Holiday Time Savers
With Christmas just 48 days from today, here are a few time-saving tips that will eliminate those long lines at the Post Office.
1. Schedule a package pickup from the comfort of your home or office.
I have been using this service for the past couple of years not only during the holidays, but throughout the year. It saves me the time of driving to the Post Office and standing in line. On average, this can save me up to 1 hour from the time I leave my house, drive to the Post Office, wait in line (sometimes a very long line) and then drive home.
A few things you will need to have or know before using this service:
a. An account - it's free of charge
b. Ability to print your own postage from your home or office - you can do this using their Click-n-Ship feature
c. A scale to weigh your packages - for those over a pound, a bathroom scale will work
d. Requests must be received by 2:00 a.m. (CST) on the day your pickup is scheduled
Get started today: United States Post Office
2. Order stamps online at: USPS and have them sent directly to your home or office. The holiday stamps are available now.
3. Create your own personalized stamps in three different sizes using your digital photo at Zazzle. Prices range from $14.95 - $18.95 for a sheet of .41 cent stamps. Your order will be sent to you within 48 business hours of creation.
1. Schedule a package pickup from the comfort of your home or office.
I have been using this service for the past couple of years not only during the holidays, but throughout the year. It saves me the time of driving to the Post Office and standing in line. On average, this can save me up to 1 hour from the time I leave my house, drive to the Post Office, wait in line (sometimes a very long line) and then drive home.
A few things you will need to have or know before using this service:
a. An account - it's free of charge
b. Ability to print your own postage from your home or office - you can do this using their Click-n-Ship feature
c. A scale to weigh your packages - for those over a pound, a bathroom scale will work
d. Requests must be received by 2:00 a.m. (CST) on the day your pickup is scheduled
Get started today: United States Post Office
2. Order stamps online at: USPS and have them sent directly to your home or office. The holiday stamps are available now.
3. Create your own personalized stamps in three different sizes using your digital photo at Zazzle. Prices range from $14.95 - $18.95 for a sheet of .41 cent stamps. Your order will be sent to you within 48 business hours of creation.
