So…this month instead of a contest for Pearistas…they are holding a Pen to Paper Challenge. What does that mean?
Here’s what Christy has to say about it:
Hello!
In place of a giveaway this month we are challenging you to participate in our Pen to Paper challenge, exclusive to our Pearistas! (oh, and there is something else coming in a few days, too!)
At Pear Tree, we believe in something greater than selling cards. We believe in the value of relationships and we know how much you value them, too, especially after seeing some of your posts with last month's note cards giveaway.
Paper is a form of connecting people, a great form, a real form. We know this because when we go to the mailbox, the first thing we open is the hand addressed envelope. Because inside waiting is a note card someone has taken the time to write especially for you.
So, we have a challenge for you, our Pearistas. Write a hand written note once a week for four weeks. There's so much to say. Say it's been too long to those who live long distance, write a note to one of your parents and tell them all those things you've been meaning to say but it's easier to write, or tell the people in your life you see every day and forget to express your appreciation for always being there for you. It doesn't take much, even just a simple hello in the form of a hand-written note will mean so much to the recipient!
If you accept this challenge, we'll send you 8 note cards, 4 for you and then an additional card and envelope to include in each of the 4 that you send, promoting the person you're sending a card to, to do the same, send a hand-written note. The cards will be personalized with a generic 'hello' message, which we feel is appropriate for almost any message you would want to write.
Finally, as we know a part of being a blogger is sharing your experiences, we ask you then commit to following up each note with a post about what writing the note meant to you. Scan in your note if you want to, but we understand if it was a private note! But more importantly, tell us about how you felt writing the card. What were the responses you got back? Did you get creative and include something else along with the card (picture, etc.)? Once a week we will pick out one Pearista's post to feature on our Pear Tree blog (obviously with the consent of the Pearista) and award that Pearista a $50 credit towards any Pear Tree purchase (ahem, the need for holiday cards isn't that far away).
Do you accept? Just send me an email or comment on this post telling me you're accepting the challenge by this Saturday, August 7th, and we'll get your cards in the mail to you the following week, for sure by Saturday the 14th. Week one of the challenge will start Sunday, August 15th.
I can't wait to read your posts!
Christy
So…I’m a little early…but here’s what I did for my first one…You may or may not know that Fire Husband is currently in the NCO academy, through a satellite course…started a couple weeks ago, and goes through the end of Oct. here…then he will spend 2 weeks at another ANG base for the remainder of his class, and graduation. The first couple days of class were less then pleasant for him…between his full time job, and class and all…he’s a wee bit stressed. But that’s neither here nor there…
We have a tradition here in our house. Anytime Fire Husband leaves…for any amount of time…a week, a month, whatever…I put a note in his stuff before he leaves for him to find when he gets to his destination.
Well, yeah, I know he technically didn’t “go” anywhere…just to his ANG base…but I could sense that he needed a pick me up. So on Thursday, I took one of the Pear Tree Greeting cards that I received for the challenge, wrote it out a 0530 (5:30AM) and tucked it safely away in his ABU’s for him to find before class. In this note, I told the love of my life and best friend how much I love him, and how very very proud I am of him for all that he does everyday.
He found the note just before class, and said that it was just the encouragement that he needed that day. He had a great class.
He truly is the most wonderful thing that ever happened to me. I’m blessed to have him as my soul mate, and husband.
I’m not sure who will be the recipient of next weeks card…so come back and check it out!
