To Spread Holiday Cheer, Sing Loud For All To Hear

Diana Naramore • November 21, 2021

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Small group seated in a dark movie theater, smiling and waving from several rows of gray seats
Teacher seated in front of attentive students in a classroom, with red and blue desks and a gray interior.
Two people in festive holiday attire chatting in a decorated shop with candy canes and seasonal decor.

Around this time every year, we take time to gather with our team to go over preparations for the quickly approaching holiday season. Usually, we meet at one of the shops but this year, we wanted to mix it up and share a bit of optimism and laughter. We all met at the Majestic Bay Movie Theatres for a private screening of our family’s favorite holiday movie - Elf .

There are so many ways to get into the holiday spirit and this movie does it for us! We can’t wait to spread holiday cheer with you this year. Speaking of which, this is Sip and Ship’s 20th holiday season ! We are so proud and beyond excited to be a part of the Ballard and Greenwood communities, especially as a trusted partner and go-to spot for gifts, cards, gift wrapping, coffee and of course, shipping .

Be sure to stop by Ballard|Greenwood Sip and Ship on Small Business Saturday, November 27th to collect gifts like the world’s softest socks, knit hats with fuzzy pom-poms on the top, peppermint cocoa and holiday cards (festive books of stamps are also available). All of your purchases give back to Mary’s Place and the Duwamish Tribe - - the best of ways to help spread holiday cheer and care year-round.

After all, there’s room for everyone on the Nice List !

Brown felt fawn figurine beside a pink gift book and ribbon with “s’mores” on the cover
Two handwritten envelopes with colorful decorations on a dark table.
Holiday gift display with wine bottles, boxed chocolates, and evergreen branches on a wooden table

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