Archive for July, 2009

‘Tis the season

Friday, July 31st, 2009

We all know people who love to hate the holidays.  However, if you’re hosting or even attending a holiday party, you can’t be one of them.  You are lucky enough to be part of a wonderful celebration with family and friends. Keep the holiday sarcasm to a minimum. 
If you’re giving a holiday toast, keep it [...]

Make your holiday sparkle

Friday, July 31st, 2009

You feel the need to redeem yourself after last year’s ordeal.  At the last minute you sent out a bunch of wrinkled cards with pictures of baby farm animals that you found in a drawer and passed off as holiday cards.  You decide to step it up this year. 
Make your holiday sparkle with foil-accented cards! [...]

Gift giving getting out of control?

Friday, July 31st, 2009

You’ve had a rough year, and the bills don’t stop coming just because the holiday season is here.  Maybe you’re just feeling overwhelmed by the shopping chaos.  Whatever the reason, there is absolutely nothing wrong with scaling down gift giving, especially in today’s economy.
 Simply approach your friends and family well ahead of time.  Explain that [...]

Save precious time during the holidays

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Well, you finally did it.  You wrote out all of your holiday cards, and you have the glitter all over your body to prove it.  However, you still have to put your return address on all those envelopes.  Luckily, you saved yourself a lot of time with custom return address labels. 
Address labels are quick and [...]

What to do when you receive an unexpected gift

Friday, July 31st, 2009

It happens to everyone at least once.  You receive a holiday present from someone you had absolutely no intention of giving one to.  Don’t panic.
When this situation arises, stay calm.  Do not apologize profusely. You don’t need to refuse the gift.  In fact, you should accept it. Simply say thank you and acknowledge their kindness.  [...]

Custom tote bags are great holiday gifts

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Not sure what to get that person who has everything?  Custom tote bags are creative and cost efficient gifts for the holiday season. 
Design personalized tote bags with a holiday theme, or something that can be used all year long.  Include photos, graphics, and text.   Create tote bags with a photo of the kids for the [...]