When moving to a new location, you want to ensure that your moving announcements are all in order. As we all know, moving can be quite the chore and is often a stressful ordeal. It always helps to have a checklist handy, as this keeps things organized and helps you keep tabs on whom to inform about the move. Make sure you inform the following about your move:
Your City Post Office
Magazine Publishers
Local Newspaper Distribution (read – the paper boy)
Home Security Providers
Civic Clubs And Organizations
Your Workplace
Your Children’s Educational Institutions
Your Bank
Utility Companies Including Electricity, Water, Etc.
There are several options you can choose from to announce your move. One of the most popular and tested ways to inform family and friends is to mosey over to the local USPS and grab a Change of Address packet for yourself. It’s very simple, really – just go to your USPS branch and inquire with the clerk about the COA packet in the event you are not able to find one in the counters, which usually display these packets in plain view for easy access. Or you can also use the ‘net to get one – visit www.USPS.com for the United States Post Office website. The USPS website is very user friendly. Simply click on the Change of Address option and fill out the electronic form. You can let the Post Office know the date of your move and even set up a period of time for your mail to be forwarded after you’ve relocated. Even a child can set up the processes described above, but you still want to be the person involved in making announcements about your move, not your kids.
If you want to let your personality shine through, you can do so with your announcements. More and more people are getting bitten by the technological bug and creating their own greeting cards and having them printed. And since most digital cameras now have their own specialized software programs, why not let those creative juices flow and create a moving announcement on it? All you need is some copy paper or some colored card stock, and you can create a message that is both amusing and informative. Let this announcement be your creative exercise and a reflection of your personality. This is a great way to let people know about your upcoming move, and best of all, your older kids or teens can help you out and have some fun at it!
The last option would be to enlist the assistance of your nearest printing service, or better yet, go online to save even more time in making your moving announcements. We suggest vistaprint.com as a great and affordable resource for your online printing. I’ve tried it myself and it’s as simple as choosing my preferred design, filling out the template with interesting and informative text, and waiting for the announcements to arrive at my doorstep. Just make sure you allow enough time for delivery if you decide to go this route.
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