I normally send out a lot of Christmas cards. And why am I worried about this in March? Well because we were moving across a Continent I allowed myself not to stress about the 125 cards, pictures and letters I normally send out in lieu of "We've Moved" cards to come this spring. I ordered 150 and they are so cute! But now who do I send them too? We know a lot of people after living in a small town for almost 9 years. But does everyone need one? What is the etiquette to sending a card to one neighbor and not to the other 6 old ladies in the same cul de sac so that they won't get their feelings hurt? Do I send one just to the good buddies and forgo the casual neighbors?
I counted up my list and I am at about 50 that I could send cards to. None of these people were ever on the original 125 Christmas card recipients so if I send them a card now am I committed to sending the Yuletide Greeting to them forever more after this too? I love keeping in touch, but gosh there are a lot of stamps going towards this process. Can't everyone just get with the program and read my blog or get on Facebook (for those of you who are on here: do know that you are all the cool ones who I love best).
What should I do!??
ps I am trying to get JaDee's pictures on Photobucket..bear with me he took alot!
Sunday, March 22, 2009
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I feel your pain...my husband and I both come huge families. Everytime I had a baby, I was always stressed out who to send the announcement too. I totally agree with you on reading the blog or getting on Facebook. I do love old fashioned Snail Mail (I have a friend who will only send handwritten cards and I'm so excited when I get one from her), but honestly, I hate writing any card out when I can just send it via Email or Facebook or the blog. I hope you figure it out...I'm in the same boat so I probably don't have a ton of advice for you...sorry.
BTW, how was the volcano??? I just read about it...cool!
We have a similar dilemma with our Christmas cards. We post our card on our blog or website and then send the address to the group of friends we know are tech savvy. Then we reserve the stamped cards for the grandparents or those who we know would really appreciate a physical card, or those who don't know how to log onto the internet *my mom*.
I wish I could be of help, but after each move we have made, my list gets longer and longer. I send to everyone. I'm sure they just toss it, but I love getting card and pictures from friends, so I send them to everyone. So, I hope I'm on your list;):)
PS~ I never toss them out. I have a album full of friends and family pictures and cards. I love looking at them.
Everyone loves to get updates on people, even if they only casually know them. At least I do!
I have no idea. My holiday cards are upwards of 100...and I try to pare down every year, but for every one I cut down on, I add more (which I should feel happy about...more friends!!)
I'd just send as many as you can. It's probably better to oversend than undersend, huh? I dunno!
I think the modern ediquette is that if you do have a blog or website that should suffice for the keeping in contact/christmas card list. Or this year, just tell everyone that you will no longer be sending out cards but that they can check you out on your blog/facebook. Being from a huge family its overwehlming to send cards to aunts/uncles/siblings/nieces/nephews/ cousins and such.
You can also just send cards out to those who you know are not connected with internet/computers. That might limit the # of cards you have to send and still keep you in touch with everyone!
We've moved so often, I can't keep track of the "casuals". I like the idea of just sending snail mail to the ones you know don't have internet access.
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