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Holiday Shipping 201: Shipping Goodies

12/14/2015

There are a few things you should consider when shipping perishable goods to make sure they arrive intact.

Tip 1: Choose recipes that will withstand shipping conditions including loading and unloading, vibration and temperature changes. Biscotti, sugar cookies, shortbread cookies and bar cookies are generally good choices. Candies, such as caramel popcorn, peanut brittle and truffles, can also ship well.
Tip 2: Pack goodies snugly in plastic wrap, foil or decorative tins to prevent jostling. Place cakes in a tin or rigid plastic container. Secure bundles and seal containers with Scotch® Expressions Tapes to keep them closed tightly and looking festive.

Tip 3: Wrap bundles with cushioning material, such as Scotch™ Cushion Wrap. Pack them in a sturdy shipping carton, such as a Scotch™ Mailing Box, which offers strong protection. Fill in empty spaces in the box with crumpled newspaper, additional Scotch™ Cushion Wrap or plain air-popped popcorn so goodies don’t shift and crumble during shipping.
Tip 4: Make sure that liquids, such as oils and vinegars, are tightly capped. Reinforce caps with a strong tape, such as Scotch® Heavy Duty Shipping Packaging Tape. Seal bottles in a plastic bag before packing and cushion them well.

Tip 5: Perishable foods should be packed with cold packs designed for cool shipping and sent via next-day service.

We would like to thank our good friends at 3M, Scotch Brand for sharing these tips with us on their blog
http://www.scotchbrand.com/3M/en_US/scotch-brand/tips-uses/holiday-shipping/

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Holiday Shipping 101: Timing

11/30/2015

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Did you know that the third Monday in December is usually the busiest mailing day of the year? The Post Office will deliver more than 20 billion pieces of mail this holiday season, meaning packages will likely take longer than usual to ship. Who needs the added stress around the holiday wondering if your perfect present gets to the recipient in time?

For domestic delivery through USPS, make sure your packages are sent before these dates:

2015 USPS Holiday Shipping Cut Off Dates Calculated for December 25, 2015

December 15: Standard Post™
December 19: First-Class Mail® Service
December 21: Priority Mail® Service
December 23: Priority Mail Express® Service

Holiday Dates to Remember
Thanksgiving—Thursday, November 28, 2013 (Federal Holiday)
Hanukkah— Wednesday, November 27, 2013 thru December 5, 2013, from sundown to sundown
Christmas— Wednesday, December 25, 2013 (Federal Holiday)
Kwanzaa— Thursday, December 26, 2013 thru January 1, 2014
New Year’s Day— Wednesday, January 1, 2014 (Federal Holiday)

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