Thanksgiving: My Least Favorite Holiday

Don't get me wrong, I don't hate Thanksgiving, it's just my least favorite of all the holidays.

There's just nothing to do. Except eat. And eat we do. In years past I would eat so much that I would feel sick. Ick, I hate that feeling.

I enjoy spending time with family, but I do that whether it's a holiday or not.

I also don't need a day to be thankful for things. I'm thankful everyday for everyone and everything in my life. Every night as my head hits the pillow I think about how lucky I am to have so much. Not material things, but a great family and friends and good health and happiness. I know that I'm fortunate. Not just on a Thursday in November, but every single day.

I find that I look forward to Thanksgiving being over. I look forward to a four day weekend. I look forward to Black Friday. I look forward to sleeping in the day after Black Friday. And I look forward to another year of things to be thankful for.

Holiday Cards

While we're on the subject of the holidays, let's talk about cards. I used to buy my Christmas cards on December 26. The Hallmark store always had a great 50% off sale and they have some beautiful cards. Then they stopped doing the 50% off sale and did 30% off instead. That's when I moved on. I got an email a couple of years ago from the American Cancer Society. They have a campaign where you can order your (CUSTOM PRINTED) cards for FREE!! That's right, FREE! You don't have to enter a credit card number to order them or anything. You just pick the style and quantity that you'd like and they ship them to you. When you receive your cards there will be an envelope to send a donation. I usually send $1 per card. You can do more or less, it's your choice.

The wording inside the card reads:

"In the spirit of the Holiday Season, a donation in your honor has been made to the American Cancer Society. It carries with it a wish for health, happiness, and peace in the New Year."

You can also add your own custom sentiment and closing line. I've done this for the past few years and the cards are beautiful. I've gotten a very positive response from the people that I send the cards to, as well. For me, it's all about easy at the holidays, and this couldn't be easier.

Click here to order yours.

Now, I promise I won't talk about Christmas again until November!