Free Valentine’s Day e-cards from the New York Public Library. Because books are hot.
These free Valentine’s Day e-cards from the New York Public Library (NYPL) gave us a little chuckle this morning, so we just had to share the love so you could share it too. Just head over to the NYPL website and create one of your own for your special...
Last-minute tech gift ideas you can still get. But you know, hurry!
So what if it’s the day before Christmas Eve? That’s plenty of time to grab a fabulous gift for anyone still left on your list. (Or, maybe everyone if you’re just starting). We put together a bunch of solid last-minute tech gift ideas you can still...
3 awesome websites for sending holiday e-cards that look just like paper cards. Except, no postage. Or trees.
We love sending out paper holiday cards and getting them in the mail. We really do! But these days, you can send gorgeous digital cards that look as fabulous as your paper cards, and save yourself a whole lot of time and money. Here, 3 websites and apps that feature...
Personalized, handwritten cards that give the finger to the digital age. Just download the app.
Who ever thought that one day, the fine art of thoughtfully handwritten, artful notes would be considered punk? Well, the husband-wife team behind Punk Post is who. And they are determined to bring handwriting back in the coolest way possible. Even if it’s not...
Emily McDowell’s witty greeting cards go digital. Yay!
The summer is birthday season in my family, with what seems like every relative born in these few months. Inevitably, I finish up wrapping a gift only to realize I forgot a card. My go-to has always been Paperless Post to send last-minute digital greetings, but the...
With the Felt greeting card app, your kids will be begging you to let them write their thank you notes
If you haven’t quite gotten around to having your kids write out their thank you notes for all those Christmas and Hanukkah gifts they got last month, you might want to check out the new Felt greeting card app which just launched. By letting you design your own...
Sending your mom a real card for Mother’s Day: What a novel idea!
With all the digital ways you can say “Happy Mother’s Day” to the special mom in your life this Sunday, sending an actual paper card is an extra special treat. And that’s why this card made me laugh. Yes, I love texting and Facetiming as much...
Paperless Post makes sending cool Valentine ecards easier. The magic of the Internet!
If you’ve got a valentine or special person who deserves a card but isn’t spending the day with you this year, Paperless Post is always one of our go-to destination for the best ecards online. They’ve got thank you notes, invitations, and holiday...
3 funny Valentine’s Day cards for tech lovers. Welcome to the 21st century.
I’m much more of a silly card kind of girl than sentimental, which is why I’m digging these funny Valentine’s Day cards that are made just for tech lovers, social media users, or well, anybody who owns a smartphone. Isn’t that everyone these...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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