Seems that we finished our vacation just in time, escaping the Lower 48 barely ahead of a serious heat wave. (And I thought it was hot while we were there…!) Sorry for all of you whose feet are sticking to the softened asphalt.
This week’s giveaway won’t make the hot weather go away, but it’ll help you cope: I’m selecting two winners to receive $10 Starbucks gift cards. I’m not a coffee fan myself, but I understand the iced variety is quite cooling.
Coffee isn’t the only option, of course.
The Starbucks drinks menu includes flavors like Green Tea Peach Lemonade, Valencia Orange Refresher (which is also flavored with cardamom, jasmine and apricot), Strawberry Smoothie, Iced Chai Tea Latte, Shaken Iced Passion Tea and Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino.
Just getting out of the sun for a little while and sipping an icy beverage can give you the boost you need to keep going. Last week we were wilting in the Manhattan heat and humidity while waiting for the Megabus back to Philly. A round of mango-pineapple smoothies changed all our attitudes.
Those drinks were, in fact, from a nearby McDonald’s. But the theory is the same: the shock of the cold is a delightful antidote to a sticky day.
Two of you will get a $10 head start on that relief. Here’s how to enter the giveaway:
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If you do any (or all!) of these things, please leave separate, additional comments to get credit for each entry.
The deadline is 7 p.m. PDT Tuesday, July 23. If I don’t hear back from the winners by 7 p.m. PDT Wednesday, July 24, I’ll pull another name.
Love a good Starbuck’s break.
I love Starbucks Frappachinos on a hot day! (With a gift card, earned through points, of course). =)
Who can resist Starbucks when it’s this hot outside?
would love to have coffee!
yummy
I love an iced Starbucks beverage – especially on these HOT days!
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A Starbucks beverage would be a most wonderful break for the bench! Thanks for the opportunity!
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Three words: Vanilla Bean Frappuccino!!!
Yummy, yummy Starbucks!
Oh Starbucks! I actually enjoy their hot chocolate more than anything else!
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I tried the Valencia refresher and it was like eating a spoonful of Tang. My friends like it but I find it difficult to like.
What a sweet summer treat! Thanks!
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Yum!!!
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Please pick me I’m not a coffee drinker but a frappe sounds so good right now!
Please pick me I’m not a coffee drinker but a frappe sounds so good right now!
Get emails and facebook posts. I’d like a card. Would give it to my autistic nephew who loves it when his caregiver takes him to Starbucks. (I also get him tokens for beer at the local watering hole) He understands these gifts better than money. They actually have anticipation value for the big guy!
My daughter loves her Starbucks especially the frappes.
Sweet giveaway, brosephina!
A Starbucks break would be welcome.
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I almost never splurge on Starbucks, so winning would give me a chance to treat myself. Thanks for the opportunity; it’s sweltering here in DC.
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Would love to win a Starbucks card. It’s definitely the weather for a cold treat in New England.
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Its time for a cool down fizzzzz
At star bucks.
I love that new Valencia Orange Refresher by the way! I would use this to treat a friend going through a difficult divorce.
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Thanks for the opportunity! Some iced Starbucks would be great!
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a delicious treat! thank you!
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Crossing my fingers.
Mmmm…Starbucks!
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Thanks for the chance! I love their caramel fraps 🙂
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I also subscribe to your emails – would love a sweet treat! Thanks for the opportunity!
thanks for the giveaway! i’m just about running low on starbucks fund =)
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sounds delicious…
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Yummy Starbucks -Never a bad idea no matter what the weather!!
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What a great giveaway -just recently started drinking coffee would love to try some starbucks
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Iced Coffee ! Yea !
Yay Starbucks! Thank you Donna
Thank you Donna! Would love a decaf frappe!
My favorite is the Tazo iced Passion herbal tea!
Thank you for the giveaway! I’d love to try the Valencia Orange Refresher.
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I’m already thirsty!
What a great giveaway to win a Starbuck’s Card, could get me some cold drinks!
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I’m not a fan of their coffee but their cold concoctions are great and would really hit the spot here in almost 100 degree central NJ.
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What a treat this would be for me and my two girls 🙂
a cool drink on a summer day– sounds wonderful!
I do not drink coffee but love the Green Tea Cappicino. Due to cost and calories I only treat myself once in a while.
You are lucky you headed home as the weather in and around Philly has been horrible.
