Unlike years ago, people these days tend to live further distances from family. Cities, provinces and even countries apart. Most of our immediate family does live in the same city, yet we have many friends and even family that are spread out everywhere. Years ago, it was huge events like weddings that got us all together, to see each others’ faces and really connect. Now, thanks to technology, you can connect like never before – strengthening bonds even across distance.
We used to connect with others via long distance phone calls, I recall trying to find time when each party would be home. This resulted in much ‘phone tag’ and frustration. Again, technology saves the day and brings people together, in ways like never before – and much cheaper than long distance calls.
Thanks to HP, I got to surprise my Mother-in-law with a fantastic Mother’s Day present, one which was surely needed in their house.
Arriving at their door was a HP ENVY 23 Touchsmart All-In-One Desktop PC AND a HP ENVY 120 e-All-in-Printer. It arrived to them while we were on a family vacation in Mexico, yet I’m sure I could hear the screams of excitement from there.
Not too long ago their old laptop crashed and they have been looking for a new PC to replace it. So, how awesome was the timing for this to come? It sure marryied an awesome surprise and gift with something that they really needed and wanted.
Truth be told, I can’t wait for them to see the capabilities of this dynamic duo and open up a whole new world for them, in easy communication and connection.
With the HP ENVY 23 Touchsmart All-In-One Desktop PC and HP ENVY 120 e-All-in-Printer, she also received the HP Printing Supplies Kit to use with her new PC and Printer. This kit includes:
- High- capacity Original HP XL Ink cartridges that save up to 40% on your printing. Colours included: Black and Tri-color
- HP Bright White Inkjet Paper (sustainably-sourced, FSC- certified paper with ColorLok technology for brighter colours, fewer smears and bolder blacks)
- HP Advanced Photo Paper, Glossy, 4×6″
While my Mother-in-law has just scratched the surface when it comes to discovering all that their new HP products can do, we are here to teach and get them used to the latest technology. My daughter, who loves our HP Envy x2 Laptop/Tablet Hybrid as well as our own HP TouchSmart Desktop Computer {reviews at the links!} is the one eager to show her the ways as well.
Stay tuned for some great ideas and easy ways that we connected on Mother’s Day {which can be applied to any day, of course}. For now, here’s a little something we made for my Mother-in-law for Mother’s Day. It’ll be our first lesson for her, on how to make the most of her Hp products. So yes, more to come!
Have you checked out the Free Printable Cards at Snapfish yet?
We discovered a huge selection of nice Mother’s Day Printable Cards on the Snapfish website. The girls chose the card they thought Gramma would like, and I was shocked at how easy it was to make the card.
Uploading photos is fast, and you have many options for colors and font. Then, you click to print on matte or glossy paper {yet I used HP Everyday Photo Paper and they turned out fine}. I do use the everyday photo paper in a pinch, yet I do have to remember to get more glossy photo paper next time I’m at the store.
I print a lot of photos at home to make collages for the girls, which is why I’m always out! Who needs a trip to the store for developing?! heh.
Here’s how their card turned out – nice, right? I thought it was a great way to show love as well share a few photos from our trip to Mexico. Wait until she finds out how easy it is to print her own photos at home with her new HP printer! Better warn her to find more frames and space on the fridge!
I’m sure Gramma will love this card, just as how I loved the ease in making it. So, Spoiler alert … Gramma, don’t scroll down!
Disclosure: I received product to facilitate this review, all opinions are my own.
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Shauna says
05/11/2013 at 10:18 amWhat a great post… I get so irritated that everything is so electronic now a days, i love that HP makes something you can HOLD and cherish… Thank you
Tammi says
05/11/2013 at 8:56 pmSo true, they really make it easy to learn and stay on top pf technology!
Jackie says
05/11/2013 at 10:44 amI love the card you made for your Mother in Law. I wish I’d thought of doing this in time for mine. What an incredible Mother’s Day present she’s gotten. Perfect for keeping up with family, printing out the photos you send her of the grandkids, and she’s going to learn a lot as you show her all it can do.
Tammi says
05/11/2013 at 8:57 pmYes and Yes – I love that she’ll be able to do so much, more than she could have ever imagined!
SHELLEY R ZUREK says
05/11/2013 at 11:27 amWow, you MIL must have fallen over when that package from HP arrived at the door. Such great equipment and something any mom would appreciate.
