It is about the time of year when I start to think about our annual family calendar. This is my third year creating a calendar and thank goodness it is getting much easier! Our family looks forward to getting a new calendar at Christmas every year. It has become a fun tradition and the kids will be able to see themselves in print for years to come.

The first year I tried to create it in word; not an easy task. It looked okay but was pretty amateur.

The next year I went to InDesign and it looked a lot better but still had the look of a novice designer.

This year I was introduced to Shutterfly and their Collage Photo Calendar. I am excited that it will only a take a few minutes to create what has taken me weeks in the past. http://www.shutterfly.com/shop/product_c10016-p2031/Calendars_Collage_Calendars

Shutterfly will allow me to create a 12 or 18 month calendar with 1-9 photos per month. I can choose from a variety of backgrounds or borders and change each month based on the colors in my photos.

The best part is that it is going to cost less than the calendars that I had created in the past.

I wanted to share this great find with you so that you too can create a fun family calendar to give your family and friends this holiday season.

Have fun Shutterfly’in!

Off to make another Mommy Milestone.