As a child, I remember being slightly in awe of the Hallmark store. Something about the perfectly polished keepsakes waiting in glittering rows held a magic for me that I can’t quite articulate. The allure hasn’t faded in adulthood, either. Who wouldn’t love a store filled with things specifically made to show your love and brighten someone’s day?
The most important upcoming holiday, of course, is Mother’s Day. It can be such a hard time for some of my friends who have lost their moms and grandmothers. I try to count my blessings and honor my own mom, not only on this day but every day of the year. The older I get, the more I realize that the only thing with any true meaning on this earth is time with the people you love. Everything else is just a pretty distraction.
And the person you consider your mother may not be your biological one, but the aunt or grandma or unrelated woman who raised you as her own. Our hearts are not constrained by societal convention. I can attest that my own little family has been stitched together purely by will, bound by the golden threads of mutual care and respect.
Whoever you wish to show your appreciation to on this day, Hallmark has the perfect card ready for you. From the stunningly beautiful to the slyly humorous, the quality and warmth of these cards shines through. Handing one of these to someone I love makes me feel for a moment like I’m a tiny girl again, gazing up at the shelves, a little spark of magic warming my soul.
I received a selection of fantastic cards from Hallmark to share with my loved ones as part of their #PutYourHeartToPaper promotion. Check out the fun and gorgeous greetings below! Some of my favorites include the Queen of Hearts, the one that includes a lovely, wearable necklace, and the googly-eyed, slightly naughty giraffe.
Hallmark would also like to share a package of five beautiful, randomly selected cards with one of my readers. This is going to be a quick giveaway, so get those entries in now!
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There are so may awesome things at Hallmark, but the one I would love to have the most is the Family Tree Sterling Silver Necklace! That way I can always have my family with me!
Wonderful choice! <3
I love the “Because of You” card… it’s so nice to give someone to brighten up their day.
I would also like the Trust in Him Cross from the Hallmark store.
I went to the Hallmark site and I also love the new Incredible Mom card for mom.
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i really like the persoalized books for kids.
I would love one of the personalized books so my parents could leave them to my grandkids.
I like the Star Wars Itty Bittys.
I love so much there. I love to buy the ornaments.
I love all the ornanments!
Shine Figurine
We just NEED the Batman personalized book! Love it!!
Spring Multicolor Floral Infinity Scarf
I would like to have the Snoopy Perpetual Calendar.
I would love to get my wife the Happiness Is Traveler Mug.
I would love have the Coral-inspired Jewelry Tree.
I put this my accident under my wife’s email info – I would love to get my wife the Happiness Is Traveler Mug.