{"id":695,"date":"2016-10-12T19:56:01","date_gmt":"2016-10-12T19:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.autotradethemasters.com\/?p=695"},"modified":"2025-05-15T12:31:59","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T12:31:59","slug":"did-you-know-that-you-can-send-these-items-in-the-mail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.autotradethemasters.com\/index.php\/2016\/10\/12\/did-you-know-that-you-can-send-these-items-in-the-mail\/","title":{"rendered":"Did You Know that You Can Send THESE Items in the Mail?!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Mailing<\/a><\/p>\n

Did you know that you can mail nearly anything<\/em> without putting it in a boring cardboard box?! Yep, many items don\u2019t require any<\/em> extra packaging at all. Of course, some of the more fragile items might need the protection, but you can still find some clever ways to mix things up when sending packages during the holiday season!<\/p>\n

Kids just LOVE getting mail anyways\u2026 why not make it extra special?!<\/h4>\n

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But first, a few tips\u2026<\/strong><\/h5>\n

It\u2019s your<\/em> job to make sure the package is safe for shipping. My rule of thumb is to throw it against the wall a few times (seriously \u2013 those sorting machines are brutal!<\/em>). If it survives, it can be shipped.<\/p>\n

Make sure your address label is legible and secure, as well as your postage. Also make sure you have the correct amount of postage. If these are off, it will delay your package, and probably be sent back.\u00a0If you\u2019re looking to keep shipping costs low, keep in mind that you can send anything weighing up to 13oz via First-Class Parcels. Anything above that will need to be sent via Priority Mail.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking to send something for just one stamp, it\u2019ll need to be in a rectangular envelope and under 3.5oz. Anything sent as a letter should not have raised stickers or anything glued to the envelope, as those things don\u2019t fit through the sorting machine (and could even damage it), so they will need to be sent as a package. For a complete list of rules,\u00a0click HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Flip Flop<\/h3>\n

\"Mail<\/a>What?! Yes, you can actually\u00a0Mail a Flip Flop<\/a><\/strong>! (Tip: Choose a smooth flip flop, so your postage will stick to it! You\u00a0cannot<\/em> tape over or glue your postage at all!)<\/p>\n

Fun Tip:<\/strong> You can mail an odd object, like potatoes, flip flops, or even a brick<\/strong>, to a friend with ZERO effort by ordering through\u00a0MailAPotato.com<\/a>! How fun!!!<\/p>\n

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Beach Ball<\/h3>\n

\"Mail<\/a>Mailing a beach ball<\/a>\u00a0would be a super cute way to send out invites for a summer party, or send it to your kiddo who\u2019s away at summer camp! Such a cute idea!<\/p>\n

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Lightweight Tubes and Canisters<\/h3>\n

\"Halloween<\/a>Hang onto those Pringles tubes! You can ship cookies, toys, or other fun things in them! Add some fun paint or decorative paper to the outside, and just slap a label and postage on it. What kid wouldn\u2019t\u00a0love this fun\u00a0Halloween Happy Mail<\/a>?\u00a0Too cute!<\/p>\n

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Toys and Other Objects<\/h3>\n

\"Toys<\/a>If you\u2019re not scared of an object breaking, you can totally slap a label and postage on it and send it as-is. This cute\u00a0shovel idea from The House of Hendrix<\/a>\u00a0suggests writing \u201cI dig you\u201d on the tag. Love it!<\/p>\n

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Boxed Candy<\/h3>\n

\"Candy<\/a>Apparently you can just drop a box of candy in the mail<\/a>\u2026\u00a0who knew?? Candy tends to be on the heavier side, so shipping will be a little pricier, but it\u2019s such a fun idea for surprising a kiddo!<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Packing Tape Postcards<\/h3>\n

\"halloween\"<\/a>Yes, you can actually make a postcard out of packing tape<\/a>!\u00a0I really love how creative you can be with this. Aren\u2019t these Halloween postcards<\/a> super fun!? Just make sure that your address label is under the tape, BUT the stamp must be on top.<\/p>\n

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Popsicle Stick Postcards<\/h3>\n

\"Popsicle<\/a>These\u00a0Popsicle Stick Postcards<\/a>\u00a0are so darn clever!<\/p>\n

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Sweet Slice Postcards<\/h3>\n

\"Sweet<\/a>Can you believe these\u00a0Sweet Slice Postcards<\/a>\u00a0are made with floral foam? Such a fun idea!<\/p>\n

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Make Your Own Envelope<\/h3>\n

\"Make<\/a>You can use wrapping paper, craft paper, or even magazine paper, as they\u2019ve used here<\/a>. This is a great way to upcycle magazines or books, and it\u2019s so darn cute!<\/p>\n

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Customize Your Stamps<\/h3>\n

\"Zazzle\"<\/a>Beyond custom invitations, greeting cards, and postcards, you can also upload your own photos to create custom postage using Zazzle<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Fun tip:<\/strong>\u00a0If you\u2019re looking for interesting ways to inspire you or the kids to get back to \u201csnail mail\u201d (including an interesting\u00a0history of mailing people<\/em><\/strong>), check out this fun list from\u00a0Laura Grace Weldon<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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Written by Danielle for Hip2Save. Danielle is a proud mom to 5 amazing kids in Utah, who lives for coffee and baking. She\u2019s dedicated to balancing her own interests and passions, while encouraging her children to follow their own paths in life.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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