Cross Country Cookies!
Today has been one of those days where it is now about 10:30pm and this was the first chance I had to chill on the couch for a bit. Monday’s are part of my “weekend” but I spent most of the day running errands all over this vast city, and baking about 5 dozen chocolate chip cookies. Oh how wonderful it feels to be in PJ’s, lounging on the couch, watching my BF play WII!
I baked all those cookies tonight to mail out to friends and family. After growing up in Boston, going to school in Florida and moving out to Los Angeles, I legit have friends and family all over this country… MA, FL, IL, KY, OK, DC, PR, NC… oh the list could go on! Since I send tons and tons of cookies cross country, especially in the up coming holiday season, I thought it might be a good idea to share where I get some of my packaging supplies and shipping tips. Okay, not the most thrilling topics for a baking blog, but important none the less!
For one, I am OBSESSED with Nashville Wraps! I get just about everything from them… boxes, bags, tissue paper, ribbon, and packing supplies. (Actually, the colors and design of my website was developed after I picked out the packaging I liked best for my cookies on this website!) They carry just about everything you need in a million different categories. I obviously tend to frequently check out their food packaging options, as well as enjoy their echo-friendly packaging options. On top of having just about everything imaginable that you would need for packaging your favorite pastry, their pricing is oh so wallet friendly… Something that I am sure is on the minds of many!
For Labels and such, I love Zazzle.com. You can customize just about anything and can create your own account and save all your customized items for future purchase. I find them to be a touch on the expensive side and tend to wait till I have a coupon to make a purchase. FYI- Martha Stewart Living has a coupon for Zazzle in just about every issue! Good thing I have a subscription to MSL!
Lastly, when it comes to shipping, I stick with the good old, USPS. I am a huge fan the flat rate boxes that ship anywhere in the country, on 2-3 day service for a “low flat rate!” Especially when shipping anything perishable, I want it to arrive at its destination still tasting freshly baked, and using this service has never failed me! The boxes are free, so you can stock up, package at home, and know exactly what you will play when you get to the post office. It really couldn’t be any easier!
Those are all the tips I have for now! I hope you bakers will find them helpful when sending cookies and treats cross country! If you have any additional tips, leave a comment and share your thoughts!
Happy Baking!
-Kristy
4 Responses “Cross Country Cookies!”
Very helpful tips! I sent my brother some cookies the other week and used the USPS and have no complaints there!
Thank you for this post. With Christmas coming up, I am planning on sending out some goodies to my friends in Florida and my family in NC. I am going to have to check out these links you posted before I get things ready.
Glad this info was helpful… I’ll probably be posting a few more resources as the holidays get a bit closer as well!
Glad this was helpful! the flat rate service is so super easy!