Tammi says
05/11/2013 at 8:59 pmI wish I could have been there to secretly record that moment! lol
Laura O in AK says
05/11/2013 at 11:42 amWe used to make cards on our printer eons ago. I need to start doing that more often as you can really personalize it.
Tammi says
05/11/2013 at 9:01 pmI used to more often years ago too, and got away from it. Now my oldest think it’s the greatest thing, so we do it more often. Happy to have gotten back into it, everything is a lot more ‘professional’ looking than years ago, that’s for sure!
Jenny Forsyth says
05/11/2013 at 12:57 pmwowzas! There’s some perks to having you in the family, jk! Really, what a generous thing for HP to do. I bet she is over the moon. Can’t wait to see what she thinks, was looking at this PC at the store today actually.
Tammi says
05/11/2013 at 9:03 pmI was in Costco today too and stopped to have a look. I wasn’t the only one either, it’s a hot PC right now. Agreed, we are very fortunate to work work with HP over the years, and I’m happy to tell others all about their great products!
Tara says
05/11/2013 at 2:53 pmCan’t wait to hear more, that is one incredible PC, great screen size too. Lucky mother-in-law! wow!
Tammi says
05/11/2013 at 9:04 pmOh yes, I love the screen size – it’s just perfect, isn’t it?!
🙂
Layne says
05/11/2013 at 4:06 pmWhat an awesome surprise! I’m sure your mother in law will be thrilled! I hope you have a Happy Mother’s Day as well, Tammi!
Tammi says
05/12/2013 at 9:18 amThanks Layne, you as well!
Stacie says
05/11/2013 at 4:51 pmI love the Snapfish cards! I remember having to pay for cards like that. It’s awesome that they are free. They turn out beautifully on the HP Photosmart Printer.
Can’t wait to see how you guys connected!!
Tammi says
05/12/2013 at 8:05 pmBest part, right? So happy to have this site!
Soozle says
05/11/2013 at 6:37 pmOh WOW! What an amazing surprise! 🙂
I am a huge fan of printing up your own cards, etc.. I started doing that recently, and have gotten such wonderful reactions to the cards 🙂
Tammi says
05/12/2013 at 8:06 pmSaves a ton of money too!
Sharlene says
05/11/2013 at 10:24 pmLooks like a great product – love the cards from Snapfish too!
Tammi says
05/12/2013 at 8:07 pmWill have more to say about these HP products soon, like getting to know them and my in-laws are SUPER IMPRESSED!
Heidi C. says
05/11/2013 at 11:31 pmI didn’t know SnapFish has free printable cards! Cards can be so expensive these days so this seems more of a cost-efficient solution. Plus, my kids can personalize them!
Tammi says
05/12/2013 at 8:08 pmSo true Heidi, the site is so user friendly, my daughter made one for a friends’ birthday just the other day!
Elizabeth Owens says
05/12/2013 at 5:46 amThose cards look so professional and sleek!
Tammi says
05/12/2013 at 8:08 pmVery nice graphics indeed. Best of all – free!
🙂
Susan Broughton says
05/12/2013 at 5:51 amthanks for the info those cards look so nice!
Chandra Christine O'Connor says
05/12/2013 at 6:32 amlike the idea of the cards. wish my kiddies still made their own cards, alas they buy them if I even get one.
LindaL says
05/12/2013 at 6:51 amSuch a nice idea making cards yourself that you can personalize with pictures of the kids!! Love these ideas! Thanks!
Darlene Schuller says
05/12/2013 at 7:11 amgreat ideas, thank you so much.
Jenny says
05/12/2013 at 7:20 amAll the printers I ever had were HP. They are great! thanks for the Snapfish idea! LOve the personalized touch!
Tammi says
05/12/2013 at 8:09 pmGot to play with the ENVY 120 printer tonight – WOW!
You have to see how this printer works, it’s brilliant!
🙂
Erika B says
05/12/2013 at 10:07 amWow, everyone should have one of these, the pictures and cards turned out perfect!! Love the card you made. HP has some pretty awesome products!!
Tammi says
05/12/2013 at 8:10 pmThey really do. My in-laws couldn’t believe how easy it was to set up, not much to it compared to the troubles of older computers. Very senior-friendly.
