*This is a sponsored post with CafeMom and Hallmark. All my opinions are my own and not swayed by outside sources.*
We live in the information age. Once, texting was clearly the most amazing thing ever invented. Now texting is ancient. We have video chats now. We can share pictures to our Facebook feeds. Whatever we can think of, we can probably do it.
The one thing we don’t do as well is express our feelings. We can share tons of information, but the feeling has fallen by the wayside. That’s why Hallmark cards are so great. This Mother’s Day, their new campaign, Put Your Heart to Paper, wants to help us get our feelings across instead of just our information.
What Does Your Mom Mean to You
Not what does she do for you. What does she mean to you? In our journey down the information super highway, we’ve learned how to quickly and efficiently share data based things like pictures, texts, videos, gifs, and all of that other fun stuff, but I sometimes feel like we’ve lost the ability to really show how we feel. Emoticons are the new normal way of smiling. *Hugs* are now considered hugs. We also text more than we talk. I’m a huge offender on all fronts. It might be easier to get in touch with each other, but I think it’s gotten harder to connect.
I can tell you what my mom means to me. She has been a constant source of comfort, love, and support for as long as I can remember. Regardless of what I have or haven’t done or whether or not she approved, my mother has always been there for me. She’s built me up, picked me up, brushed me off, and kicked me in the butt. She’s always been my biggest fan, and she’s shown me how to be an awesome mom to my kids.
With our close relationship, you’d think it would be easy to get all of that across, but like I said, texts just don’t cut it. When I heard about the Put Your Heart to Paper campaign, I started hitting the Hallmark cards hard. They’ve always been my source for cards, but it’s even more important to me than ever this year. I don’t want any old gag card – although there are some great Hallmark cards for that. I want a card that helps me adequately express how deeply I love my mom.
The thing about Hallmark cards is that they’re just a starting point. Have you ever noticed all that space below the words in the card? That’s your area to expand on what your mom just read. I’m so guilty of snagging a card and letting it do all the talking. This year, I’m putting my heart to paper for my mom. I’ve got about three Hallmark cards in the running for my top pick. When I finally narrow it down, I’m going to fill up that space below the words with just as much as I can.
My mom means everything to me. I’m definitely putting my heart to paper this year, and you should, too. Hallmark cards are a great way to get the ball rolling to help you get all of those feelings out so your mom can know just how much she means to you.
You look just like your mom! I loved hearing about your close relationship with her.
I didn’t know you had a twin! 😉 Seriously, though. This is post is such a nice tribute to your mome.
Your mom sounds like such a great lady! It’s so nice to have a mom like that in your life!
Words on paper is so personal, I try and write notes and send cards as often as possible. It just means more – so I love this!
My blog is pretty much dedicated to my mother- which is ironic because most months our only contact is through Words With Friends. Don’t worry- she just isn’t really a feelings sort of person. Regardless, I find a card every Mother’s Day that expresses just how I feel.
Hallmark makes great cards. I can always find one that says exactly what i am thinking.
I always struggle articulating how I feel about those dear in my life. I love how Hallmark can express what I feel in such eloquent ways. I love using their cards!
I lost my mom last Christmas, so it is going to be a tough Mother’s Day. I struggle with telling the people I love how I feel about them.
I am so thankful to have my mother. After the loss of my father, I’ve needed her more now than ever.
Hallmark has always been my preferred greeting cards. They know just want to say to make it sound from the heart!
I love Hallmark and my platinum card status! I always buy thei cards because they say what I cannot
Aww this is really sweet. I wish I could teach my mom to text but that’s unlikely. Phone calls and mail are still great way to communicate with her.
I love sending cards and try hard to stay away from the emotions of social media. People still love to receive a letter in the mail, a heart felt card and real hugs from those they love.
I think I took that pic! LOL! Your mom is AWESOME! You’re very lucky to have such amazing family!
I love Hallmark cards! They always have the perfect card that says exactly what I want to say!
What a beautiful family you have! I honestly prefer to put into words what I want to say on birthdays and holidays or other occasions because I never can find a card that says it all.
Beautiful generations photo – and yes your mom sounds wonderful – plus you are so right about expressing our feelings for a special day – for me, I always have to look up a short quote – yet I know when I buy a Hallmark card it’s done and ready!
I agree with others, you and your mother are twins! Both beautiful!
Really nice post!
Your mom sounds like a really wonderful lady!
So true! It is hard to convey all we feel for our Moms. I think as we become Moms that bond gets stronger as we start to understand from the other side.
I love this, it is such a great campaign. I love the picture!