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IS ANYTHING FREE IN LIFE ANYMORE?!

5/19/2019

Remeber when you could call an operator for a phone number? Check 7 pieces of luggage? Get some peanuts from your flight attendant and “enjoy” an in-flight meal? Or how about binge watching your favorite TV shows without a monthly subscription?
We get it. Some of those free things were cool, and believe it or not, Sip and Ship still has a few things you can still enjoy, sans-dinero.

At Sip and Ship, you can drop off all your online returns from FedEx, UPS, DHL and the US Postal Service, for FREE. Did you run out tape at home? Forgetabouit! We will happily tape up your box, or bag for FREE! Did we mention our Wi-Fi is always free, too? Also, through the end of June, sign up for a traditional mailbox or renew your current mailbox at either Sip and Ship location, and receive one month FREE! Also, for a limited time, feel free to ask any one of our employees for some personal advice - be aware, results may vary :)

Wishing you and yours a productive week with a stop into Ballard or Greenwood Sip and Ship. See you soon!

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The Doctor Is In [In The Race]

5/13/2019

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We are excited to support one of our Ballard Sip and Ship mailbox customers and longtime friend Dr. Jay Fathi running for District 6 City Council.
Learn more about his candidacy and run for office here: https://jayforseattle.com/note/

Meanwhile, summertime fun is just around the corner. Be sure to check out our new birthday, graduation, and garden party essentials from either one of our two store locations in Ballard and Greenwood.

We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Sincerely,
Diana and Your Sip and Ship Team

#sip #sip #ship #onestopshop #efficiency #care #family support #businessconcierge #community #growthmindset #citycouncil #districtsix #jayfaithi

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Join The Party

5/2/2019

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Arts In The Neighborhood

4/28/2019

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Every year the Phinneywood Neighborhood Association partners with small businesses along Greenwood Avenue for the BIG ONE - the neighborhood's annual BIG PhinneyWood Art Walk.

On May 10th from 6pm-8pm, Greenwood Sip and Ship proudly features local letterpress artist and card maker, Ja Teuber of Ilee Papergoods along with our very own Ballard Sip and Ship Store Manager and Music Composer, Nathaniel Moore with his wife Natassia. The name of their duet is Deux Gitans and they will be performing a soft jazz and guitar repertoire of Bossa Nova, the Great American Songbook, as well as original music. They go on at 7pm and if you miss them, their music can be found on Spotify, iTunes, and Amazon.

While taking in the sights and sounds at Greenwood Sip and Ship, you’re invited to find the perfect Mother’s Day card (and gift) and sample a couple of wine varietals presented by Fortuity Cellars, a family owned and budding local winemaker from Yakima Valley.
Continue your stroll, walk, or wander through 60+ other venues hosting a variety of artists and mediums throughout our vibrant and talented community.

We look forward to welcoming you to the party!

Diana and Your Sip and Ship Team

#phinneywoodartwalk #thebigone #localartists #livemusic #mothersday #cards #gifts #localwine #wawinemaker #neighborhoodevent #community

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The Power Of A Handwritten Note

4/21/2019

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# April is National Letter Writing Month and even though the end of the month is drawing near, there is still plenty of time to get into Sip and Ship. We can help you find the perfect card (along with a cup of delicious coffee), to compose and send your thanks, congratulations, birthday wishes or just because - all in one simple stop.
Sip and Ship is open 7-days a week. Stop in anytime with your letters and parcels, we are always happy to see you!
Sincerely,
Diana and Your Sip and Ship Team
#nationalletterwritingmonth #writeon #cards #coffee #compose #thankyou #congratulations #birthday #justbecause #open7days #letters #parcels #postage #mailstop #maildrop #amazingcustomerservice #wolf&wrenletterpress #riflepapergoods #honeyberrystudios #ileepapergoods

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Sip and Ship Is The Name, Efficiency Is Our Game

4/17/2019

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Now that most of you are back from spring break it’s time to get back into the swing of things!. Catching up on correspondence, mailing a birthday card to a friend, returning those Amazon packages you thought you needed and OMG - Easter is this Sunday! Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with seasonal cards, candies, and gifts!

Stop into your local Sip and Ship where we can elevate your efficiency game.
Of course, you may have things well under control by now. In that case, save the datefor the PHINNEYWOOD ARTWALK on MAY 10TH from 6pm-8pm for wine tasting, music, and art at Greenwood Sip and Ship.

