Stress Less about Birthdays and Anniversaries in the New Year!!

So here is something I do every January that is kind of fun, and makes life a lot easier throughout the year!! I have a plastic recipe-like box that is large enough to fit greeting cards.

I have tabs for each month (I made them out of cardstock paper) and for each month I write down all the birthdays, anniversaries or other events for which I might send a card. Then, I go to a stationary store or a store like Target and go card shopping for the whole year!! The good thing about stationary stores is that you can usually get a frequent buyer card so that you can buy 5 cards and then get one free.

I buy all my cards and then put them in the box by month. That way, at the beginning of each month - when I do my bills - I reach into the card box and fill out all my cards for the month. I send them out that week and don't have to worry about cards until next month!!

One quick tip - If you have an event in the first few days of a month, you might think about putting that card in the month before to make sure you get it out on time!!

I hope this makes your home a little less stressed! Until next time, I wish you a happy healthy new year with a lot less stress or at least a blog that helps you giggle at some of your stress and gives you a few helpful tips!