Moving announcements are a great way to let those around you know you’ve relocated. As we all know, moving can be quite the chore and is often a stressful ordeal. You want to get started the right way, and one of the best things to do is have a checklist ready for everybody involved. Make sure you inform the following about your move:
Your City Post Office Magazine Publishers Your Newspaper Delivery Service Home Security Companies Any Member Associations Your Office Your Kids’ Schools Your Local Bank Applicable Utility Companies
There are many options to consider when announcing your move to others. 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. All you have to do is ask the clerk at the counter for the information packet or just look around on the counters at the Post Office because often times, the kits are displayed there for public convenience. The United States Post Office website is www.USPS.com and you can visit that as well. The USPS website is very user friendly. There are only two steps – click on Change of Address and wait for the form to load up, then fill it out. 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. You always want to make announcements about your move as organized as possible, and this also minimizes the stress involved.
Another way to go is with personalized, printed 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? Purchase some nicely colored card stock or use your existing copy paper to create a fun and personalized message to announce your move. Let this announcement be your creative exercise and a reflection of your personality. It’s a fun way to let everyone know that you’re relocating and you can even get the kids involved on this project!
If you don’t have the time or energy to make your own moving announcements, you can always opt for an online or local printing service in your area. We suggest vistaprint.com as a great and affordable resource for your online printing. It’s a user-friendly site where you can choose your own design, fill out your preferred template and simply wait for the announcements to be delivered. Just make sure you allow enough time for delivery if you decide to go this route.