USPS rules let a carrier accept a gift worth $20 or less per occasion, such as Christmas, and no more than $50 in a calendar year from one customer. Never cash, a check or a gift card that can be exchanged for cash, like a Visa or American Express card; a store gift card of $20 or less is fine. Every find here was under $20 when picked.
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HotHands Hand Warmers, 10 PairsStart here: 10 pairs, each warm for up to 10 hours in a glove
Skip for a family ski trip: 10 pairs of hand warmers
Under $25
O'Keeffe's Working Hands Hand Cream, 3.4 ozFor cracked, dry hands: 3.4 oz, unscented and non-greasy
Unexpected
Dr. Scholl's Work All-Day Superior Comfort Insoles, Men'sFor a carrier who walks the route: gel insoles, trim to fit
Skip for women’s shoes: these Work insoles are the men’s size
For summer routes: SPF 50 in a stick, water and sweat resistant
A 12 oz tin of Danish butter cookies to share at the post office
For cold feet on a walking route: sticks to the sock, 8 hours
How much to spend on a holiday tip, with sources
By what they’re into
If they’re into cooking
Contigo Huron Insulated Travel Mug, 16 ozFor the cup holder: a leak-proof lid, drinks hot up to 6 hours
If they’re into travel
CHARMKING Compression Socks, 15-20 mmHg, 3 PairsFor someone on their feet all day: 3 pairs, 15-20 mmHg, L/XL
If they’re into running & fitness
Nalgene 32 oz Wide Mouth BottleFor summer routes: 32 oz, a leak-proof lid, survives drops
If they’re into beauty & self-care
O'Keeffe's Working Hands Hand Cream, 3.4 ozFor cracked, dry hands: 3.4 oz, unscented and non-greasy
If they’re into home & decor
Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix, 50 PacketsFor the end of a cold shift: 50 packets of milk chocolate cocoa
If they’re into style
Carhartt Men's Heavyweight Wool Blend Boot Socks, LargeFor long routes in boots: a cushioned wool blend; men’s Large
For lunch on the go: 12 wrapped bars, 6 g protein each
For between stops: 20 sleeves of 2 cookies each, vegan
For dark winter afternoons: 180 lumens, IPX8, 1.4 oz, pocket clip
For the end of a cold shift: 50 packets of milk chocolate cocoa
Start here: 10 pairs, each warm for up to 10 hours in a glove
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18 photos tagged Gifts for Mail Carriers, in a new mix each day. Mostly from Fashion, Kitchen and Beauty.
Checked : all 18 finds have a price.
Questions
How much do the gifts for mail carriers here cost?
18 have a price read today, from $5.24 for HotHands Toe Warmers, 6 Pairs to $22.99 for Mechanix Wear Original Touchscreen Work Gloves, Large. 18 under $25, 18 under $50, 18 under $100.
Hiding the price, gift receipts and returns, and the last days to ship for Christmas: Christmas deadlines and gift returns.