Few things are more isolating in life than living with a life-threatening illness; even those with a support network of family and friends around them can feel alone in company as people may tread on eggshells around them, treat them as a patient at all times, or choose not to share news with them like…

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When it comes to letter writing, one of the most frequent questions we hear is, “What should I write to my pen pal about?” It seems that many of us love the idea of writing to someone but, when it comes down to it, we aren’t quite sure what we should be saying to a…

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Recently on the blog, we shared how to create traditional wax seals; however, it is also possible to create faux wax seals, and so that’s what we are going to share with you today. You might be wondering why anyone would want to make a faux wax seal. Well, if you’d like to create a…

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Nothing finishes a letter or envelope off quite like a wax seal — they are attractive to look at and show the recipient that you put time and thought into your letter. In this article, we’ll take a quick look at the history of the wax seal and then explain how to create one for…

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At the time of writing, the over-70s are not yet on lockdown in the UK due to the Coronavirus pandemic, but it has been suggested that this will be happening shortly. By the time you are reading this, the chances are the lockdown will have occurred as things seem to be moving quickly now. Despite…

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Email is quick and easy to send, and it’s no wonder it has become such a popular means of communication. That being said, there are certain times when a handwritten note is a far more suitable form of mail to send. In this blog post, we’ll outline the times it is better to send a…

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If you write, send and receive letters, you’ll no doubt come across a fair number of postage stamps. Even if you don’t have pen pals, you’ll receive stamps — on envelopes containing Christmas cards, birthday cards, and more. What do you usually do with your postage stamps? Many people simply bin them without giving it…

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If you’re new to snail mail, you may have come across the term ‘Mail Tag’ and wondered what on earth it means. Put simply, Mail Tag is a game played by pen pals in their letters, which emulates the school playground game of Tag. One pen pal ‘tags’ another by sending them a list of…

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Postcrossing has become quite well-known I think, but if you’ve not heard of it until now, it is an online project which involves the sending and receiving of postcards around the world. I only signed up recently, but I am hooked! If you love letter-writing, snail mail, and learning about others and other countries, this…

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We all love to receive real letters in the post, and children are no exception — especially as they are growing up in an age in which the focus is very much on technology. Some of us may have been lucky enough to receive letters in the mail when we were kids, but many children…

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