Get Those Christmas Cards Out On Time This Year

Whether you make your own, buy yours or do a mix (buy them and add a little extra to personalize them) you, if you're like me it's sometimes a challenge getting your Christmas cards out on time.  Either you send them out so late that some get there AFTER Christmas or, worse yet, you address them and don't get them to the post office at all.

Here are some tips to help you get organized and get those cards out.

This Week - Pull together your list.  You won't know how many cards you need until you pull together your list.  Make sure you print your addresses on labels.  Handwriting takes too long and slows up the process.  Plus, once you get it done, you just have to make minor edits every year...a HUGE time saver.   I also print return address labels also saving time.

Next Week - Split your list as to who is "personal cards worthy" and who gets store bought cards.  Make sure to purchase a stamp or other embellishments to zhuzh up the store bought card.  Stamps work out here since you can do a lot quickly.  Here are some that I like.  Click on the ones you like to be taken to the store!

Then pick your cards.  If you are making cards, pick something easy with a small number of parts so that you can duplicate easy.  It's easier if you cut all of the pieces first and THEN assemble.  Cut while you're watching your favorite Christmas movie.

December 17th - ADDRESS THOSE LABELS AND MAIL THOSE CARDS!!  Have your kids address the envelopes.  Do I like do, bribe them with cookies!  :o)

December 19th - Sit by the phone and wait for the oohs and ahhs to come.  You deserve it!