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You’ve Got Happy Mail {Unboxing and Small Shop Love}

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I love happy mail.

Like a lot. Perhaps, my love affair dates back to the days when my Dad was stationed in some far off place and sent us mail. It was nice to receive a letter from him and occasionally stickers. One time he sent stickers that came in a cookie package, they smelled so heavenly. I also fondly remember the days of I Can Read books in the mail when I was younger. Those mail days always made me happy. When I was older my parents were part of a music mail service, do you remember those? You were able to pick out X amount of CDs each month or every 3 months, I don’t completely remember, but it was awesome. My parents chose their CDs and my brother and I chose ours (my older siblings were grown and out of the house at the time).

 

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Perchance that’s why I was an early adopter to Netflix? I was a part of Netflix before Netflix was all digital and chill. Do you remember that? Jiminy Cricket I’m sounding really old right now, aren’t I? 🙂 The best happy mail that I received was from my husband. When he would send us (my oldest daughter and I) letters and random surprises while he was in Iraq, those surprises helped keep me going. I wrote to him like one would drink water. If my writing was not sent to him, it was in the book. I wrote pretty much every single day he was gone in a book to document our life while he was away.

You’ve got happy mail

I live faraway from family and friends, happy mail is a distant hug that I need from time to time. Thankfully, I have friends and some family members who love to spread happiness in the mail, so I’m sending and receiving mail often-ish. 🙂 I’m definitely sending out mail seasonally- I just wrote about that here. Today I want to share a recent happy mail box I received. If you’re a happy mail lover, you’re going to swoon over this. You know I did.

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A few weeks back I entered a Happy Mail loop giveaway on Instagram. I honestly didn’t think the odds were in my favor. However,  I decided to give it a try because all the shops in the giveaway are awesome and obviously they share the same affinity for happy mail as I do.

Dani from Big Hugs Little Envelopes tagged me on Instagram to let me know I won on a Saturday morning. Saturday + Happy Mail Giveaway Win= Happy Saturday Happy Mail Happy Dance! And I mean like MC Hammer style running man. (Again with the dating myself!)

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Happy Mail Unboxed {Small Shop Love}

Are you ready to see what I got?

Before I share all of my goodies… Happy 2 Years in Business, Big Hugs Little Envelopes (BHLE)! (That was the reason for this giveaway. 🙂 )

Dani, the lady behind Big Hugs Little Envelope, is such a sweetheart by the way. She’s a super supporter in the small business community and in her own community. I’m enjoying getting to know Dani via Instagram. 🙂 You may want to follow her there. But I think you’ll certainly wanna check out her shop. “My shop quickly grew beyond greeting cards, and I now feature all sorts of items that are designed to spread kindness and love.” <- You’ve got to get behind that!

BHLE sent me three sticker pages, a set of happy mail cards, pens, and BHLE lip balm. The super cute lip balm holder is courtesy of Brite Designs Studio .

Brite Designs Studio on Instagram

These cards by Tiny Gang Designs are just too adorable, right? A special teacher received the fish card. 🙂

Tiny Gang Designs on Instagram

I had fallen in love with Dani’s envelope earrings when she shared them on Instagram, so I was quite excited that I won my own pair from Obsessories LA.

Obsessories LA on Instagram

Brite Designs also sent these goodies a notepad that has already been put to use and these lovely handmade cards.

A girl loves stamps. 😉 I’m the girl and I love stamps.  I have quite the collection. I’m happy to add Bossy Joscie‘s Happy Mail stamps to my collection.

Bossy Joscie on Instagram

But wait there’s more…

A happy mail stamp and die cut!! Thank you, Honey Bee Stamps!

Honey Bee Stamps on Instagram

MORE CUTE CARDS!! The Box Berry gets me with the peace, love, taco card.  🙂

The Box Berry on Instagram

Craft Me Chic sent over these sweet happy mail bookmarks.

