10 Tips for Shipping Holiday Packages + Giveaway!!!
Can you believe there are only 14 more days until Christmas? Yikes! The holidays can be a stressful time, especially when you’re trying to find gifts for your family and friends and then try to send them so they arrive in time for Christmas. While most people are focused on the gifts they want to purchase, many often overlook one important detail – safely shipping their gifts to the recipient. With this in mind, you can see how stressful the 22 shipping days between Thanksgiving and Christmas can become.
Everyone knows how much fun it is to receive a package on their doorsteps, right? How much more awesome would it be if that package included a personalized greeting just for you, specially made by the sender? I think it would be pretty cool! For the first time, The UPS Store is rolling out a mobile app that allows customers to “Deliver Holiday Happiness” to loved ones across the country with a customizable video message. Using the recently launched mobile app, senders can create a 15-second custom video to accompany their gift package, choosing one of three illustrated holiday scenes. The recipient can then view the special video upon receiving their package. Check out the video below to learn more about this awesome app!
Packing Tips from The UPS Store
At The UPS Store, you’ll find all the necessary packing materials, including cardboard boxes, tape and packing peanuts, inserts, and protective air cushions.
While proper packing materials and techniques are crucial for shipping holiday packages, considering thermoform packaging and printing services can add an extra layer of protection and professionalism to your shipments. Thermoform packaging, offered by experts like Andex, provides durable and custom-fit blister cards that securely hold your items in place during transit. These blister cards not only safeguard the contents of your package but also create a visually appealing presentation. By utilizing thermoform packaging, you can ensure that your holiday gifts are securely encased and arrive in pristine condition. With Andex’s expertise in blister cards, you can explore a range of customization options to tailor the packaging to your specific needs. So, as you prepare your packages for shipping during the busy holiday season, consider the added benefits of thermoform packaging services provided by Andex.net/blister-cards/. Elevate the protection and aesthetics of your shipments with this reliable solution and give your recipients a memorable unboxing experience.
For those who want to put together their own packages, here are some helpful tips for shipping holiday packages:
- Take batteries out of items before shipping.
- Use a sturdy new box to provide additional protection for your items. Do not use old boxes or gift boxes to ship gifts, or any string or wrapping paper on the outside of the package.
- Use at least two inches of packaging peanuts on each side of your item.
- Make sure the sender’s and recipient’s addresses are visible both inside and outside of the package.
- Use packing tape on all package seams – do not use masking, cellophane or duct tape.
- December 15-20 is expected to be the busiest shipping week, and Mondays are typically the busiest shipping days.
- For the last minute shoppers out there, December 23 is the last day to ship via UPS for Christmas Eve delivery.
What if you’re sending food as gift? Here are some helpful tips for shipping foods:
Shipping Baked Goods
- For packing and shipping baked goods, use the following items:
- corrugated box
- bubble wrap or packing peanuts
- packing tape
- permanent marker
- address label
- Packing Instructions
- Wrap items well with foil or plastic wrap
- Neatly stack items in the shipping box
- Choose UPS’ next-day shipping options for quickest delivery
Shipping Refrigerated and Frozen Foods
- For packing and shipping refrigerated and frozen foods, use:
- Insulated shipping container
- Styrofoam or newspaper
- Dry ice (check the guidelines for shipping with dry ice on ups.com)
- Packaging Instructions:
- Use gloves! Dry ice is so cold it can burn the skin.
- Wrap food in plastic before placing it in the container with the dry ice.
Additional Food Packing Tips
- Cakes: Fit snugly into a tin or container before packing
- Cookies: Place wax paper between the layers in the package
- Candies: Place in empty egg carton for an environmentally friendly option
- Oils and Vinegars: Make sure bottles are well sealed and wrapped in bubble wrap
About The UPS Store
With more than 4,400 locations across the United States, it’s likely there is a The UPS Store location nearby. Each location offers experts who can help pack and ship all types of holiday gifts, with a Pack and Ship Guarantee that gives customers peace of mind.
If your package, packed by The UPS Store center associates using new materials purchased by you and shipped via UPS on that center’s account, is damaged or lost in transit, you’ll be reimbursed for your packing and shipping costs (excluding declared value charges) and your item’s value (the lesser of the actual value, repair or replacement cost in accordance with the UPS Tariff/Terms and Conditions of Service). At participating locations. Restrictions and limitations apply. For more information, visit The UPS Store online. Be sure to follow The UPS Store on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Google+.
