Postal Warning for Louisiana : Do Not Send This in the Mail

Unless you've got a few flying reindeer sequestered in your backyard at a secret hideaway in Maurice, Meaux, or Mandeville, Louisiana. You're going to have to get your holiday packages sent the old-fashioned way. That would be through the United States Postal Service. 

And while we do not deny the existence of reindeer that can fly and pull an obese elf through the December sky we do know there are certain things about holiday deliveries that everyone needs to understand. Especially at Christmas. 

The United States Postal Service is pretty upfront about what they can and can't help you with when it comes to delivering holiday surprises for friends and family. Most of the Postal Service guidelines regarding shipping fall under the category of "common sense".

But if you've taken a moment to observe the population shopping at Walmart or you've experienced a few hours of traffic on one of Louisiana's splendid roadways you know that "common sense" ain't as common as it used to be.

There is actually a list of items that you can't send through the mail on the USPS website. I suggest you take a look at that before you make your final decision on what you'll be mailing for Christmas. And, while that list from the USPS explains things you are forbidden from mailing, it doesn't go into great detail on the one very important item that you shouldn't be mailing.

Truth be told, you could legally mail this for the holidays. I will admit, I have mailed this for the holidays with no repercussions. It's just not advised. And the reason it's not advised? The item in question is cash. Yes, cash money. No, you should never send cash through the mail.

Why?

If you don't know why please see our discussion on common sense earlier in this narrative. Mailing cash in the mail is stupid. You run a significant risk of that parcel never making it to its intended destination. You see with cash, there's no way to trace what happened to it if it doesn't make it where it's supposed to go.

Sure, you could send the package via registered mail or ask for a return receipt but that just means the package "arrived". It doesn't mean it arrived in the hands of the intended recipient at that address. The Post Office recommends that if you do need to transfer money via the mail use a money order. Of course, a personal check still provides a safe and secure method for delivery too. And you could always transfer the money electronically.