63 Days Until Christmas

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Christmas Cards

I was looking out the window this morning and noticed something… A heavy frost covered the earth. As I was bundling the kids up with hats, scarves, and mittens I was thinking that Christmas was really getting close. The leaves on the trees are falling at a pretty quick pace now and the air has a frosty chill to it. It really is almost here.

Today I am thinking about title=”Christmas card” rel=”wikipedia” class=”zem_slink”>Christmas cards. I am debating if I should buy cards or make them. Another option is to send cards via email. I am in a pickle about the whole thing.

• The traditional writing out cards and mailing them: This is what my intention is every year. I fill out all the cards, address them and lick the envelope closed. This is where is all falls apart. I never actually mail them. This means that all of that work I have done is essentially wasted. While I do like this option best there are a few things to consider about it. The first thing is that I forget to mail them out. Then it is like I never did it in the first place. The other thing that I think it is important to consider is the cost. Once you buy the cards at about $5-$10 per box (and we all know we need at least 3 boxes if not more) then you also have to pay postage to mail them.
• Making cards: To save some money this is a good option. Although it will still cost the same in postage the cards in a craft store would be cheaper then buying cards. If I were to stamp them I am sure that in the end it would be cheaper. I could also let the kids help. This would be a great activity for movie time Sunday
• E-Cards: While these are quite cost effective I think that they loose something. They are not as personal and thoughtful in my eyes. While i is nice to see something in the email I think that it is even better to see something in your mail box that you can keep close to you all season long.

With these three options for cards it is difficult to know which way to go. Because I think that it would be fun and different I think that the girls and I will make cards this year. It would be a fun addition to our Movie Sunday and perhaps we could even use foam stickers to make it. This would make it even more special to the kids. The next time I head to the craft store I am going to pick up the supplies so that we are ready on a moments notice to make some cards.

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