Comments on: Failed Attempt at Saving Holiday Cash #1: I waste money so you don’t have to http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2007/11/19/failed-attempt-at-saving-holiday-cash-1-i-waste-money-so-you-dont-have-to/ A personal finance blog for career minded women with small budgets and big dreams. Wed, 09 May 2012 23:42:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Kara http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2007/11/19/failed-attempt-at-saving-holiday-cash-1-i-waste-money-so-you-dont-have-to/#comment-2356 Kara Mon, 03 Dec 2007 18:47:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=331#comment-2356 As a 31-year-old who remembers the flurry of Christmas cards my mom and dad received when I was growing up, I figured everyone sends out cards.<br/><br/>I've done so for a few years now that I have two small kids, but find that many of my friends-- even those with little ones-- skip the tradition.<br/><br/>Call it going green, call it laziness, call it a sign of the digital times, but to many in my circle of friends, Hallmark might as well be nonexistent.<br/><br/>This year I haven't decided if I'll send out a card or not. If I do, chances are it will be a New Years card....and I'll spend way too much time at Target deciding if I should send the barfy $5 for a pack of 30 cards or the $12.95 cards for 8 of the faux handmade variety (kudos for trying!!!).<br/><br/>www.startribune.com/kablog. As a 31-year-old who remembers the flurry of Christmas cards my mom and dad received when I was growing up, I figured everyone sends out cards.

I’ve done so for a few years now that I have two small kids, but find that many of my friends– even those with little ones– skip the tradition.

Call it going green, call it laziness, call it a sign of the digital times, but to many in my circle of friends, Hallmark might as well be nonexistent.

This year I haven’t decided if I’ll send out a card or not. If I do, chances are it will be a New Years card….and I’ll spend way too much time at Target deciding if I should send the barfy $5 for a pack of 30 cards or the $12.95 cards for 8 of the faux handmade variety (kudos for trying!!!).

http://www.startribune.com/kablog.

]]> By: Carol http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2007/11/19/failed-attempt-at-saving-holiday-cash-1-i-waste-money-so-you-dont-have-to/#comment-2335 Carol Wed, 21 Nov 2007 20:14:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=331#comment-2335 www.splitcoaststampers.com<br/><br/>Learn some great techniques and get some easy card ideas. I've been stamping for years and it's not as easy as it looks. It's also not as budget friendly as you might think once you get into it! Eke out your holiday cards throughout the year. Try making 5 a month and you should have at least 50 by Christmas! http://www.splitcoaststampers.com

Learn some great techniques and get some easy card ideas. I’ve been stamping for years and it’s not as easy as it looks. It’s also not as budget friendly as you might think once you get into it! Eke out your holiday cards throughout the year. Try making 5 a month and you should have at least 50 by Christmas!

]]> By: Nicole http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2007/11/19/failed-attempt-at-saving-holiday-cash-1-i-waste-money-so-you-dont-have-to/#comment-2334 Nicole Wed, 21 Nov 2007 16:41:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=331#comment-2334 I think my answer about creating waste was kind of lame, so I'm doing some research on buying recycled cards and recycling cards after the season. Look for a follow-up post. Thanks for the smack of self awareness :) I think my answer about creating waste was kind of lame, so I’m doing some research on buying recycled cards and recycling cards after the season. Look for a follow-up post. Thanks for the smack of self awareness :)

]]> By: Our Debt http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2007/11/19/failed-attempt-at-saving-holiday-cash-1-i-waste-money-so-you-dont-have-to/#comment-2333 Our Debt Wed, 21 Nov 2007 16:13:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=331#comment-2333 OMG! We are in our late 20's and we still don't send cards, we still see ourselves as kids... sad! OMG! We are in our late 20′s and we still don’t send cards, we still see ourselves as kids… sad!

