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keep spreading joy!

“I wish November, December would never end” sighed my twelve year old.  My little one was saddened by the fact that the festivities were over. There was a lot to celebrate in these two months- It typically started with the Halloween, then came my birthday, and then hers followed by Thanksgiving, Christmas and finally the New year. Well, I must admit I felt the same way!

Truly festivals and celebrations bring friends and family together. There is a sense of joy, camaraderie and happiness in the air that really brings cheer to everyone.

What could we do to keep the festivities going all year?

Here are my top 3 tips:

[1] Identify occasions to celebrate

You could actively identify occasions to celebrate in your communities – Birthdays, anniversaries, festivals, and trips together.  A close friend of mine has a large extended family.   Every year they make it a point to come together on birthdays, anniversaries and plan a trip during the holiday season. So far, they have been together on 18 trips. Of course this requires a lot of drive and enthusiasm, but what is important is using these occasions to connect with your loved ones. These occasions are also opportunities to feast together and a family that eats together stays together!

[2] Gift

Festivals bring the spirit of ‘giving’. While festivals, birthdays and anniversaries are times to gift something special, you can also gift in non-physical ways throughout the year. Gift others with your time and attention. Take out time to talk to friends and family or visit someone who needs you. You could send someone a thoughtful note or letter and enjoy their heartfelt response.

[3] Share your life

Modern times have provided us with wonderful technologies to stay connected. Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp, Mobile phones, Skype, Google Talk… have all helped to bring the world closer.  Use these technologies to stay connected. Share what is happening in your life through your thoughts, photos, notes and greeting cards. Make others a part of your life and they will make you part of theirs.

My friend’s mother has this wonderful way of sending thoughtful and beautiful cards. When wishing us on our important occasions. She embeds our old photos which brings back old memories and adds a few lines perfectly apt for the occasion. No wonder we all wait to hear from her!

So in 2015, make it a point to seize the occasion. With Valentine just around the corner, you already have an opportunity. Use Got Free Cards and keep spreading joy!

Written by – Maneesha Pednekar

Christmas Cards Photo App

We have recently released our Christmas Cards Photo App make sure to download it today from the itunes app store.

The new photo card app from Gotfreecards.com, the popular online destination for free ecards and printable cards, enables users to turn their photos into e-greeting cards. With this app, users can send creative photo cards using their mobile gadgets. Users can customize just about every aspect of the card that features their chosen photo at its center. One can select a predefined background for the photo greeting card from an array of choices, then choose a photo frame to go with the picture and background, add and edit the photo and finally, decorate the card by including stickers.

Primary Feature

1.Select pre defined background
2 Select pre defined photo frames
3. You can add your own photo and edit it
4. You can add stickers to your cards
5. You can share it will all your friends on facebook, twitter or email

Christmas Photo Cards
Christmas Photo Cards

Ideas for a Memorable New Year’s Party

Happy New Year
Happy New Year

There are many top 10 lists out there that will tell you about the best New Year’s Eve parties in your city, the best cities to toast the new year and the best places to be at 11.59 pm on Dec 31 2013. Yet, not many of us actually get to go to these parties. The fact is, most of us would rather spend New Year’s Eve in the company of our closest friends and family and ring in the new year in our own special way, even if it doesn’t make headlines.


Here are a few ideas to make your New Year’s celebrations more memorable and wholesome:


Take a hike for good health: Why not kick off the new year’s eve party with a nature hike in your city? Gather your friends and family and head out to a trail where you can spend the day enjoying the outdoors together? Many state parks offer New Year’s Day or First Day Hike programs, so if you can’t make it on New Year’s eve, you could join one of these First Day Hikes in your state.


Try something new: There’s something or the other we’ve all been putting off for a while. It could be learning a new language or improving your golf swing, taking that dance lesson or joining that book club. Why not start off the new year on the right note by signing up for a class or club? After all, it is a new year. Get together with a few of your friends and try something new on Dec 31st.


Lend a hand: The holidays are a great time to think of those less fortunate. Donating to charity is one thing, but giving your time has its own value. Volunteering for a cause you care about has many benefits. It boosts your self esteem, keeps depression at bay, looks good on your resume and helps you build relationships with other like-minded people. If you and your friends have always been talking about doing something for the bigger good, now is a great time to start. Whether it’s helping out at the homeless shelter or planting trees, it’s a wonderful way to give your new year a meaningful start.


New Year’s Eve parties last a few hours but the impact of each of these ideas could extend far beyond. So, as you’re planning your party this year, think about how you can make your celebrations more memorable. Our selection of free New Year’s eCards and printable cards are great for wishing your friends and family and to invite them to your party. Don’t forget to add a little reminder about the special new idea you’ve decided to take up this year.

Spread Holiday Cheer with Free Christmas eCards and Cards

How close are you to wrapping up your holiday shopping?


Here’s a last minute Christmas surprise you can spring on your friends and family with almost no extra effort and zero cost: Christmas eCards.

Unlike shopping for gifts and greeting cards, this one doesn’t require you to brave the winter weather and the crowded mall. All you need is a computer or your iPad and maybe a printer, if you choose.

Here are a few great reasons to send out these ecards if you haven’t already:


  • No hassle: Free Christmas ecards are ridiculously easy to send and you can do it from the comfort of your couch. You can even schedule them ahead of time. Just choose from the dozens of ecards on gotfreecards.com, personalize it with your name and message and hit Send. Did you know you can add a photo and an audio message to many of these cards? Try these fun options when you’re sending ecards to your loved ones this year.

  • No delay: Sending an ecard is quick, taking only a couple of minutes in most cases. Your recipient sees it instantly, unless you’ve scheduled it to arrive at a later date. No waiting in the check out line, at the gift wrapping station or for the postal service delivery.

  • No hidden cost: Besides being easy, did we mention ecards are free? No matter how many cards you send, you don’t have to pay a dime. It’s not a free trial period where we start charging you after you’ve sent the first 5 cards. No. It really costs you nothing to send ecards to as many people as you like. You won’t have to register or answer annoying password questions to send your free Christmas ecards.

  • Cards you can hold: Some people like to hold Christmas cards in their hands. For them, you could create printable cards. These are cards you can personalize and print at home. Simply choose the way you want the card’s front and back to look, add stickers, symbols, your personal note etc and print it out. You could even print out color-in cards that kids will love to fill in with colors of their choice. These are especially great for grandparents who usually love anything their grandkids put their fingerprints on! Printable cards are free too, all you need is paper and a printer handy.

  • Merry X’mas Mother Earth: Free ecards are a great way to go easy on the planet. Imagine the amount of paper you’re saving by not buying greeting cards, envelopes and stamps. And what better time than Christmas to give the planet the gift of a little consideration?

At a time when tons of sales and promotional emails land in our inbox every day, who doesn’t like to see a personalized message from a close friend or family member? An ecard is a special, personal way to wish someone you love a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year.


If you have a few minutes to spare right now, why not schedule or send a few free Christmas eCards?