Don't forget your camera!

If you send out holiday cards, be sure to carry your camera around during the next couple of weeks.

Candid photos of your family members – and pets – will make fun photo cards or collages. Get pics of the kids going to school, everyone hanging around the dinner table, a family basketball game. If you're single, go on a photo day with a friend and take pics of each other exploring your city (someone will gladly take a pic of both of you together, too).

It's so easy to get photo cards printed at your local drugstore or discount store, or to make a collage on your computer. You just need some fun photos to make into cards!

Bonus * If you have extended family members with digital photo frames, send them the photos to add to their frame, too.