Note from Christa: When I first read that FedEx was starting a blog, I thought, “Why? Is there THAT much interest in shipping?” But, surprise, surprise. Not only is it an attractive blog that’s uncluttered and easy to navigate, it actually provides practical tips for events, projects that parents and kids can both enjoy, and even organization and home help ideas. Soon there will be a link for tools and templates. I’m especially impressed because it offers suggestions for events, holidays, and parties that even someone as designer-impaired as I can wrap my brain [and hands!] around! You can follow them on Twitter. The link is after the blog post. Oh, and check out FedEx Office while you’re in the neighborhood!
Whether you tend t
o leave your shopping until the last minute or you bought presents for everyone on your list weeks ago, gift-giving around the Holidays can add extra stress and worry to an already busy schedule – especially when you factor in shipping. How do you ensure a fragile gift arrives intact? What
‘s the most cost-effective way to ship? Will it arrive on time?
This Holiday season, FedEx offers ways to save time and money with discounts that make FedEx one of the cheapest options. For example, when you sign-up on fedex.com, you can save up to 16% on FedEx Express services and 8% on FedEx Ground and Home Delivery. And, by visiting a FedEx Office location, shipping with FedEx Ground costs 10% less than with UPS.
For those awkward sizes, fragile items, or time-strapped packers, FedEx Office professionals can pack and ship your holiday packages for you or give you tips on how to minimize the size and weight of a package to reduce shipping costs at any of the locations nationwide. FedEx Office also offers customized holiday cards, stationery and personalized 2010 calendars in just minutes either online or in-store. With FedEx Office Print Online services, you can print holiday newsletters and cards to a nearby center of your choice or have them delivered to your friends and family hassle-free.
Finding cool ideas for pr
ojects and entertaining can prove challenging even if you are the most creative of moms. Whether you want to plan a baby shower for a friend or colleague or find a fun rainy-day activity for your kids, the new Out of Office blog from FedEx Office will get you started with projects for everything from invitations and place cards to tips on how to turn your child’s artwork into a notebook, large poster, or thank you notes. In the future, the blog will feature contests and giveaways, themed series, how-to videos, and the creative insights of guest bloggers and customers.
Out of Office on Twitter
“I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of FedEx Office. In addition, Mom Central sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.”
