As Netflix prepares to send its final red envelope, we’ve been reflecting on the impact that continues to reverberate from this entrepreneurial success story. A lot has changed over the past 25 years; from becoming one of the biggest customers at the U.S. Postal Service to paving the way for the streaming services we all know and love today. 

Trends come and go, technologies advance, and forms of communication shift. As we plunge forward into the future one constant remains; the importance of reliable mailing services. 

Before the ease of a phone call, text, or email, we relied on mail to share information with one another. While that is no longer the case in today’s world we are now shipping packages and documents more than ever. Mail will never go out of style because humans need to send:

• Passports
• Legal and time-sensitive paperwork
• Online shopping returns
• Care packages
• Cards to loved ones 
• Historical artifacts and memorabilia 
• Gifts to honor milestone celebrations 
• Wedding invitations and more!
  

The list goes on and the fact firmly remains: reliable shipping services are paramount and Sip and Ship is proud to be the conduit that keeps people, families, and businesses moving forward in the right direction. 

Fun fact: Beatlejuice was the first DVD Netflix shipped in 1998. What movies do you remember renting from Netflix? Share with us in-store while sipping a brown butter toffee latte, reply to this email or leave a comment below!
                                                                                                                           Staff Writer: Megan Pavek

Let’s face it, women in business are badass.
​Courageous risk-takers who often have to advocate for themselves: putting in 110%, forging new paths, and always going the extra mile. Devoting time, energy, and passion to a vision and bringing it to fruition is a rewarding experience, even though days can be long, stressful, and full of the unexpected.

Having a local community of female founders and entrepreneurs can create a safe space for socializing, collaborating, sharing advice, and celebrating our journeys. This is what Diana (co-founder of Sip and Ship), La’Kita (co-founder of CoCreate), and Linda (founder of Lulumiere) have set out to do by hosting the event Coffee and Conversation: Women In Business.

We are excited to share that this event will take place at the Greenwood Sip and Ship on September 21st from 8-9:30 am. More information can be found here.

At the heart of this gathering are women from various backgrounds and industries working together to build a healthy support network for you and your business. Sign up today, spread the word, and invite a fellow female business owner. 

If you’re a woman in business we want to connect with you, cheer you on, and cultivate wisdom in the room with you. Join us!
                                                                                                                           Staff Writer: Megan Pavek

This is not a drill. Both our Ballard and Greenwood cafes are now locked and loaded with plenty of delicious pumpkin spice to satisfy your seasonal cravings! 

We all love a classic pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks, but why not head on over to your favorite local coffee shop this week instead and try our take on this classic? We can add our decadent pumpkin spice sauce, swirling with delightful notes of cinnamon and nutmeg, to any drink, from a cold brew to a cappuccino. 

Your daily coffee is now extra cozy. Imagine curling up with one of our new blankets to settle in, slow down, and watch the seasons change.  

And if you need weekend plans we’ve also got you covered- this weekend is the annual PhinneyWood Art Walk! Sip and Ship is a proud participant, ecstatic to host local artist Cody Blomberg and feature his work outside of our Greenwood shop:

Cody Blomberg is a theatre and band geek turned visual artist. He paints people, pet portraits, wildlife art, fantasy, murals for children’s spaces, and commissions for private collections. The act of creating the beautiful object and all the steps it takes to get the artwork into the lives of others brings meaning, purpose, and pleasure to his life. You can view Cody’s work here.

Join us in celebrating local art and supporting the creative artists in our community! The Greenwood Sip and Ship will have extended hours on Friday, September 8th from 6 - 9 pm, and will be continuing on Saturday from 10 am - 5 pm. Come one, come all for free samples of our pumpkin spice chai. 
                                                                                                                         Staff Writer: Megan Pavek

​Psst…We’re closed today, Monday, September 4th for Labor Day - and back at it on Tuesday-Friday from 10-6  and Saturday 10-5.