The message to buy, buy, buy is everywhere. In today’s world, it’s increasingly easy to fall prey to the mentality that more is better. Every holiday or special occasion, the media and advertisements encourage us to consume. Although “things” are nice, it can be stressful and discouraging knowing you simply cannot afford to spend as much as you’d like on the people you love. You may think that if you don’t spend a lot of money, your loved ones won’t realize how much you truly care about them. The good news is that the best gifts aren’t expensive.
The next time a special occasion rolls around, consider saying how you feel with a kind thought written down in a thoughtful card, rather than with impulse shopping. Think about it this way. Your grandchildren probably won’t remember that toy truck you bought them for their fifth birthday, but they can know how much they are loved through acts of kindness and compassion and the cards that arrive in the mail with kind words from you. Friends will appreciate the fact that you remembered their birthday, understood their sorrow or that you recognized an important milestone in their life, however far away you are from them. Your loved ones will see that you spent the time to write down how you feel, which is a powerful way to show you love and care about them.
Words are one of the best ways to show you care, and although it may be difficult to voice how you feel, writing it down is often much easier. More importantly, a gift can break, fall apart and age, whereas words only grow more cherished with time. So let your words show your loved ones how important they truly are! Even better, let your kids join in, and turn card making into family time. With SendOutCshouldards you can create a heartfelt card with your own photos, including a fun family snapshot! You won’t struggle to find a card in a store with the perfect words, images or artwork; you can create a customized message that’s exactly what you’re looking for right from the comfort of your own home or office.
We’ve all heard the old adage that the best things in life are free. Showing someone you care about them doesn’t have to be expensive. Start taking some stock in those words of wisdom. Money can’t buy happiness, but everyone could benefit from a kind word and caring thought.
Sharing how you feel is a priceless gift that will never depreciate in value.