Craft me Chic on Instagram

This handmade charm form Polka Dots and Pickles is currently on my keychain. I’m seriously in love with it.

Polka Dots and Pickles on Instagram

Nacci’s Needleworks‘s bookmark and coffee cozy are the perfect handmade goodies for a coffee/handmade/happy mail lover.

Nacci’s Needleworks on Instagram

The Knotty Redhead almost started a fight up in this house. 😀 Just kidding… sort of. The girls called dibs on this guy right away.

The Knotty Redhead on Instagram

Hen Pen Paper Co. made another teacher smile with this fun card. 🙂

Hen Pen Paper Co on Instagram

Thank you to all the wonderful shops for my box full of happy mail goodies!! I’m enjoying sharing the happy mail, I even have a package ready to ship for my happy mail partner in crime. 🙂

I hope you will go check out all the shops and show them some support.

What’s your favorite thing to send or receive in the mail?

 

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50 thoughts on “You’ve Got Happy Mail {Unboxing and Small Shop Love}

  1. Cassie @ Be Forever Healthier

    May 19, 2017 at 1:45 am

    Oh my gosh everything in this box is adorable!!!!! I also love mail and dance excitedly when something arrives that isn’t a damn bill! I’m going to check out these businesses because I love some of these things so much!!

    1. Dean @Mrs. AOK, A Work In Progress

      May 19, 2017 at 10:54 am

      That’s so awesome!! Thank you so much, Cassie. 🙂
      XOXO

  2. Melissa Chapman

    May 19, 2017 at 10:31 am

    Getting mail is always fun and a great box like this is a nice surprise. Those cards and little things are so cute.

    1. Dean @Mrs. AOK, A Work In Progress

      May 19, 2017 at 10:54 am

      Aren’t they!?!?! I love it all. 🙂
      XO

  3. Kristina

    May 19, 2017 at 12:34 pm

    Very cute things!! I love everything because it’s all so different and unique. Definitely happy mail!!

    1. Dean @Mrs. AOK, A Work In Progress

      May 19, 2017 at 1:39 pm

      Thanks! Yes, definitely happy mail. 🙂
      XO

  4. Angela Tolsma

    May 19, 2017 at 2:48 pm

    I am in love with your GIF! Mail is a huge part of my life since I moved 3000 miles away from family and friends. I tend to ship off and receive a dozen packages a month. And I am totally going to adopt the name happy mail for it now!

    1. Dean @Mrs. AOK, A Work In Progress

      May 21, 2017 at 1:52 pm

      Yay! I’m glad you’re adopting the phrase Happy Mail 🙂
      I’m originally from Texas, but I left when I was 20. I’ve moved to IL, back to TX, SC, and currently I reside in WA, so happy mail has been such ray of sunshine in my life to keep in contact with family and friends. 🙂
      Wishing you tons of happy mail!
      XO

  5. Kim

    May 19, 2017 at 3:42 pm

    I love how adorable the packaging is. You forget how small things are sometimes cuter. I love sending stuff through snail mail still!

    1. Dean @Mrs. AOK, A Work In Progress

      May 21, 2017 at 1:53 pm

      I’m glad to hear you’re a mail lover too. I hope the practice of sending mail is never lost.
      XO

  6. Sonya K

    May 19, 2017 at 10:03 pm

    So many super cute items in your happy mail box. 🙂 I love winning giveaways and this one was a really awesome one to win. My favorites are those “happy mail” stamps.

