Almost Finished Writing My Christmas Cards

@BelleStarr (61047)
United States
November 27, 2017 8:44pm CST
One of the tasks I set for myself was to do my Christmas cards this past weekend. I am almost finished. I am waiting for my holiday return address labels to be delivered. I had to get some addresses since several family members and friends have moved since last year. I put up my two fiber optic trees, I have my holiday tablecloth in place and my wreaths on my fence and doors. My next task is to get all the gifts that I have so far into gift bags and to order the several gifts that I have delivered, delivered. I will need to bake some snickerdoodles for the church cookie sale and then except for planning my Christmas menu, I will be in pretty good shape for the upcoming holidays. I feel pretty relaxed at this point.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
28 Nov 17
I need to get out my cards, thanks for the reminder.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
28 Nov 17
I always feel better once they are in the mail, I heave a sigh of relief when that is done. lol
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@Ganma7 (3664)
1 Dec 17
Me too
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@Ganma7 (3664)
1 Dec 17
@BelleStarr I do too
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@JudyEv (325696)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Nov 17
Wow, you've done well. I've written 20 cards and now have to write letters to put in some of the ones I still have to do. I think you win our 'race'!
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
28 Nov 17
lol I'm not quite done yet and I do need to write a newsy letter for my cousin Barbara in England, she is always so good about updating me lol I think we are both winners.
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
29 Nov 17
@BelleStarr I usually include a newsletter to. Some of my friends and family don't have computers so have no clue what I am up to.
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@JudyEv (325696)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Nov 17
@BelleStarr I think that's a better outcome. We'll both be winners! Yay us.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
28 Nov 17
You have been busy! I'm glad things are coming along for you. =)
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
28 Nov 17
This time of year there are just so many things that need doing.
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@sallypup (57836)
• Centralia, Washington
28 Nov 17
I love it that you are still old fashioned in that you send out Christmas cards. Your place sounds festive.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
28 Nov 17
Yes it is getting there, I still have lots of decorations to put up but I am feeling the season.
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@sallypup (57836)
• Centralia, Washington
28 Nov 17
@BelleStarr I might feel more festive in the morning after I pick up my Christmas Tale from Staples. I write it, daughter illustrates then e-mails it to Staples. I love holding the silly mini books! Then it will be time to start writing addresses on manilla envelopes...
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@just4him (306049)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
28 Nov 17
I just bought my Christmas cards this morning, so I'll be doing that in the next couple days and getting them sent. You are in good shape for Christmas.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
28 Nov 17
I think so, this way I can do a couple day trips to see some of the decorations in the area.
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@just4him (306049)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
28 Nov 17
@BelleStarr I love seeing how people decorate.
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@WriterAI (5373)
• Bulgaria
29 Nov 17
@just4him So do I.
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
28 Nov 17
That is awesome.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
28 Nov 17
Thank you I like to relax and enjoy the season, I usually go to visit some nearby destinations to look at decorations but I can't do that til everything is all done at home. lol
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
28 Nov 17
@BelleStarr i love going to a drive and looking at all the beautiful lights
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@LeaPea2417 (36431)
• Toccoa, Georgia
28 Nov 17
I have not sent out any Christmas Cards yet.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
28 Nov 17
Mone out not sent out yet but they are mostly all written. I will mail them later this week.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
29 Nov 17
@LeaPea2417 Around 35 so not so many.
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@LeaPea2417 (36431)
• Toccoa, Georgia
29 Nov 17
@BelleStarr How many did you write to send this year?
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@LadyDuck (458005)
• Switzerland
28 Nov 17
I have written the few cards that I plan to send to my closest friends and family. I am waiting after the first week of December to send them, now it's too early.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
28 Nov 17
I am waiting for my return labels to arrive and then I will mail them out. I do have some for out of country that need to be mailed early.
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@LadyDuck (458005)
• Switzerland
29 Nov 17
@BelleStarr My cards are all out of country, but it never takes more than one week, so I still wait a few days. I know that my friends do not like to receive the cards too early.
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@sol_cee (38223)
• Philippines
28 Nov 17
Handwritten Christmas cards! Would treasure them, no doubt.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
6 Dec 17
For me, it is just something I enjoy doing.
@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
28 Nov 17
I don't send cards since I live in Canada, the postage is outrageous, I send email cards to my friends and family away in the states, my friends here get then hand delivered. We haven't started Christmas yet...
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
29 Nov 17
Yes I know your postage is worse than ours I think but I enjoy this once a year splurge.
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• Canada
30 Nov 17
@BelleStarr Not me, when we first moved here I drove my cards to family across the border and mailed them there, but that got a bit of crazy...
@DianneN (246710)
• United States
28 Nov 17
Glad to see you are so on track with your holiday preparations! Good going!
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
28 Nov 17
I love the holiday season, it is my favorite time of year and I hate that now for me it is cut short by going to Florida. I may just have to start decorating there lol
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
28 Nov 17
All my cards have been done for over a week. But havent got stamps yet lol
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
29 Nov 17
I am waiting for my return labels which I thought would be here this week, but won't be here until next week. I may send the Europe ones without the label.
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
29 Nov 17
@BelleStarr every year my mom says shes going to use her labels she has had for over 4 years, but she never does lol.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
28 Nov 17
UGH you reminded me I haven't done that yet. A new and exciting task for my hubby since he's retired lol. I have to plan when I am making Christmas cookies. My family expects them lol, I like them too.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
29 Nov 17
I will be making snickerdoodles for the church cookie walk so I also make some for home.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
30 Nov 17
@BelleStarr My mom always made snickerdoodles when I was a kid. My hubby and sons don't care for them so that's one I don't usually make. I like them though.
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28 Nov 17
No cards yet.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
6 Dec 17
I have now received two cards and mine will be mailed tomorrow.
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6 Dec 17
@WriterAI But do you like them?
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@WriterAI (5373)
• Bulgaria
29 Nov 17
Me too.
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@snowy22315 (169908)
• United States
28 Nov 17
You just reminded me I have to put a decoration or two out today. The majority will be later.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
28 Nov 17
I changed my flag in from of the house today so that was what I am doing today. lol
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@lady1993 (27225)
• Philippines
28 Nov 17
ow, you have been a busy bee we do not send Christmas cards anymore though since it takes such a long time to reach the person.. way past Christmas
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
28 Nov 17
I love sending and receiving Christmas cards, it is part of the celebration for me.
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28 Nov 17
@BelleStarr this is so heart warming
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@Dena91 (15860)
• United States
28 Nov 17
I need to get ours done this week.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
29 Nov 17
Yes it is still very early, I only have two left to write. I had to order more cards.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
28 Nov 17
It's nice to know you are still sending Christmas cards. Is it by snail mail?
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
28 Nov 17
Yes with stamps and everything. I enjoy this tradition and I plan to keep it forever.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
1 Dec 17
@BelleStarr it is so nice you are continuing the tradition which future generations should also know about.
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@Kandae11 (53679)
28 Nov 17
It is best to be early than late. I won't be able to really enjoy the holidays if I am rushed.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
29 Nov 17
NO, that is how I feel. I like to be able to relax with everything done.
@peachpurple (13884)
• Malaysia
28 Nov 17
Oh I missed Xmas cards, I used to send them but nobody reply
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
29 Nov 17
I guess I am just lucky that most of my friends enjoy sending Christmas cards.
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@peachpurple (13884)
• Malaysia
3 Dec 17
@BelleStarr Isn't it nice when people respond? Mine didn't
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