This week, I’m celebrating two big occasions: my 37th birthday and Moneywise Moms’ 2nd year blogoversary. [Applause] To celebrate the right way, I’m showering my readers with 7 Days of Giveaways. Welcome to Day 5!
Another one of my personal goals for the year is to be more social. Me? More social? I know it sounds ridiculous, but another downside of overdoing it on the computer over the past year has been me neglecting my real-life relationships. While I’m out cultivating contacts online, some of which become great virtual friends, I haven’t been spending time with my real people. So far this month, I’ve already scheduled some more daytime meet-ups and nights out with my local peeps. I feel better already.
How about you? Do you need to meet up with a friend and reconnect? I’ll make it easier for you. I have a double set of Starbucks Gift Cards to give away today. Sound good?
One reader will win 2 Starbucks Gift Cards worth $10 each. You have three chances to enter today:
- Leave a comment below telling me who you’ll take to Starbucks with you. Please be sure and leave your email if it’s not available in your profile. To avoid spam, space it out like: ginava3 (at) yahoo (dot) com
- Are you a subscriber or follower? Thank you! I love my subscribers, so you get an extra entry. Just leave another comment saying you’re a subscriber.
- Tweet about my Blogoversary Celebration by sending this out (just cut and paste) on Twitter: Enter the 7 Days of #Giveaways at @MoneywiseMoms http://tinyurl.com/y9jqbvp then leave another comment with your twitter name so I can see it.
*Update: This giveaway is closed! The winner is Jessica Booth.
This Gift Card giveaway ends on Tuesday, January 12th at 10:00pm EST. US addresses only, please. I will choose a winner using Random.org and email the winner, who has 48 hours to respond and claim his/her prize. If the winner does not respond, I will choose another winner. Good luck!
*Disclosure: I provided the prizes myself for this giveaway.
I'd take my husband cause I love him.
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I'm also a subscriber.
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I will take my friends on girls night. =)
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I will take my mom, who is visiting. She is passionate about coffee and chocolate.
Thanks for your giveaways!
I will bring my hubby to starbucks with me and we will enjoy a couple of yummy white chocolate mochas!
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I will take my hubby. He's been away in FL this week for work and we need some time to catch up on life over a quiet cup of coffee (sans kids).
andrea
I am a follower!
Andrea
I tweeted about this contest!
Alacianca
Andrea
I am also a subscriber
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I'd probably take my mother in law, the only thing we can agree on and have in common is our love for coffee…maybe we can figure out some more when we go lol
I love coffee shops, and spending time with friends! I don't get to do it nearly as much as I'd like anymore…we moved almost a year ago, and it sure was hard leaving my girls!
I'm a follower…you've got so much to offer on your blog! Thank you.
I posted ya on Twitter…but you probably already know that!
happy birthday and blogiversary!
i'd take my friend J with me. we try to go once a month, but we missed a few months due to kiddos being sick. we're both starbucks addicts
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i'm a follower
I would invite my neighbor who lives right next door.
I'd take my parents, because my Dad recently got laid off.
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I would take my bff!
I am a follower.
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I would take my sister with me. She loves Starbucks and we could use the time as a brainstorming session for our shop.
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Ohhh, this is my most favorite place ever! I would take my husband to reconnect because we don't get a lot of alone time since having triplets.
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I'm a follower!
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i'm a follower!
I will take my husband…we desperately need a date night!
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i'd take my kids with me. i'd love to see their faces if i said that they could get a hot chocolate!
With 2 $10 Starbucks Gift Cards, I could make them last for 2 visits to Starbucks. One with my Hubby and one with a friend for some girl time with all the kids are in school.
I would take a girlfriend who I've not seen in almost a month! I'd use the other card to get a treat after the movie on my husband's birthday, which is the 19th! Thanks for your great blog!
I'm a subsciber.
I will take a couple mom friends. Hopefully during a time when most of the kids are in school!!!
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I would take a good friend who really needs a break right now!
Emily
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I would take my husband…makes a great date night!
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And I subscribe!
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I'm also a subscriber!
I would take my friend Jennifer. We always say we are going out for a coffee mommy day but haven't done it yet!
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I'm a subscriber!
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I dont get to go to Starbucks that often, but I would take my husband on a Saturday or Sunday Morning to start our day off nicely over coffee talk!
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Im also a subscriber!
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I would take one of my friends who also ha a daughter with a disability and just needs someone to talk to without distraction
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I subscribe
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I tweeted imkksmom
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I would take my hubby. He loves coffee and I like tea. Thanks.
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I'm an RSS subscriber! Thanks.
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I'd take my mom!
Jennifer
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I would take a new friend I've made at church.
I subscribe through gmail.
I would take my husband and get their carmel apple cider! I love that stuff.
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I'm also a subscriber!
My knitting group meets there! I'd bring my friend Jen to join us.
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I'm also a subscriber
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I just tweeted about it. My name is Beautifulboyd!
My hubby and I would go to Starbucks for a date.
Cindy
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I subscribe to your RSS feed.
Cindy
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I would take my hubby!
I"ll take my friend T, but only AFTER her third baby is born. She'll need the caffeine! Thanks!
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I'm a feed subscriber…
I'm also a subscriber. Thanks.
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I'd take my bff who's a Starbucks junkie during the cold winter months!
Also a subscriber.
Having a warm drink with my husband is something that brings us closer. We will have a drink together out every now and again. Not too often due to the economy.
