Archive for August, 2009

Dreaming of a green Christmas?

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Dreaming of a green Christmas?  Here are a few simple tips to make your holiday season more eco-friendly.
1)      Use LED lights in your holiday displays.  These lights are much more efficient than conventional lights and will save you a fortune on your energy bill.  LED lights are available at many major retailers.
2)      Buy a pesticide [...]

Holiday Etiquette Tip – Avoid Overly Religious Cards

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

When selecting your cards this holiday season, keep the recipients in mind.  It may be a good idea to avoid overly religious cards.  Thoughts of peace and love are always okay.  However, you may not want to overtly celebrate the birth of your lord and savior in a card for someone who doesn’t observe Christian [...]

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer-Yukon Cornelius

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

This movie is by far my favorite holiday film. It’s the clay animation of Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer and I used to watch this every single holiday season. Christmas just wasn’t Christmas without our entire family sitting around the TV one night with some snacks and watching this film. I know this was made [...]

Send Custom Holiday Postcards

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

You want your holiday cards to be special but you’re tired of wasting time at expensive stationary stores? Why not design your own?
Whether you’re announcing a holiday party months in advance or sending a few last minute holiday wishes, a custom postcard is perfect.  Creating beautiful holiday postcards is easy, too. Simply upload your own [...]

A Fun Idea for Christmas Morning

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

This year, design custom photo mugs for everyone in your family.  Select favorite photos from birthdays, vacations, holidays, sporting events or anything.  Design a mug for each person, with a photo that they’ll love.  Have everyone open their photo mugs first thing on Christmas morning.  That way everyone can share their memories as they sip [...]

Sending a Special Edition

Monday, August 17th, 2009

Family newsletters around the holidays are a tradition for many people. This is their chance to catch up with relatives and share what’s been happening for the past year.  These Yuletide periodicals can be a lot of fun. You just have to keep a few things in mind.
First of all, take a closer look at [...]

Christmas Shoes

Friday, August 14th, 2009

Here is another Christmas classic. This song is probably one of the sadest Christmas songs out there. The song is called Christmas Shoes and it’s been around for awhile. I’m sure everyone has heard it at some point. What are your favorite Christmas classics?

Have Fun with Homemade Gifts!

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

Stress levels high and cash flow low this holiday season? Forget the traffic and the malls.  Why not try something different this year?
Try exchanging homemade gifts.  Homemade gifts are an inexpensive and fun alternative.  Explain to your friends or family that the gift is not important, and that the point is to have fun.  Get [...]

Alvin and the Chipmunks – The Christmas Song

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

I always used to listen to this song as a kid, and I still listen to it every Christmas. It never gets old, no matter how high their voices are!

Holiday Safety

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

Here are a few simple tips to keep your family and friends safe this holiday season.
1)      Give all Christmas trees a fresh cut and plenty of water.  This will prevent the tree from drying out and becoming a fire hazard.  Keep all trees and greenery away from radiators and fireplaces.  Also, make sure that your [...]