READER'S ROCK LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE VOL 2 ISSUE 4 NOVEMBER 2014 Vol. 1 Issue 7 January 2014 | Page 55

Birthday cards:
Celebrate one's personal
accomplishments in the
past year and any special
events planned in the next
year ahead. End by telling
your friend or loved one
why he or she is so
important to you. That
message may just be the
best gift you can give.
Celebratory cards:
When acknowledging the
birth of a baby or the
recent wedding of a friend
or relative, pick a card
they will want to save and
treasure for years to
come. When writing your
sentiment inside, keep
congratulations simple
and let them know you
share in their joy.
New job: Starting a job at
a new company or
changing one's career path
can be a time for renewal
and exciting beginnings.
A sincere message
wishing a friend or loved
one luck and adding
advice that he or she
might find helpful is often
a welcome message to
show someone you care.
Condolence cards: If a
friend is going through a
difficult time, share
special memories you
have of the person who

passed away and why you
will miss having that
person in your life. End
by offering to call or visit
in the near future. These
gestures, plus the card
itself, will remind the
recipient they aren't alone
in their grief.
Remember, cards and
notes are about letting
another person know how

much their friendship,
gifts or presence means to
you. Follow a simple
formula, add a few
personal touches and you
will soon be writing cards
with ease.
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