A few months ago I discovered this
blog from Pinterest about mailing items that weigh 13 ounces or less first class mail. They can be any shape or size and do not require special packaging. I was a little hesitant and then my boys told me that the Mythbusters mailed a coconut to prove that it could be done. I couldn't wait to try it for myself.
While they were at boy scout summer camp, both boys got a special delivery in the mail; duct tape. I mean what boy scout doesn't need duct tape?
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Garrett's special penguin duct tape. |
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Marshall got paint splatter duct tape. |
A little over a week ago, the boys and I sent gifts to all their younger cousins. We bought beach balls for $0.97 at Walmart, spent a few hours decorating the balls and then sent them in the mail. It cost about $2.15 in postage.
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Garrett the artist, hard at work. |
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At the post office! |
As you can see, the younger cousins were excited to receive their personal beach balls in the mail. I can't wait to try mailing something else soon.
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