Now that the pre-Christmas shipping frenzy is over, delivery services are getting ready for the next shipping boom that hits starting Thursday.

Erie Pack and Ship will be almost as busy as it was right before Christmas.

"People come in, they fly in, have Christmas with their families then afterwards they fly home, but we still ship their packages back home," said Barbara Raines, co-owner of Erie Pack and Ship. "We're pretty much busy for the next couple of weeks doing that kind of shipping and returns back to the vendors that have been shipping back to people."

When you're packing up your box, tape the cracks and avoid using things like wrapping paper, plastic bags or tissue paper to insulate it.

"Those are not acceptable for packing," said Raines. "Carriers do not like that because boxes, if they're not completely full, [will] collapse, or items get broken."

It could cause a case of the post-Christmas blues.

"There's nothing like getting a box, and something is broken inside," said Raines. "It's very disappointing."

Instead, use bubble wrap, packing paper or packing peanuts to make sure the box doesn't get crushed and your gifts stay safe.