Every round of the game leaves you one of these: a short, warm note with its own painting. Add a few words and send it, like a greeting card, to someone who could use it.
127 notes
Everyday
For no reason at all, which is the best reason.
The dishes can wait.
You were missed.
Better than your worst day.
First pancakes don’t count.
The kettle’s on.
Tough day, still proud.
Half a nap still counts.
Thanks for showing up.
Don’t count yourself out.
Socks don’t have to match.
You’re good company.
You’ve got more in the tank.
The cat doesn’t judge you.
Your laugh is catching.
Let’s call that practice.
Your hair looks fine.
You’re always welcome.
Leftovers are a plan.
Let’s try that again, slower.
Your timing was perfect.
Pajamas count as an outfit.
Bad at it first is fine.
You’re worth the drive.
Snack break approved.
You handled that well.
You’re easy to talk to.
Tomorrow has more coffee.
You give good advice.
Proud of you, kiddo.
Your singing is improving.
Your jokes still land.
Cake for breakfast, once.
The plant forgives you.
You make Mondays bearable.
Head up, you’re doing fine.
Eat something, then decide.
You’re allowed a slow day.
You did fine, really.
Breakfast can be dinner.
The good blanket is yours.
The traffic isn’t personal.
You’re not behind.
You brighten the room.
Go to bed, it’ll keep.
Hard days still count.
You’re one of the good ones.
Leave it for Monday.
Crying is allowed.
You were right, again.
You got through last time.
Wear the bright shirt.
You still make me laugh.
Wobbly is how it starts.
Send the email.
Beginners get to be bad.
You’re my favorite person.
The laundry can wait too.
Second cookie approved.
You remembered, thank you.
This will make a good story.
Your plants look happy.
You know your stuff.
You’re allowed to be tired.
You earned that nap.
Worth every minute.
For an occasion
Birthdays, thank-yous, good luck and welcome home.
Birthday5 notes
Make a really good wish.
The big piece is yours.
I’m glad you were born.
Cake first, then presents.
Your day, your rules.
Thank you5 notes
You didn’t have to.
I owe you a whole pie.
That really helped.
You saved my week.
I noticed, thank you.
Congratulations4 notes
You earned every bit.
Well, look at you go.
This calls for cake.
Told you so, in a nice way.
Thinking of you5 notes
You’ve been on my mind.
Here if you need me.
No need to write back.
I’ll bring the good soup.
A hug, folded small.
Miss you4 notes
It’s quiet without you.
Your chair misses you.
The phone works both ways.
Save me your stories.
Just because4 notes
No reason, just you.
Found this, thought of you.
You’re my kind of person.
Say hi to the dog for me.
Good luck4 notes
Wear your lucky socks.
Fingers crossed for you.
Dinner after, my treat.
You’re ready for this.
Welcome home4 notes
The new key suits you.
Pizza on the floor tonight.
The boxes can wait.
Glad you’re back.
For the holidays
These come with Today’s Puzzle in the three days before each holiday, so they’re in hand on the day.
New Year3 notes
New year, same great you.
You made this year better.
Midnight is optional.
Valentine's Day3 notes
Still my favorite.
I’d share my fries with you.
Still glad it’s you.
Mother's Day3 notes
Sit down, Mom, I’ve got it.
I got my laugh from you.
Thanks for every ride.
Father's Day3 notes
Tell me that joke again.
You can have the remote.
I still ask what you’d do.
Fourth of July3 notes
Meet me at the fireworks.
You light up the block.
Sparklers at my place.
Halloween3 notes
I hid the good candy for you.
Best costume on the street.
The porch light is on.
Thanksgiving3 notes
Save room for pumpkin pie.
Grateful for you.
You get the wishbone.
Hanukkah3 notes
The crispy latke is yours.
You spin a mean dreidel.
Eight nights with you.
Christmas3 notes
You’re on the nice list.
Cocoa is on me.
I hung your stocking.
Words have power
A kind word, every round.
Spell words from a board of stacked tiles to light up a hidden phrase, then solve it to break the spell.