Make someone smile…do a mailbox drop

Unexpected surprises

If you follow my instagram account you will recognize this picture of my mailbox. I  shared it recently, wondering aloud, if I would receive any ‘real mail’ that day. And guess what?

Hidden among the junk mail, the bills and a catalogue, it was there; just waiting for me.  This delightful wooden, yes that’s right, wooden postcard.

 Make someone’s day

The postcard by Cedar Mountain Studios was sent by a dear friend.  It made my day.

Really, this is no exaggeration.  It had been a bit of a glum day.  I had been feeling a little ‘blue’ shall we say, deliberating this and that, was probably over tired, most likely missed my daily dose of exercise and to top it all off, it is possible I scarfed down a bag full of nibs … or something.

Ideas for a mailbox drop

I bet I’m not the only one who has had a day like that.  Chances are you may have a friend who may need a little something in their mailbox to make their day just a wee bit brighter.

Here are a few ideas to make it fun and easy:

1. Send them a Birthday card.  Even if it is way late or isn’t even their Birthday yet.  That will surely get a laugh.
2. Perhaps a packet of coffee or tea tucked inside an envelope with a ‘thinking of you’ written on the tea tab would do the trick.
3.  Print a photo of yourself and your friend and write on the back and pop it in the mail.  A homemade postcard just for them.
4. Consider using the backside of a cereal box as your postcard or  click here for more crazy fun recycling ideas for your mailbox drop.

Have you ever received something in the mail that made your day?