Clay's mom recently gave us a couple of these toothbrushes. They are really great. I mean, as you can see, there's nothing super special about the actual toothbrush, but they come in a packet that you mail back to the maker so that they can be recycled! Snail mail and eco friendly!! And they are postage prepaid. You can find them at Trader Joe's, but I don't know if anyone else offers a similar sort of product.
I love it!
UPDATE: You can also buy them at the site of the maker, Preserve Products: http://www.preserveproducts.com/
So, let's not bandy about the bush. I had delusions of grandeur for sure. I thought that any wanderers through the bookstore would see what we were doing and want to join in with all their heart and soul, because, hey if I saw this happening somewhere that would be my reaction!
Total participants: 8 We did attract 3 wanderers by... one of whom said that we had made her day! Others: myself, my boyfriend, Tara, her boyfriend, and Stephanie
I had a super great time, although the first 15 minutes I was feeling really pathetic and like I had set up this whole thing for myself.
Tara and Stephanie brought yummy snacks, some even postal themed!
We made a huge spread of paper over 3 tables. All of us had brought things hoping to get rid of them, but we all went back with basically the same amount of stuff. Even though I have SO MUCH, it's always fun to use someone else's materials. I had a lot of fun with Tara's washi tape and stamps and also took home some of Stephanie's Pixar postcards.
Letters/Mailart I made at the social:
trying to keep a little surprise for the recipients... who will get these??
I had so much fun at this event. I really want to have another one... I'll be moving to central Illinois at the beginning of August (my new address will be posted on the blog soon). So sadly I won't be able to plan anymore in Boston, but I think Tara wants to continue to have them in Boston or Providence.
In just a few short hours will be my letter writing social at the Brookline Booksmith! I'm so excited!! Even if not many people show up I know at least I'll see Tara, who helped plan the event!
some incoming from May from JJalltheway and Taradactyl
Come write a letter, make an envelope, or decorate a postcard. Surprise a loved one with something fun in their mailbox! Supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own to use or trade.