The holidays are a time of togetherness, but it can be hard to achieve togetherness when your family lives in different places. We have some great tips for making the holidays a time of gratitude regardless of where you or your loved ones are. Here’s our advice for keeping your family close, even if they’re far in distance.

Make a List

The holidays are a hectic time for everyone. Regardless of how good your memory is, a list can be a helpful tool to make sure you don’t forget anyone.

Not only will lists help you remember who to send cards to, but also help you organize key events and gift ideas for each family member.

Give Yourself Enough Time

We know how fast time flies at the end of the year, don’t let it slip up on you. During the holidays it’s important to make sure that you’re ahead of the game.

When sending out holiday cards, we suggest ordering them a month in advance and heading to the post office two weeks before the big day.

Keep it Personal

In the age of technology, it can be very tempting to send an email or text to our loved ones. However, we know how special it is to receive a handwritten note or a call on the phone. These gestures not only foster a close relationship, they show your loved ones how much you value them.

With Tickled Pink Paper + Ink’s original, hand-illustrated holiday options you can pick out the perfect card for your friends or family. Check them out in the shop today. http://tickledpinkpaperink.com/collections/cards-holidays

 When my children were younger, we used to spend Thanksgiving morning on a neighborhood walk collecting beautiful leaves and then come home and use them to decorate the table for dinner. I loved getting them involved in the celebration. We always have fun coming up with special "tablescapes" for each occasion. This year, we are watercoloring the leaves and I thought I would share this download in case you wanted to add them to your table as well. Click on the image to download.

Happy Thanksgiving!