Say what? SAHMs have "business cards" now?

Jen2124

This is the new thing? I just saw on fb that a friend in the same town as me just met a new neighbor who handed her a business card. She is a SAHM. It said "mom to xxx" and her name. A handful of people replied and said that is common now (and from different areas too...the south, Chicago, etc). Really??

I don't care what the reasons are, I will not be getting aboard that train.

snowflakemom

I first heard about them several years ago.

jettagurl

It's been discussed a few times here in the last couple years.  

To each their own.  

 

BubblyToes

I'm a working mom, but I can totally see the merits of having a way to get in touch wit The W's friends' moms.  I think it's perfect for playdates and such.

Jen2124

I have never even seen this discussed. How funny. Maybe it is not new and I just don't hang out with people that make business cards so I never knew.

Yodajo

I've heard about it and read about it online, but never seen it IRL.  I agree with you that I won't be jumping on that bandwagon.  While I can see the merits of it, its just not how I am!

meghans30

I've only heard about this practice here, but I really don't view these as "business cards." It's just a more convient way to pass cell #s than trying to dig for a pen in a purse and write information on an old receipt.

Jen2124

BubblyToes:

I'm a working mom, but I can totally see the merits of having a way to get in touch wit The W's friends' moms.  I think it's perfect for playdates and such.

See, this is what I use my phone for. I would lose a business card in 2 seconds flat.

AggieCouple

Calling cards are a pretty old train.

A-baybride

I had a couple handed to me when DD was a baby, so they've been around at least 4 years.  It is a convenient way to exchange info - especially since I usually have DS on my hip and he aggressively grabs for my cell phone so programming in someone's number isn't fast or easy.  But I'd feel silly handing them out, so I don't plan on getting on board.

AnnapolisLari

AggieCouple:

Calling cards are a pretty old train.

Indeed.

ladymantha

I ran into a childhood friend a year or so ago and she gave me one.  It was the first one I'd ever seen.  I thought it was odd, but I've heard it's becoming pretty common.

susanmosley

Those damn SAHMs

 

chelle828

I have them - but I don't go handing them out to everyone.  I give them to people that I'm trying to exchange numbers with - perfect for playdates, etc.   They mostly just sit in my wallet, and I got them free.

Jermysgirl

I have some...they were free from Vistaprint and they have come in handy SO many times. 

chelle828

Oh and they do have my professional info on them too - so I can use them for networking, etc.  They have "domestic CEO" (no flames, I think it's cute!) on them so I wouldn't use them for a job interview or anything, but it's nice to be able to give out when needed.  (i.e. I ran into an acquaintance who's daughter is starting nursing school so I gave her one so the daughter could contact me if she had any questions, etc., since I'm a nurse and went to the same school).

ghm

I just whip out the phone and enter info in there...seems to work.

peekaboo716

I've brought this up in the past. I am a program it into my phone kind of girl. And if that is impractical (kids trying to get the cell phone, it's dead, whatever), I always have a small pad of paper and a couple pens with me.

Side note: That pad of paper has saved me many times when DD is bored someplace and she needs a distraction.

emiliemadison

As others mentioned, these have been around for a while. And definitely not "business cards". It's just contact info- parent's name, kids names/ages and email or phone number. I've gotten several. Its been helpful for when I dont want to stand around programming someone's name/number/etc into my phone and dont have a pen. 

jlw2505

I have heard about them for years but do not have any real life friends that have them.  But, my FIL made cards for himself and my MIL once they retired that have all the same basic information on them and he put a picture of each of them on it.  No clue why in the world you would use this - especially with a picture!  I can see business cards if you have a side business or something like that but in this day and age - send the person an email or text with your information and call it a day.