Do you faithfully send out Christmas cards each year? Maybe this is the first time you plan to send them. Either way, there are some great cards out there from which to choose. You can buy themed sets pre-packaged with matching envelopes or you can purchase individual cards. Maybe you opted for family portrait cards. Those are my favorite kind.
You can also print cards from your computer. Most desktop publishing programs offer a greeting card setup. With this option, you can make your own family photo cards with just a snapshot. There are various places, both online shops and brick and mortar stores, where you can order special envelopes. Choose colored envelopes or those with foil linings, or simply choose higher quality paper than typical envelopes.
You can purchase or print postcards as well. They are quicker to get ready if you’re in a hurry, and they’re cheaper to send. The postage is less for postcards. When you arrive at the post office, don’t forget to ask about holiday themed stamps for your Christmas cards.
If you have not yet sent your cards, now is a good time to do so. With less than three weeks until Christmas, the mail slows down dramatically. You want your card to arrive a little early if possible, but you definitely don’t want them to arrive late.
If you are having trouble finding time to address your Christmas cards so you can get them sent off, place them in a bag or box to carry with you. As you’re sitting in the car waiting for the kids, or if you’re sitting in the dentist’s waiting room, or any other time you know you’ll have a wait, you can jot off a few notes and address a few cards.
Have you sent your cards out yet?
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