January 2007 was the last time I exchanged business cards with anyone. The thought hadn't crossed my mind since I "retired" {ha ha!} until today.
A girlfriend and I met at the park so our girls could play. While we were there we started chatting with a mom who was pushing her one year old son in the swing next to Madeline. It turns out we both have 3 year olds and right around one year olds. In fact she teaches the local Stroller Strides class and I had emailed her in the past.
NewMomFriend had mentioned play dates and Stroller Strides and I nodded agreeing it would be fun to get together sometime but not really thinking much of it. Until as we were walking to the car she handed me her card. Her mommy calling card with her name, her kids' names along with her contact info. She even has a title: Household Manager.
Now we really could get together.
So many times I meet another mom out and about that I click with but there is no real way to try to keep in touch without looking a tad stalker-ish. Enter the Mom Calling Card.
Intrigued, I came home and went to check them out Etsy. I found dozens of listings from different sellers.
Sarah + Abraham {who I love and used for Ellie's 2nd birthday Pink Poodle invitation, labels and thank you's} has several lines of Calling Cards from their classic silhouette {pictured below} to vintage prints and olliegraphic cards.
The Inkspot Workshop has fun, colorful circle designs.
But my absolute favorites might be the ones from Social Circle Cards. For $14.95 you get a set of 24 custom cards that come in an adorable case that is easily clipped on your diaper bag, purse or stroller.
There is also a special running right now where if you add Social Circle Cards on Facebook you get an additional 12 FREE cards with your first purchase.
So I think I might want my own cards. Now I just have to decide what my title would be. I don't think there is enough room on the line for chef of purees/chauffeur/{not so tidy} cleaning lady/butt wiper/dog walker/teacher/dance instructor/artist/social coordinator.
I guess I could just put "Mom."
What do you think about the Mom Calling Cards? Are they brilliant, lame, useful? What would you think if a mom gave one to you? Let's hear it!
Since I have used a random Crayola Marker in the bottom of my purse to write on my forearm before, I am thinking that these cards might be a good idea. :) Although, I may put something like CEO instead of manager. Just sayin'.
ReplyDeletetruly adorable, i've been thinking of including Mama Cards in my photography packages...i think you just convinced me, of course mine will have a photo =)
ReplyDeletei think it's ingenius! but it would be another thing to remember to have stocked in the diaper bag. :)
ReplyDeleteYou should put your blog url on it! I think it's a fun idea. Then again, would you be worried about the card being misplaced and someone having the name of your kids and your phone #, etc? Why am I so paranoid??
ReplyDeleteI have to make biz cards for BlogHer so I can be all official and stuff.
Thanks for stopping by. I like the idea of the cards. That is very nice. Didn't they use to have "calling cards" back in the day? I think this is a very classy thing.
ReplyDeleteAnnie, you're right. It should totally say CEO!
ReplyDeleteBitsy Baby - what a great idea! A photo calling card would be a great gift.
Liz, that's why I'm leaning towards the ones in the cute case that just clip on. One less thing to dig in the big old bag for!
Cheryl - the blog url is a great idea! I didn't think about strangers getting their hands on my contact info. Maybe just cell and email {and url!} would be sufficent.
Thanks for bringing up such great points!
Very cool! I want a Mommy Calling Card! Lol. They're super cute! I also wanted to say thanks for coming by the birds nest today! Hope you have a lovely weekend!
ReplyDeleteHi- I am visiting from the lady blogger's tea party.
ReplyDeleteI've heard of mom cards and always thought they were a great idea. Never imagined them to be as pretty as the ones you found.
As Cheryl said, I would put my blog on it too.
Jen had them made awhile ago - before Piper - and she used them all the time. They're a great idea. She even had the kids birthdays on them.
ReplyDeletei made some cute & cheap ones at vistaprint - my husband makes fun of me for them but they have come in handy a couple times.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea. Etsy is such a great place...my goodness. We always say that I am CEO & Co-Founder of Bayon Inc. ;)
ReplyDeleteI thought these were cute too!!!! Now I want some!
ReplyDeleteThey are very cute! I don't really see myself using them, but you never know! I might have to look into it one of these days. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the cards. You should absolutely get one of each.
ReplyDeleteJust dropping by from SITS to say 'hi' and wanted to leave my 'card.'
Have a great day.
Just stopping by from SITS. What a wonderful idea!
ReplyDeleteI love them! I've never heard of these being used before, but its such a cute idea.
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