Holiday Vibes

Ok.... let's talk. You've hopefully decided to come back and read this because you've been promised some happiness. So let's get our dopamine hit! And I soooo get one doing this:

Now...I guess admitting that I do this every year to make me (and others) happy, kind of makes this a selfish act.... but the dual-benefit feels less like selfishness and more like a WIN-WIN. And more people feeling happier the better, right??

So I anxiously sit and fight the urge to RUN to the door like a kid at the full-size candy bar house on Halloween (and that's our house in case you were wondering) every time the dogs bark and our Ring doorbell charms. Oh the suspense!!

Delivery Goodie Boxes are so damn fun!

I don't exactly remember where I saw this idea but I stumbled across someone else doing this 5 years ago and it quickly became a MUST every year.

If you are anything like me, you're probably ordering 3924390392043 times a day online to tackle your daily needs, holiday gift lists, food delivery... ohhh gosh and the Black Friday deals too! Our UPS driver KNOWS us. At this point I see him more than some friends and family. I should be giving him a holiday card and a hug. So instead of that creating that kind of weird moment between us, I use this box to provide that same message.

I am pretty sure it's scientifically impossible to NOT smile when you see it. Not to mention:

1) This box gives allllllll the good feelings. And now my mail carrier brings packages to the door instead of the mailbox!

2) You are instantly in the holiday spirit. Giving, sharing, and helping.

3) Great use of your leftover Halloween candy that doesn't involve eating it. (However I keep the Brach's candy corn mixes for ME!!! NOT sharing those. Sorry... oooooo and if you have left overs come drop it off. You'd be a "delivery" person and this could be a great trade. Damn that's a genius idea for me and you candy corn haters.... ok ok ok back on track.)

4) Immediate positive feedback! Especially now with a video doorbell, everyone is delightfully surprised and thankful.

Literally after every visit I am racing outside to see what items were taken. I mean, I aim to please so this has become a science experiment: "The Analytics of Snack Tendencies & Velocity of Selected Preferences of Frederick's Couriers"? Sure that sounds smart.

And there are DEFINITE trends of what is snagged and what sits for months.

Do: Instant coffee packets, ready to drink coffee, sodas, water, chips, hand sanitizers, full size candy bars, cereal bars, trail mix.

Maybe not so much: Vegan cheese puffs, hair ties, gloves, Vitamin C shots, canned beans, packets of tuna (Sometimes you gotta use what you have in the house.... and sometimes that doesn't work! But maybe they laugh at our weirdness?)

Ultimately this is such a simple way to bring a smile to your face and theirs. Just try it! And tag us in ALL your posts, pictures and doorbell videos. I'm literally smiling just thinking about what joy you'd have! Nothing beats gratitude. Promise :) #spreadlove