• HitchSwitch How To Guides

    How To Change Your Name On Your Credit Report With TransUnion, Experian, & Equifax?

    Congratulations on your name change! While you’re basking in the glow of your new identity, don’t forget a crucial step: updating your name across all your financial accounts and, importantly, with the three major credit bureaus. This guide will walk you through how to change your name on your credit report with TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax. Why is this so important? An accurate credit report is vital for everything from applying for loans and mortgages to securing new credit cards. Ensuring your new name is reflected correctly helps maintain the integrity of your credit history and prevents potential issues down the line. At HitchSwitch, we understand that navigating these updates…

  • HitchSwitch How To Guides,  Name Change After Marriage

    How To Change Your Name with Social Security After Marriage? [Guide 2025]

    How to Change Your Name with Social Security After Marriage? Congratulations on saying “I do”! As you bask in that newlywed glow, sharing a last name with your partner is likely on your mind. While the idea is wonderfully romantic, tackling the administrative side of a name change can feel a little less dreamy. That’s where HitchSwitch comes in! We’re here to simplify a crucial first step: updating your Social Security card after Marriage. The good news for 2025 is that the Social Security Administration (SSA) is making it easier than ever to change your name, with an increasing number of individuals eligible to complete the process online. This can…

  • Wedding

    Wedding Vendors That Are Worth Going the Extra Mile for

    Your wedding day is the most exclusive, most anticipated day of your life. Or at least, I hope it is. Other people may not, but you will always remember this day to the last detail. That is if the circumstances are worth remembering, of course.  While your typical American wedding consists of the usual vendors, revenues, and traditions, why not make it a day to cherish for all your wonderful guests as well? Nothing too outrageous, I promise, but a little something that has people wondering, “Why didn’t I think of that?”  Here a few ideas worth having on your special day to win your audience over and leave a…

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    Tips on How to Keep Your Guests Comfortable at a Wedding

    It seems like your whole wedding planning experience is focused on the dress, the cake, the reception, the food. It’s your special day so who else should you be focused on more than you? Sometimes, weddings are a once in a lifetime experience for us, so attempting to make it the best possible event is understandable. While only thinking of yourself is your God-given right on this particular day, there are some thoughts you need to leave room for. How are you going to make your close friends and loved ones more comfortable at your party? You can play both the beautiful bride and gracious host! Here are a few…

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    Top 5 Things Worth Embroidering Your New Name on 

    Alright, I know what you’re thinking, and yes, I was thinking about it, too.  Do people still embroider anything these days? The answer to that question, my friend, is yes, they still do.  Why? Because embroidery has been and still is one of the unique methods of designs when it comes to apparel decorating. People see an embroidered item and immediately think it’s exclusive, it required steady work and consists of high quality. The art of embroidery is no small task, and if you’re looking to learn, then you can. But if time is not on your side yet you want a specific item embroidered; then some companies will do…

  • Culture,  Marriage

    Outdoor Activities To Check Off Your Summer Bucket List

    Summer is great. The kids are out of school, the weather is hotter, there seems like there’s nothing to do yet for some reason, your to-do list keeps growing longer and the day seems never to end.  Unfortunately, nowadays, the majority of people would rather spend their days inside with the air conditioning blasting on high. If you’re not a parent, you might have your own plans on how to spend your summer days, and that’s ok, but for those of us with children… via GIPHY Let’s just say it’s not the most spontaneous thing watching your kids spend the whole day watching TV and playing video games till their…

  • Culture

    Vacation Spots You Don’t Want to Miss This Summer

    The need to travel always seems more notable during the summer season. The kids are off of school, the days drag on, the weather is hotter, and everything just seems more tiring. Plus, if you are not keeping busy, then the words “I am bored” will forever be scarred in your brain.  The top picks for summer spots are endless! Really, there are thousands of places that are bound to help you create long-lasting memories. Unfortunately, we could not fit all of them on a list, so here are just a few of our favorites.  The Great Barrier Reef (Australia) Known as one of the original Seven Wonders of the…

  • Culture

    DIY Activities for Kids This Summer

    It is finally summertime, my good folks, and temperatures this year have been record-breaking. It is hot, humid, and sticky!  Before giving birth to the most amazing kids in the world, my usual summer plans would be me in a bathing suit, stretched out in the backyard, getting a tan.  Now…well, now it’s just more fun (and noisier…and messier). Still, I wouldn’t change it for the world!  As if the rest of the year wasn’t hard enough for your typical stay at home parent, now the kids are on summer vacation.  So the little ones don’t get fussy, you need an idea on how to keep them busy, relaxed, and…

  • Culture,  Wedding

    How to Write a Thank-You Note 

    You would think something as simple as saying thank you would be just that- simple. In a few cases, it is.  But there are events in our life where just saying thank you may not be enough, but attempting to arrange your appreciative thoughts into words may not seem so easy.  Besides, how do you even write a thank-you note?  via GIPHY Don’t worry; we’re here to walk you through it.  First thing you need to know is that there is no need to overthink the process as long as you have a clear idea of who the note’s for, and what you’re thanking that person for.  Once you have…

  • Culture

    Fourth of July Plans for People with Dogs 

    With Independence Day right around the corner, we all have somewhere to be and plans to look forward to. The food, fireworks, friends, food (yes, I said food twice), and family are what make this day such a joyous one for us humans.  Us humans without pets, of course. For those of us who are proud owners of dogs or even cats may have other plans in mind when it comes to this patriotic day. With that said, you can still have a tremendous and memorable Fourth of July with your pets, and not be stuck all day indoors.  Host a Party for Friends with Dogs I know of all…