I just received my free, prepaid postage postcard yesterday! I’ve been so excited about this snail mail campaign by Canada Post.
Have you received yours yet?
Keep reading for some insider tips on these postcards.
postcards are arriving daily across Canada
The postcards are gradually finding their way into the mailboxes of all Canadians. If you haven’t received one yet, don’t worry it’s on its way.
From what I’ve been observing they seem to be arriving from East to West across the country.
what to write on your postcard
I am loving all the designs and messages on the postcard. I received this one above.
If you aren’t quite sure what to write or who to send it to, postcards are the best place to start. The messages on each design help give us an idea of what to write, but you could also include a short poem or quote.
Your postcard could be the perfect spot for an easy recipe you can’t wait to make and eat with that friend you haven’t seen in forever. But I feel like ‘miss you lots, can’t wait to give you a hug’ would be maybe the best message you could send.
Some tips to make sure you get your postcard
- the postcards look a little like junk mail so be careful not to throw it out in error.
- instead of a traditional looking postcard, it comes as more of a brochure/flyer type piece of mail. you have to fold it out and use the perforated edge to take off the postcard. It can be confusing.
- if you live in an apartment building or condo complex, go check the recycle bin near the mailboxes because that is where they are ending up when people think they are just another piece of junk mail. you will score big!
Hi Barb, This is such an incredible initiative! I hope that many people will take the opportunity to send the postcards, I love the thought of Canadian mailboxes being filled with happy postcards! xo
Isnt’ it though!? I just mailed mine to a bestie today. I love it as well (no surprise there), but some are critical as viewing as a waste of taxpayers money. Hmmm…
Barb, this is pretty amazing, and I’m so glad you let us know not to discard these as junk mail. I haven’t received anything yet, but hoping to receive one soon! It does make me wonder why Canada Post is doing this, hopefully they are motivated benevolence!
Hi Ramona, maybe you have received yours by now? I hope so. I share your sentiments re: Canada Post. I’m opting to believe that all the best intentions of bringing some cheer during Covid to every Canadian mailbox.