October 9, 2008 at 9:44 AM
I'm giving away some more free stuff so the Internet will love me. Love me, Internet! Love me! I am the uncle you never see who tries to buy your affection with snow globes from Florida! I've got seven Starbucks cards worth $5 each that I will give away to seven randomly selected readers. To enter, leave a comment on this entry specifying what you'll buy with your $5 card, which could be a coffee or an item from their new line of breakfast items. Yesterday I had the pumpkin and cream cheese muffin and it almost made the pain of the day go away. Almost.
ETA: This is open to international readers too, though I don't know if the cards work internationally. It would also help if you actually have a Starbucks near you.
ETA: Whoops, I forgot to set a deadline! Comment on this entry by 11:59pm on Sunday, October 12 to qualify.
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Sarah • October 9, 2008 9:48 AM
Power Protein Plate, baby!
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Jill • October 9, 2008 9:50 AM
Caramel machiatto. Do we really need anything else in life? I think not.
Although, the pumpkin cream cheese muffin would be a nice accompaniment!!
=)
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s • October 9, 2008 9:50 AM
umm, pick me? (randomly, of course.)
i even made my email legit.
not to be a jerk and just post on this entry. i read the other ones, too.
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s • October 9, 2008 9:52 AM
oh, oops. i would get one of their fruit stella things.
STELLAAAAAAAA!
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o-line • October 9, 2008 9:55 AM
A 16 ounce, sugar-free vanilla latte with skim milk. Mmmm.
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Penny • October 9, 2008 9:59 AM
I love the fall items at Starbucks. I am all about their pumpkin cream cheese muffins with a caramel apple cider. Yea for fall!
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SARA J • October 9, 2008 10:03 AM
mmm. steaming venti bold brew of the day, black. it's the fastest way to feel like a human in the morning.
hope everything is going well for you, love reading your posts.
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Stacy • October 9, 2008 10:03 AM
A very delish and horrid caramel macchiato! Yum!!
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Mary • October 9, 2008 10:04 AM
Coffee. A big one. With some sort of chemical sweetener. :)
Mary
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Jen • October 9, 2008 10:10 AM
Oooh, yay.
Pumpkin spice latte, of course!
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Helen • October 9, 2008 10:10 AM
Decaf skim peppermint mocha - but WITH the whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Really, it's the one and only thing I like at Starbucks.
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Natalie • October 9, 2008 10:13 AM
Grande Skim Latte and ONE double chocolate chip cooke ..mmmmmm
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Ashley • October 9, 2008 10:15 AM
A pumpkin spice latte! I dream of these when they're not in season. I haven't had one yet this fall, so I'm definitely looking forward to it.
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tina • October 9, 2008 10:15 AM
Venti Unsweetened Ice Green Tea and a Spinach Feta Wrap...it's a wee bit over 5 bucks but I can cover the rest.
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Rhonda • October 9, 2008 10:20 AM
Hi-
Just bought your book and it came in the mail yesterday- started reading it right away!
Coffee and a book- my favorite thing! Pumpkin Spice latte all the way. YUM.
Thank you,
Rhonda
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Lori • October 9, 2008 10:25 AM
I want to try their new oatmeal!
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Katie • October 9, 2008 10:27 AM
Pumpkin Spice Latte!
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marla • October 9, 2008 10:27 AM
coffee... black...or maybe just a travel mug.
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Jess • October 9, 2008 10:27 AM
COFFEE!!! Two of them, as a matter of fact. I'd even have 70 cents left over for ... a crumb of something? I don't know.
BUT COFFEE!!!!!!one!1
I'm not addicted at all, no.
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s replied to Jess's comment • October 9, 2008 6:13 PM
@Jess - haha!
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Karoline • October 9, 2008 10:31 AM
Definitely would get a pumpkin spice latte (the essence of autumn in one drink - how can you beat that?), and a toffee almond bar!
Pick me, oh random number generator!
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Elizabeth • October 9, 2008 10:44 AM
If I win I'll buy the biggest Pumpkin Spice Latte money can buy. Gluten Free!
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Anne • October 9, 2008 10:44 AM
I love Starbucks, so it's a pretty tough question. I'd probably opt for a skinny latte with sugar free caramel syrup, though. :)
Love the blog, by the way. And the book!
