It’s easy to get busy and caught up in our own lives and neglect the relationships that matter to us. Oftentimes, we don’t mean to let so much time go by without reaching out, but it happens. That’s why it’s always a nice surprise when we receive a “thinking of you” card or gift from […]
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Are e-cards too impersonal? Here at Cards for Good Causes, we’re huge advocates of actual physical greetings cards that let the recipient know that they are in our thoughts. Nothing replaces that feeling of receiving a card from someone at a special time of year. However sometimes, with busy modern lives, we simply don’t […]
Using an Advent calendar to count the days until Christmas is a cherished family tradition in many homes, but where did Advent calendars come from? Well, like so many Christmas traditions embraced in the UK, the Advent calendar dates back to Victorian times, and actually comes from Germany! Let’s take a look at the history […]
It is just over a month now until our Christmas pop-up shops open, all of which operate on a day-today basis with an enthusiastic and dedicated team of volunteers. They are vital to the success of the shops and are an integral part of how our charity operates. There are many reasons why people choose […]
With the Christmas season now over, Cards for Good Causes has closed its pop-up shops around the UK. It was an incredibly difficult and challenging time for the not-for-profit organisation with 50% of key trading wiped out by a lockdown in England during November 2020. With such an impact on sales, the Charity card and […]