I have decided that this year I will prepare early for Christmas because it actually seems possible now. I've finally adjusted as much as I'm going to to being a full time working Mom. I fought it and tried to find a way around it, but there's just nothing for it. I've got to be happy that we have enough money coming in and a good healthcare plan through my employer. But there will always be that bit of sadness that I couldn't wallow in my baby's sweetness and willingness to love on Mommy while it's here.
But I'm definitely digressing. The point is, I'm trying to time manage much better. Do you remember last year? Things weren't so easy there as Christmas came upon us. I don't want that to happen again. So this year, I started investigating card options early and found that Tiny Prints was offering cards in exchange for a blog post where I could say anything I want about their cards! Usually I shy away from any sort of reward for product endorsement or review, but I felt really comfortable with this because they saved my butt last year. I did a lot of research online for a company that would let me do all my card prep online, including sending them out to family members, and Tiny Prints was the only one that I felt was reasonable. Their system is so easy to use. It allows you to catalog your favorites and keep an address book of recipients. I have heard lots of people express despair over fully printed Christmas card giving, but for me that year it was either that or no cards at all. I chose to employ help.
There was definitely an upcharge for the extra options, and it was a lot more expensive than sending out my own cards, but it was worth it at the time. It was also one of the most reasonably priced options on the internet. We were very pleased with how our cards turned out, and now it holds a special place in our memory box as our first Christmas card as a family.
This year's?
This year, I think I'll send my own out from Tiny Prints because I have gotten a bit of a better handle on this Mommy thing, but this is one of those "Mommy club" things I felt left out on before E - sending a photo Christmas card. I didn't mind when others did it, but it stung that if I did, it would just be me and Hub... looking pretty much the same. And by damn, now that I can have fun with it, I'm going to glory in it!
But I'm definitely digressing. The point is, I'm trying to time manage much better. Do you remember last year? Things weren't so easy there as Christmas came upon us. I don't want that to happen again. So this year, I started investigating card options early and found that Tiny Prints was offering cards in exchange for a blog post where I could say anything I want about their cards! Usually I shy away from any sort of reward for product endorsement or review, but I felt really comfortable with this because they saved my butt last year. I did a lot of research online for a company that would let me do all my card prep online, including sending them out to family members, and Tiny Prints was the only one that I felt was reasonable. Their system is so easy to use. It allows you to catalog your favorites and keep an address book of recipients. I have heard lots of people express despair over fully printed Christmas card giving, but for me that year it was either that or no cards at all. I chose to employ help.
There was definitely an upcharge for the extra options, and it was a lot more expensive than sending out my own cards, but it was worth it at the time. It was also one of the most reasonably priced options on the internet. We were very pleased with how our cards turned out, and now it holds a special place in our memory box as our first Christmas card as a family.
This year's?
A portion of the proceeds from this card go to the Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research
Foundation’s efforts to cure the skin disorder that affects thousands of
children each year.You can choose from other options that help different charities. I like that.
This year, I think I'll send my own out from Tiny Prints because I have gotten a bit of a better handle on this Mommy thing, but this is one of those "Mommy club" things I felt left out on before E - sending a photo Christmas card. I didn't mind when others did it, but it stung that if I did, it would just be me and Hub... looking pretty much the same. And by damn, now that I can have fun with it, I'm going to glory in it!
4 comments:
Oh goodness. We have NEVER sent out Christmas cards. Oops. I told myself that this will be the year it gets done, but we will see.
I love that card! It will be so cute.
You will think I'm crazy, but I ordered mine two nights ago. :-) From Tiny Prints. FYI, Costco is having 20% off Tiny Prints!!
I do photo Christmas cards now that its not just Hubs and I. I have to admit, I love it. It feels good to finally have a family to make Christmas cards of. :)
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