It's vacation time. You're in a hurry and making the trek to the post office to ask that your mail be held is not at the top of your list. A neighbor could do it but they'll be gone part of the time, too.
 
SOLUTION: Go online and ask the post office to hold it. They'll do it for three to thirty days. For the how-to's, check this website.
 
Or you can make the trek to the post office.