The pandemic has really changed our lives in a big way. Never in a million years did I ever anticipate having to wear a mask whenever I stepped outside of our home. I thought that was only something that happened in futuristic horror movies.
I was furloughed from my job from March 13th until September. During that time I was out of work, I rarely left our home. I am considered “high risk,” therefore I didn’t want to take any chances with my health. My husband was also concerned about me every time I did leave our home (mostly for doctor’s appointments).
There are still plenty of people who don’t leave their homes much due to concerns about the pandemic. There are also those special loved ones (family and friends) that we can’t visit with due to COVID concerns.
It’s sad that children have to celebrate their birthdays with drive-bys instead of being surrounded by their friends at a party.
Oliver the Otter from SendAFriend
I recently learned about a wonderful company that can help show friends and family how much you care about them, and even bring a smile to their faces. It’s called SendAFriend.
According to the owner of Send a Friend;
I started SendAFriend with the purpose of sharing something positive. The world constantly faces discouraging news, events, and negativity. I wanted to create something that shared a smile, a laugh, and an overwhelmingly positive experience. Facing difficulties at the time myself, I noticed how much a simple smile brightened my day or even my week — this smile still remains at the core of SendAFriend’s business.
From the company’s very inception, I realized we could do much more than spread smiles, we could assist those in need of something greater. Since the beginning, SendAFriend has guaranteed a monthly donation of 10% of our total revenue to various pediatric hospitals around the country, something not many companies are able to say. This initiative has already provided tens of thousands of dollars in donations, of which I am extremely proud.
I was sent a “friend” to review. I loved it so much that I have since purchased two more “friends.”
Kiwi the Cat
Sending someone a new “friend” is very easy. Simply visit the SendAFriend website, www.SendAFriend.co (notice it’s .co NOT .com). Once on the website, visit the “Shop All” tab at the top of the website. There you will find all the available “friends” that you can send out. There are so many adorable “friends” to choose from including a unicorn, Panda, dog, cat, horse, turtle, fox, elephant and more.
Once you select which cute “friend” you would like to send to someone, you will have the option to create a special message which will be printed on a card that will arrive in the box with the plush toy.
There are also add on options you can include (only if you want to) like stickers or a blue rose.
SendAFriend will send the package to the special person in your life. They will receive a pretty blue box. Inside they will unwrap their “friend,” as well as the card that has been personalized by YOU.
I did have photos of the box that I received, but I cannot locate them at this time.
Kiwi the Cat
I was sent Kiwi the Cat to review. Oh my goodness! Not only is he (she?) super, duper adorable, but it’s so plush and soft too. I love it! I’m not exaggerating when I say it brings a smile to my face every time I look at it (Kiwi currently resides on top of the printer on my desk.
I love the precious plush cat so much, that I made two purchases from SendAFriend.
My first purchase is the brand’s special Halloween bundle. The bundle includes;
- Boo the Cat
- Halloween cape for Boo to wear
- Halloween socks for you (or your loved one) to wear
- Halloween card
- Halloween stickers
*Please note. The Halloween bundle is currently out of stock, but they are anticipating more to arrive soon.
Halloween Bundle with Boo the Cat
I’m glad I was able to get my order before they were of stock.
In addition to the Halloween bundle, I also purchased Oliver the Otter.
I am super impressed by both purchases (yes, I sent them to myself!). They are just as soft and snuggly as Kiwi the Cat. Boo the Cat will stay with our Halloween decorations. Oliver is sitting on our couch (I love to snuggle with him at night when we’re watching television).
Having experienced not one, not two, but THREE SendAFriend orders, I fully intend on sending them out to family and friends across the miles (even a friend who lives just two buildings away from me). I’m a fifty-something year old woman, and I adore these packages. I can only imagine that anyone who received a package – young and old alike – will fully enjoy receiving a new “friend” from SendAFriend.
If you would like to check out all the available “friends,” or to place an order, visit SendaFriend.co (remember, it’s .co, NOT .com). The brand can also be found on social media. Their links are found on the bottom right of the website
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Kimberly
*I received a package free to review. I purchased the two other critters on my own. There was no compensation. The opinions expressed are my own and not influenced in any way.
