Since holiday cards are displayed so early and they are picked over long before mailing, I have already reminded you now is the time to find the best selection. I have a few other suggestions.
1. Consider choosing one design for everyone and adding a personl note to make it special. Save one of the cards with the year written on it so you will know you have used it and when.
2. If you do not have time for personal notes in each card or if you want to add a family newsletter, make the newsletter short and sweet. The shorter the sweeter it is. While it is fine to mention you took a trip to China, you need not list every city you visited. If your child graduated from college, you do not need to list all of the awards and job offers. Tell the news but leave off the bragging. In addition, it will take time to read the newsletter and most people do not take the time to do that while opening the daily mail. One paragraph that you are alive and well on planet earth is fine. A family picture printed on the page or added is good, too. Just remember, less is more.
3. Keep your address file up to date so cards are not returned because of incorrect address. And when you receive a card, check the return address to be sure that is the one you have on file.
4. Purchase "forever" stamps and resist the urge to buy holiday stamps unless you are sure you will use all of them. If the price of postage goes up, your "forever" stamps will still be accepted and you will not have to purchase or add those one cent stamps.
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