Unique Uses for Boxes

Here at ShippingSupply.com, we know why people use corrugated boxes. For shipping and packing, of course! However, there are other fun and unique things you can do with your corrugated boxes. To show this, we’ve compiled this list of our favorite ten things to do with corrugated boxes!

1.       As a sign.  Why spend the money on a sign to promote something like a rummage sale or lemonade stand when you can save money by making one yourself? Just cut up a box, write your message, and post your sign! You can even get extra creative by using paint and drawing art on the sign to make it stand out.

2.       As a toy box. This is a great idea for boxes that come with removable lids. Paint the box with bright colors! Add stickers and cut-outs, or let your child decorate it all on their own. Then use it to store toys they regularly use.  

3.       To wrap presents. Many companies offer boxes for sale during the holidays to wrap your presents in. Save your money by recycling old corrugated boxes! Plus, you can make it a game. Wrap a DVD in a garment box with lots of padding. Or wrap up a scarf in a small cube box. It will make it harder for people to guess your gift.

4.       For costumes and costume props. You could use the cardboard to make props, such as swords, or as

the base of the entire costume! Cardboard is fairly lightweight, so it works well for costumes.

5.       For crafts. There’s tons of crafts out there that use corrugated boxes, from simple crafts for kids to elaborate projects for adults. Find a craft book or do a simple Google search to find hundreds of great projects!

6.       Toys for kids. It’s a common joke that you spend tons of money on toys for kids, and they’ll spend days playing with the boxes the toys come in. Hand off the boxes and let kids go wild, or make something! You can make houses, cars, rockets, and more!

7.       To store mementos. Do you like to save items and souvenirs that you can’t incorporate into your décor? For example, do you enjoy saving play bills, movie tickets, etc? Using a simple cardboard box is a great way to store these items all in one place! Next time you’re feeling nostalgic, everything will be there in one place for you.

8.       To store everything. Why spend the money on large plastic tubs when you can do the same thing with large corrugated boxes? Sure, it may not look as pretty, but it will save you a lot of money. All you have to do is label the boxes to know what’s inside.

9.       As drawer dividers. Do you have a drawer with multiple items inside it? Pieces of cardboard make for cheap and effective dividers. Simply cut up some boxes to place layers of cardboard between items. Or, if you are more crafty, you can design a full system out of cardboard!

10.   To ship items, of course!

We hope that some of these ideas come in handy for helping you give purpose to your leftover corrugated boxes! And if you’re looking to buy corrugated boxes, we have a huge selection on our site, HERE. 

Save with Shipping Supply

We’ve not featured any of our sales on this blog in a while, so this month we’re going to as a reminder of the great deals you can get when you shop with us. Now through June 23^rd, all of our ties & fasteners are 12% off! And all you need to get this sale is the code SALE12.

These small items bring big convenience to your business. You won’t believe the large variety you will have to choose from when you browse ShippingSupply.com. Whether you want cable ties, cotton twine, or rope, you will be sure to find it on our site.

So don’t wait! Celebrate the start of summer with us with this great sale. Are you interested in shopping our large selection of ties and fasteners? We want to make it easier on you! If you have any questions feel free to give us a call at 1-877-501-PACK (7225).

We have sales like this every single week. If you’ve been missing them, it’s probably because you aren’t subscribed to our weekly email newsletter. Sign up HERE for great sales! Plus, when you sign up you will receive a 10% discount towards your first purchase. There’s no reason not to sign up!

Not enough deals for you? Well, do you keep up with our deal of the day? You can find it daily on our Facebook page. Every day we post a discount on an item online. Today the deal is on:

9 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 2" Kraft Easy-Fold Mailers

Deal Price: $17.19
Normal: $19.10

You will see great deals like this every day when you like our page or follow us on twitter!

We just wanted to remind everyone of all the great ways you can save when you shop with us. So don’t wait! Get shopping for our great products and great deals!

Moving Tips

May is here, and it is a big month for people to move during. Whether you are moving to a house, a new apartment, or have college grads moving, moving is a lot of work and often requires a lot of packing supplies. That’s why we want to offer some of our best tips to make your move as easy as possible.

·         Pack your heavy items in small boxes and your lighter items in large ones. It may be tempting to fit as much as you can into a large box, but you don’t want to make it so heavy that it's impossible to move.

·         If possible, pack electronics in the original box. If not, use bubble wrap to protect them.

·         Tape your boxes closed. During a move, boxes may tip over, someone may drop the box while walking, etc. If the box is taped your possessions will be safer.

·         Use unprinted newsprint instead of newspaper to wrap items. Printed newsprint could stain your items.

·         Pack your boxes by room. It will make the entire experience much more organized.

·         Use wardrobe boxes. These boxes allow you to hang your clothes on hangers inside the box. It will save a lot of time.

·         Always label your boxes so you know what is inside them. If you don’t, you’ll be stuck opening each box to find what you need.

·         Start packing early. It takes much longer than you would expect it to, so start packing the things you don’t use as far in advance as possible.

·         Pack a box of essential items such as a change of clothes, your toothbrush, and other similar items. Have it accessible right when you move in.

·         Pack your items tightly. Do not leave empty space in the boxes. Any item can be damaged. Fill this space with towels or packing paper.

That’s just a few tips for making your next move easier. Looking for moving supplies? ShippingSupply.com has a large selection of items such as boxes, tape, and more that will be a huge help with your new move! 

Keep in Contact

ShippingSupply.com is one of the leaders of the packing and industrial supplies industry. It’s been in business since 1994 and carries a wide range of products for its customers.

