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Holiday card mailing batch

by MASTER
Sending a batch of holiday cards is easy to put off until the last minute, so set aside one sitting to address, sign, and stamp them all. Do it once the card list is final and before the post office gets busy.
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Holiday card mailing batch

Getting the batch done in one sitting

Work assembly-line style: write all the addresses first, then sign all the cards, then stamp and seal. Switching tasks per card wastes far more time than the actual writing. Keep the list open beside you so you can check each name off as it is finished.

Order and where to spend time

Verify addresses before writing so you do not have to fix mistakes on finished cards. Spend your effort on the personal note in each card, but keep the envelope steps brisk. Use a single stamp type for everything to avoid sorting errors at the counter.

Knowing it went well

Every envelope should have an address, a return address, and postage. Stack the sealed cards together so you can count them against your list before heading out.

⏱ 1h 30m★ Easy
Target
Your holiday card list sits unsent, with no addresses written and no cards signed.
Obstacle
You start writing and get pulled into individual cards, stretching the job over several evenings while the mailing deadline passes and a few cards are never finished.
Expectation
Every card is addressed, signed, stamped, and sealed, and the stack is ready to drop in the mailbox.
Preparation
Materials
  • • Holiday cards — 1 set
  • • Envelopes — 1 set
  • • Postage stamps — 1 set
Tools
  • • Pen — 1 pcs
  • • Address list — 1 pcs
Steps
  1. 01
    Verify the address list
    Check each name and address against your contacts or past cards.
    ⏱ 15 min
  2. 02
    Address all envelopes
    Write the recipient and return address on every envelope in one pass.
    ⏱ 20 min
  3. 03
    Sign and write notes
    Write a short personal note and signature in each card.
    ⏱ 30 min
  4. 04
    Seal and stamp
    Insert each card, seal the envelope, and apply the correct postage.
    ⏱ 20 min