]]> By: Alichia & Tom http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2007/11/19/failed-attempt-at-saving-holiday-cash-1-i-waste-money-so-you-dont-have-to/#comment-2331 Alichia & Tom Tue, 20 Nov 2007 18:31:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=331#comment-2331 I think the best bet (as many stated before me) is to buy your holiday cards right after the current season. Making home made cards isn't always the easiest (I went to Paper Source to make Bachelorette Party invitations and ended up spending way more than I would have just buying them... but it's the personal touch). I agree you should only do homemade Christmas cards if you have the time (like my grandma) or only have 10 to make.<br/><br/>This year when I buy 2008's card my goal is to find some that are printed on recycled paper, because like some others mentioned they do contribute to so much of the holiday waste!<br/><br/>Happy holidays! I think the best bet (as many stated before me) is to buy your holiday cards right after the current season. Making home made cards isn’t always the easiest (I went to Paper Source to make Bachelorette Party invitations and ended up spending way more than I would have just buying them… but it’s the personal touch). I agree you should only do homemade Christmas cards if you have the time (like my grandma) or only have 10 to make.

This year when I buy 2008′s card my goal is to find some that are printed on recycled paper, because like some others mentioned they do contribute to so much of the holiday waste!

Happy holidays!

]]> By: Mollie http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2007/11/19/failed-attempt-at-saving-holiday-cash-1-i-waste-money-so-you-dont-have-to/#comment-2330 Mollie Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:40:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=331#comment-2330 Last year I started a new tradition, making a video card of my daughter singing, that I sent to all my loved ones and the money I would've used to buy or make the cards, I donated to the local Children's Hospital. I felt pretty darn good about my choice. You might want to make something funny that your family and friends would enjoy over the stressful holiday season. <br/><br/>Best,<br/>Mollie <br/><br/>www.msmollie.wordpress.com Last year I started a new tradition, making a video card of my daughter singing, that I sent to all my loved ones and the money I would’ve used to buy or make the cards, I donated to the local Children’s Hospital. I felt pretty darn good about my choice. You might want to make something funny that your family and friends would enjoy over the stressful holiday season.

Best,
Mollie

http://www.msmollie.wordpress.com

]]> By: Nicole http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2007/11/19/failed-attempt-at-saving-holiday-cash-1-i-waste-money-so-you-dont-have-to/#comment-2329 Nicole Tue, 20 Nov 2007 04:48:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=331#comment-2329 Good point on the trash thing. Not all end up in the trash; I save mine for a long time after Christmas, and especially if there is significant correspondence, I'll keep it...basically forever. The other ones I recycle. Good point on the trash thing. Not all end up in the trash; I save mine for a long time after Christmas, and especially if there is significant correspondence, I’ll keep it…basically forever. The other ones I recycle.

]]> By: Anonymous http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2007/11/19/failed-attempt-at-saving-holiday-cash-1-i-waste-money-so-you-dont-have-to/#comment-2328 Anonymous Tue, 20 Nov 2007 04:40:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=331#comment-2328 Not to be a humbug, but don't those things end up in the trash after Christmas anyway? I stopped sending out Christmas cards when I realized that I was contributing to waste... Not to be a humbug, but don’t those things end up in the trash after Christmas anyway? I stopped sending out Christmas cards when I realized that I was contributing to waste…

]]> By: Chitown http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2007/11/19/failed-attempt-at-saving-holiday-cash-1-i-waste-money-so-you-dont-have-to/#comment-2326 Chitown Mon, 19 Nov 2007 20:06:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=331#comment-2326 I think you can do a quick photo Christmas card through Walgreens. I think you can do a quick photo Christmas card through Walgreens.

]]> By: Kizz http://thebudgetingbabe.com/2007/11/19/failed-attempt-at-saving-holiday-cash-1-i-waste-money-so-you-dont-have-to/#comment-2325 Kizz Mon, 19 Nov 2007 19:13:00 +0000 http://thebudgetingbabe.com/?p=331#comment-2325 Even if you know what you're doing the chances are you'll spend more money on homemade cards than on purchased ones, especially if you purchase in the post-Christmas sales. I make my cards every year but its a huge challenge to get them in under budget. The last 2 years I've had postcards made out of pics I've taken and that seems to be the best financial choice. <br/><br/>I don't have kids but people see a LOT of my pets. Even if you know what you’re doing the chances are you’ll spend more money on homemade cards than on purchased ones, especially if you purchase in the post-Christmas sales. I make my cards every year but its a huge challenge to get them in under budget. The last 2 years I’ve had postcards made out of pics I’ve taken and that seems to be the best financial choice.

I don’t have kids but people see a LOT of my pets.

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