Preparation

Mass vaccinations may be happening across the country, but if you still can’t hug your mom come Mother’s Day—or you simply live too far away to manage a visit—popping a sweet, thoughtful card into the mail is a must. While we’d argue what you write inside the card is more meaningful than its exterior (share a favorite memory from your childhood, list out the wise lessons she’s taught you, or spend a moment waxing poetic about your favorite multi-hyphenate’s many talents), she’ll appreciate a note that is as beautiful as it is thoughtful. Ahead, you will find some of our favorite Mother’s Day snail-mail cards. She’ll light up when she breaks the envelope’s seal, guaranteed.

A Mother’s Day Card for Book Lovers: Shiny Penny Studio ″Lining the Shelves″ Mother’s Day CardA Flower-Inspired Mother’s Day Card: Rifle Paper Co. ″Garden Party″ Mother’s Day CardSeed Paper Mother’s Day Cards: Marissa Kay Apothecary Seed CardsA Mother’s Day Card for Gardeners: Bow & Arrow Press ″Gardening″ Mother’s Day CardA Traditional Mother’s Day Card: Katharine Watson ″Bold Floral Mom″ Card