You’re a proud and lucky parent-to-be, and with good reason! A precious bundle is on its way to you, and preparations are well underway for the joyous event. You’ve spent countless hours shopping for and decorating the nursery, picking out the cutest clothes and accessories, and adding the tiniest details to everything under the sun- all for your new baby!

But wait…there’s even more excitement on the horizon! The holidays are coming, and they’re set to arrive at the same time as the baby. Decorating your home with the finest in holiday trim and embellishments for the grand occasions that approach is just one of your priorities, for this festive time this year in particular is being pushed aside just a bit as you prepare for junior’s arrival. Trying to simplify your life during this hectic time can seem next to impossible, but you need to stay calm and remember that even the smallest adjustment in your schedule can make a world of difference.

Just one example of an adjustment is in regards to sending out your holiday cards. This year, your new addition will be joining your family at the same time that traditional seasons greetings are sent out in the mail. By combining birth announcements with your holiday cards, you’ll save time, resources and money while reducing your impending workload.

Let’s face it; everyone who knows that you’re expecting a child will be waiting for a birth announcement in the mail, complete with all of the specs. Baby’s length, weight, birth date and time, and name, are just a few of the highly anticipated details.

There are quite a few quality-printing companies offering custom holiday birth announcements for you to send out to family and friends this holiday season, both with and without a photo option. The good custom printing companies will have several designs with available details to create an announcement that’s as unique and individual as you are. The best announcement printing companies will allow you to pre-order your favorite among lots of designs, lock in price and availability, relay all of the available information like the parents names, any siblings, etc., and send will you the envelopes immediately for your addressing convenience. As soon as the newest family member arrives, the remaining information (name, date, weight, length) can be released to the printing company. This will also guarantee your announcements arrive at your home in days instead of weeks. Now all you need to do is insert the cards into the envelope and pop them into the mailbox, and your holiday card combination birth announcements are well on their way to their final destinations- your family and friends.