Michelle Chow says
05/12/2013 at 3:36 pmHello, MOC. The latest technology does take some getting used to but once they learn what it can do and how to use it they are so impressed and happy to have these capabilities it is all worth it. What a great surprise for them and two wonderful tool that you have given them. Everyone wins with these gifts, My Organized Chaos.
Crissy says
05/12/2013 at 5:29 pmI am particularly in love with HP printers. They really do make the best printers out there!
Becky says
05/12/2013 at 6:55 pmWow what an awesome Mother’s Day gift!!
We moved across the country to Alberta in February so this my first Mothers Day away from my mom :'( I’m hoping we’ll get home to NB in September for a visit. Fingers crossed 🙂
Ellen Christian says
05/13/2013 at 3:46 amWow that is pretty amazing. There is so much you can do with technology today.
Tiffany C. says
05/13/2013 at 5:51 amThe card you made is super cute!
Tammi says
05/15/2013 at 9:27 amThanks!
Mariah says
05/13/2013 at 7:40 amI have a new HP laptop and I’m pretty sure I don’t use even half of all of the amazing features! Love the cards you made! This summer I want to use my HP to do some photo projects that I have been putting off!
angela m says
05/13/2013 at 9:37 amWhat a great idea, I will have to remember this next Mothers day. I love giving personalized cards
MrDisco says
05/13/2013 at 4:37 pmhome made cards are the best
Sydney D says
05/13/2013 at 9:27 pmLove the personalized card 🙂
Tammi says
05/15/2013 at 9:27 amThank you!
Tasha says
05/14/2013 at 5:32 pmWhat a fantastic gift for your Mother in law. I have always loved HP printers. Great brand!
Tammi says
05/15/2013 at 9:28 amShe is beyond excited!
🙂
Clifford says
05/14/2013 at 9:08 pmA long time ago we always used to make cards and print them up, don’t know why we stopped. The technology of the HP Printer is awesome compared to our old one. Your card of the girls is beautiful and I’m sure Grandma loved it.
Tanja Paquette says
05/15/2013 at 8:21 amwhat a great product…..and it just so happens I need a new printer!
Tammi says
05/15/2013 at 9:29 amOh, it’s a great one! Love the features of this printer, now I want one myself!
🙂
Jean Bullock says
05/15/2013 at 7:59 pmI love all in ones. I love HP!
Suzanne Smith says
05/17/2013 at 8:34 amNow I’m jealous, my husband just bought us a Dell desktop 🙁
Anne Taylor says
05/17/2013 at 11:34 amI’m in dire need of a new printer and the ENVY 120 looks like a brilliant one to own!
Thanks
Kam says
05/18/2013 at 6:09 pmCool! A card made by yourself is more valuable to than just buying one!
Teresa Claire says
05/19/2013 at 11:58 amThe first card…I love the colour and design. Your girls look so sweet!
Sydney D says
05/20/2013 at 4:50 pmCute Cards! I don’t have an HP printer, but am currently on my HP laptop.
Ester G says
05/20/2013 at 5:56 pmWe are loyal to the HP brand for computers and accessories, can’t beat it!
In the Hammock says
05/22/2013 at 6:04 pmaww! the card is very cute!
Kelly McCutcheon-Renaud says
05/22/2013 at 8:26 pmIt is awesome that hp has made things so easy for the whole family to use and create such memorable moments!
Jennifer McLean says
05/23/2013 at 12:01 pmI just purchased a new hp printer and I love it. It’s the best printer I’ve ever owned, SO much easier than all the others, and I’ve had like 10 over the years.
Nicole B says
05/23/2013 at 12:14 pmI love the printable cards! That is fantastical!
raz says
05/24/2013 at 9:12 amwhat a great product
Clifford says
05/24/2013 at 5:43 pmHP Printers are the absolute best on the market. The kids love making their own cards and printing them off and it really does save on money these days..
MrDisco says
05/25/2013 at 9:19 pmi can’t wait to try out snapfish myself
Robyn L says
05/25/2013 at 10:20 pmlove that there are options for color and font; wow, would love to own one of these.
Ashley Blair says
05/27/2013 at 2:59 pmwhat an awesome surprise! I’m in need of a new computer also, I may look into this one!
Deb Dorrington says
05/28/2013 at 3:00 pmI love the card you and the kids made, it is so beautiful. HP has the best printers, we had one like 15 years ago and it lasted until 2 years ago. My sister gave us her old one but when we buy a new one it will be an HP for sure.