    1. Dean @Mrs. AOK, A Work In Progress

      May 21, 2017 at 1:54 pm

      Aren’t those awesome!?! Winning giveaways is so exciting. 🙂
      xo

  7. daniella flores

    May 20, 2017 at 1:25 am

    I love getting mail from family and friends. It is such an authentic way of communication and like a work of art and love 🙂

    1. Dean @Mrs. AOK, A Work In Progress

      May 21, 2017 at 1:56 pm

      I couldn’t agree more!! It’s the best to open up a envelope or package from loved ones, you can just feel the love and thought that went to it.
      XO

  8. Tereza (@cityscapebliss)

    May 20, 2017 at 6:42 am

    Oh man you got such a cute selection of bits & bobs!! The unicorn pen is my absolute favourite!! x

    1. Dean @Mrs. AOK, A Work In Progress

      May 21, 2017 at 1:57 pm

      The unicorn pen was certainly a favorite here. 🙂
      XO

  9. Roxanne

    May 20, 2017 at 7:34 am

    Who wouldn’t be happy after receiving that colorful box of joy? So many cute things in there! Enjoy!

    1. Dean @Mrs. AOK, A Work In Progress

      May 21, 2017 at 1:58 pm

      Right?!?! I’m so enjoying it all. 🙂
      XO

  10. GlamKaren

    May 20, 2017 at 9:15 am

    There is no better surprise than REAL mail! Oh, and how cute are all these goodies in the box? That unicorn pen is too charming – and all the stationary is hilarious! I love writing letters and sending them. Gotta do more of that!

    1. Dean @Mrs. AOK, A Work In Progress

      May 21, 2017 at 2:00 pm

      I’ve decided to have mail days scheduled in my planer- time to sit down and fill out a card for someone who may need a some happy mail. 🙂 I’m hoping to stick to that.
      XO

  11. Jessica Joachim

    May 20, 2017 at 10:42 am

    I love happy mail as well! It is part of the reason I got into e-mailing companies (forever ago) to ask for samples and coupons lol I always go so excited when something would show up

    1. Dean @Mrs. AOK, A Work In Progress

      May 21, 2017 at 2:01 pm

      I know exactly what you mean! I’ve done the same in the past. 🙂

  12. Heather

    May 20, 2017 at 11:34 am

    Happy mail is the best! We have a friend that sends my daughters the most perfect little packages every month, just for fun. She’s the BEST! I love that happy mail stamp!

    1. Dean @Mrs. AOK, A Work In Progress

      May 21, 2017 at 2:02 pm

      OH MY GOSH YOUR FRIEND IS AWESOME!! That is the sweetest thing!!!
      I bet your girls love their monthly happy mail.
      xo

  13. Lily@militaryfamof8

    May 20, 2017 at 12:53 pm

    Oh these are all so unique and so cute! Gotta do of this happy mail!

    1. Dean @Mrs. AOK, A Work In Progress

      May 21, 2017 at 2:03 pm

      Thanks, I love it all. 🙂
      Wishing you happy mail!
      xo

  14. Dani

    May 20, 2017 at 3:06 pm

    Awwwww, sweet Dean! You’re amazing! I love this sooo very much! I’m so so glad you enjoyed your box of goodies! Hugs, my sweet friend! 💖💖💖
    XOXOXO
    Dani

    1. Dean @Mrs. AOK, A Work In Progress

      May 21, 2017 at 2:03 pm

      Big hugs right back atcha!!
      xoxo

  15. tiarasandtantrums

    May 20, 2017 at 4:07 pm

    What a great idea – and so fun! This wold be great for kids to learn the art of letter writing. When I was a teenager – I was a avid writer to all my friends and family. Now, I LOVE email!!

    1. Dean @Mrs. AOK, A Work In Progress

      May 21, 2017 at 2:07 pm

      I wish more people would write letters. I always have my kids write out thank you notes for mail they receive…. but sometimes “I” forget to send them out… DOH!
      XOXO

  16. Amber Nelson

    May 20, 2017 at 5:51 pm

    Happy mail is the best kind of mail. That would definitely be so much fun for me to receive!

    1. Dean @Mrs. AOK, A Work In Progress

      May 21, 2017 at 2:08 pm

      Happy mail certainly beats those jerk bills that show up each month. 😀
      XO

  17. akaleistar

    May 20, 2017 at 7:23 pm

    Happy mail is the best!!!