All of us here at ShippingSupply.com want to make your experience with our store as positive as possible. Today we’re going to show you all the ways to keep in contact with us, and how to keep up-to-date on our sales! 

First, let’s discuss contacting us. There is a multitude of ways for you to do that. First, you may try calling us. You can reach us at 1-414-290-1073, or toll-free at 1-877-501-PACK. If you prefer not to call, we also have a contact form on our site. All you need to do is add a bit of your personal information, write your message, and send it along. You can find that HERE. Or do you need help right now? We also have a live chat option that is available the majority of the day on weekdays. You can find that HERE.

Do you keep yourself informed of our deal of the day? Every weekday we post our daily deal online for our customers to take advantage of. This daily deal could be on anything. Sometimes it is for contains. Sometimes earplugs. Maybe we’ll have a deal on a specific poly bag, corrugated box, or tag. You never know. We post these deals to both our Facebook page and our twitter account.

The best way to keep updated on our latest sales, products, and more, is to subscribe to our weekly email newsletter. And if you haven’t signed up yet, you’ll receive 10% off when you do. Who could pass up on that offer? You can sign up for the newsletter HERE.

We hope that some of these links can be useful for you. As always, we will see you at the next blog entry. Goodbye! 

5 Reasons to Shop

We understand that shopping online is meant to be convenient, and we at ShippingSupply.com aim to make your experience as good as possible. That is why we’ve generated these five reasons why you should choose us to shop with for all your shipping needs.

1.       We have a huge selection. We carry over 10,000 items on our website for you to order. We carry all sorts of shipping, packing, and janitorial supplies. We’ve split our products into easy categories for you to browse. With this selection, we’re sure we have what you’re looking for.

2.       We pride ourselves on our excellent customer service. We aim to leave our customers completely satisfied. If you are not, you may return your order within 10 business days of receipt for a cash refund or replacement. There are a multitude of ways to get in contact with us, and our professional staff will be happy to assist you.

3.       We aim to have unbeatable prices for all of our items. We do not do minimum orders, and there are no hidden charges! Our competitive prices make us the perfect option.

4.       Ordering with us is 100% secure. We make sure that our customer’s shopping experience is both secure and safe. We utilize state-of-the-art Secure Socket Layer and 128-bit encryption to keep you safe. In addition, we pledge a 24 hour response time Mondays through Fridays on email requests.

5.       We value your privacy. We never sell or rent your personal information with outside companies for any reason. We’ll never ask for anything such as your social security number. In addition we provide unsubscribe instructions from our email newsletters and we never send spam email.

  

With all of these great reasons, why wouldn’t you want to shop with us? We hope you choose us for your future shipping needs!

Resources

ShippingSupply.com has a variety of resources to help you while you are shopping on our site. Sometimes you know exactly what you need, and sometimes you need help finding it. That is where these convenient resources come in.

Use our tape finder to browse all of our tape in one convenient place. You can click the different categories to see what we have available to you.

Our box finder tool allows you to search specific categories of boxes, but also to search by size and length. Submit your own dimensions into our search or choose a pre-selected length to browse through!

Much like our tape finder, our label finder allows you to search by the type of labels you desire, such as inventory, thermal, and more!

Our poly bag finder is similar and is a great resource for you to use. If you need help finding the poly bags you need, this is how to do it!

That isn’t the only way to get help finding the supplies you need, though. We have an online chat option that is live on weekdays. You can call us at 1-877-501-7225. We also have a convenient customer service tab that has extra special tips and information to help you out.

And if all else fails, you can always use our contact form.

We will do everything in our power to help you find the products you need. We know it is you, the customer, that is why our company has grown. Thank you for your loyalty, and we hope we can provide you with all the help you need.

Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day

Today is bubble wrap appreciation day! There are all sorts of types of bubble wrap to suit everyone’s needs. At ShippingSupply.com we have a large selection of bubble wrap. Shop standard air bubble rolls, dispenser packs, anti-static bubble products, and much more!

But everyone knows about the standard use of bubble wrap. It is an economic way to protect items that you are shipping. It can be used in mailers, corrugated boxes, and more. But there are other ways bubble wrap can be useful too. Read on to discover what to do with your leftover bubble wrap!

• Insulate Windows: Winter can be rough on your heating bill, especially if you have older windows. Some people use plastic, but bubble wrap works just as well! Keep the drafts out, the warmth in, and the heating bill down.
  
  
• Pad Sleeping Bags: Sleeping bags are a great invention, but sleeping on the ground can still be uncomfortable. Place a mat of bubble wrap under your sleeping back for additional padding while camping.
  
  
• Protect Produce: It is common to keep produce in a drawer in the fridge, and it is also common for this storage method to bruise said produce. Line your drawer with bubble wrap to prevent this. It also makes cleaning the fridge easier…simply remove the bubble wrap and replace it!
  
  
• Take on Vacation: We often pick up souvenirs while on vacation, and often those souvenirs can be breakable. Add extra protection for the trip home by bringing bubble wrap.
  
  
• Protect Perishables in Travel: If you’re taking a dish to a dinner party, bringing home leftovers, etc, then a good way to keep items from spoiling on the way is to wrap them in bubble wrap to keep food insulated.
  
  
• Cover Windshields: If you hate scraping snow and ice from windshields in the winter, simply put a sheet of bubble wrap over the windows. In the morning removed the bubble wrap and head to work!
  
  
• Get Crafty:  There’s tons of crafts and silly activities out there that require bubble wrap. Make a dress out of it. Use it as a unique paintbrush. A simple Google search will yield all sorts of results. Get searching and have fun!

 And there you have it! These unique ways to use bubble wrap may not be traditional, but they are useful and fun. Enjoy bubble wrap appreciation day!