I’m not a coffee drinker, but friends of mine are. That’s why I keep an open mind about the bean, and why I give away Starbucks cards fairly regularly.
Two more reasons I give them away:
- They’re so darned easy to mail — envelope vs. box, and no need to have a non-flat-rate box weighed and postaged.
- They’re enthusiastically welcomed. Next to movie gift cards and those TSA-friendly toiletries kits, the Starbucks GCs are my most popular giveaway.
“Easy” is particularly important to me right now. I’m keeping busy promoting my new business, including having to work out the bugs in the ordering platform and the accompanying blog, setting up a newsletter and writing a free download (“10 Proven Ways to Generate Blog Topics”) to give to those who sign up for that newsletter.
So let’s do it again: I’ll send $10 worth of Starbucks scrip to the winner of this week’s giveaway. It’s springtime somewhere in the U.S., and a lemonade or specialty iced tea is a great pleasure on a warm day.
And if you’re still feeling the chill? A fancy coffee, tea or hot chocolate is a fine mood-brightener.
To enter:
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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, April 7. If I don’t hear back from the winner by 7 p.m. PDT Wednesday, April 8, I’ll pull another name.
Oh, I would love this 🙂
This would be a treat in my non-dining out frugal life
It would make a nice treat because otherwise I would never patronize “Fivebucks”, Oops! I meant “Starbucks”!
:-p
Congrats on the new gig. And hooray for starbucks.
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There is one time when I actually plan to go to starbucks: when half price frappucino week and finals week coincide. Usually they do for me, which is a mixed blessing.
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I actually don’t like their coffee. I only like them for their teas. yum! and refreshing.
Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Very nice giveaway!
I would love to win. I don’t drink coffee but like the pastries and sandwiches there.
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I follow you everywhere I can (Twitter, Facebook)and have for years!
Don’t have Starbucks where I live now, but love to stop in when traveling.
Hooray for spring!
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I love Starbucks chai tea latte but to expensive for me so this would be a treat
Crossing my fingers.
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Pretty please!
Would LOVE to win this! Thank you for the chance!
It was 31 degrees here for the high temp today 🙁 cheer would be welcomed!
I liked your Facebook too! Thanks for creating content for people like us to read!
I am a tea drinker myself and wifi user
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I haven’t had Starbucks in a couple of years, but I do remember how yummy those blended coffee drinks are.
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A cup of hot tea is a perfect pick-me-up on a rainy day.
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Mmmmm – Starbucks!
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I’m a Facebook fan of Surviving and Thriving, too.
We actually had a few days warm enough for a cold drink, but we’re back to the chill for a few days!
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caught your recent post on GRS on Friday 4/3.
Love to get a hot chocolate for my granddaughter and me!
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I subscribe to your emails – thanks for the opportunity.
I subscribe via e-mail – thanks, Donna.
Funny comment about ” five bucks””. It is a treat of a place to go!
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Love a treat from time to time!
I don’t like coffee either, but I really enjoy tea! Thanks for the giveaway
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Thank you for the chance to win. Who knows? It may be my turn to be lucky.
This would be a nice treat.
Would love to win. I am a Starbucks fan b it always brew my coffee at home.
Would love this!
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Thanks for the giveaway, Donna. True about Spring…I just moved from CA to NC and Spring is a big deal out here since the winters are pretty cold. In CA, weather is pretty mild so the seasons are less pronounced.
Now I join the chorus of my new adopted state and heartily say, “yay, Spring!”. 🙂
I always enjoy reading your posts. Hope I win!
Thanks for the giveaway.
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Great articles
I love your blog.
Are the new baked goods more French than before?
I use Gift Cards that I win for Xmas. Win-Win!
Id love Starbucks, I’d love to win!
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I would love to win this little gift. Thank you for the giveaway!
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Starbucks is my ice cream shop replacement. I would love a soy latte:)
I love Starbucks!
Wishing you well on your new venture! Thank you for the giveaway.
Well I actually won this giveaway last time you did it, and would love to win it again!!! I am a big fan of your blog and just followed you on Facebook.
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I love Starbucks!
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Put me in the contest. I am addicted to coffee. I know I drink way too much, but it helps keep me going!
I want to win!
I follow your emails that I subscribe to…thanks for the give away.
I love Starbucks! Thanks for the chance.
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I like using Starbucks cards as gifts since everyone but me seems to eat or drink something from them, LOL.
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thanks for thinking about us.
Love Starbucks. Thanks for the giveaway.
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I’m a facebook fan too.
Id like to try Starbucks. Am I the only person in the USA that hasn’t?
Would love to win!
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This would be a wonderful gift for my daughter who loves Starbucks!
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This would be a special treat !!! TY
I follow on face book !!!
I also follow by email !! TY
Starbucks sounds good
I love Starbucks and I love this blog….Thanks!
Would love to win this one too — would make a great unexpected gift for someone I know!
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I’m no a coffee drinker either, but the Starbucks cards are great anyway! Thanks!
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I love Starbucks
I’d love to win!
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Hope I win. I love Starbucks! Thank you
I would love to win. I subscribe by email.
Hello Donna,
I’m a longtime reader and new email subscriber.
Great giveaway. Count me in to win!
BarbG
I am an email subscriber-but more importantly I read them!
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Following on Twitter!
Oh boy would I love a Frappuccino right now!
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Yep…and iced hazelnut latte sounds delicious right about now!
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Sounds like a great treat for my collage age son. I follow by email.
I have read your posts for years now – always enjoy them!
This would be just in time for the trip to pick my daughter at college. A six hour trip requires at least one stop at Starbucks!
I’m feeling refreshed just thinking about Starbucks.
Just went vegan… I’d love a soy latte!
I absolutely love the hot caramel apple cider!
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I follow you via email and FB.
I would love this!!
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thanks for the giveaway!
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Starbucks would be such a nice treat! I love your blog and all of your great advice and insights!
Thank you for the giveaway!
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I follow you on Facebook. 🙂
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and I would love to use this card to treat my daughter when I visit her next month 🙂
It is spring in Washington and I could use this to get some frappuccino’s!! Thanks for the chance to win.
chai tea sounds good to me 🙂
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Awesome!!
Could use a discount on my coffee habit!
I head there every Friday morning…
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Starbucks recently revamped their food options, and they are so much better now. I recommend the yogurt blueberry muffins.
thanks for the giveaway! Would love to win!
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Did I enter on time? I hope so.
I love Starbucks, by the way.
Thank you for the giveaway! I’d love to get a cup of coffee with my husband.
I am an email subscriber
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Thanks for another great giveaway! I love Starbucks although I don’t go there often.
I also follow you on Twitter (@kchowy)
And I like you on Facebook! Thanks again.
I would love it.