Consumer Edition, Issue 68




Easy Mother's Day Shipping



Mother's Day is May 14th and many of us may live far away from home and our mothers who spent so many years raising us and teaching us how to be self-sufficient and survive in this world on our own. It is only as we get older and have children of our own that we begin to appreciate and comprehend the enormity of a mother's sacrifices and love.

For that sacrifice and love mom deserves a special day and special thanks. When you find that perfect gift for Mom, bring it into your local Postal Connections. We will expertly pack it with TLC so that it arrives safe and sound for Mother's Day. And we'll help you choose the best shipping option to get it there on time for Mother's Day. Mom will appreciate your thoughtfulness.



Moms



Did you know there are an estimated 85.4 million mothers in the United States and about 2 billion moms in the world?

One more thing about moms from our neighbors up north. In Canada, working moms take a year leave and receive 55% of their salary during the first year after having a baby. They are also entitled to the same job or a comparable one when their leave is over.



Cinco de Mayo



The phrase is Spanish for "Fifth of May." The date was originally a celebration to mark the Mexican Army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza. In Mexico, this date is mostly ceremonial and commemorated through military parades.

In the US, the Cinco de Mayo celebration is broader and celebrates the overall Mexican-American culture, hence all the fun!



Memorial Day



Originally, Memorial Day honored military personnel who died in the Civil War, during which about 620,000 Americans died, making it the deadliest war in American history.

In all other conflicts combined, at least 1,266,304 people have died fighting for America. The Civil War makes up half of that number because everyone who died was an American.




Postal Connections:
Postal Connections, a store in your neighborhood, provides a wide variety of business and administrative services that support on-the-go consumers and business people. We provide the service you want with the technology we know.

Services and products offered include a full spectrum of shipping choices, packaging, mailbox rental, copying/printing, office/shipping supplies, internet services, document preparation, notary services, passport photos, greeting cards and faxing.

Military Moments


At Postal Connections, we recognize that there is no greater sacrifice for our country than the men and women serving in the military. In honor of May being Military Appreciation Month, we are excited to announce our Military Moments campaign designed to give back to those who work diligently to protect our country.

From Monday, May 1 through Wednesday, May 31, Postal Connections stores in participating markets will be accepting donations of much needed goods from local residents, businesses and community members. These donations will be used to create one large care package to be sent to veterans and active duty military personnel serving here and overseas. Suggested items for donation include:
  • Healthy snacks
  • Drink mix packets
  • Microwavable food
  • Non-perishable food items
  • Toiletries
In addition to the community donation drives, Postal Connections will also be launching a social media sweepstakes with a chance to win a $100 Visa Gift Card. The winner will be selected from all national entries received as of May 31, 2017. To enter customers are asked to share a picture of a friend or family member in the military along with a note of appreciation for their military service using the hashtag #MilitaryMoments. Please visit our Facebook page for more information and official sweepstakes rules. Check your local store for participation



Mother's Day Quotes

Everybody wants to save the Earth; nobody wants to help Mom do the dishes.

P.J. O'Rourke

To describe my mother would be to write about a hurricane in its perfect power. Or the climbing, falling colors of a rainbow.

Maya Angelou

The phrase working mother is redundant.

Jane Sellman

A mother is one to whom you hurry when you are troubled.

Emily Dickinson

A mother's arms are made of tenderness and children sleep soundly in them.

Victor Hugo

Youth fades; love droops; the leaves of friendship fall; A mother's secret hope outlives them all.

Oliver Wendell Holmes