💛 Just Because: The Kindest Reason to Give

The other day, I was doing what many of us do - mindlessly scrolling through social media - when something caught my eye.

It was an ad for those old-fashioned wire puzzles - the kind where you have to twist and flip and look at them sideways just to figure them out. They’re frustrating in the best possible way. And immediately, they made me think of my dad.

He’s in his 80s now. Sharp as ever. Patient. And very, very good at those puzzles.

So I bought them.

I didn’t wait for his birthday in June. I didn’t tuck them away for the holidays. I just… got them. And a few days later, when they arrived, I called him up and said:

“Hey Dad. I have something for you.
It’s not edible, but I think you’ll like it.”

Because at a certain age, edible gifts really are the gold standard - and he loves those. But this time, it wasn’t a snack. It was something to stretch his mind and maybe even impress his great-grandkids.

I swung by and handed them off. He was intrigued. I could see it in his eyes - he lit up a little. Not because of the puzzles, but because I’d been thinking of him.

Not for a reason.
Not for a special occasion.
Just because.

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There’s something quietly wonderful about giving a gift “just because.” No cards, no expectations, no holidays or calendars involved. Just a feeling. A moment. A spark of connection.

And that’s what Ploppals are really for.

Not just for birthdays or Valentine’s Day.
Not just for big achievements or get-well wishes.

But for all the in-between days.

For the winter afternoons when the light fades early and someone you love might be feeling a little off.
For those invisible heavy days that don’t have names.
For reminding people they’re seen, and they’re loved—today, not eventually.

We need more just because.

More gestures that say, “I thought of you,” or, “You make my heart smile,” or, “You’re not alone in this.”

A soft laugh. A warm reminder. A tiny surprise that says,

“You matter—every day. No holiday required.”

So if someone pops into your heart this week…
send the text.
buy the puzzles.
give the Ploppal.

Just because.

with love,
Heather
Founder, Ploppals