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M • October 9, 2008 10:45 AM
I would buy a non-fat Pumpkin Spice latte. I love fall flavors.
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Shannon • October 9, 2008 10:46 AM
Well, since I'm pregnant, it'll have to be a decaf for me.
I think I'd have to get a decaf skinny cinnamon dolce latte with a Splenda.
Yeah, so I can't have the caffeine but I sure will take the chemical sweetener! Maybe my baby will have 3 eyes instead of just the two! ;)
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Aine • October 9, 2008 10:49 AM
I'd probably buy my usual: nonfat latte. But I might throw some protein in there, and make it a mocha if I was feeling especially decadent that day.
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Just_Kelly • October 9, 2008 10:50 AM
A a hot apple cider and perfect oatmeal! MMMMmmmm...
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Faye • October 9, 2008 10:55 AM
Coffee!!!
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Kim • October 9, 2008 10:56 AM
The new Signature hot chocolate with whipped cream and cinnamon sprinkled on top to help get myself through the cold New England winter.
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Julie • October 9, 2008 10:56 AM
Since I'm poor I haven't been having Starbucks lately! I'd bet a Grande Non Fat White Mocha and an apple fritter. That is the only time I ever get apple fritters. Yuummmm
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Kat • October 9, 2008 10:56 AM
Pumpkin Skinny Latte & a Hot Chocolate for my little guy - hhhmmm yummy! :)
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Jennifer • October 9, 2008 10:56 AM
Strawberries and Creme! Mmmm... I could branch out and try a different flavor, but why when that one is SO GOOD?
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Paige • October 9, 2008 10:57 AM
I really want to try their new oatmeal with dried fruit mix-ins!
Sounds yummy!
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Monica • October 9, 2008 10:59 AM
I'd get a vanilla chai latte!!
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Sheila • October 9, 2008 11:00 AM
A hot chocolate for me, caramel apple cider for my husband.
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Kelly • October 9, 2008 11:02 AM
Mint hot chocolate!
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ana • October 9, 2008 11:03 AM
Oooh, good question! I'd get a nonfat latte, and if I was feeling skinny that delicious pumpkin cream cheese muffin, or if not so skinny, the power protein plate.
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Claudia • October 9, 2008 11:03 AM
Grande Valencia Latte - probably decaf (it's for the best for everyone)... :o)
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Monica • October 9, 2008 11:03 AM
Skim Pumpkin Latte and a pumpkin muffin...
Ok that's more that $5 but I can swing a few bucks :-)
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ann • October 9, 2008 11:03 AM
I'm all about the raspberry skim lattes. yum.
I definitely will NOT be getting any pumpkin scones. they are delicious, but not worth the 600 calories. evil.
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BMary • October 9, 2008 11:04 AM
Caramel macchiato. Ahhhh, caramel macchiato.
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BB • October 9, 2008 11:04 AM
Since I"m down to $4.00 in my checking account (sigh...pay day is tomorrow) I would order a Tall non fat decaf latte and use my coupon I have for a free bowl of their new oatmeal! Yum! Yes, I can survive the economy-my new mantra.
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JJ • October 9, 2008 11:05 AM
Mmmm.... I would buy a Grande Skinny Hazelnut Latte and one of those yummy granola bars and then leave a big tip for the cute Starbucks barista (baristo? it is a man) at the store by my work =)
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Nancy • October 9, 2008 11:06 AM
I'd get their oatmeal with fruit and as much nonfat-latte as the five bucks would stretch to. :)
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Amy • October 9, 2008 11:06 AM
I'd so buy a light Pumpkin Spice Frap...mmm...I love the Fall!
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Wryly • October 9, 2008 11:06 AM
Yep - coming out of lurkdom for the chance at $5!
I think I'd try the Protein Plate.
Or something with lots of chocolate.
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Jen • October 9, 2008 11:07 AM
I'd save it until Christmastime and get one of their Peppermint Mochas. That's my absolute favorite thing at the 'bucks.
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Lori • October 9, 2008 11:07 AM
I have not tried the pumpkin muffin yet - sounds yummy!