GIVEAWAY
1 lucky winner will receive a $50 gift card!!!
What holiday gifts will you be shipping?
I will be giving gifts for the Holidays to my sister and brother-in-law in California, and my brother in Idaho!
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I’ll be sending gifts to my older brother and his family.
I will be sending gifts to my Mom and Step Dad.
I will be sending lots of packages to nieces and nephews.
I will send gifts to my mom.
i would send it to my nephew
I will be sending gifts to my oldest daughter who lives out of state.
I’ll be sending gifts to my nieces in TN!
Shipping to my Dad in Arizona, friends in Canada, Spain and Bali!
I’ll be sending gifts to my mom this holiday season!
I’ll be sending gifts to my daughter and her husband.
I don’t have any gifts to ship this year. I have, however, done alot of online holiday shopping so I have received several packages from UPS.
to 2 of my nieces and 1 nephew across the states
My husband is working thru Christmas, so we will be shipping gifts to him this year.
I will be sending gifts to my grandchildren this year.
I’ll be sending gifts to my aunts and my grandma this christmas.
I will be sending gifts to my parents this year at Christmas!
I will be sending gifts to my friends and family overseas.
I will be sending my grandmother gifts this year.
I’m sending to my aunt!
I will be sending them to my father in law and sister.
I’ll be sending gifts to my kids and my sister! Sadly, they live too far away for me to just hand them to them in person 🙂
I’ll be sending gifts to my daughter.
I will be sending gifts to my mom
I will be sending a gift to my sister.
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I send gifts to my little cousins up in Boise because I am down in Santa Barbara and don’t get to give them in person!
my grandchildren who live 1200 miles away
I put my self deeply in debt for Christmas, but it was for my brother Miles, who’s not expected to live to see next Christmas; Gourmet food, an Ipod and even treats for his cat, Frankie. I’m in the hole by $200, but what the hell.
To family and friends 🙂
ill be sending gifts to my cousins
I have friends in Toronto, ON, that will be receiving some gifts.
will be sending to my nephews and nieces
I will send gifts to my niece and nephew.
I am only sending out one gift this year. She is someone i met two years ago when she became an admin on my parenting page. We have been on-line besties since. Im sending a few gifts for her boys <3
I am sending my sister and her kids gifts
I have gifts to send to grand kids.
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I am sending gifts to my parents.
I’ll be sending gifts to grandparents, and my sister in law.
I have already sent gifts to my parents and sister. Next, I need to get them out to my Grandparents and nephew. Great tips!
I will be sending gifts to my parents!
Already mailed gifts to family and friends on the mainland and abroad!
My nephews all the way to Turkey! 🙂
I will be sending gifts to my mom.
my brother
My aunt and one of my nephews that live out of state.
Thank you for the chance to win this!
We will be sending a gift to our niece in Washington.
We’ll be sending gifts to my sister-in-law in Florida (from New Jersey)
I have friends in England. I’ll be sending Christmas gifts across the Atlantic Ocean!
My best friend and nephews
I’ll be sending gifts to my best friend and her kids.
I will be sending gifts to my cousin and aunt who both live in two different states.
I am shipping gifts to my sisters and my Mom.
i’ll send gifts to my parents
My BFF, Melissa, Kendra and my mini me.
I am sending gifts to my best friend and her son.
Sending gifts to my sis.
I’ll be sending gifts to my in-laws this Christmas.
Family and friends.
We will be sending gifts to mysister and her family who lives in Texas.
Usually I send gifts to lots of places, but since I’ve moved back home I won’t be mailing out gifts this year.
Sister!
I’ll be sending gifts to a few good friends the holiday.
This season, I will be sending gifts to my mother and my sister 🙂
We sent gifts to my family a few states away! Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!
I’ll be sending gifts to my sister, brother, nieces and nephews out in Washington State!
Probably end up shipping most of our gifts because with a new baby we won’t be doing much traveling.
Even though we see each other at Christmas I like to send a couple of little things to my granddaughters because they love getting mail.
