We talk about a lot of things here at the Pink Palace, but have we talked in-depth about stamps?
That noise you just heard was Amanda sitting up to text me exactly what dates and times we have discussed stamps. I know we’ve mentioned them, but I got a USPS Philatelic catalog in the mail (is this something that just happens as you age? You get AARP invitations and philatelic catalogs? Not a complaint, btw) and y’all.
First of all, look at the cover. How was I supposed to resist this? How cute is the Betty White stamp – the little paw earring!
But this catalog!
I’ve been reading it like it’s the Sears Wish Book combined with the Spiegel catalog.
Remember Spiegel? WOW did I think I’d be wearing all that as an adult. By which I mean, that entire grey ensemble. Gloves and all.
Did you know there are other products aside from stamps that are available when a new featured stamp is released?
Yesterday, May 2, 2025, the Goodnight Moon stamps were released. I LOVE these.
Goodnight Moon Stamps, USPS, $11.68
BUT WAIT. THERE’S MORE.
There are Goodnight Moon Field Notes notebooks – four for $23! (No, I’m not being sponsored by the US Postal Service. I’m just nerding out over nostalgia.)
The postmark stamp is the First Day of Issue postmark – the cow! The moon!
There are Betty White Field Notes, too.
There’s also a writing kit that 12 year old me would have flipped over:
Goodnight Moon Writing Kit, USPS, $28
The stationery! The seals! I would have written SO many letters.
Goodnight Moon is particularly near to my heart because my older child Freebird’s first word at about 9 or 10 months was, “Twoooo” while pointing at the two little kittens and the pair of mittens.” Every time I see an illustration from the book, or the book itself, a little piece of me melts in happiness.
Given that said older child is nearly 20 and coming home from college next week, thinking about them at 9 months is a particularly misty proposition as far as my eyes are concerned. (Yes, this is the same Freebird – not their real name – with whom I was pregnant when SBTB started.) (Yes, I’m as shocked as you. What is time.)
Also – did you know there were Dungeons & Dragons stamps, too?
And the Field Notes are VERY cool:
They’re for playing D&D, too! Per the description:
…these special edition notebooks specifically formatted with empty charts and tables for fantasy role-playing. The set includes 3 Character Journals, 1 Monster/Encounter Journal, and 1 Game Master Journal.
The Character Journals help you track your D&D characters’ statistics, spells, weapons, treasure, history, and more. Inside, you’ll find empty charts, tables, and spaces for all of the data normally found on a character sheet, including plenty of space to document your adventure level by level.
The first half of the Monster/Encounter Journal features space to design 15 unforgettable encounters, and the second half gives you ample space to create 15 unique and completely original monsters.
The Game Master Journal is the perfect companion for the big-picture world-building that so many game masters strive for. Inside you’ll find empty charts, tables, hex grids, and spaces for logging campaign information such as campaign names/players, inspiration, house rules, maps, and world overviews.
Clearly someone who was passingly familiar developed this collection.
I love looking at the new stamps online.
And, btw, did you know it’s pretty cheap and easy to set up a small mailing center in your house? The USPS will ship you different mailing options, including Priority Mail flat rate boxes in several sizes in sets of 10 for free.
I send packages at least once a month to Freebird and other folks, so I set aside a shelf in my office closet for boxes (folded flat), priority envelopes, and padded mailers. I have a packing tape dispenser, tape refills, and a small tape measure so if I’m using my own packaging, I can measure it. Then I can print postage labels at Stamps.com, Pirate Ship or directly from the USPS.
I love the Goodnight Moon stamps and can’t wait to see them on envelopes. I’m definitely buying some.