Sometimes I wish I had a personal assistant to make my appointments, run my errands and keep track of important dates. This feeling is particularly strong when I miss something important, like when I neglected to send my father a birthday card earlier this month. I never seem to be able to get birthday cards for my friends and family in the mail on time. It's not that I don't remember that their birthdays are coming up. The dates are programmed into my calendar, so I can't forget. Instead, between my work and home responsibilities, I can't seem to find the time to buy the card and get in the mail before the big day.

There's a new service from JackCards that could help me solve my problem, though. It's called "Card Concierge" and it let's you pick out cards for special events in advance and, when the time comes, JackCards mails the card to you already addressed and stamped. All you have to do is add your signature and drop it in the mail. It will even address and stamp all your holiday cards for you. It's not quite as good as a personal assistant, but maybe I'll give it a try.

 

 

 

 

Fellow iVillage producer and stationery enthusiast, Victoria, had some great picks for Valentine's Day cards, so I insisted she share the love with you. 

 

Read on for her recommendations and have a great weekend!

Rachel

 

Valentine’s Day is less than a week away, but you still have time to send your favorite people a little love. After all, there’s nothing sweeter than discovering a pretty valentine in the mail among the bills and catalogs. Get inspired by the charming designs by Alicia Peck at Bella Muse. Alicia’s delightfully offbeat toothbrush valentine is adorable. If you and your man have to be apart this February 14, send him this simple valentine that says it all beautifully.

 

Paper + Cup is another personal favorite for greeting cards and stationary, and this Valentine’s Day they have a cheeky number that is sure to make you smile: Tell your sweetie he's okay by you!

 

Of course, the holiday isn’t just for lovers – remember how much fun it was to make cards in grade school?  Surprise your friends, coworkers, neighbors, relatives—whoever strikes your fancy—with these adorable retro valentines from One Good Bumblebee.