How to Mail a Letter
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 …
USPS Holidays
How USPS Can Help You During the Holiday Season
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, …
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Inside USPS, Postal History, USPS Holidays
A History of Holiday Mail Services
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
Holiday Stress
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 …
USPS Did You Know & Tips, USPS Holidays
How to Avoid Holiday Shipping Glitches
Tips to Avoid Shipping Glitches Even when planning ahead with the best intentions, there may be one item on your holiday to-do list that could be easily overlooked — shipping your presents to family and friends. You took the time …
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Supporting Small Business with USPS
Small Business Saturday® is the Perfect Time to Support Local Small Businesses It’s no secret that the holidays have become one of the most popular times of the year for shopping. Consumers spent a massive $707.5 billion on retail purchases …
Going the extra mile
Going the extra mile We all know that Santa goes the extra mile to bring gifts to children, but did you know the Postal Service also goes the extra mile to help you through the holidays? It sure does! Some …
USPS Delivers Holiday Cheer to Troops
Letters and Packages Connect Loved Ones Around the World Being away from loved ones during the holidays isn’t easy. The separation is even harder when you are a military service member stationed overseas. Before email, world-wide internet, and cellular capabilities …