diff --git a/content/blog/usps-forever-stamps.md b/content/blog/usps-forever-stamps.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..710b699 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/blog/usps-forever-stamps.md @@ -0,0 +1,31 @@ +--- +title: "USPS Forever Stamps" +date: 2024-04-25T22:09:55-04:00 +draft: false +tags: [] +math: false +medium_enabled: false +--- + +I don't write and send physical letters often, but if there is anything that would make me reconsider then it would the USPS forever stamps. + +Forever stamps are first class one-ounce stamps. The price to ship these have gone up over time, but Forever stamps are always valid. The [USPS fact sheet](https://about.usps.com/news/fact-sheets/forever-stamp-facts.htm) shows that it started back in 2007. + +One of the coolest things about Forever stamps is that their design isn't static. In fact, they release new designs often and multiple are usually for sale at a time. As of the time of writing, you can purchase them online at this [link](https://store.usps.com/store/results/forever/stamps/_/N-1uq0torZ9y93lv). + +The latest stamps to come out in recent months are: +- [Bluegrass](https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2024/0315-postal-service-pays-tribute-to-bluegrass-music.htm) +- [Betty Ford](https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2024/0306-usps-unveils-betty-ford-stamp.htm) +- [Save Manatees](https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2024/0229ma-new-save-manatees-postage-stamp-to-be-issued-on-manatee-appreciation-day.htm) +- [Wedding Blooms](https://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2024/pb22643/html/info_008.htm) +- [Underground Railroad](https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2024/0309-usps-pays-homage-to-heroes-of-the-underground-railroad.htm) +- [John Wooden](https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2024/0224-usps-dedicates-forever-stamp-honoring-ucla-coach-john-wooden.htm) + +In recent years, Clare and I's favorite stamps are: +- [Railroad Stations](https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2023/0309-new-forever-stamps-commemorate-railroad-stations.htm) +- [Winter Woodland Animals](https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2023/1010-usps-issues-winter-woodland-animals-stamps.htm) +- [Frog Stamps](https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2019/0709-usps-celebrates-four-species-of-frogs.htm) + +Though really Clare says the Frog stamps are the best of all. I mean really, can you resist these? + +![](/files/images/blog/202404252216.jpg)