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I'd take my hubby. We need a date!
smswenson (at) hotmail (dot) com
I would take an old neighbor that I haven't seen in awhile.
my husband – we are sadly in need of a date night.
boomama (at) gmail (dot) com
I tweeted: http://twitter.com/nafyboocs/status/7520746006
And I'm a subscriber
my kids, they love Sbux as much as I do:)
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also a subscriber
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Sounds like a girls night out – Love that. thankyou Carmen
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I'd take my mom, she loves starbucks but never treats herself!
I'm also a follower!
I have been wanting a latte from there! I would take my husband because I used up his Starbucks card he received as a gift!
I'm a subscriber, but honestly I love coming to your site more than reading my email for some weird reason!
My great friend Allison. We love starbucks and meet there often to just talk
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I would bring a new friend that I've been really wanting to hang out with and get to know more.
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I am also a subscriber and follower
Hi! I would love those starbucks cards cuz I would go and take my friend, Rach. She's a starbucks addict, and we're both notorious for discussing how we need to be more social! P.S.- Love your blog!
~ Traci
I would take my son. He loves going to Starbucks!
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I would take a good friend!
Beverly
I will take my hubby to Starbucks. With 3 kids we don't get to spend much time alone together!
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I'm also a subscriber.
I would take my mom to Starbucks for a mother daughter date.
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my coworkers!
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I would take each of my sons on a special date to Starbucks. I have just transitioned from SAHM to full time working mom and I miss those quiet at home times with my kids. They are older (10 & 13) but to be able to have a quiet coffee time with them would be really special.
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I'd take my hubby because he really deserves a break!
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I'd take my husband or a MOMS club friend.
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I'd take my friend Molly, since we didn't get to spend time together before Christmas. We need a make up holiday celebration.
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I'd probably take my mom since my hubby doens't like Starbucks
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I'm a subscriber
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I'd take my work buddy who's just coming back from maternity leave.
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I'd take my work buddy who's just coming back from maternity leave.
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I will meet all the girls for coffee, we dont' get together enough and thats a great reason too
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I'd take one of my girlfriends. I love catching up over coffee.
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I would take my dear friend Kate.
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I would definitely take my Best friend. we could definately use a couple of hours from the kids!
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Im also a subscriber!!!
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i'd take me myself and i at least once with a good book. but i'd also treat my sisters!
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I would take my brother and his new wife! they Love starbucks and I dont get to spend too much time wih them, so this would be GREAT!!
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I would very much take my husband! He is not into coffee, but spending some time together without the kids helps us remember we aren't just roommates who split living expenses!
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I am also a follower!
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My husband would go on a date to Starbucks!
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I would take my daughter she loves the hot chocolate.
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I FOLLOW YOU TOOO!!
Love your Blog!!
Happy Birthday!!
I would take mu hubby
I also tweeted you!!!
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One of my oldest friends (for 30 years) comes to visit me every year. One of the things that has become tradition, is for us to go to Starbucks for breakfast the day she leaves. So I will save it for when she visits me this year!
Thanks!
I would take my girls, probably. Wish I could take you!
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I subscribe.
I would take my husband because we only get once a week for two houres to our selfs with all kids at school. So with very little time that would be the perfect place
I love your blog, and I love Starbucks! If I win, I will be treating my 3 year old to some girl time.:)
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My husand while the kids are at Awana.
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I subscribe!
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I would take my cousin, who also happens to be my lifelong best friend. We only see each other 3-4 times a year, but we always catch right back up! She's the best!
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I would take my daughter for a mommy and daughter morning. She would get the hot chocolate with extra whip and I would get my venti caramel mochiatto
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I am also a subscriber.
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I would take my husband we love their frappacinos, yummy!
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I tweeted
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i'd love to deepen some new relationships over a cup of coffee.
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I will take my son! He gets a hot chocolate, I get a coffee!
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I would take one of my girlfriends, so we we could catch up!
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I'd take my roommates and we'd eat pastries!
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I am a subscriber.
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I would love to take my husband with no children. Fan4may at aol dot com.
I'll take my family for hot chocolate and cookies!
I would take my sister. I love to spend hours gossiping with her meganmarlena at hotmail.com
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I'm a subscriber!
I will take my two very best friends. We all need a girls' night out!
I would take my BFF Brenda, who is always there for me.
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I would take my husband!
I would take my husband or my friend Jen, all of us could use a good cup of coffee.
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I am a subscribed too! Thanks
I subscribe via email.
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I tweeted about your giveaway.
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I am a subscriber.
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Some of my friends are without work…I would use it to take them out, so they could enjoy a break in their journey of seeking a new job….and I could hopefully encourage them.
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I would probably take my son since he loves their strawberry drinks.
Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Monica
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I will take my boys so they can get some really yummy hot chocolates!
I would take my husband because he loves Starbucks. The only time we usually go to Starbucks is if I earn gift cards from surveys, Swagbucks, etc. So this would be a special treat for us. Thank you for the awesome giveaway.
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I am also a subscriber via email and I follow your blog as well.
Thanks for the chance!
I am an email subscriber. Thanks again!
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Hi there-
I would take my co-workers since we always seem to need that extra bit of energy at the end of the day. O_o
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I would take my husband. He loves Starbucks too! Thanks for the chance.
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I'm also a subscriber
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I'm an email subscriber.
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I would take my BFF or my teenage daughter. Nothing is better than sitting in the overstuffed chairs at Starbucks and catching up for a few hours!
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i would take my husband so we could have a get together without the kids
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I found you via MarketWatch under Starbucks' info. I am so glad I did. Thank you! I would take either my bestfriend or my daughter, who is a Starbucks fan like her Mom!
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