My email address was wrong. Sorry
Thanks for a fun giveaway!
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I follow you on Facebook too and would love to win. Happy you had a pleasant vacation.
Missed you while you were on vacation, but it sounds like you had a blast!
Starbuck’s is awesome. Especially the Strawberry frap!!
Thanks Donna! I would love to win!
Thanks for the chance.
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Love a good Starbuck’s break.
Not a coffee drinker either, but I’ve heard Starbucks has tasty baked goods!
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Starbucks is a great place to meet friends to chat
These would be great as gift for a friend who loves Starbucks and lives close to one.
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Would love to win! Thanks.
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I like iced soy latte!
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I like their smoothies and iced tea. Thank you for the giveaway.
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Sounds so refreshing!
I never win anything, but hope springs eternal. 😉
I love Starbucks!
Sounds great, thanks!
This would be great, thank you for the chance!
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Could use some nice cool drinks…!
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I love their green tea frapps, they are so so expensive, would love to win this contest, mary from momanddad00@clear.nt!
I meant to state from mary at momanddad00@clear.net not nt.oops just dreaming of those green tea frapps! ciao!
I would love to win. Thanks!
Would love to win. I love Starbucks!
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I like the berry refresher!
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What i wouldn’t give for an ice starbuck thingy today.
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I pass by a Starbucks twice a day…on foot…on hot pavement. An iced beverage would be good in this hot Texas summer.
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A Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino sounds delicious!
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Who doesn’t love a Starbucks card!
I had a chance to try a sample of the Iced Chai Tea Latte oh my gosh it tasted like Christmas.
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I love the Chai Tea Latte. Thanks for the opportunity.
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Yummy!
I LOVE an icy Starbucks!
Coffee is the only thing that gets me to work on Wednesday mornings. Can’t get thru “hump-day” without it!
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I like starbucks mocha frappuccino
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Fingers crossed again.
I love Starbucks, especially their Iced Chai Tea Lattes!
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If it’s free …it’s for me!!! Would pass this along to the DD…
I would love to win a Starbucks gift card. It’s always nice to be able to stop in for a little treat.
i could win this in time for my sister’s bday
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Yum, <3 Starbucks!
Thanks for sharing!
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I love Starbucks! I never tried anything there until my husband took me there almost a year ago, I love the black tea lemonade, it’s perfect in the summer as well!
I do like Starbucks, even though I haven’t been in awhile, because of calories and money, in whichever order you prefer. This would be a nice treat.
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Would be great to win the Starbucks card for a special summer treat!
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i love starbucks but it’s expensive. these cards would be great to have!
Woohoo, love Starbucks. But I’m on a diet, I wonder if they have any low-calorie? I would typically enjoy the frappucino which I know ain’t diet friendly!
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IN IT TO WIN IN! ON BUDGET SO STARBUCKS IS A SPECIAL OCASSION
I’d love to win – thanks for the giveaway!
I follow on Facebook, Starbucks can improve any day really
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I don’t go to starbucks often but it would be a nice treat.
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Icy drinks help so much in the summer!
Would love this treat during a long work week!
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A Starbuck’s drink would be such a treat. I do like their frappuccino’s when I can get them.
I love starbucks, I’m partial to the strawberry frappucino
I love starbucks, it is only a treat now and then.
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I love Starbucks! I’m a frequent visitor!
I could use an iced beverage right now!
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Thank you for your giveaway. I love iced chai lattes.
i love starbucks! this would be great to win
Oh yes I’d love to try the Green Tea Peach Lemonade.
Starbucks rocks! Try coffee. It will take over your life; like a newborn child. You will not know you are hooked until it is too late. 🙂
I am to frugal to buy anything from Starbucks….but, winning would be the whipping on a nice cold coffee!
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I also receive your great info via email…..you rock! 🙂
They also have a green tea frapachino that is quite tasty and slushy…
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Our feet are not sticking to the asphalt in Seattle. You know how it can be, high 70s and beautiful sunshine. Would still love a cold drink from Starbucks.
What a great giveaway! Thank you!
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I am sad the whole spring and summer when there is no Pumpkin Latte at Starbucks.
Who wouldn’t want to win a Starbucks gift card? 🙂
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Thank you for your giveaway! A drink from Starbucks would be a real treat.
Thank you, Donna. Gift card arrived today!
Yay! Glad it finally got straightened out.