Every year after Christmas Ian and I hit Target to get Christmas decorations on sale, and stock up on cheap holiday cards & wrapping for next year. If you know me you know I have a Martha streak and love to give gifts that are wrapped in pretty paper & ribbons. Over the years I’d end up with a few extra cards, some bags, a spool of ribbon, etc. So this last year I didn’t buy anything afterwards and instead I’m using stuff from previous years. So far it looks like I can probably even go another year without buying anything! I still want to bring on holiday cheer and see people’s faces light up when they get a festively wrapped gift, but I need to work harder on using greener reused/recycled/recyclable materials. Still, I feel like this is one small step towards that goal.

So yes, if you get a card from us you’ve seen before, or the wrapping looks familiar, just smile and don’t say anything!