Thursday, December 19, 2013

A Confession.

This Christmas season has been a total whirlwind for me.  Our weekdays and weekends have been jam packed, leaving little time for certain items on my to-do list.  One of those things that still isn't done...our Christmas cards.  I mean, I completed part of the job.  I personalized a design from Minted, placed my order and it arrived on our doorstep Tuesday.  Now I need to find the time to address and send them out. People may get our cards on Christmas, or even the day after, but I am determined to get them out.  You hear me?  D-e-t-e-r-m-i-n-e-d.

Ahhhh, now that I've got that off my chest, I'll leave you with some time to browse Minted's fabulous website.  It's seriously amazing.  {I was not compensated to endorse Minted.  They have absolutely no idea who I am.  I just love their stuff and wanted to share with you guys!!}


PS-Perny really needs to pull his weight around our household.  Maybe I should teach him how to address cards so he can help me out instead of doing this all day, every day....


He's lucky he's cute. ;)

Anyone else feeling overwhelmed with to-do lists lately?! Tis' the season!!

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28 comments:

  1. Cara @ ChicMeetsHealthyDecember 19, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    You are so right! I always send out photo cards for the holiday, but this year we have been slammed packed so I just picked up some simple cards from Target and sent them out. There is always next year. And I looovveeeee Minted! They have great prints, too!

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    1. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch RenoDecember 23, 2013 at 4:46 PM

      Good for you for even getting them done with as busy as you've been!! They definitely have some great prints...I might have to get one or two for our house! :)

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  2. House EnvyDecember 19, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    Minted has great card options! And no one will care if they get it after the holidays:-)

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    1. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch RenoDecember 23, 2013 at 4:47 PM

      They definitely do...so many to choose from! Let's hope your right...because I'm thinking that is what will happen! ;)

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  3. AnonymousDecember 19, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    Christmas cards are ALWAYS the first thing to be dropped in my house when things get crazy. This year I made sure I ordered them early (from Minted too!) and had stamps and return address labels ready to go. I got them out last week, but my house is not decorated at all, haha. I am soooo not ready for next week. Hopefully a lot of magic happens this weekend.

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    1. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch RenoDecember 23, 2013 at 4:47 PM

      I can see why!! I bet you will get it done...the magic WILL happen!! Have a great holiday, Kate! :)

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  4. Julia@Cuckoo4DesignDecember 19, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    You know I Feel overwhelmed. But I think if I'd look at Perny my stress would melt away. My cats don't snuggle around like he does. They like hiding under beds when the kids are around ;)
    Love the minted cards.

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    1. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch RenoDecember 23, 2013 at 4:48 PM

      Yuppers, we are definitely all feeling it!! He does help to melt some of that stress away....he's the best! :)

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  5. Kelly @ Corner of MainDecember 19, 2013 at 6:02 PM

    I don't know how anyone has time to blog during the holidays! I can't even see straight I have so much going on, and I think I am going to send out New Years cards because I totally missed the Christmas boat!!
    Perny is so cute I want to give him a squeeze!

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    1. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch RenoDecember 23, 2013 at 4:48 PM

      I agree!! It's so tough to keep on top of everything this time of year!! :) Aw, thanks!!

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  6. AnonymousDecember 19, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    This year I'm "chilling" with the to-do lists and trying to simply savour the moments!
    http://www.westcoastmama.net/christmas-tree-2013/

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    1. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch RenoDecember 23, 2013 at 4:51 PM

      Good for you!! You have the right idea, Margarita! :) Thanks for stopping by!!

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  7. Cassie BustamanteDecember 19, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    your cat is hilarious!!!

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  8. Kristen | Popcorn on the StoveDecember 19, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    Don't feel guilty - we haven't even gotten the cards we ordered yet! I'm hoping they show up on Monday and I can turn them out immediately since I have off on Monday. They may arrive after Christmas, but what can you do? December feels like it passed too quickly!

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    1. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch RenoDecember 23, 2013 at 4:52 PM

      It definitely did pass too quickly!! Thanks for making me feel better! :)

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  9. Kala M.December 19, 2013 at 10:57 PM

    Glad to see a few pics of Perny I haven't seen any in a little bit. My cat's take up similar positions all day. I'm only doing a few cards this year. I really need to get those sent out. :)

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    1. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch RenoDecember 23, 2013 at 4:52 PM

      They really live the life, don't they? ;) I hope you got yours out!! :)

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  10. Anneke at This, That and LifeDecember 20, 2013 at 1:12 AM

    Haha! I haven't even gone shopping yet. SO not like me!!!

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  11. UnknownDecember 20, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    YES! I haven't blogged for 2 months because of it, ha! I did however, get Christmas cards out... I went the electronic route with Paperless Post (took all of 20 minutes #lazygirl)! Super cute site :)

    Happy Holidays!

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    1. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch RenoDecember 23, 2013 at 4:53 PM

      We all can only do so much!! ;) That sounds like a great idea!!

      Happy Holidays, Emily!! :)

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  12. Whitney @ Drab to Fab DesignDecember 20, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    Girl, I totally feel your pain! I dropped the ball this year and didn't make any cards. :( Thanks for sharing this site though; I haven't heard of them before!

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    1. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch RenoDecember 23, 2013 at 4:54 PM

      Thanks for making me feel like I'm not the only one who is swamped!! You're welcome! They even have some awesome prints for the house too! :)

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  13. Dwellings by DeVoreDecember 22, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    My sister is a photographer and did our cards for us this year otherwise I'm not sure it would have happened! I still had to address and send them, but sometimes just ordering them is half the battle. I love the cards from minted! Oh and I just love Perny and I don't even really like cats normally! :)

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    1. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch RenoDecember 23, 2013 at 4:55 PM

      I completely agree!! Ordering them is DEFINITELY half the battle! Aw, thanks! I swear, he's part dog...lots of non-cat people have fallen in love with him. :)

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  14. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomesticationDecember 22, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    I've definitely been feeling overwhelmed! We spent the whole weekend watching movies at home to cut down on the stress, but now I'm stressed that I didn't get anything done. Oh the holidays...

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    1. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch RenoDecember 23, 2013 at 4:55 PM

      Tis' the season, right?! But I think you deserved your down time, so try not to feel guilty!! :)

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