Gamefly has been my personal go-to source for game rentals by mail for a while now, but Blockbuster is attempting to woo some of Gamefly's customers by adding video games to its online rental service. Over 3,000 titles for your Xbox, Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, and Wii consoles are available for rent at no extra charge with your Blockbuster by Mail subscription, while new customers can start renting Read more

With all the digital mail you send and receive on a daily basis, wouldn't it be nice to find an actual piece of paper mail in your inbox every now and again? This website, called Letterfu, makes it super easy to send letters, even without the help of an envelope. I'm all about reducing waste, and Letterfu helps my cause by printing a colorful address label on one side of a sheet of paper, while I Read more

If you're into sending a bit of snail mail every once in awhile, then check out MapEnvelope and toss those boring plain white envelopes aside. MapEnvelope allows you to print out a custom DIY envelope that's adorned on the inside with a map of your location (or anywhere Google Maps can go), along with a message to your recipient. Just cut it out, glue, and you're ready to stuff with a letter to Read more

If I could pick up Google and give it a hug, I would, because as a token of their appreciation to all of their fans, the company is offering to mail a free holiday postcard to anyone in the U.S.. . . just for you. The Internet giant understands that not everyone is up with the techie times and there are those who still enjoy receiving cards via the old traditional snail mail method. To get your Read more

I love the idea of sitting down and writing a long letter with a fancy ballpoint pen, putting it in an envelope, and sending it off to its recipient. But the reality is, I type a heck of a lot faster than I can write (and by write, I mean making it lovely and legible), so I prefer to email because it's faster, easier, and I don't have to deal with white-out when I make mistakes. If you want to Read more

Poor snail mail. Since the advent of email, the free and convenient alternative, the amount of paper mail has obviously declined — and it's only getting worse for the postal service. The Washington Post reports that the USPS is being forced to remove collection boxes around the country. Last time I asked, over 30 percent of you sent more than 30 emails a day, and even postcard services have Read more

The hard part (selecting a wedding date) is over, now it's time to get creative on your wedding save-the-date cards. With the popularity of smartphone photo apps, there are dozens of ways to share your "I do" plans in a style all your own. Or try a wallet-sized card to keep your date top of mind for guests. However you want to share the big news, opt for one of these quirky, frame-ready styles. Read more

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We're happy to present this excerpt from one of our favorite sites, YourTango. Obama is bringing the troops home from Iraq, and it's a single woman's perfect opportunity to snag a man in uniform. So, dust off your patriotic heels and show our men in service just how much you appreciate their sacrifices. Even though dating someone in the military can be incredibly challenging on many different Read more

A community member was having trouble unsubcribing from Monster.com emails and reached out to the Savvy Confessions group for help. Here's the advice of one anonymous reader. To comply with CanSpam all commercial email sent is supposed to have a snail mail address and at the very best a phone number you can reach them at. If they are not honoring your unsubscribe after 10 business days then you Read more