you might not know too much about singing telegrams. Maybe you are picturing something late and outdated. So let me clear the air here. Kaite’s Singing Telegrams is different than what you might imagine. It’s fresh, funky and fun.
We talk about a lot of awesome things here. Am I right? Projects, books, faith, awesome photo sessions, cool designs…lots and lots of awesome things make their way across these pages. But today I’m going to tell you about one of my most favorite awesome things I’ve come across lately: Katie’s Singing Telegrams.
Total disclosure: Katie is my real life friend. She is awesome. But even if she wasn’t…I’d still probably be telling you about KST, because it’s really that great.
Now, you might be thinking that you should stop reading–because you aren’t into the whole singing telegram thing. But please, read on. Maybe, just maybe I can make a believer out of you yet. First, let’s meet Katie. I could tell you all about her…but the bio on her site pretty much says it all.
Katie has loved singing, making music and making people smile most of her life. She has spent the last ten years writing songs and making music with some of her favorite people. Katie and her husband moved up to the lovely land of Minot, ND the summer of 2013 and have absolutely loved getting to know the fantastic people up here. It wasn’t until May 0f 2014 that Katie began thinking of a Singing Telegram Business.
After searching relentlessly for a company to send a singing telegram to a family member for his birthday, Katie was discouraged at the high priced telegrams-reluctantly opting to send him a cookie bouquet instead. It was at this time that Katie and her husband began wondering if there was any sort of affordable Singing Telegram Business in Minot. Failing to find anything, they knew the moment had come for them to offer something to this Magic City- something that had brought both of them a ridiculous amount of joy and laughter.
Both Katie and her husband have full time jobs working with youth and their families. Seeing day to day how discouraging and challenging life can be, Katie cannot wait to spread a little joy combined with ridiculous-ness and music to those around her! YOU are invited to experience some of this joy in the form of a character of your choice, a ukulele or mandolin, a mug with treats and your own personalized song- what better way to spread some laughter and joy than having one of your favorite people be serenaded with songs and smiles!
Over coffee yesterday she told me that most affordable telegram she could find while trying to send one to her brother in law was over $100. At the end of the search she decided a fun memory wasn’t worth that much money…that he’d probably rather just have the $100 than a stranger in costume singing him a song. When she told me she was going to open her own singing telegram operation I declared her to be Minot’s Premiere Singing Telegram provider.
If you are like me…you might not know too much about singing telegrams. Maybe you are picturing something late and outdated. So let me clear the air here. Kaite’s Singing Telegrams is different than what you might imagine. It’s fresh, funky and fun. Even her website, designed by yours truly…looks fresh. It’s chock full of fun graphics and fresh-feeling pages that will make you love ordering from her boutique site.
Buying a telegram from Katie gets you a lot of bang for your buck. Katie will deliver a custom song to the recipient of your choice, at the location of your choice {work is usually a good place, but she can surprise them in any public space}, the recipient will get a framed copy of their song’s lyrics, and an adorable coffee mug filled with chocolates. Valentine’s Day deliveries also include a single rose, thanks to a blooming {pun intended} partnership with The Flower Box. All for $35! That’s less than a bouquet of flowers!!
My favorite part of KST is the songs. Katie has told me that she enjoys writing songs that are not “overly serious.” You’ll hear that in every line of her songs. Most are laid back originals that combine fun lyrics and a coffee house sound that I find to be charming and them some. Oh, and did I mention she accompanies herself with a ukelele. Yep! I think it’s one of her biggest selling points. Listen to all her songs here.
Now, if you are sitting at home starting to become a telegram believer…but are feeling a little bummed because you don’t live in Minot–don’t fret. {That’s another music pun. I’m two for two.} In addition to traditional deliveries…
Katie also offers videograms. She’ll customize a song, record it and send it to the person of your choice. It’s only $15! That’s a steal.
If you need a few more reasons to book your singing telegram…try one of these on for size.
**It’s super convenient. Just order online at her super-cute website and she’ll do all the leg work.
**It’s affordable. A gift they’ll never forget for less than a flower delivery. Katie warns that it can be awkward…but awkward or not–it’s always memorable.
**Your song can be delivered by Katie wearing a gorilla costume. I’m serious.
**A customized song is a unique gift, created just for them.
**It’s laid back, easy to do and completely fun.
In her own words, “I really do like to see people smile.” She is sincere. She writes songs and delivers them because she likes to spread a little fun and joy. Her very first delivery was to a teenager being treated at the local cancer center. Since then she’s sent videograms to multiple states and even one to a music teacher in a local school.
She loves learning the stories behind the songs she writes–especially at Valentine’s Day. Each one is special and unique. So whether you are looking for a special Valentine to send to someone you love in a romantic-mushy way–or just someone you love: a parent, child, bestie, or sibling–look no further than Katie’s Singing Telegrams: Minot’s premeire singing telegram provider.
Check out her website for more details. Like her Facebook page. Order Valentine-grams through Saturday morning!! {For all the procrastinators out there.} I pinky promise they’ll never forget it.
xo
Amy
