For correspondence
Today was my niece's 6th birthday party. 
I had wanted to give her a mailbox, mail carrier's bag and the relevant equipment but the proper mailbox eluded me. This tackle box was perfect (and less than $5 at Walmart). I filled it with label stickers, pretty stickers and princess pens from the dollar store along with envelopes and her very own stationery.
Making the stationery was super fun and only took a few minutes. I also enclosed a stash of 1 and 2 cent stamps, some pre-postaged postcards and a princess address book. You know, for until she starts keeping up with her friends via Facebook.
At the last minute I threw in some rubber stamps and an ink pad (second hand) and a roll of tape. Tape is a critically important office supply. I also put her name on the mailbox (crookedly).
I'll admit, this gift didn't seem to compete with Barbie Mariposa nor the High School Musical Barbie Golf Cart but I'm hoping she'll have fun practicing her writing and "doing mail."
Next up: stationery for ME.
Oh, MAN. I would have LOVED that as a child. I would love it NOW!
The stamps are genius: only a penny or two each, but REAL.
Posted by:Swistle | April 27, 2008 at 10:20 AM
I would have loved that, too when I was young. I have always loved cute paper and stickers and stuff. Now I use that love to scrapbook!
Posted by:Richelle F | April 27, 2008 at 01:26 PM
This is so stinkin brilliant!!!!! I love it!
Posted by:Debie Trotti | April 27, 2008 at 04:31 PM
What a cute idea! I loved writing pen pals when I was younger. She'll love it!
Posted by:Amy | April 28, 2008 at 10:22 AM
What a wonderful gift! But, OMG, you didn't go with the HSM Golf Cart?? Ha.
Posted by:lauren | April 28, 2008 at 03:16 PM
That's such a cool pressie!
Posted by:CurlyPops | April 30, 2008 at 12:02 AM