I dont know about where you live, but here in Minnesota it has been cold. Not just any old cold (we are very used to that!) but bone chilling, frigid, you-are-not-advised-to-leave-your-house cold.
We have gotten snow storm after snow storm piling up snow everywhere around us.
Its been a tough last few months, even as a native mid-westerner, because of the unusally low temps and high amount of snow fall.
And from what I gather, the whole US has had a colder than normal winter… more snow, more rain, more ice.
But you know what has remained consistent through it all?
Know what was there for me each and every day even if I was too cold to go and get it?
My mail.
I dont know about you, but any job that requires you to be outside, in the elements, especially when the elements are a trecherous as they have been, gets my full on respect and admiration.
I wanted to do something nice for my mailman, just to let him know how appreciated he is!
So I made cookies. I know, I know. Not exactly something to write home about.
Heh. Heh. Get it. Write home??? Sorry. Couldnt resist.
On a whim I decided to jazz up this cookie with a mini postman in the corner. Then I screwed up his eyes and had to add sunglasses. Then realized he’s missing a nose.
I need to learn to control my whims better.
These are based on the UN-official motto of the United States Post Office.
“Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.”
But I got to thinking… you dont have to to make cookies for your mail person… why not just say “Thanks!” next time you see them? Or wave and smile?
Or better yet, stock up on 75% off Valentines Day candy and drop some off on your way home.
Its just a good idea in general to stock up on massive amounts of cheap candy right?
Anyway, it just seemed like a good idea to give those hard working mail carriers a thumbs up from the crazy lady on the block. (me)
And that concludes my public service announcement.
That was so sweet of you! I’m sure your mailman was very happy with them and pleased to have been thought of and appreciated so much. I live in Missouri and we have had a bad winter as well. However, our postal carriers did not follow their motto. We missed two days of mail because of the weather. I think our postal department must have missed the motto memo! I wasn’t upset though because I wasn’t leaving my house either!
These are adorable!! It is also a great idea. Every time our mail lady drops off a package, I always do my best to say thank you. I may have to bake her something now. You just set the standard a little high! LOL
Nicely done and so thoughtful! I always think I should do something for our mail-lady but figured Christmas would be the best time. I now think that anytime would be a good time. 🙂
How creative and thoughtful Amanda. Your original ideas are wonderful and I’m always awed with what you create with glaze icing!
You’re adorable.
I made a gingerbread man cookies in complete safety gear with orange sash outfit for the crossing man at our children’s school. And our doctor (with stethoscope).
He was really touched.
Doesn’t matter what it is, when someone has gone out of their way to show you you’re appreciated, it’s a gesture received with much gratitude.
xxMB
I’m sure Mr. Postman appreciates your kind heart and love of baking! 🙂
There’s a mailman who is going to love getting these!
The strawberry filled cupcakes you had a picture of on your blog for Valentines day–were fabulous. Thanks for the idea! We all loved them.
What a sweet gesture. The mailman at my job is a real chatty guy and I know he would just fall over if I had made this for him. Love love love!
What a *sweet* idea! Ahyuck…
I mentioned these in my blog post about Random Acts of Kindness Week that’s posting tomorrow morning! Take a look! http://makemyselfathome.wordpress.com/2011/02/16/random-acts-of-kindness/
fabulous idea, fabulous cookies. And perfect for Cheri’s* do-something-nice-for-a-public-servant challenge.
*I Am Momma (not to be confused with I Am Mommy).