When to send snail mail

What qualifies as a reason to send a pep talk?

Anything can work as the jumping-off point for a reason to reach out to friends and family. However, most options tend to fall in to one of two groups: The time-honored occasions, like showers and holidays, and the more personal—even off-beat—reasons to show some love.

Not sure whether your occasion warrants snail mail? Here are some ideas to get you started.

The classics

  • Anniversary
  • Baby shower
  • Bachelor / bachelorette
  • Birthday
  • Bon voyage
  • Bridal shower
  • Cultural event
  • Engagement
  • Graduation
  • Holidays
  • Homecoming
  • Housewarming
  • Reunion
  • Wedding

The big deals

  • Bought a house
  • Clean bill of health
  • Gained citizenship
  • Got a driver’s license
  • Got a cast off
  • Retirement
  • Tooth fairy’s first visit 

The seasonals

  • Fourth of July
  • April Fool’s Day
  • Cinco de Mayo
  • Earth Day
  • Father’s Day
  • Halloween
  • Labor Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Mother’s Day
  • New Year’s Eve
  • Schools starts / ends
  • Snow day
  • Solstice
  • Patrick’s Day
  • Thanksgiving
  • Valentine’s Day

The people and projects

  • Business anniversary
  • Business launch
  • Fundraiser
  • Moms’ / Dads’ night out
  • Neighborhood block party
  • Staff appreciation
  • Charity event
  • Client thank you
  • Work milestone

The pop culture and sports

  • Award-show viewing
  • Big game
  • Binge-watching bonanza
  • March Madness
  • Olympics
  • Opening Day
  • Premieres
  • Sporting event finals
  • Stanley Cup
  • Super Bowl
  • World Series

The you did its

  • Exams are over
  • Good report card
  • Got into college
  • Job promotion
  • New job
  • Paid off your loans
  • School award
  • Science Fair win
  • Team win

The pick me ups

  • Bad date
  • Bad interview
  • Breakup
  • Death of loved one
  • Divorce
  • Lost job
  • Missed opportunity
  • Sad anniversary
  • With sympathy

The why nots

  • Check out my haircut
  • Everyone is single
  • Half birthday
  • Just because
  • New pet
  • Open the good wine
  • Quit your job
  • TGIF
  • Thinking of you

No matter the reason for your hand-written note, keeping a boxed note set (or two) from Pretty Peptalks on hand ensures that you never miss the opportunity to give a good pep talk.


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