Calling Cards

In my grumble grumble more than I'd like to admit years as an adult I have never had actual business cards. I have had several positions in the "real" world that would necessitate them, but for some reason or another I never managed to actually have proper business cards printed with my name, fancy (sounding) title, and other pertinent info on it. So now in my new mommy life I certainly don't have that opportunity...or so I thought. I recently saw on another blog where Minted was offering 25 free(!) mommy cards (just pay shipping) and I couldn't resist. There is something so old fashioned and traditional about calling cards, and so modern about casually handing them out over sippy cups or gin and tonics chardonnay.

Picture from http://www.minted.com/

These are now on their way to the Lovely household. I'm ridiculously excited. After the Captain mocked me a little for lusting after the cards he finally came around when I explained to him how useful they could be. For instance, I'm still involved in several social organizations where business cards are needed; they are great for using when you meet new people and want to set up play dates and don't want to dig through your purse for a pen and scrap of paper; plus, they're really pretty (and did I mention free?). He couldn't argue with free. I'm also the kid who loved school supplies and organizing my back pack so I think a large part of my inner dork was involved in this purchase. Regardless, I can't wait for them to get here and have the opportunity to ambush another mom at story time and nonchalantly hand her one of these.

Picture from http://www.minted.com/