Who should you send this year?

Every November, we prepare for the holiday. We plan what we need to buy and determine what we plan to bake.

Holiday decorations were taken out for storage, dusted and placed. Music starts to play on the radio, and you are full of holiday spirit.

Then it hit you. You need to make holiday cards! what!

You start thinking about them, and then you start weighing your options – the traditional cards you pop up in the mail or digital cards. What should you do this year?

The difference between traditional Christmas cards and digital Christmas cards

A traditional Christmas card is one you buy in a local store. Or they may be custom cards you ordered from sites such as Shutterfly or TinyPrints.

No matter where you find them, you need to sign, address and stamp on them. Then, you need to put them in the mailbox. (In some places where you can make custom cards, you can do all this for you-but of course there is a charge).

However, digital cards are quite different. You can still personalize them. However, you don’t have to hold the card. Instead, email a copy to the person in your contact list.

Why will more people send digital Christmas cards?

We live in a crazy, busy world. Moreover, traditional cards require more time to purchase, write, and mail. Not only that, but the cost is higher.

Digital holiday cards are a quick and easy way to send holiday wishes, but before you click and register, it is important to know if they are right for you.

Advantages of sending digital Christmas cards

For many reasons, more and more people are starting to use cards sent via email instead of paper copies.

Lower cost

If you want to save money, then digital is the way to go. You can find cards as low as $0.10 per person (and the price goes up from there). A traditional card only costs approximately $0.50 in postage.

Easier to send

You can use your contact list instead of tracking everyone’s mailing address (or worry about someone moving and you don’t have their latest news).

Don’t worry that the card will not be delivered to the intended recipient.

Environmentally friendly

When the holiday is over and the decorations are removed, the card also disappears. Moreover, they ended up in the trash can.

Even if they are made from recycled materials and you recycle them, there is still waste.

Yes, digital cards also have a carbon footprint, but they are much smaller than paper cards.

Can be more interesting

Websites such as JibJab allow you to create custom cards with animations and attach family photos. This may be an innovative way of sending cards.

Disadvantages of using digital Christmas cards

Of course, sending electronic cards has some drawbacks.

Not so personal

Please sign when sending the holiday card. This alone makes it more personal.

Your signature on the digital card is typed, not handwritten.

Can be ignored

Think about your inbox. During the holidays, it is full of offers and discounts. It’s easy to ignore the email you want to read.

The same is true for e-cards. They may end up getting lost in a large number of emails. Or worse, it ends up in a spam or spam folder.

How to save money to send Christmas cards

You may not be ready for trigger digitization. However, this does not mean that you have no other affordable options!

postcard

There is no reason to put the card in the envelope. Use websites such as Canva to make interesting postcards! You can type a personalized message on the back of each message.

Moreover, the cost of postcard stamps is much lower, which can save more money in your pocket!

Buy in bulk

Go to your local warehouse and find a large box of cards at a price you can afford.

Write a short message in each message, and you are ready to send the card to the people on the list.

Buy them on black friday

Watch the sales flyers around Thanksgiving, because there will be some hot deals on the card! Many stores will offer substantial discounts.

Purchase in advance every year

Make a plan to shop after the holiday. You will find all discounted items-including cards. Buy next year’s stash and get some considerable savings.

Reduce the list

As time goes by, the connection between you and people is getting closer. If you haven’t talked to or talked to others for more than five years, it may be time to delete them from their Christmas card list.

Hand-delivered card

Of course, it’s easier to put the card in the mail, but if you still want to see someone on the list, why not send it in person? You can save the cost of stamps and be more personalized.

Stop sending

If funds are really tight, then there is no need to send any Christmas cards at all. You may have to skip them this year, but you can always restart next year.

– By Tracie Fobes