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.
LOVE.
You are such a sweet peach.
I made some goodies at Christmas for my mail carrier. But these are by far way cooler.
Love.
I love the way they look, I’ve always been obsessed with mail so mail themed cookies are great.
also, I agree on stocking up on cheap candy, never a bad idea!
You are so sweet! Those look delicious!
I LOVE these, Amanda!!! I have been thinking about leaving our mail carrier cookies, but you actually DID it! (You are so sweet!) I love the rain, heat, snow cookies! So cute!
I bet your postman just fell in love with you!! Loving these adorable whimsical cookies, they would put a smile on anyone’s face in any weather. xo
Fantastic – and such a kind gesture! I’m sure your post man is uber appreciative!
These are so cute!!
I did a cake for a retirement party at the post office once, and I made a mail cookie like that and put it on top. It was one of my favorite cakes I’ve done!!
So sweet of you to think of your mailman. I really appreciate ours. He is also a pastor at a little church up the street, and is a very kind man. A couple of years ago we went through some tough times with the loss of a couple of loved ones and he heard and came to see us. Maybe I should make him some cookies, too.
You are so thoughtful, Amanda. xoxo
Thank you for the PSA and cute cookies!! My dad is a letter carrier outside Denver and It was so cold the last few weeks I have worried a lot 🙂 Thanks for caring!
That is so sweet of you! I always feel bad for my postman, there is so much snow here! But I never worked up the guts to bake something for him…we should start a bakeathon for bloggers thanking postman!
You are just about the sweetest person I know. It’s wonderful when people take a moment (or several hours, in your case) to thank people they interact with every day. It’s a fantastic reminder – thank you! xo