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5 Ways to Use Those Pretty Christmas Cards

January 4, 2014 //  by Courtney

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I LOVE all the Christmas cards – now what? What to do with them? Here are 5 ideas for you!

 

1. PRAY THROUGH ALL OF THEM, IN A YEAR

I tried this one year and I have to be honest I failed. Don’t let my busyness or lack of discipline discourage from something awesome. The days that I emailed or texted my friends with “how can I pray for you – I just pulled your Christmas card randomly out of my prayer stack” were AMAZING days. I am telling you. EVERY TIME. every time… That family needed prayer in a big way that week. God is no dummy. He orders our steps. He knows how to intersect one family in Florida with another in Michigan. He wants us to know he’s in it – the small and the big. This can be a great way to honor your friends and be specific with prayer. However, I found it hard to keep up with and not feel guilty.

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2. PRAY and PICK AT RANDOM

This year, I know my limits so I am still going to pull at random and just can’t be in touch with everyone. I am confident prayer works and is needed no matter how often and how it’s done. So, I’ll pull a few when I can and pray for that family. Use a ring, a bow, a box. Anything!

 

3. READING FLASHCARDS

Use these as flashcards for your new readers. Let them learn the names of your families and friends. So fun! Thanks Kara for the photo I stole off your Facebook page.
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4. PHONE CONTACT PHOTO

I saw this on Facebook this morning by Judi and LOVED this idea. Take a photo of the card and save as your contact photo for that family. So fun. I love seeing people’s face pop up when they call or text.

 

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5. KEEP ON FILE

I love inserting a family’s Christmas card in a frame when they visit. It makes them feel appreciated and noticed. I also love inserting a card in my bible when a certain friend is going through a really tough season. Seeing their faces brings them to my heart more often.

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How do you use your Christmas cards?

Category: Fun Ideas for the Home

About Courtney

Courtney DeFeo is most known for being a factory of ideas for families. It’s her desire to lead a life that radiates God’s love in action and His grace along the way. As a former marketing professional for corporations such as Chick-fil-A and Ketchum Public Relations, Courtney has a history of creating memorable programs and ideas that motivate others to action. She is the author of In This House, We Will Giggle, creator of ABC Scripture Cards and Virtue Cards and the kindness movement Light ‘Em Up Acts. Her latest project is a community for tween girls and their moms - found at TreasuredGirlz.com. Her house is a wreck and she hates to cook. She adores her hot, patient husband. She posts entirely too many photos of her two girls on Instagram. Connect with Courtney anytime: Twitter • Website • Facebook • Instagram

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