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.