Holiday Greetings

Greetings:

I recently wrote a day about sending out Holiday Greetings. After the Day went out my sister and I had a conversation about sending out cards. After the death of our parents last year we have some how lost interest in sending out cards. I just don't enjoy it as much as I did and I am not sure I want to tell a bunch of people I don't keep in touch with except for once a year what I am doing. Do they even care?

Although I struggled with the idea I did send out about 40 cards, the majority of those went to clients and close friends. I am also sending out a card to anyone I get one from but didn't include in the first batch. I also didn't do a holiday letter as I have in the past. Instead I wrote personal notes in each one, just felt like that was making more of a connection.

I am still not sure what I think about sending holiday cards but I do know I enjoy recieving them. What about you, what do you think about sending out cards?

Rachelle

The Day about Cards

Ready, Set, Lick Those Stamps

Many people will be sending out holiday greetings this year. You can get the jump on the rush if you start now. If you bought your cards last year at the after Christmas sale (you know who you are) now is the time to remember where you stored them. If you were not as prepared that is fine, there is still a great collection at your local card store or, as I have noticed, even the grocery store is carrying greeting cards. If you prepare now and are at the ready, your greeting cards can be out before Valentine's Day with less stress and fuss.

Thinking it might be nice to make your greeting cards this year? Scrap that idea. My friend Eileen who makes her own cards started back in September. If you so desire that might be something to put on the list for next time. If you would like to include one of those typed letters that is copied and sent to everyone (Hey! It is better than just signing your name) you need to prepare the letter now. Make it short and simple and throw in a few funny things that happened during the year. If you prefer to write a personal note to each person (my mother sent out over 100 cards every year with a handwritten note in each card) now is the time to start. Just a few lines will do. This is a great activity to do while watching television. Also, this doesn't have to be a do-it-yourself project. Enlist the help of other family members or even invite friends over and have a card night. If you want to send cards it should be enjoyable. If you don't enjoy it, don't do it.

Another great idea for sending cards is creating your own personalized stamps. If you are in the U.S., you can create U.S. postage stamps with a picture of your children, pets or entire family. It cost a little more than regular postage but adds a little extra cheer to your greetings. Visit www.stamps.com.