This is the time of year, when I start feeling guilty if I do not start my annual Christmas card blitz on Thanksgiving weekend.  First, I have to decide whether I want personalized Christmas cards, holiday photo cards or postcards.

I think postcards might be the best idea because of the cost of postage, the ease of mailing and the fact that, once you put an address label and a stamp on the card, there is little space left to write a message.

VistaPrint has a nice selection of all types of holiday cards–for you, your business or your organization.  They can personalize your cards and envelopes.  All you have to do is put the card in the envelope; add sticker, stamp and address label and drop them in the mailbox.

Another cool idea is to use photographs to make a desk or wall calendar for loved ones to enjoy all next year.  If you do not want to use photographs, there is an interactive caricature design tool on VistaPrint website, so you can design your characterization, right down to eye color and hairstyle.  This is a good idea if your family does not take the best pictures, you have lost all your hair due to chemotherapy, or your son’s glassy eyes keep giving him the red eye.