail all the time. My church still does a card ministry for these very reasons. It really does make a difference.

    Reply
    • 28

      Spreading Joy says

      December 23, 2016 at 12:43 pm

      I love the card ministry! OUr ladies class always lets people know needs encouragement and we try to do so with cards.
      Spreading Joy recently posted..What is Christmas Joy

      Reply
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    Kristi says

    September 12, 2016 at 12:57 pm

    #2 is what sticks out to me the most. I love going through old letters from family members and seeing a piece of their lives that I might not otherwise have known.

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      Spreading Joy says

      December 23, 2016 at 12:48 pm

      So true Kristi. Especially if it’s in their handwriting and not typed. A priceless treasure for sure
      Spreading Joy recently posted..What is Christmas Joy

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    Jess says

    September 13, 2016 at 9:29 am

    I LOVE getting snail mail. I have a large collection of stationery from when I was an RA in college (over 10 year ago now) that I need to use. I guess I should use it for more than just those Christmas notes. 😀

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    • 32

      Spreading Joy says

      December 23, 2016 at 12:48 pm

      you absolutely should Jess. It’s hard to find stationary these days now. It’s just cards or regular paper. We will be having a post soon about needing volunteers to write to sjc children we encourage, maybe that would be a good way to use some of it. 🙂
      Spreading Joy recently posted..What is Christmas Joy

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  17. 33

    Elizabeth Stewart says

    September 14, 2016 at 10:06 pm

    I think I need to rekindle this habit of writing notes and cards the “snail mail way”!
    Elizabeth Stewart recently posted..Let’s talk about baggage…

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    • 34

      Spreading Joy says

      December 23, 2016 at 12:46 pm

      I’m going to be doing the same in 2017. I’ll have a post soon about needing volunteers to write to our SJC children. I’m excited about this future ministry.
      Spreading Joy recently posted..You can Be the Difference

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