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Paige & Willow Cup of Cheer Card ($6)

All the ingredients for a delicious hot cocoa, plus knowing we're supporting a small woman-owned business? Yes, please.

Rifle Paper Co. Twelve Tribes Card ($24 for 8)

With stunning imagery and a hand-sketched aesthetic, this Hanukkah card is one everyone will remember.

George & Viv Holiday Boxed Notecard Set ($28 for 16)

A cute mix-and-match of festive notecards and envelopes brings a smile to our face, and is sure to bring one to every recipient's as well.

Papier Christmas Taxi Card ($24 for 10)

If "Silver Bells" is one of your favorite holiday tunes, this adorable urban landscape card is probably calling your name.

Hustle & Hope It's Lit Christmas Card ($6)

This cheery and colorful take on holiday cards is exactly why we love looking outside of mainstream retailers for our stationery needs.

Anthropologie Christmas At Home Boxed Card Set ($18 for 8)

...but on the other hand, stores like Anthro have a reputation for aesthetic excellence, and this boxed card set is a perfect example of why.

Metropolitan Museum of Art Hanukkah Menorah Holiday Cards ($22 for 15)

Your buying options aren't just trendy stores and independent sellers: The Met offers its own holiday cards, and we're loving this artful menorah stationery.

Rifle Paper Co. Tinsel Tree Card ($24 for 8)

Pro tip: Deck the halls with all the holiday cards you receive each year — or, all the cards you've sent in years past. This colorful pick will look great adorning your mantle.

Everglow Holiday Wish Card ($22 for 8)

Subtle and beautiful, the neutral color scheme of this card is like pampas grass in stationery form.

Jenni Bick Joyous Kwanzaa Holiday Card ($17 for 8)

This bold and modern print is just as warm as the cheer you'll be spreading with this Kwanzaa card.

minted. Woodland Wonderland Holiday Cards ($71 for 25)

We're always fans of designs that involve cute animals doing adorable things.

Solstice Holiday Card ($2)

If you're celebrating the solstice this year, this calming watercolor print showcases the spirit of the season beautifully.

Papier Starry Lights Card ($24 for 10)

Keep things light and bright with a card that'll take recipients' breath away, just like IRL Christmas lights.

Metropolitan Museum of Art Avian Holiday Cards ($22 for 15)

Another gorgeous option from the Met, this holiday design featuring birds, leaves, and a lit-up Christmas tree is for lovers of color only.

minted. Scandinavian Folk Card ($71 for 25)

If you're all about the Scandi holiday decor, we've found the perfect stationery for you and yours.

Rifle Paper Co. Hawthorne Holiday Greeting Card ($24 for 8)

Botanical, muted, and playful, this holiday card is everything you could want in an aesthetic.

Metropolitan Museum of Art Spirit of the Season Holiday Cards ($22 for 15)

Speaking of beautiful aesthetics, it doesn't get much more cottagecore than this adorable woodland card.

Paige & Willow Toast New Year Card ($5)

Cheers to this card, which is perfect for those who are excited to wrap up 2022 and move into the new year with joy.

Paper Culture Woodsy Friends Card ($50 for 50)

More about the fall vibes than the winter ones? Tell your loved ones you're thinking about them with this autumnal-inspired design that flows perfectly into December.

Snowy Owl Christmas Card ($20 for 10)

Another great winter solstice option, this breathtaking, painterly card features a snowy owl under a starry sky.

Paper Culture Fox Winter Scene Card ($13 for 10, was $26)

Frolic through the holiday season with this happy little fox-adorned holiday card.

​Christmas Card Ideas: Song Lyrics

• "December wouldn't be the same without you." — "December" by Gabrielle Aplin and Hannah Grace
• "And when I'm feeling alone, you remind me of home. Oh baby, baby, Merry Christmas." — "Christmas Tree Farm" by Taylor Swift
• "For years to come we'll always know one thing, that's the love that Christmas can bring." — "That's Christmas To Me" by Pentatonix
• "It's the most wonderful time of the year." — "It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year" by Andy Williams
• "You're all I need underneath the tree." — "Underneath The Tree" by Kelly Clarkson
• "Christmas Eve will find me where the love light gleams." — "I'll Be Home For Christmas" by Bing Crosby
• "It barely took a breath to realize we're gonna be a classic for all time." — "You Make It Feel Like Christmas" by Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton
• "You're a star in the face of the sky." — "Daniel" by Elton John
• "When you pine for the sunshine of a friendly gaze for the holidays, you can't beat home sweet home." — "(There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays" by Perry Como
• "It don't feel like Christmas when you're not here." — "Don't Feel Like Christmas" by Tyler Hilton
• "Those who've seen us know that not a thing could come between us." — "Sisters" by Rosemary Clooney
• "All I want for Christmas is you." — "All I Want For Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey
• "Where there is love, I'll be there." — "I'll Be There" by The Jackson 5
• "Snow is falling all around us like our own wide world inside a globe." — "Still Can't Sleep On Christmas Eve" by We The Kingdom
• "My mood's up all because I know that the snow and the greeting cards mean it's the holidays." — "Holidays" by Josie Dunne
• "As for me there's nothing like a Christmas tree surrounded by family." — "Christmas Every Day" by David Archuleta
• "If you ever find yourself lost in the dark and you can't see, I'll be the light to guide you." — "Count On Me" by Bruno Mars
• "Break out the tinsel, unpack the lights, we're about to bring on the merry and bright." — "Favorite Time Of Year" by Carrie Underwood
• "Have yourself a merry little Christmas." — "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Frank Sinatra
• "There's nothing you can buy me, it's your hand I wanna hold." — "Hometown Christmas" by Judah & The Lion, NEEDTOBREATHE, and Switchfoot

