Holiday Shipping ---Eeeep!

I just looked at the calendar and realized there are only 6 weeks until Christmas. Wow. How'd it get to be "that time of year" so quickly? Personally, I don't start Christmas shopping until I hear Santa's reindeer's bells in the far distance, but I also know those who shop online need to build in a little time to make sure packages get to their desired destinations in plenty of time for the holidays. With that in mind, I've posted holiday shipping deadlines for the more common shipping services for USPS:

Domestic (US) Mail

First Class Mail - Dec 20
Priority Mail - Dec 21

Military Mail

First-Class Letters, Cards and Priority Mail

APO/FPO AE Zips 090-092 - Dec 10
APO/FPO AE Zip 093 - Dec 4
APO/FPO AE Zips 094-098 - Dec 10
APO/FPO AA Zip 340 - Dec 10
APO/FPO AP Zips 962-966 - Dec 10

International Mail

First Class Mail

Africa - Dec 3
Asia/Pacific Rim - Dec 10
Australia/New Zealand - Dec 10
Canada - Dec 10
Caribbean - Dec 10
Central & South America - Dec 3
Mexico - Dec 10
Europe - Dec 10
Middle East - Dec 10

Priority Mail

Africa - Dec 3
Asia/Pacific Rim - Dec 10
Australia/New Zealand - Dec 10
Canada - Dec 13
Caribbean - Dec 13
Central & South America - Dec 3
Mexico - Dec 10
Europe - Dec 10
Middle East - Dec 10

For a full listing of services and cut off dates, please check out the USPS site at 2010 Holiday Shipping Cut Off Dates.

Hope this helps with your holiday planning!

Regards, Janyce

Madder Root Facebook Friends

Did you know we're giving our facebook friends 10% off every retail order placed through our Etsy shop between now and November 30, 2010? Become a fan and learn how!

"Two Houses" Installations by Kris Sader

If you missed Kris Sader's talk on her site specific artwork at Field's Pond Audubon Center, no worries. She is currently working on new pieces for inside and outside the building called "Two Houses." An ever-changing, accessible and dynamic form of art that will delight young and old alike.

Road Trip: Kennebec River Artisans

We (Christina, Maddie and I) took a road trip yesterday to visit Kennebec River Artisans, in Hallowell, ME. They are the newest Maine shop to carry our tea towels. Welcome! Here are some images from our trip.

Christina and Madder



On the highway (that's me in the mirror)



Belgrade Lake Region



Maine State Capitol Building, Augusta, Maine



Hallowell, Maine



Kennebec River Artisans



Lots of reflections in the window, but I think you can make out some of the wonderful items you'll find in the shop.



If you are in the Augusta/Hallowell area, please do stop by the shop and say hello for us!

Cheers!--Janyce