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Made By Humans #7 - Meet Our Customer Service Team!
As part of our ongoing “Made by Humans” series where we go behind the scenes to meet the people who bring our mystery experiences to life, we would like to introduce you to our all-human customer service team. This is Katy, Thomas and Sherilyn. (Russell has recently joined the team and he is not in this picture.) These are the amazing humans who respond promptly, kindly and professionally to every email, phone call and text we receive. We are super proud of this team. We have high standards for everything we do here at Mail Order Mystery but these guys...
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Spies, Lies and Super Disguises
The Secret Headquarters of Espionage (S.H.O.E.) is Mail Order Mystery’s top secret spy school, a world-class academy where elite Junior Agents learn what it takes to be a spy. Training materials include the S.H.O.E Guide for Spies, a handy little handbook full of tips and tricks for success in the secret world of espionage. Junior Spies also learn about the importance of a good disguise. We supply kids with a few moustaches to get started, of course, but these two have taken it to a whole new level. We would also like to point out that great spy minds think...
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This Easter Spark Imagination, Not Sugar Rushes
We love Easter candy but we also love gifts that give kids something to do for the rest of the day once the chocolate bunny is eaten down to a lump. If your kids enjoy searching all over the house for eggs, imagine how much they'll enjoy cracking codes, contemplating clues and solving one of our Mail Order Mysteries. It might even give you the chance to sneak away for a little Easter morning nap. Order "All in One Box" and we'll send you all six installments at once so you can hand them out at your own pace. You can even...
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ATTENTION: Spring Break Ahead ⚠️
Depending on where you live, Spring Break may still a few weeks away, maybe more. But here's the thing. Spring Break sneaks up on you. It seems so far away. Until it isn't. Every year we remind ourselves: “Spring Break is coming! Make a plan or you’ll be sorry!” And then Spring Break comes around, we don’t have a plan and we are plenty sorry. So here is a plan, or at least part of a plan. Order a Mail Order Mystery. If you choose our "All in One Box" delivery option, we'll ship all six installments out now. You...
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Top Secret: The Most Fun Family Time Revealed
Most people think of our mysteries as the perfect gift for a kid. But we're going to let you in on a little secret. We hear from a LOT of parents, aunts, uncles and grandparents who love the mysteries as much as their kids. So if you're looking to spend a bit more time this winter with a kid you love, one of our mysteries is a unique experience the whole family can enjoy together.
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Surprise Your Kids with a Mysterious Valentine’s Gift
The answer is always love. That's the main message of The Enchanted Slumber, where this beautiful illustration comes from. And while The Enchanted Slumber may be our favorite Valentine’s mystery, every one of our adventures makes a perfect Valentine's Day surprise.A Mail Order Mystery is a wonderful way to do something special for - and with - your kids. It’s a gift of imagination and intrigue, and a rare opportunity to get them off their screens, at least for a while. So brighten up those dark winter days with some mystery, adventure and something for your kids to look forward to in the...