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Monday, December 12, 2011

Starbucks giveaway-CLOSED

Congratulations to Astrid Vargas the winner of the giveaway!

About six years ago I accidentally got my family addicted to Starbucks...

I had to give up dairy for my baby who was nursing and had dairy problems. This was an act of love. I love dairy, but I love my babies even more! To get myself through that time and get a "dairy fix" I would go to Starbucks to get a SOY peppermint Mocha. My kids would ask for a taste, soon they were asking for their own. My then two year old was soon able to order his own "short, decaf, peppermint mocha" Grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins thought he was so cute and soon started sending him and his siblings their own gift cards!
*This picture was taken about six years ago, when our addiction started!

 

Starbucks has become a special place for our family. Sometimes we go as a family and enjoy a treat. Sometimes we go visit my cousin there at work (when we are in town visiting!), and sometimes we will take one or two children that just need some special time with mommy or daddy (we even go on quick dates there sometimes when we have someone over visiting that does not mind us ducking out for a bit!). We've enjoyed getting to know some of the barristas as well. While we enjoy the yummy treats, I think it is the relationship part that we enjoy most. It is fun to have the neighborhood coffee shop to stop in at, and usually they make an effort to get to know us and even our children. More than that though it is just so relaxing to sit with one of our kids, sip on a hot drink and visit. I've even started keeping the VIA (instant) starbucks at home so that I can make up a quick drink to share with a child or two for a warm cozy time together!

This year I once again have a baby with dairy issues, so I'm finding myself at Starbucks more often again. It has been a struggle to give up dairy, but it is so very worth it for my little guy. He is happier and is no longer having tummy issues. I can also tell that he is recovering slowly as when I slip up he no longer seems to react! I'll be adding dairy to my diet slowly over the next weeks/months, but I hope to be able to have just a bit of all of my favorites for Christmas!

During this time of rushing and business I thought I'd give away a Starbucks gift card ($10) and a package of the Christmas Blend VIA to one of my readers. The hope is that it will give someone a chance to slowdown a bit and enjoy some special time with a loved one. I'll give you a few ways to enter this giveaway.

1. Be a follower of this blog (1 entry;leave one comment)
2. Facebook this giveaway (1 entry; leave one comment)
3. Tweet this giveaway (1 entry; leave one comment)
4. Blog about this giveaway with a link back here (3 entries; leave 3 comments)

*This is NOT a sponsored giveaway. I just thought I'd pass on a fun gift to someone!

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36 comments:

  1. Heather P.December 12, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    I love Starbucks. Our favourite is the one at Kolb and Broadway. We have a little one inside Safeway here but it is just decent. I am already a follower. ;o)

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  2. AnitaDecember 12, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Following you!! Loojks like we have a lot in common!!

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  3. AnonymousDecember 12, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Hello Gabe,

    I don’t want to enter this giveaway because I already received a wonderful gift from you, but I think this is deliciously sweet of you!

    I have posted about your soap and lotion that arrived today and announced your Starbucks Giveaway!

    Thanks you!
    ☺ Hope

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  4. BetsyDecember 12, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    How sweet Gabe! You are always so generous! I would love to be entered into your giveaway!

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  5. KellyinPADecember 12, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Hi Gabe:) I follow your blog and LOVE Starbuck's Caramel Apple Cider. Thanks for the offer!

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  6. astrid vargasDecember 12, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    follow your blog <3 (domincanzbaby@yahoo.com)

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  7. astrid vargasDecember 12, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    tweeted about it tooo <3 @x3astrid

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  8. NikkiDecember 12, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    I've only been there once-- and it was in Hawaii with my sister. But it was a very tasty smoothie I had and a bagel (since I don't drink coffee). I didn't realize how many non-coffee options they had!

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  9. DeeDecember 12, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    I follow your blog as Dee! :)

    deeg131(at)gmail.com

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  10. DeeDecember 12, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Omg! They are so cute! I wish we had delicious treats like that when I was a kid - I just had to watch my mom drink coffee lol.

    tweeted:

    http://twitter.com/#!/DeeGee13/status/146478969745719296

    deeg131(at)gmail.com

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  11. DeeDecember 12, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    I shared on fb as well - thanks for the chance! :)

    https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=202215783196641&id=1449584700

    deeg131 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  12. KTroutieDecember 13, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    Hi Gabe!I just found your blog today. Katheryn's been telling me how much she likes to keep tabs on your family...now I can too!! :)We sure miss you at CVP! Hope you all love your new home! Blessings!!! Kathy

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  13. AshleyDecember 13, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    I'm a gfc follower.

    hewella1 at gmail dot com

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  14. A Restful PlaceDecember 13, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    I follow both your blogs! I know many who would love this! :)

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  15. becky@purposefulhomemaking.comDecember 13, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    following your blog

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  16. becky@purposefulhomemaking.comDecember 13, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    thanks for the chance! tweeted your giveaway PurposeHome

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  17. chrisDecember 13, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    following via gfc as chris gee

    cgul689 at gmail dot com

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  18. chrisDecember 13, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    tweeted! https://twitter.com/#!/cg689/status/146646285867417600

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  19. AubreyLaineDecember 13, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    I follow via GFC!! Thank you for the chance!
    littlegray88 at yahoo dot com

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  20. BlairDecember 14, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Becoming a follower of this blog...

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  21. AnonymousDecember 14, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    I posted about this giveaway on my blog: http://riahsrr.wordpress.com/2011/12/14/starbucks-giveaway/

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  22. AnonymousDecember 14, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    So excited about this giveaway! Thank you!
    (I posted here: http://riahsrr.wordpress.com)

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  23. AnonymousDecember 14, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    My brother is so excited about this giveaway as well!
    (I posted here: http://riahsrr.wordpress.com)

    PS I am part of the "N family" (the dancer in the Christmas Musical;)

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  24. AnonymousDecember 14, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    I follow!!

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  25. kjasusDecember 14, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    i'm a new follower here and fellow addict :)

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  26. kjasusDecember 14, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    i tweeted this to my peeps
    http://twitter.com/#!/raggammuffin/status/147145775841951744

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  27. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageDecember 14, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    I'm following you GFC.

    Check out my book giveaway at http://harvestlanecottage.blogspot.com/2011/12/giveaway-not-your-mamas-stitching.html

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  28. Lena M.December 14, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    I am a follower as Lena M.

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  29. Lena M.December 14, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    I tweeted here: http://twitter.com/#!/LenaMaxw/status/147207026961956864

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  30. Lena M.December 14, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    I posted this on my FB page (Lena Maxwell)

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  31. ChrissyDecember 15, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    I follow this blog via email! :)

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  32. ChrissyDecember 15, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Shared on FB! https://www.facebook.com/krisgan52/posts/344703052211836 (Chrissy Megan)

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  33. ChrissyDecember 15, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Tweeted!! http://twitter.com/#!/krisgan07/status/147519162237976576

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  34. JanelleDecember 17, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    How kind of you to pass the fun onto one of us!
    Best wishes and thanks for a chance to win this fantabulous Starbucks giveaway!.
    Chanticlear1(at)gmail(dot)com

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  35. E.December 17, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    I followed you via gfc (E.)

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  36. AnonymousDecember 20, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    I'm following you and entering to win this for my sister Riah (I'm the redhead from the N family) :)

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