Tuesday, October 13, 2009

October 19th: Cards for Just Because


Ever since my mom passed away in 1998, the thing people tell me most about her is how she would do things for them that always made them feel special - like leaving pumpkins on friends' doorsteps, or tending her friend's garden outside his store, or picking & delivering flowers from her garden. My best friend remembers how she brought her black jelly beans (her favorite) to her sports games. And of course, I'll always remember how she never let us leave the house without a giant hug. I'd be halfway to the driveway, and she'd call me back for a squeeze. It was these little things she did that made her her - and in turn made us feel special, feel thought of, feel loved.

So, in her honor, and on her birthday, we are giving away note cards in exchange for a promise to send this card to someone - just because. Simply email us at lindaandharriett@gmail.com with your name & snail mail address, and we'll send you a note card & envelope. That's it.

We hope you'll join us in honoring my mom by spreading a little Just Because love.

[I'll be taking a little time off from blogging. I'll be back next Monday.]

Update: Please send your emails to us by 12 noon EST on Monday, October 19 so we can get them all out that day. Thank you so much!

Update again: Attention Brooklynites! I'll be at Blue Sky Bakery on Monday, October 19 from 10am til 1pm giving away cards and stamps! Write your card there while enjoying the best muffins around or take it with you to write later. (Thanks, Blue Sky!)
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45 comments:

  1. April - Everything Little MissOctober 13, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    You're so sweet. This is a beautiful way to remember your mom. ♥

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  2. TommyOctober 13, 2009 at 11:56 AM

    What an awesome tribute to a wonderful lady, Liz. I hope you have a relaxing blogging break. :)

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  3. duet letterpressOctober 13, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    what a sweet + lovely gesture.

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  4. peggy | bluepoolroadOctober 13, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    liz, i have tears in my eyes. thanks so much for sharing. my mom is my best friend... xoxo

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  5. CydOctober 13, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    Beautiful. A really lovely way to honor your mom - she sounds like such a wonderful person.

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  6. BrynOctober 13, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    This is beautiful, Liz. I'm inspired. And I appreciate that you share so openly with all your readers. Enjoy the downtime away from the blog.

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  7. katy elliottOctober 14, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    Very sweet Liz! A great way to remember your mom and spread the love!

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  8. juliaOctober 14, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    wow-great idea and wonderful tribute! xoxo

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  9. AnonymousOctober 14, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    What a lovely, touching gesture. Just sent you an email...

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  10. selOctober 14, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    thank you for such a wonderful post and sharing. xo

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  11. escapadeOctober 15, 2009 at 10:43 PM

    What a wonderful way of honoring someone so special!

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  12. UnknownOctober 16, 2009 at 6:33 AM

    What a beautiful post and a wonderful idea....lovely.

    Simone
    London, England

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  13. ellestockedOctober 16, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    What a great idea! Such a sweet way to remember your mother. I LOVE all your cards and stationary! Can't wait to get the 2010 calendar!

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  14. The Fancy LadyOctober 16, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    thats such a sweet post your mom sounds like a wonderful mom and person. I hope one day when im gone people remember the little things i spent extra time on for them and things i try and do to make them feel special . Id love to win i have the perfect person to send this to.
    In case you need my email its thefancyladycupcakes@yahoo.com

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  15. claireOctober 16, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    I said a prayer for your mom today =)

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  16. the shoppe ownerOctober 16, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    What a lovely tribute to your mom. It is clear that she is a part of you :O)

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  17. Jaime @ laviejaimeOctober 16, 2009 at 3:19 PM

    This is so nice- saw this linked from The City Sage blog. I wil def send the letter to someone special. Going to email you.

    Jaime
    laviejaime.blogspot.com

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  18. JoannaOctober 16, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    A very beautiful and moving post. I just sent you an email. :-)

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  19. JessicaOctober 16, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    This is a wonderful thing. I would be honored to send one of your lovely cards to someone to make their day.

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  20. Melanie MoskowitzOctober 16, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    What a lovely idea. I received a card just because this week and it made me feel so special. I would love to do the same for someone else. Someone like my mom, she gives all the time and deserves some unsolicited appreciation. Thank you for this!

