I just finished up production on our Holiday Events Guide (publishes Nov. 3)and have been editing stories for our upcoming Holiday Gift Guide (publishes Dec. 17), so I've got Christmas on the brain.

First up on my Christmas chore list is coming up with a Christmas Card idea. I love, love, love photo cards -- I love taking them, I love making them, I love sending them and I really love receiving them.

Last year I lucked out and happened upon a gorgeous fall scene when I took the girls for a leaf walk in the gorge. I drug the husband back later that week, we set the camera on a stump and voila -- a great photo. Actually, it's the photo in the header of this blog.

This year, with the girls a bit older (and therefore easier to direct, hopefully), I wanted to do something different, but wasn't sure what.

So, I did what all resourceful Mommies do & I googled it (how on Earth did we ever live without google?) and I happened upon the coolest site that was full of lots of great ideas. Whether you're looking for something elegant, silly or fun, you'll find a great idea here. http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf988253.tip.html

I already know what one I want to do -- all I need is a metal flagpole ... .