raven20_79 Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I started a tradition the year my first son was born to always include a family newsletter in my Christmas cards. I would include interesting facts about Christmas, Christmas jokes, and family recipes used during the season. 5 years later, I am struggling to write one. We have hit hard times, and hubby has been out of work for 2.5 years. I don't want to bring anyone down, but I also don't want to stop this tradition. My question is, do any of you do a newsletter with your cards, or something similar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allshoppedout Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I have never done one. I think the format of yours sounds fantastic.I have received a few that have sounded like they were realllly bragging instead of just informing/updating. . . My suggestions: 1-Maybe you mention that your DH has been having a hard time finding work just briefly (so they know but aren't worried about you) and then, 2-how about if you reprinted a newsletter from a prior year, one of your favorite years? with the title sayin' "looking back on favorite memories/a favorite year" :) (I am hoping you saved one on your computer/in old address book clippings) 3-change the recipes and 4-use a picture of family "then" and "now" 5-also maybe a pic of OUTSIDE your house. Those who may not go across miles to see you can be cheered by your outdoor decor with a photo. 6-tell everyone that you appreciate their cards and letters, and friendship over the years Sure hope the new year brings better things for you. Good luck on the newsletter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohitsunshine Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I did one last year that everyone really loved. I will PM it to you- I hate to post a lot of info on here. It may give you an idea- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenh1973 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 One of my friends does this & I love it. New done one myself though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coleman4905 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 i always write a short note inside but never wrote a lettter or anything. maybe i should this year,..a good thought! thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntsmomie Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Sounds fun to me! Could you call (or email) and ask everyone to contribute a favorite holiday story, joke, recipe, etc...then compile them all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatherbade Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Awesome idea. If I do xmas cards i think i will do something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaInNC Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 I do a holiday letter every year (I skipped last year though cause time got away from me). I always hate the bragging style letters too. I basically do a "this is what we did this year" letter - and include the good and the bad. I put it on holiday stationary and normally include it with my Christmas cards and if I have a pic of myself with DD18 and DD15, I'll put one in with the card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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