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  21. alexkellerOctober 16, 2009 at 6:20 PM

    so sweet - i love doing things for people and giving little gifts, just because. thank you for a wonderful way to do that :)

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  22. t a n y aOctober 16, 2009 at 10:43 PM

    Generous, sweet and inspiring. Thank you.

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  23. Twirlie WhirliesOctober 16, 2009 at 11:32 PM

    What a lovely tribute. I'm going to sign up for one those beautiful cards because I lost my mother in 2000 to breast cancer.

    I'm going to send the card to my Dad.

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  24. ...little gems...October 17, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    What a beautiful gesture. Thank you for allowing all us to take part in your remembrance to your mother. Thank you to my special friend who directed me to your post. :)

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  25. JessicaOctober 17, 2009 at 9:54 AM

    Your mom sounds like she was such a beautiful person.

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  26. jdavissquaredOctober 17, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    what a beautiful way to remember your mom!

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  27. love-vOctober 17, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    Sending a card, just because, is something I love to do. Sending a Linda & Harriet card to someone I love, just because, in honor of your mother would be my pleasure. I'd love to bring some joy to someone in her honor.

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  28. L'oeuf qui chanteOctober 17, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    That's a beautiful post and a beautiful way to remember your mother. Thanks for sharing with us.

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  29. southern dazeOctober 17, 2009 at 9:28 PM

    What a beautiful post and such a wonderful way to "toast" her birthday. Both my grandmother and aunt will be celebrating a birthday on the 19th so I know just how special your mom must have been.

    Hugs...

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  30. LoniOctober 18, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    What an awesome legacy, and what a beautiful way to celebrate such a beautiful life! Thank you for sharing, and encouraging me to do something "just because"...

    Blessings,
    Loni

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  31. two brunettesOctober 18, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    this is beautiful, and such an amazing thing!

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  32. Dorkys RamosOctober 18, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    This is such a sweet way of paying it forward and remembering your mom.

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  33. JessicaOctober 18, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    This is such an awesome idea! Thanks!

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  34. feltdivineOctober 18, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    Thank you Liz for inspiring me to felt some angel wings for my mother....'just because'...it was my brother's birthday yesterday and sadly we lost him 3 years ago...thank you for your honest and gorgeous post:)

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  35. - aurelie -October 19, 2009 at 4:39 AM

    This is a lovely idea, and a very beautiful way to remember and honor your mom…

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  36. the daily smudgeOctober 19, 2009 at 5:50 AM

    this is such a beautiful idea... a hug in mailbox!!

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  37. ALFIEOctober 19, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    this idea is so lovely. i moved by your memories of your mother. i can't wait to send out a card in her honor! she sounds like she was a fabulous woman.

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  38. CassieOctober 19, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    What a thoughtful and imaginative tribute!
    New to your blog today but now a 'forever follower' xx

    (PS: Check out my new blog giveaway!)

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  39. AnonymousOctober 19, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    This is really sweet!
    Hester

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  40. chiaraOctober 19, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    Such a great idea and a nice way to honor your mom! I'm sad I missed you at Blue Sky (especially since I live just two blocks away!) - just saw a post on Black Eiffel too late!

    The cards are beautiful! Love them!

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  41. SusanOctober 19, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    You are so blessed to have such warm, loving memories of your mom.
    This is a wonderful idea to honor her. She was blessed to have such a sweet daughter, too!

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  42. CaseyOctober 19, 2009 at 11:57 PM

    aw, I'm too late to get a free card :( but, I think this is a great idea and I'm going to send a few cards to some friends tomorrow :)

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  43. AnonymousOctober 20, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    how beautiful. thanks for sharing these sweet stories. and what a perfect gesture.

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  44. MarissOctober 22, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    Your mom sounded like a wonderful and generous woman, Liz! I'm sure she's be so happy to know that you're passing on her generosity. Big hugs to you :)

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  45. CatherineOctober 23, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    I received the notecard today, it's beautiful.
    Thank you so much.

    Catherine

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