Ready, Set, Write! 30 Days of Snail Mail

Break out your favorite pens and wipe the dust off that old stationery that’s buried in your desk drawer. April is National Card and Letter Writing Month and I’m telling you about it in March so you have time to prepare for it.

I am a writer by nature. Before becoming a financial advisor, I was a journalist and PR professional. I’ve kept diaries and journals since I was 8 years old. I wrote on this blog over the Thanksgiving holiday about staying connected with others even from afar. I love keeping in touch via snail mail, and to have a whole month dedicated to this thing I love? Be still my heart!

What Is National Card and Letter Writing Month?

Celebrating the art of handwritten correspondence is worth participating in. When was the last time you received a handwritten note in the mail? My guess is unless you have a friend like me in your life, it’s been a while. The same is likely true for your circle of friends, too. Why not surprise them with a handwritten note?

The 30 Notes in 30 Days Challenge

The challenge is to send 30 handwritten notes during the month of April. This doesn’t have to be a time-consuming process, especially if you prepare beforehand.

Here are some ways you can prepare ahead of time to make this goal of 30 letters in 30 days a success:

• Make a trip to the post office for stamps. Flag stamps are great, but there are numerous beautiful stamp options available this year. Muhammad Ali, Lunar New Year- Year of the Horse, and Colorado Statehood are a few examples.
• Buy some birthday cards for friends and loved ones with April birthdays.
• Dig out those old postcards. Not every piece of snail mail you send this month must be lengthy.
• Get creative with your stationery. I’ve written and received notes on magazine pages, old calendars and handmade notecards. I’ve also made and received homemade envelopes. This month is a great excuse to get crafty.

What to Write in Your Letters

What will you write about? The sky is the limit, but here are some ideas:

• Congratulations on a new job, a new school, a promotion, or some other milestone achievement.
• Mail a “get well” note to someone who just had surgery or is recuperating from that horrible cold that’s been going around.
• Send a note to someone who recently moved so your letter can be the first mail they receive that isn’t a bill or junk.
• Share a recipe.
• Share your favorite memory with the person you’re sending the letter.
• Ask questions and include a stamped, self-addressed envelope so they can easily reply with their answers.
• Take your reader on a journey of your recent nature walk, trail ride or day trip.

Happy writing!

March 2026