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For Mom, Dad and the in-laws

A funny letter to Mom or Dad they will keep forever

Dad guards the thermostat like it holds the nuclear codes. Mom leaves voicemails that say "call me" and nothing else. Tell us the family legend and we turn it into an official complaint they will show everyone at the next family dinner.

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The gift parents actually keep

Parents keep everything you ever made them. A personalized, official-looking complaint about their most famous habit goes straight onto the fridge, then into the box of things they will show your future kids.

It is a great add-on to a Mother's Day, Father's Day or birthday gift. Add a reward like "brunch on me" and it becomes a funny way to give an experience.

Official Complaint Notice

Department of Household Emergencies · Bureau of Climate Control

THREAT LEVEL 9 · FEDERAL PROTECTION

Dear Dad,

Intel confirms the thermostat has not moved past 68°F since 2019.

  • Family members have been seen wearing coats indoors in July.
  • The thermostat has been placed under 24-hour federal protection.
  • Anyone who touches it is asked "do you pay the electric bill?"
YOUR MISSION: Let the thermostat reach 71°F for one whole weekend. Reward: brunch on us.

How it works

  1. Tell us what they did

    Tap an idea or type it plainly. Add one real, funny detail if you have one.

  2. Pick the tone

    From Mild Concern to Full Disaster Movie. The preview rewrites itself as you go.

  3. Print it, mail it, or both

    Print it at home in minutes, have us seal it and mail it, or do both: hand over the printout today and let the official copy arrive later. A reply QR code is on every letter.

  • Print at home $4.99
  • We mail it $9.99
  • Mail it + print it now $11.99
  • Certificate add-on +$10
  • Express shipping +$8

Mother's Day, Father's Day and birthdays

Pick the Mother's Day or Father's Day theme in step 2 and the jokes follow it. For delivery on the day, order a mailed letter at least 7 business days ahead, or print it at home the morning of.

Letters people write to parents

Funny letter to dad

Pick Dad in step 1. The thermostat and the “I know a shortcut” drives are the classics.

Funny Mother's Day gift

Pick the Mother’s Day theme in step 2 and add a reward like brunch on you.

Funny Father's Day gift

Pick the Father’s Day theme and his lawn, grill or thermostat habits become an official case.

Funny letter to mother in law

Keep it extra gentle and pick a habit she already jokes about, like the 40 voicemails.

Gift for parents who have everything

They have enough mugs. A personalized letter is the one gift they will show everyone.

Funny letter from kids to parents

Put all the kids’ names in the From box and present it at the next family dinner.

Questions

Can it be from all the kids?

Yes. Put "Your Favorite Children" or everyone's names in the From box.

Will my parents get the joke?

Yes. It is written like an official notice, but every line is clearly silly and it ends warmly.

Can I mail it straight to their house?

Yes, to any US address. Many people choose both so they also have a printed copy to hand over in person.

Turn it into a laugh

Two minutes to write. A lifetime of "remember when you got that letter?"

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