{"id":2249,"date":"2016-01-18T12:31:15","date_gmt":"2016-01-18T12:31:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/?p=2249"},"modified":"2019-01-09T14:40:48","modified_gmt":"2019-01-09T14:40:48","slug":"15-letters-to-send","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/writing\/letter-writing\/15-letters-to-send\/","title":{"rendered":"15 letters you could send today"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3918\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/writing-3321866_1280-1-1024x778.jpg\" alt=\"writing a letter\" width=\"650\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/writing-3321866_1280-1-1024x778.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/writing-3321866_1280-1-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/writing-3321866_1280-1-768x583.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/writing-3321866_1280-1-150x114.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thepencompany.live\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/writing-3321866_1280-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Everyone loves receiving a handwritten letter in the mail \u2013 especially an unexpected one! So why not take ten minutes out of your day, grab your paper and a pen, and get writing! If you\u2019re looking for inspiration, then you\u2019ve come to the right place. Take a look through the below ideas, and see if there&#8217;s something that tickles your creative fancy.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Send your Mum, Dad, or both a letter to thank them for all they do for you. Not because it\u2019s Mother\u2019s Day and not because it\u2019s Father\u2019s Day, but just because. This would be just as lovely for a step parent or parent-in-law to receive, too.<\/li>\n<li>Write a love note to your partner and hide it for them to find \u2013 pop it in a coat pocket, under a pillow, in a handbag, inside a book they\u2019re reading, or in their car. You could even put it inside their lunchbox, to brighten their working day!<\/li>\n<li>Write a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.moreloveletters.com\/\">\u2018love letter\u2019<\/a> to a stranger. Think about how you are feeling that day, and what you would love someone to say to you, and give a stranger that boost instead. Spread the love.<\/li>\n<li>Write to an older relative, such as a Grandparent, and let them know what has been happening in your life. They miss you.<\/li>\n<li>Write a letter to an old school friend you\u2019ve not seen in a long time.<\/li>\n<li>Write a note to a special teacher or college tutor, letting them know what you are up to now, and how they helped you to get there.<\/li>\n<li>Write to a new Mum you know, and offer her words of support and encouragement.<\/li>\n<li>Write to someone you know who lost a loved one in the past few years, to let them know you\u2019re still thinking of them, and are there for them if they need you. Let them know it is ok to still not be ok.<\/li>\n<li>Write to a child \u2013 your son, daughter, nephew or niece. Make sure you post it, for the best impact. It could be the first proper letter they\u2019ve ever received!<\/li>\n<li>Send a letter to your child\u2019s teacher, thanking them for all their commitment and hard work. Imagine how much criticism they usually get, with very little praise.<\/li>\n<li>Send a note to congratulate a friend or family member who has recently landed a new job, had a raise, left a job they hated, or achieved something else in their life.<\/li>\n<li>Send a note to a friend to cheer them up if they\u2019ve been having a bad time lately.<\/li>\n<li>Send someone who has moved away from your location a postcard to remind them of home.<\/li>\n<li>Write a letter to yourself \u2013 you don\u2019t have to keep it, but pour your heart out, and say what you need to say. Be kind. This is better (and cheaper) than therapy!<\/li>\n<li>Send a thank you note to your pet\u2019s vet if they have had any recent visits. Include a photograph if they have recovered from something that can be portrayed visibly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you can think of any more ideas, please let us know below in the comments section. Thanks!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone loves receiving a handwritten letter in the mail \u2013 especially an unexpected one! So why not take ten minutes out of your day, grab your paper and a pen, and get writing! If you\u2019re looking for inspiration, then you\u2019ve come to the right place. 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