USPS Holidays, USPS Operation Santa
The Magic of Santa There’s something about the holiday season that brings out the best in people. Regardless of age, ethnicity, or religious belief, we all want to believe in the magic of the holiday season. But for many, the …
Proper Packaging Prevents Problems I’m a sucker for alliteration. But seriously, it’s the beginning of November! With roughly seven weeks left in this year, I need to pull out my checklist to see what I have left to do. Reluctantly …
Keeping your mail and packages safe It seems like this year flew by in a haze of masks, hand sanitizer and social distancing. Our work, school and home lives collided in ways they never did before. Everything changed. That is, …
Time to think about getting those gifts and cards ready to go!!! It’s October, and goodness knows this year has thrown so much of the unexpected at us (we’re looking at you, COVID-19). While many of us love surprises, there are those who prefer their lives to be planned and …
Mailing a letter– getting it from here to there It normally takes 2-5 days for us to deliver First-Class letters anywhere in the country. (How cool would it be if you could travel first class across the country for just …
The Holidays Are Just Weeks Away (Which also means 2020 is nearly over! Whew!) Wow. 2020 has been a challenge, for sure. The concept of time has gotten away from many of us this year. To quote the Grateful Dead, …
Inside USPS, Postal History, USPS Holidays
What a Rush “Peak Season” is what the folks who work at the Postal Service call it — that surge of holiday mail during December. It is so much a part of American culture that you might assume it’s always …
Postal HQ, Tips & Tricks, USPS Did You Know & Tips, USPS Holidays
Six Fewer Days True story. Years ago, I was so frantic about not having it all together for the holidays, my best friend came over and wrapped all my gifts for me. This was before I learned the life hack …