    1. Dean @Mrs. AOK, A Work In Progress

      May 21, 2017 at 2:09 pm

      Couldn’t agree with you more, my happy mail loving friend!
      xo

  18. Prime Beauty Blog (@PrimeBeauty50)

    May 21, 2017 at 12:07 am

    So many goodies in one box. I’m so glad to see a renaissance in cards and stationary goodies. I use to love getting letters when I was younger. I still have most of the letters I received in college. I can’t throw them away.

  19. Cassie Tucker

    May 21, 2017 at 12:00 pm

    I’m totally right there with you on Netflix. I remember my husband and I spending hours organizing our queue to make sure we got the movies we wanted and then having to wait 3 to 5 days for them to come in the mail, lol.

  20. barefootpopup

    May 21, 2017 at 3:28 pm

    So fun! Congrats!!! And PS – I used to get TAPES by mail…yep, TAPES – I am THAT old hahahaha! What a super sweet gesture. I also love getting surprises in the mail – usually bought online by me 🙂

  21. Susan @ Culinary Envy

    May 21, 2017 at 8:04 pm

    How fun is that! I also receiving things through the mail and I am off to check out a bunch of the things you won!

  22. Elizabeth O.

    May 22, 2017 at 12:05 am

    I think this is amazing! I love all the stuff that you got. Congratulations for winning! It’s hard not to fall in love with all of those lovely stuff.

  23. Elizabeth O.

    May 22, 2017 at 12:06 am

    This is really nice. I have a weakness for notes and stationaries as well. I think you definitely hit the jackpot! The stamps are adorable too, actually, everything is!

  24. almostindianwife

    May 22, 2017 at 8:27 am

    My kids have been obsessed with sending things in the mail lately. They would love those little cards! Especially the cute mustache one!

  25. curlycraftymom

    May 22, 2017 at 1:39 pm

    That unicorn pen is the cutest thing EVER! Ever!! Love it! I think it is so sweet your husband send you mail while in Iraq and vice versa!

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

  26. Sarah White

    May 22, 2017 at 4:10 pm

    Happy mail is the best! I love supporting other small shops, too. You got some great stuff!

  27. tamaralikecamera

    May 22, 2017 at 9:44 pm

    Holy cow, yes. The music subscription! I’m just sad that my parents always said no! What gives?!
    Happy mail rocks. It’s like in that show Blue’s Clues when the mail comes. I’m like that every day, just because of the possibility that it’s not all bills. MAAAAIIIILLL!

  28. Vashti Q

    May 22, 2017 at 10:39 pm

    Wow! You received a lot of cool stuff! What a sweet idea. I use email a great deal for work, but I still love writing and receiving written letters via snail mail. I get really girlie with the stickers and stamps too. Ha, ha! Love it!

  29. Krystle Cook

    May 24, 2017 at 10:44 am

    This stuff all looks amazing! What an awesome box to receive in the mail.

  30. LaKita

    May 27, 2017 at 6:15 pm

    You received so many great items in your Happy Mail and I love the envelope earrings! I totally remember ordering CDs from Columbia House and receiving them in the mail. I think everyone did that during that time 🙂

  31. K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy

    May 29, 2017 at 11:24 am

    Love the unicorn pen!! It’s so adorable.

  32. sunphant

    June 9, 2017 at 10:25 pm

    I love happy mail and I always love your happy mail! You brought back some serious memories with the movies and music happy mail. I used to order from them all the time. That’s how I stocked up on everything. Oh, I was so upset when that ended. 🙂

  33. Sim @ Sim's Life

    April 23, 2018 at 5:04 am

    Congratulations on your win! What a fabulous set of Happy Mail to receive! I never receive anything these days apart from bills, gone are the days of letter writing! I totally used to get DVDs through the post too via LoveFilm – it’s odd how life changes so quickly these days! Sim x #MMBH

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