Welcome to the 4th wrapping party of the year.
The MHH Christmas card swap is open and I have signed up again this year. Something that I look forwards to every year. This weekend I am concentrating on getting my Christmas cards in order so that when the swap closes I will be ready to write them and send them off. Christmas stamps become available on November 1st so I would like to have all my domestic and International cards written and stamped soon after. I like to send MHH cards out on November 25th and domestic ones on the first Monday in December.
Week 3 of the HHP touched on Christmas card prep and I have added the suggestions below. If you aren't ready for wrapping or you have already wrapped what you have maybe use the time available to get a little ahead with prep.
The MHH Christmas card swap is open and I have signed up again this year. Something that I look forwards to every year. This weekend I am concentrating on getting my Christmas cards in order so that when the swap closes I will be ready to write them and send them off. Christmas stamps become available on November 1st so I would like to have all my domestic and International cards written and stamped soon after. I like to send MHH cards out on November 25th and domestic ones on the first Monday in December.
Week 3 of the HHP touched on Christmas card prep and I have added the suggestions below. If you aren't ready for wrapping or you have already wrapped what you have maybe use the time available to get a little ahead with prep.
- Inventory holiday cards, gift wrap, and mailing supplies. Make sure you know what you have before you buy--and shop at home first! A printable Wrap and Mail Checklist makes it easy to know what to add to the shopping list.
- Make a Christmas card list. Pull out the address book or database, and make a Christmas card list. Protect your wallet: prune the list, and give thought to ways to reduce the cost of sending holiday greetings.
- Use a computer address book for Christmas cards. Harness the power of computer technology. If your card list is still kept on paper, convert it to a computerized form. You'll thank yourself in years to come!
- Print address labels for Christmas cards. If using address labels for your cards or letters, print them now. You'll be ready to write, sign and seal!
- Order, buy or print Christmas cards or letters. If you'll be buying cards this year, order them now--particularly if you'll be using the popular photo cards. Will you need a family photo session? Schedule it today to avoid the November rush!
