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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
A Peek into Our Peak Season Every day postal pride cascades through the thousands of Postal Service employees serving you — our customer — especially during our busiest season as we transport gifts from Santa’s workshop to your home. #PostalProud …
USPS Did You Know & Tips, USPS Holidays
Holiday Shipping Safety Tips Halloween candy season — one of my personal favorites — is coming to an end and I’m counting down to the 50 percent off peanut butter pumpkins and fun-sized candy bars! Soon, many folks will be …
Season’s greetings! The 2019 holiday shopping season is rapidly approaching. Don’t forget you’ll need a lot of stamps to mail those greeting cards and letters. Iconic images exhibited on this year’s collection of holiday Forever stamps depict the rich array …
USPS Holiday ‘Bear’ Facts As Thanksgiving festivities fade into the distance, the whirlwind weeks leading up to the New Year have begun. Where DID the time go? Right about now you may be feeling mild panic about “how will I get …
Mail and Shipping Tips From USPS for a Less-Stressed Holiday THIS IS OUR SEASON! We plan for it all year long and with more than 240 years of experience delivering the holidays, we are ready to make this year the …