Daughter and son-in-law, grandkids
Sent gifts to my Dad, Aunt, Brother and his family all in So. Carolina (we’re in NJ)
Also sent a gift to my nephew who is in the Navy stationed in Japan.
I’m sending gifts to a cousin living in England and friends in Sweden and Germany this year!
I sent presents to my nieces and nephews who live out of state
sending stuff to my nephews and nieces
I will be sending them to my family.
I have to mail gifts to my brother and grandma.
To my nieces and nephews.
I sent gifts to my cousins in Colorado.
I will be sending gifts to my son who lives across the country from me.
To my family who lives in Texas.
I am sending gifts to my family in Michigan
My aunt in california
We sent a Christmas gift to my mother-in-law who lives out of state. We send care packages to my daughter who is in college quite frequently, though.
I am not shipping any presents to anyone. However, I did get ALL my presents shipped to me because I did all my shopping online this year!
Sending my nieces and nephews presents this year.
I’m sending gifts to my son.
We are not mailing out any gifts this year. Thank you!
I bought all but one present in person. Everything was bought online so I guess it’s accurate to say that everybody got sent a present.
I didn’t have to ship anything this year, but I ordered a bunch of stuff online.
My sister and my aunt
I will be sending gifts to my aunt.
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To my friend in Canada.
send gifts to my mom
i’ll send a gift to my sister
I will be shipping gifts to my parents.
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My brothers
Mom and Dad
I sent gifts to my mom, dad and sister this holiday season
Shoes to my grandsons.
My sister & family in Texas.
I will be sending gifts to my neices!
I have friends I ship to in Ohio and Idaho.
I’ll be giving gifts to my mom, brother and grandparents
I’m sending gifts to my mother’s best friend in PA
we are sending gifts to my brother in Montana.
I’ll be sending gifts to my mom this holiday season.
I shipped out presents to my family in Colorado.
Shipping to my grandpa in michigan!
I sent gifts to kids and in-laws out of state and they all arrived on time, thanks to UPS.
I shipped a package to the grandkids in MD
I would be sending a gift to my sister.
I will be sending them to my mother.
I did not have to ship any gifts this year.
I sent gifts to a couple of family members.
i will be sending a special gift to my mom several hundred miles away.
I will be sending it to my best friend
my neices
I sent a couple of boxes to my husband and the troops overseas 🙂
My friend in Nebraska!
I didn’t send any gifts this year. I was able to see all of my relatives!
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I would send it to my brother in Japan
We have sent all of our gifts to close friends and family but still need to ship a few international gifts to family that is overseas.
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I’m sending gifts to my sister in Massachusetts and my godchildren in North Carolina.
to my daughter who lives out of state.
I sent gifts to my siblings and their families.
My friend got married & moved away last year, but we planned on getting together for a Christmas gift exchange at some point. Unfortunately, my family came down with the flu so it got delayed & now she has the flu so we have postponed indefinitely. I ended up mailing her gift to her. Most of the people we give gifts to are hand-delivered since they are within a day’s driving distance.
we have family in orlando florida and we send them gifts every year
I sent gifts to my nephew in Canada.
I sent gifts to my sister in law that lives out of state.
I’ll be sending gift to out of town friends!
I would send it to my brother who is stationed in Germany.
I sent gifts to my grandma.
I would send it to my brother and sister-in-law in California!
I didn’t have to send any gifts this year.
I will be sending gifts to our grand children on the east coast. Also to other relatives around the USA>
I sent gifts to my nieces and nephews mother in law sister in law grandparents.
I sent gifts to a family in need, grandchildren and my mom.
I sent a gift to my brother. He did not have any family except my mother and she died in November. I feel really sorry for him
I will be sending gifts to my brother and nephew.
I sent gifts to family members who live in other states
I sent gifts to out of town friends.
I sent gifts to my parents in Florida.
To my sister!
Thank You for the giveaway… we sent multiple gifts via USPS & UPS to nephews, nieces, and two goddaughters !
I do not send any gifts, my family all live close to me.
Relatives that live across country.
I’ll be sending gifts to my Mom this holiday season
Normally we would have sent gifts to my whole family back home in TX, but funds were really tight this year, so we weren’t able to do so. Next year though, it’ll happen!
I sent a gift to my sister.
Thanks for the contest.
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I am sending gifts to my nephew.