Christmas Cards: Simple Step to Make Addressing Easier

Christmas is coming, have you heard? Don't know about you, but my jaw has dropped a time or two upon walking into a store to see Christmas decorations already. One store had a rack of sparkly red, silver, gold, and fat Santas next to a rack of pumpkins, witches, and weird moving skeleton hand things that freak me out anytime I walk by.

I started running a special on Christmas cards this week. I've had a handful of takers already - I love giving people a great deal on a unique and different Christmas card. This got me thinking about how I can make things easier for you when it comes to your mailing list so I thought I'd share what I do. I learned from my mom, who has the world's largest collection of organizational books. You don't need to buy a book for this one, just use your computer.

I have a spreadsheet with a separate tab for each year with everyone's addresses on it. I don't like to remove names from my list, but adding names is fun. I like to be able to see who is new each year which is why I do a new tab each year. If I hear that someone moves throughout the year I update my current year tab so I don't have to search emails or my phone's database or my email database to find it when it's Christmastime.

Really, it's simple when you think about it. I'm guessing many of you do this, too. I think my list this year is hovering around 95.

How big is your list?


Jean
BuddyBoo Stationery

Christmas Greetings from BuddyBoo

BuddyBoo Stationery has officially entered Christmas mode - stationery style!

Think about it. You're opening cards from your friends and family and eventually see the same card you picked out with someone else's photo on it. Avoid that by going with a customized design from BuddyBoo! Let's come up with something totally you and exceptionally dramatic for your holiday greetings.

Below you will find samples I also have posted on my website. This is just the beginning! These are samples - if you like these, great. If not, let's come up with something different. I'm ready!

I'm running a special for the month of October - don't miss out!

If you contact me to begin your Christmas cards this month and we finish them in November, you will receive 15% off your entire order! Remember: we have to finish them in November to get this great deal.

And remember: when you have your Christmas cards made by BuddyBoo you are giving back: a portion of all profits go to autism charities. How amazing is that! By ordering your cards through BuddyBoo, you're giving a gift. Let's get started today.

As always, share the site, pass the blog.

Jean

BuddyBoo Stationery

BuddyBoo is Here and There and Everywhere

As you begin checking your email, Twitter updates, Facebook updates, blog postings, friends’ sites, friends of friends’ sites, be on the lookout for BuddyBoo. I’m everywhere!

This is where you can find me and what to do at each location:

Facebook: Be my friend, become a fan, spread the word!

Blogspot: Right here, folks. Continue to watch for updates and share the updates with your friends and family. I will be posting relevant information for your life-moment throughout the year.

Twitter: Watch me tweet! Follow me and find out what’s new for BuddyBoo.

MomsLikeMe: This is one of the coolest spots to get information on absolutely anything related to you being a mom. Be my friend on MomsLikeMe and let’s swap ideas and tricks for our kiddos.

Website: Definitely web 1.0, definitely filled with a ton of examples, ideas, and invitations and announcements to satisfy your every invitation and announcement need...definitely need to contact me for your next project.

Crafty Sites: Etsy and ShopHomemade have cool profiles of BuddyBoo products and services.

Etsy has a cool custom request system where you can put in a request for a certain project and Etsians bid on your job. It’s a fun and easy way to get a project done for less. Tell me you’re requesting a custom project and I’ll bid, too!

Do you know of an online presence BuddyBoo is missing? Write me and let me know of a cool site you like!

As always, pass the blog, share the site.

Jean
BuddyBoo

Graduation Announcements Now Available From BuddyBoo

Congratulations, Graduate. You're about to reach an important milestone in your life. It's time to invite your closest friends and family to help you celebrate!

Visit BuddyBoo Stationery today to see some cool, fresh, and color-coordinated ideas for your graduation announcements.

As always, share the site, pass the blog!

Jean
BuddyBoo Stationery

BuddyBoo at Salon Sartor Open House Tonight (Wednesday)

No fooling, I will be showing my wares at Salon Sartor's Open House tonight, April 1, 2009 from 5:00 to 9:00.

I invite you to stop in and see all the great things available at Salon Sartor. Visit their website at: http://www.salonsartor.com/

See you there!

As always, share the site, pass the blog,
Jean

New BuddyBoo Designs Coming...Looking for Your Input!

Happy Monday! It seems we had a wonderful glimpse of spring just around the corner which has motivated me to spring my business ahead and offer new products. I'm very excited to get new products and ideas rolled out.

Soon I'll be offering different wedding invitations, baby announcements and birthday invitations anyone can order. Pricing will be cheaper than totally customized design and artwork, but it will allow me to reach a much bigger customer base and help me grow my business.

So, the input I'd like from you is easy and fun! If you've found my blog, you've no doubt found fun sites with similar themes and have seen some amazing color combinations, design elements, theme ideas, right? Send me your favorites, let's see what BuddyBoo can do to create something equally spectacular!

As always, pass along the blog, share the site.

Jean

BuddyBoo Stationery

www.buddyboostationery.com

Look at All This Stuff!

The picture below is a sampling of all the stationery I'll have for sale at the Moms 2 Mom Expo this Saturday.