We’re excited to spotlight another Sip and Ship team member in our digital postcard greetings.

​It’s no secret that our employees are what make Sip and Ship shine, and we’re excited to share more about them with you. Receiving a digital postcard is a special way to connect with our amazing crew members and learn unique information about them that you wouldn’t otherwise have known! Meet our team inside each exclusive digital postcard and experience Sip and Ship’s in-store charm, because all of us strive to add a little extra pizzazz to your day.


This month we have a postcard from Kaya, a truly dedicated and kind teammate who keeps our Ballard shipping counter running smoothly all summer long! Kaya is one of our seasonal employees and we are absolutely delighted to see her during breaks from school. She just graduated from college this spring and is headed to law school in the fall. Upon chatting with Kaya, it’s clear that there is no shortage of work ethic and ambition. We are so proud of her accomplishments, always here to support her studies, and can’t wait to see her change the world! 


What are some of your passions/hobbies? 
I don’t have much free time, but when I do, I love to explore! Whether that’s a new cafe, new area of the city, or a new country, I’m all about experiencing what’s out there to find a new favorite spot and expand my perspective. I also have a passion for human rights and social justice issues - as an undergrad I did field research on refugee trafficking in Austria, Indigenous youth incarceration in Australia, and my senior thesis was on hazardous child labor in Costa Rica.


Describe a cherished place you like to visit in the summertime. 
For me, it’s Seattle! That might sound a little weird to someone who’s based here year round, but I’ve been abroad the majority of the past four years and soon will be moving to Boston, so I really value the chances I get to come home in the summer. Also, summer is arguably the best time to be in Seattle (weather’s great, a lot of fun activities, etc.), so that’s a big draw as well!


What small business do you love in Seattle and why? 
One of my favorite small businesses in Seattle is Timeless Tea, a bubble tea and dessert shop off of I-5 as you enter the U District. It’s so good and open late, so I head there if I want an after-work treat!


What's your favorite drink/pastry from the Sip and Ship cafe?
I love our iced chai latte with oat milk. For my favorite pastries, I miss the chocolate crinkle cookies from winter, but I’m also a big fan of the molasses cookies!


Any fun facts about yourself you'd like to share with our customers? 
I’m not originally from Seattle - I was born and spent half my life in Portland, OR!
I alluded to it somewhat in my previous answers, but my undergraduate degree was a four-year-long study abroad program! I‘ve had the privilege of living and studying in seven different countries over the past few years!


P.S. The Greenwood Car Show is this Saturday and we can’t wait to support you in all of the festivities. Come say hi and step inside our store for a quick break from the heat + a slice of our amazing banana bread, or try our seasonal Campfire Mocha. We would love to serve you a refreshing iced latte or flashed brewed iced coffee while you’re at it!


There’s also a huge milestone we’d like to acknowledge: Happy five year anniversary to our absolutely brilliant Greenwood store manager, Carrie! You bring so much to our business and are a monumental part of our team. Sip and Ship wouldn’t be the same without you! Thank you for five amazing years- we look forward to working with you for many more.
                                                     
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After completing errands, you deserve a reward. Treat yourself at Sip and Ship! 

​Good morning, friends! We hope this newsletter finds you soaking up the first sacred moments of another Seattle summer. School’s out and we’ve collectively entered another season of sunshine and good times. Regardless of the increased endorphins, high spirits, and vacation mindsets, there’s still plenty of work that needs to get done, and done at Sip and Ship with ease. Don’t let lengthy to-do lists (or long lines at the post office) squander special summer moments. Sip and Ship is here as your one-stop-shop to help optimize your time and capacity for fun! 


Sending faxes, notarizing documents, and shipping packages is enjoyable when paired with our new shortbread cookies. The house-made buttercream frosting on top is the perfect shade of pink to brighten your day, made possible by adding crushed strawberries to mix. Because at Sip and Ship, we are dedicated to the details- putting consistent effort and thought into each task so you don’t have to. 


Sign up for our convenient package receiving services and say goodbye to worrying about stolen mail. With Sip and Ship’s package receiving service, you’ll get a business address to ship your packages to and access to them anytime during our business hours. You’ll also receive email notifications when your package has been delivered, which means no more wasted time trying to track them down or trips to the post office only to find nothing there. Sign up today and start making your life a whole lot easier. 


Sip and Ship is also a drop-off location for pre-paid package returns: any carrier, any time during our normal business hours. Whether you’re sending back a Nuuly rental or used Nespresso pods, we’re here to help you print labels and tape up any packages. Our package receiving services are also a life-saver for those who are in need of a secure drop-off location. Coffee is optional but smiles and peace of mind are always a part of the experience here. Come experience it for yourself!  

P.S. The Seattle Book Club is having a pop-up at our Greenwood store on Saturday morning and you’re invited! Come support this lovely small business that is passionate about rehoming unused books. Not only is Seattle Book Club helping reduce waste and sustainable practices, it’s also making reading more accessible through offering affordable texts. Enjoy $1 off your beverage of choice with the purchase of a book by showing your venmo confirmation to the barista.
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                                                      Written in collaboration by Diana Naramore and Megan Pavek

Sip and Ship looks forward to celebrating you!

Whether it’s treating your kids to their favorite salted chocolate chip cookie or helping them print that last minute history report - the best dads are reliable and show up to support no matter the circumstance, and we're proud to be in-step with you along the way.

At Sip and Ship, we see lots of busy Dads visit our stores each day. They are closing out another school year with more on the horizon, celebrating graduations, preparing for college transfers, and doing everything to make this season of change as special and memorable as possible. We treasure those moments from across our Sip and Ship service counters, when parents share stories about their growing children with pride and a touch of bittersweet emotion, knowing it's time to let them venture into the world. We know you've done your best to guide them, and while your role role as a parent will never truly be over, we look forward to hearing how it will continue to evolve. 

As you navigate these transitions, we're here to support you every step of the way.

We are excited to honor all of the paternal figures in each of our lives, which will likely include firing up the grills, enjoying the summer sun, and sharing a sweet or silly card. Be sure to take a moment, pause in gratitude for the father figure in your life - who guided you in some way and share that with him or someone you love. Maybe the Dad in your life would love to go out for a morning walk, stopping for a treat at our full-service cafe. Where every pastry is baked in-house and made from scratch. While you're here we recommend checking out our selection of Dad gifts, which make the best base for any picnic or outdoor gathering.

Sip and Ship is the place for exclusive Ballard and Greenwood baseball caps, crisp mountain air scented candles, and Rumpl blankets - because Dad deserves to be pampered too! Whether you need a gift, a card, or a hearty cup of coffee, we’re here to help you show Dad some extra love this week.

P.S. Our friends at Twenty Pound Hammer in Ballard are organizing a summer fitness camp for teenagers! Check out this amazing opportunity to focus on strength and conditioning using weight training, olympic lifting, gymnastics and cardio. What a wonderful opportunity to get active and meet new people during these summer series - sign up today!  
                                                       Written in collaboration by Diana Naramore and Megan Pavek