Magic Making at Sip and Ship

Diana Naramore • September 12, 2021

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Latte with heart-shaped foam art on a wooden table
White Buddha statue beside a tan pouch and white candle on a tabletop
Thank-you card with tropical leaves beside a brown box of chocolates on a white surface

One of the wonderful things about Sip and Ship is the magic of convenience it affords. From shipping, receiving, and returning packages, notarizing passport and travel documents, finding cards and gifts for every occasion, Sip and Ship makes running errands effortless. Keeping our customers happy, healthy, and productive makes our hearts smile.

Like the following story from a Ballard Sip and Ship regular, Robert George:
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Today is such a sad day in memory of 9/11 that I thought I would share a recent happy experience at Sip and Ship to cheer myself up.

Last week, I was enjoying a coffee in the Ballard Sip and Ship and casting about for a birthday present for my soon-to-be-5-year-old granddaughter, Callie, who lives in Lexington, South Carolina, when I spotted the collection of stuffed animals. It wasn't long before I found the perfect gift - “Bashful Bunny.” Before I finished my coffee, with the help of the staff, the bunny was wrapped and on its way to my granddaughter. I think the following three photos tell the rest of the story.

Taking a moment to make it a magical one for someone else is what life’s all about.

Young child holding a USPS package in a home living room with stairs in the background
Smiling child holding a stuffed bunny and a small card in a living room
Child sleeping in white bedding, holding a small stuffed toy.

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