1 00:00:03,040 --> 00:00:09,360 Speaker 1: Welcome to Before Breakfast, a production of iHeartRadio. Good Morning, 2 00:00:10,720 --> 00:00:16,240 Speaker 1: This is Laura. Welcome to the Before Breakfast podcast. Today's 3 00:00:16,280 --> 00:00:19,720 Speaker 1: tip is that even if you don't send holiday cards, 4 00:00:20,640 --> 00:00:23,080 Speaker 1: you can wish a happy holiday season to the people 5 00:00:23,079 --> 00:00:27,840 Speaker 1: who send you season's greetings. Simply send a text with 6 00:00:27,920 --> 00:00:31,720 Speaker 1: holiday greetings to everybody who sends you a card, and 7 00:00:31,760 --> 00:00:34,960 Speaker 1: you can get some of the same warm fuzzies even 8 00:00:35,000 --> 00:00:40,519 Speaker 1: if the card thing isn't for you. So longtime listeners 9 00:00:40,640 --> 00:00:44,159 Speaker 1: know that I love holiday cards. I think they are 10 00:00:44,200 --> 00:00:47,240 Speaker 1: a great way to keep in touch with friends, family, 11 00:00:47,440 --> 00:00:51,199 Speaker 1: and colleagues. My family sends out a great many of 12 00:00:51,240 --> 00:00:55,400 Speaker 1: them every year. I also enjoy receiving all the photos 13 00:00:55,440 --> 00:01:00,960 Speaker 1: of people's cute kids, dogs, holiday decorations, or travel adventures 14 00:01:02,160 --> 00:01:06,039 Speaker 1: for a few weeks each year. The mail is actually fun. 15 00:01:07,120 --> 00:01:10,240 Speaker 1: If you are on the fence about sending cards, I 16 00:01:10,400 --> 00:01:14,160 Speaker 1: encourage you to do so. But plenty of people don't 17 00:01:14,200 --> 00:01:17,600 Speaker 1: send holiday cards for various reasons, and that is okay. 18 00:01:18,600 --> 00:01:21,200 Speaker 1: But I imagine that most people still do want to 19 00:01:21,240 --> 00:01:25,240 Speaker 1: connect and maintain ties with the people who send them cards. 20 00:01:26,319 --> 00:01:30,280 Speaker 1: So I suggest texting a response to the cards you 21 00:01:30,319 --> 00:01:34,720 Speaker 1: receive is a quick and free way to maintain that connection. 22 00:01:36,240 --> 00:01:39,120 Speaker 1: When you process your mail each day during the holiday season. 23 00:01:39,800 --> 00:01:43,960 Speaker 1: For every card you receive, text the senders thank them 24 00:01:44,000 --> 00:01:47,200 Speaker 1: for the card, perhaps comment on any photo or news 25 00:01:47,200 --> 00:01:50,200 Speaker 1: they shared, share news of your own, and of course, 26 00:01:50,440 --> 00:01:53,800 Speaker 1: wish them a happy holiday. In just a minute or so, 27 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:57,560 Speaker 1: you can reinforce the sense of connection and offer your 28 00:01:57,560 --> 00:02:02,880 Speaker 1: holiday wishes. Your mess will most likely be received with delight. 29 00:02:04,040 --> 00:02:08,959 Speaker 1: A text conversation may ensue, or maybe the recipient will 30 00:02:09,000 --> 00:02:13,560 Speaker 1: just heart your message and move on, but either way, 31 00:02:14,200 --> 00:02:17,880 Speaker 1: you have expressed your appreciation for the card, you have 32 00:02:17,960 --> 00:02:21,200 Speaker 1: reinforced the connection, and you have wished them the best. 33 00:02:22,320 --> 00:02:26,000 Speaker 1: Most likely you will now stay on their holiday card 34 00:02:26,040 --> 00:02:29,160 Speaker 1: list so you can look forward to a similar exchange 35 00:02:29,160 --> 00:02:33,200 Speaker 1: next year. If you are not sending holiday cards this year, 36 00:02:33,240 --> 00:02:35,120 Speaker 1: but think you might like to send them in the future, 37 00:02:35,840 --> 00:02:38,960 Speaker 1: it can also be helpful to create a spreadsheet of 38 00:02:39,000 --> 00:02:42,639 Speaker 1: everyone who sends you cards, including the adults and kids' 39 00:02:42,720 --> 00:02:46,520 Speaker 1: names and the address. That way, if you decide to 40 00:02:46,560 --> 00:02:50,320 Speaker 1: send holiday cards next year, the spreadsheet will get you 41 00:02:50,480 --> 00:02:54,880 Speaker 1: started determining whom to write to and how to reach them. 42 00:02:55,120 --> 00:02:57,320 Speaker 1: The spreadsheet will also come in handy if you want 43 00:02:57,320 --> 00:03:01,400 Speaker 1: to send party invitations or change of address cards or 44 00:03:01,400 --> 00:03:05,840 Speaker 1: birthday cards or anything like that. There is no reason 45 00:03:05,919 --> 00:03:09,880 Speaker 1: to feel left out or self conscious if you don't 46 00:03:09,919 --> 00:03:13,480 Speaker 1: send holiday cards when your loved ones do. A festive 47 00:03:13,520 --> 00:03:17,919 Speaker 1: text is still fun. You let people know their card 48 00:03:18,000 --> 00:03:22,520 Speaker 1: was appreciated. It is an easy way to maintain relationships 49 00:03:23,240 --> 00:03:29,600 Speaker 1: and spread holiday cheer In the meantime. This is Laura. 50 00:03:29,960 --> 00:03:34,120 Speaker 1: Thanks for listening, and here's to making the most of 51 00:03:34,160 --> 00:03:43,720 Speaker 1: our time. Thanks for listening to Before Breakfast. If you've 52 00:03:43,760 --> 00:03:47,920 Speaker 1: got questions, ideas, or feedback, you can reach me at 53 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:57,040 Speaker 1: Laura at Laura vandercam dot com. Before Breakfast is a 54 00:03:57,040 --> 00:04:01,800 Speaker 1: production of iHeartMedia. 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