​Christmas Card Ideas: Movie Quotes

• "I believe, I believe, it’s silly, but I believe." — Miracle on 34th Street
• "There’s a certain magic that comes with the very first snow. For when the first snow is also a Christmas snow, well, something wonderful is bound to happen." — Frosty the Snowman
• "A true selfless act always sparks another.” — Klaus
• "Just because I cannot see it, doesn’t mean I can’t believe it!" — The Nightmare Before Christmas
• "Christmas is the time to be with the people you love." — Love Actually
• "This is my family. I found it all on my own. It's little and broken... But still good." — Lilo & Stitch
• "Just because you can’t see something, doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist." — The Santa Clause
• "Merry Christmas you filthy animal." — Home Alone
• "Be kind and have courage. And all will be well." — Cinderella
• "Cheer up, dude. It’s Christmas." — The Grinch
• "That's what Christmas memories are made from, they're not planned, they're not scheduled, nobody puts them in their Blackberry, they just happen." — Deck The Halls
• "Christmas was on its way. Lovely, glorious, beautiful Christmas." — A Christmas Story
• "Just remember, the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart." — The Polar Express
• "This is Christmas. The season of perpetual hope." — Home Alone
• "It's Christmas Eve and we are going to go celebrate being young and being alive." — The Holiday
• “We must face tomorrow, whatever it may hold, with determination, joy, and bravery.” — Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium
• "I want to wash my hands, my face, my hair with snow." — White Christmas
• "I could never love anyone as I love my sisters." — Little Women
• “When there is kindness, there is goodness. When there is goodness, there is magic.” — Cinderella
• "The best love is the kind that awakens the soul." — The Notebook

​Christmas Card Ideas: Quotes

• "The most important thing in the world is family and love." — John Wooden
• "In family life, love is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds closer together, and the music that brings harmony." — Friedrich Nietzsche
• "From home to home, and heart to heart, from one place to another. The warmth and joy of Christmas, brings us closer to each other." — Emily Matthews
• "Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful." — Norman Vincent Peale
• "What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future.” — Agnes M. Pahro
• “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” — Dalai Lama XIV
• "Family is not an important thing. It's everything." — Michael J. Fox
• "Even in the chaos of everyday life, moments of gratitude remind us to hold onto the good things." — Brit Morin
• "At Christmas, all roads lead home.” — Marjorie Holmes
• “Remember, there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” — Scott Adams
• “The older you get, the more you realize that kindness is synonymous with happiness.” — Lionel Barrymore
• “Christmas is like candy; it slowly melts in your mouth sweetening every taste bud, making you wish it could last forever.” — Richelle Goodrich
• "The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life.” – Richard Bach
• "Christmas, my child, is love in action. Every time we love, every time we give, it’s Christmas." — Dale Evans
• "Kindness is like snow. It beautifies everything it covers.” — Kahlil Gibran
• “Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” — Mother Teresa
• “Being a family means you are a part of something very wonderful. It means you will love and be loved for the rest of your life.” — Lisa Weedn
• "Christmas is the spirit of giving without a thought of getting.” — Thomas S. Monson
• “Kindness can become its own motive. We are made kind by being kind.” — Eric Hoffer
• “There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” –C.S. Lewis

1. Actually Use Your Planner In 2025

We're not buying pretty planners just so they can collect dust on our desks or coffee tables anymore. Corry Frazier and Melissa Pepin want you to get serious because they feel "it starts with planning." They don't mean the kind you eventually flake on either.

"Effective planning is key to maintaining balance and reducing burnout. Whether you're mapping out tasks, meetings, or events, dedicated time for preparation ensures focus and reduces stress," they say. In other words, "the more intentional you are in planning, the more productive you'll be," according to them.

Ever since I've been blocking out my tasks by hour in planner, I've been able to get more done without feeling overwhelmed by splitting my time between writing and being in mommy mode. Frazier and Pepin suggest that you "set weekly planning sessions" that consist of "30-60 minutes each weekend to map out your upcoming week."

