Is That Christmas Music & Holiday Cards?

I know, I know. It is barely Halloween and I'm here talking about holiday cards. But if you are like me and like to have creative and unique greetings to send out come Christmas time it's never too early to start -- think Michaels or AC Moore!

So we've been active with our children all year and hopefully you've been snapping pictures, here's some wonderful ways to put them to work for you with a little help from www.PurpleTrail.com.


1. Create a holiday card that incorporates pictures from each of the seasons. It will give new meaning to "Seasons Greetings". A photo from the Santa Run, one from the Daffodil 5K, the Fourth of July 10K, and of course the good 'ol Turkey Trot would be perfect!


2. Keeping with the spirit to be active with your children, walk to your local park and collect different items to make a picture with -- leaves for hair, sticks for a mouth, acorns for eyes, etc. Once your masterpiece is complete, scan it into your computer, upload it to www.Purpletrail.com and, using their design center, create a truly unique and inspired personalized holiday card.

3. You could also take an end-of-the-year trip to the beach and create a alternative snowman, a sandman if you will. Dust off your Santa hat, get some carrots from the fridge to finish him off, then snap that photo! Make sure you end your trip with a brisk walk on the beach!

4. For that truly personal touch to your holiday cards get out the stamp pad and utilize your children's fingerprints. You can make wreaths, reindeer, trees, an entire holiday scene, the ideas are endless and just like snowflakes no two will be the same! Scan them into your computer and upload them to, you guessed it, www.Purpletrail.com, and create your one-of-a-kind holiday card. Then do 50 jumping jacks with the kids!

5. Finally, print photos of you and your children smiling and laughing while being active. Cut them out and spell the words Happy New Year. Scan it into your computer, upload it then get to www.purpletrail.com/winterholidays/holiday-cards to create your inspiring and uplifting holiday card. You won't be sorry and it will be a wonderful keepsake too!

I truly believe in making life unique. Stay active, include your children, and you will have a lot more time to do just that!



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