4 Ways Sip and Ship Can Improve Your Morning Routine

Diana Naramore • July 15, 2023

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At Sip and Ship, we know that mornings can be stressful. Waking up on time is sometimes a feat in itself; getting the kids ready for the day, making sure the household stays on schedule, and trying to remain productive and organized while putting out fires left and right. Did you know that Sip and Ship’s business model was designed to improve your morning routine and make your life easier? Here’s how we’re here to help get you where you need to go!

  1. Smooth & Delicious Coffee
    Whether you’re a busy parent, business owner, or working professional, most of our days begin with a caffeinated kickstart. Let us provide that first rich, enticing sip that will make your tastebuds sing while simultaneously keeping you sane and focused. Sip and Ship is proud to partner with local coffee roaster Herkimer who supplies our Ballard and Greenwood cafes with fresh and sustainably-sourced beans. Each drink is handcrafted and made with absolute love and care to make your day brighter.

  2. Mailing Made Easy
    Ditch the line at the post office and visit Sip and Ship instead, where our friendly and optimistic staff are eager to assist you. We partner with all major mail carriers to get you the most effective service and price point every time, whether you’re sending an envelope or a large piece of antique furniture. There’s no need to stress at Sip and Ship when you can have a secure private mailbox, ship mail and packages with ease, and sleep soundly at night knowing that a qualified team will ensure your private information and personal belongings are in the most capable hands.

  3. Shop Local!
    Running behind and need a last-minute gift, party favor, or card? We’ve got you covered with a shop full of local products made largely by women-owned businesses in the area. The days of needing to frantically fit in multiple stops are over. Look at you go! You’ve already conquered your morning coffee, shipped your returns, sent the outgoing mail, and stocked up on greeting cards for the summer- all in one stop. The time saved now can be used to take a beat and concentrate on things that matter most.

  4. Crush Your To-Do List
    As published in Seattle Met Magazine , Sip and Ship makes “a trip to the post office seem so much less tedious when you factor in seasonal lattes, macarons, and scratch-made banana bread.” We make errands fun! Enter our urban trifecta that was created to satisfy all of your sipping, shipping, and shopping needs. Better yet, we offer full office services: printing, copying, scanning, faxing, and notarizing. When you’re working remotely, let us be your personal office assistants who you can rely on to help get the job done.

The days of reheating yesterday’s coffee and skipping breakfast are over! Sip and Ship can improve your morning routine and help set each day up for success. Visit either our Ballard or Greenwood location to learn more about opening a private mailbox with
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