This eventually "reduces decision fatigue, fosters a sense of control, and helps you start Monday with clarity and purpose," they add. Yes, this is a sign that you'll be breaking up with the dreaded 'Sunday scaries' if you follow their advice. "You'll feel proactive and grounded rather than reacting to the week as it unfolds," they agree.

2. Embrace A "Fake Commute" When Working From Home

One of Kayla Baum's tips is to switch up your routine if you're a remote worker. Rolling out of the bed at the last minute before logging on for work sounds appealing until you realize you're uninspired by your days. But, what is a "fake commute?"

"It mimics the structure of a traditional commute to establish a boundary between work and personal life. This could mean taking a walk around the block, doing a 10-minute guided meditation, or even just changing clothes at the end of the day," Baum mentions.

Based on her experience, she's found that "it works because it provides a psychological buffer, helping to separate work and home life." She feels it's "crucial for positive mental health and boosting productivity at work (and at home)."

You can also create a separate work space that's not in your bedroom to get work done! That's helped me tremendously so I'm not sleeping and working in the same area.

3. Focus On High-Impact Tasks

Similar to planning your work days as best as you can, Frazier and Pepin want you to "prioritize the tasks that align with your goals." To minimize distractions, they want you to ask yourself:

• What is the most effective use of my time right now?

4. Stop Making Daily Decisions Hard

Tasks like your morning routine or figuring out what you'll eat don't have to take up a chunk of your time anymore. "Use productivity hacks, such as pre-planning meals or laying out weekly outfits," suggest Frazier and Pepin. They feel that "small routines like this eliminate unnecessary choices" to "make mornings smoother."

According to them, it's "especially helpful for families juggling multiple schedules." I couldn't agree more because I've spent so many frazzled mornings trying to make decisions about what myself and my toddler would wear or eat instead of planning them. With the help of my fiancé, we've cut so much time in half by being prepared ahead of time instead of 'winging it' before work.

5. Understand What Your Boundaries Are And Set Them

Worried that you'll be considered 'mean' if you tell your manager or coworkers what your boundaries are at work? Depending on your environment, it's 100% understandable. However, you're human and there's no reason you should be over-performing to your detriment. Frazier and Pepin say, "Set boundaries and communicate clearly. Adopt Brené Brown's mantra: 'To be clear is to be kind.'"

They encourage you to not only "be upfront about your schedule to manage others' expectations," but it's also so you can "avoid over-commitment." Say it with me: I will not make false promises just to appease others. Why?

Frazier and Pepin say, "Don't be afraid to say no to side projects or anything that doesn't align with your goals."

6. Ignore Emails Sent After Your Work Hours

I've been guilty of sending an email after work to acknowledge that I saw something, but I never expect other people to feel obligated to respond until the next business day. On the flip side, I've felt pressured to answer something that feels timely and I've gone to sleep thinking about the sender's potential follow-up email.

"Just because a coworker chooses to work late at night doesn't mean you must answer. One helpful trick is to include your working days and hours in your signature, explaining that responses may be delayed outside of those times," Frazier and Pepin say. They even have a prompt you can use if you're not sure what to type:

• "My working hours are [Your Working Hours, e.g., 9 AM - 4 PM ET]. Please note that these may differ from your local time zone. I appreciate your understanding and will respond to emails during my working hours."

I can't wait to start utilizing this...for research purposes only 👀.

7. Please, log off from work when it's time.

Unless you're scheduled to work late, take the time to log off from work and not think about it until the next day. Baum says, "Commit to fully logging off once the workday ends—no 'quick email replies' or sneaking in work over the weekend." I'm eyeing you Ms. "I just need to send a quick email" while you're on vacation or spending time with your significant other.

Baum says creating this separation works because "fully disconnecting allows your mind to reset and recharge" which ends up "making you more efficient, creative, and focused during actual work hours." According to her, you'll eventually "improve personal well-being" and "enhance long-term work performance."

As soon as my work day is over, I make a beeline for the shower so I can decompress. After that, I take my time with my skincare routine and keep my phone out of reach so I'm not tempted to look at anything work-related. I'm not always successful, but I've noticed a difference in my mood since making this shift.

8. Speak Up When You're Feeling Overwhelmed

And if you're 100% drained because you've been trying to tackle work tasks during and after hours, Frazier and Pepin want you to speak up. "If you're feeling overwhelmed with your workload, approach your manager with honesty and a focus on solutions," they suggest. Here's another prompt of theirs you can use:

• "I've been noticing that my workload has extended beyond regular hours, and maintaining balance is becoming challenging. Could we discuss prioritizing tasks or adjusting expectations to ensure I can deliver quality work without compromising my well-being?"