It's the little things...

Diana Naramore • July 25, 2021

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Tree-lined sidewalk with a person walking past a black storefront and yellow outdoor chairs.
Three colorful potted paper plant cutouts on a sunlit windowsill.
Two white mugs on a yellow table, one labeled Greenwoods.

...that can make the biggest difference, says Rachel, a Greenwood Sip and Ship Customer.

We couldn’t agree more, especially learning that she and her family were caught in the cross-fire of covid last year and found themselves unexpectedly stranded in Iceland.
Fortunately, they were able to find safe harbor with a local family for several months and discovered this family's son was on the glycemic index. Enamored by his curiosity and hype around the taste of an Oreo cookie, she found some gluten-free ones upon her return to Seattle and shipped them to this little boy to thank him for helping her family keep their toddlers entertained during a very scary and uncertain time.

Shipping a bit of gratitude struck a chord with us and we hope it touches your faith in the goodness of humanity too! ♥️
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If you have a story you’d like to share, email it to us here: diana@sipandship.com
We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you soon!

Coffee cup with black lid and two stacked macarons on top, on a wooden counter.
Toc confectionery display with stacked patterned cups and a white bowl holding chocolate bars
Pink cocktail with ice, lemon slice, and lavender garnish on a white table

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