As always, we look forward to seeing you,

Diana and Your Sip and Ship Team
#eastersunday #efficiency #onestopshop #artwalk #savethedate #winetasting #music #art #greenwood #phinneywood #cards #gifts #coffee #postage

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Spring Break and Taxes

4/8/2019

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They don’t feel like they go together, but this week they do. Seattle Public Schools are on spring break and the rest of us are within the final push to meet the tax deadline of April 15th. While some of you are on your way or already in a sunny spot, some of us are enjoying a staycation filled with last-minute visits to the CPA, long walks searching for deductions, and longer than usual stops into Sip and Ship. We are ready for you! With the aroma of freshly brewed Herkimer coffee and warm banana bread out of the oven, your visit can easily become an escape. Meanwhile, our shipping team prepares your certified mail documents for exotic destinations like Fresno, California. And you can go back to enjoying the beauty of the Pacific Northwest - maybe with a little less traffic this week. :)
And while you are visiting the Island of Sip and Ship, don’t forget to check out our new spring arrivals. Home fragrances, Easter treats and hostess gifts sure to make your springtime parties and visits a hit.

As always, we look forward to seeing you!

Diana and Your Sip and Ship Team
#springbreak #taxdeadline #staycation #springarrivals #eastertreats #coffee #gifts #mail

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Best Tips For Online Returns

3/31/2019

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A recent survey of Sip and Ship customers revealed that quite a few of you are concerned with how to best deal with online returns. FedEx, UPS, DHL, and USPS - we take them all and can help make sure they all go smoothly.

1. We encourage you to use prepaid return labels that are provided to you.
These prepaid labels often cost less than what you would pay anywhere else.

Bonus Tip: if you don’t have a printer, you can email them to us and our team can print them off and get them on your packages. Email ahead to the store you plan to visit at ballard@sipandship.com and/or greenwood@sipandship.com and we’ll take it from there.

2. Whenever possible, it’s best to reuse/recycle boxes and mailers.
This is a great way to save money and help protect our environment.

Bonus Tip: You never have to worry about buying a roll of tape to seal up your packages. Our team is happy to tape up your packages for FREE.
3. What to do when your online return does not come with a pre-paid return shipping label, ship with Sip and Ship.

Bonus Tip: The beauty of Sip and Ship is that we can provide you an array of shipping options with your end goal in mind. Often that is providing you with the most effective way with tracking through our postal services. Further, in the rare case that your return requires insurance, we recommend UPS or FedEx ground service(s) which provide real-time tracking and come with $100 insurance.

We hope this information has been helpful and we look forward to transforming your online return errand into something you actually look forward to doing at Sip and Ship.

Bonus Tip: while you're here, enjoy a delicious cup of coffee, get a document notarized, and find the perfect card and party gift!

Happy Spring!
Diana and Your Sip and Ship Team
#onlinereturns #onestopshop #coffee #mail #cards #gifts #errandsdone

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If You’re Going To Mail It, Certify It

3/24/2019

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Mailing in your taxes can be stressful. Take a deep breath, and make sure to visit Sip and Ship for that final step to filing your return. Sip and Ship recommends mailing them certified-with-return-receipt. Which means you have a tracking number and then a postcard back confirming the IRS has received them. Sip and Ship can email these tracking details directly to you and our shipping system files this information under your name so that it can be recalled, referenced and/or used again in the future. Pretty slick right?

Where else can you meet the deadline of April 15th, enjoy a cup of Joe and pick up a birthday card? This place!

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Diana and Your Sip and Ship Team
#taxseason #april15 #certified #certifiedreturnreceipt #trackabletaxreturn #service #speed #efficiency #care #coffeeshop #mailshop #giftshop #sipshipshop #onestopshop #ballard #greenwood

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Make Way For Spring

3/18/2019

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Every year in the spring (we think it has been 7 years now), Sip and Ship has some very special visitors who come to seek familiarity and safe haven to return to and grow their families The Sip and Ship team has named these web-footed urban dwellers, Axel and Astrid, and they are part of our extended family. Rumor has it that Axel enjoys long flights, occasional water skiing and cornmeal (wet, not dry). Conversely, Astrid likes her alone time, long waddles in the park and loves talking about her 79 children (don’t ask her about them, it’ll take for-ever).
Two years ago, after the chicks were born, these seasoned parents knew it was time to head towards the water. Being the risk taker that he is, Axel was ready to lead them across Market street and Sip and Ship was at the ready to form a human chain and guided the family of ducklings to water near the boat canal.
This year, whether Axel and Astrid choose Sip and Ship or another Ballard location as their nest home, we’ll be looking out for our fine feathered friends - just like we look out for you!
See you soon,
Diana and Your Sip and Ship Team
#finefriends #urbandwellers #cityducks #makewayforducklings #spring #nesthome #sipshipshop #onestopshop #speed #efficiency #care #ballard #greenwood