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Bubble Wrap® − History, Uses & Appreciation

New Year’s morning my husband Jim and I trekked to Bon Ton’s Café in Old Colorado City. Perusing the menu – the centerfold of a small “newspaper” crea

Quick Tips for Christmas Present Shipping

The holiday season is once again upon us. Pak Mail offers packing and shipping services. You do the shopping and gift wrapping… we’ll do the rest! We’

2013 Holiday Shipping Deadlines – UPS, FedEx, & DHL

Let the games begin! Thanksgiving is this week along with Black Friday and lots of shoppers. Our shipping store is decorated and extended holiday hour...

Holiday Message of Thanks from Pak Mail 232

As 2013 rapidly draws to a close I find myself thankful. For what? My family, our health, a spunky going-on-3-year-old grandson, friends, a thriving b...

A Tribute to Fallen Fire Fighters

We witnessed the devastation of the Waldo Canyon and Black Forest Fires; several of our customers lost their homes. We have all been touched in some w...

Goodbye to a Great West Wind Marketplace Business Neighbor – The Peak Grill

August was a busy month at Pak Mail 232, especially the last two weeks. We conducted five pickups and shipped three pallets in one day, and prepped an...

Packing and Shipping Students to College

It’s that time of year… summer is waning and students are heading off to school. College freshman and upper classmen alike are wondering what they sho

Moving Boxes and Shipping Boxes Are Not Created Equal

Customers walk through our front door and say, “I need a box.” Our first response is, “Are you moving or shipping?” What’s the difference? Standard mo

Balancing Creativity for Your Business with Making Your Art

Ownership and continued growth of a packing and shipping business keep my creative juices flowing. In addition to daily operations, I often ask myself...

Accurate Shipping Estimates Mean More Profit for Online Sellers

Folks sell their treasures online for a myriad of reasons. Some finish their spring cleaning and sell the only-used-once exercise equipment. Others re...