To any family or friends who may be reading this (hi mom): My birthday is five days away, and I’m loving these new Positively Green greeting cards from Compendium. Normally I avoid birthday cards, with their sickly sweet, one-size-fits-all messages, unjustifiably high prices and wasteful use of paper, but these are something different. The cards and envelopes are made with 100 percent recycled paper and soy-based ink. Each of the line’s 48 cards bear a unique, contemporary scene, the design of which is second only to the simple, unexpected messages inside, such as “Heartfelt thanks.” Or “The world needs you.” Or my personal favorite, “Happy birthday, kid.”
Cost: $2.95 per card. To find a retailer, call 800-914-3327 or visit positivelygreen cards.com.
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