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Jaime • October 9, 2008 11:09 AM
I'm a Starbucks newbie, so I would use it to buy something other than the hot chocolate I always get! Maybe something with pumpkin..
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Melody • October 9, 2008 11:09 AM
I'm hoarding ww points to have a pumpkin scone with yummy frosting and pumpkinny goodness... and vitamin A, right? If that plan falls through, I do love a skinny hazelnut latte and I might try the oatmeal. I appreciate healthier options and think that the restaurants offering them should be rewarded with my patronage!
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Dawn • October 9, 2008 11:10 AM
Hot Venti Americano with 2 raw sugars and a little bit of room
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Jordanna • October 9, 2008 11:11 AM
A Shaken Green Tea and something delicous like a coffee cake...no wait i'm a fat kid....nope....I was right probably a coffee cake. :)
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Lauren P • October 9, 2008 11:11 AM
Ohhh, Pumpkin Spice latte...yummy!
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Jen @ The Short Years • October 9, 2008 11:12 AM
I love a tall nonfat vanilla latte. I know that's probably the boringest drink the make. What can I say? I like vanilla.
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Crystal • October 9, 2008 11:12 AM
Since I've officially lost 15 pounds and have been to the gym at least 4 days a week for the past bit, I would totally use it as a cheat card and get a double chocolate chip frappe.
And then die happy.
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Krys • October 9, 2008 11:12 AM
Definitely get the Power Protein Plate, minus the bagel, plus a sugar free pumpkin pie latte. Heaven! :)
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Jeanne • October 9, 2008 11:13 AM
Pumpkin spice latte! Although the pumpkin cream cheese muffin sounds yummy too!
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Karen • October 9, 2008 11:14 AM
Well, I live in the subtropics, so if they still have their frozen lemonade, I will get that. If not, perhaps one of those pumpkin and cream cheese muffins will put me in the fall mood without cold air and turning leaves.......
Karen
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ladyloo • October 9, 2008 11:16 AM
pumpkin & cream cheese muffin?!?! *drools*
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coraspartan • October 9, 2008 11:18 AM
White chocolate mocha latte.
Or maybe the pumpkin spice latte.
Or the peppermit mocha latte.
All of the above would be skim, of course.
Yummmm....
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Amy • October 9, 2008 11:19 AM
I am a fan of Mocha Light Frappuccinos... and when they have the mint version available, those can be even better! Except the chocolate chunks get stuck in the straw sometimes.
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Terri in Sunnyvale, CA • October 9, 2008 11:20 AM
A double-tall vanilla latte and slice of that pumpkin spice loaf cake with the ginger icing. Yum!
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mary • October 9, 2008 11:21 AM
Oooh...I'd get a big 'ol skinny Carmel Macciato, stirred.
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Jamie/penguinsandladybugs • October 9, 2008 11:23 AM
Although I totally get your statement regarding the pumpkin cream cheese muffin, because I had one the other day and WOW!!!! YUM!!!! But, I would likely have a Grande Skinny Vanilla Latte, because I could have a couple of those a day....and my sister told me to try one blended next time I need a cold drink. So....Pick ME Please!
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Jenny • October 9, 2008 11:23 AM
$5 is almost enough to get a bottle of one of their flavoring syrups. I would probably get Almond for me, or Cinnamon Dolce for my spouse. Num num.
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SarahD • October 9, 2008 11:24 AM
Pick me! Pick me!
Soon, very soon, the pepermint mochas will be back...decaf, skim, no-whip Venti!!!
Thanks
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Kate • October 9, 2008 11:26 AM
I would put it towards a whole box of Zen Green Tea!!!!
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rachel crisman • October 9, 2008 11:28 AM
My all time fav is peppermint mocha and I would have one of them with this card!! Yummy!!
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e • October 9, 2008 11:28 AM
The new love of my life: a grande non-fat iced latte with an extra shot of espresso. Mmmmm...
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Inny • October 9, 2008 11:28 AM
Of course, I'll enter! I'm a coffee junkie!
I count as international during my study abroad semester, but I have a local US adress...just in case I get lucky :D
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Inny replied to Inny's comment • October 9, 2008 12:57 PM
Ouch, I was supposed to write what I'll order...This is what happens when I read blogs during my lunch break.
So, it will be a tall caramel frapuccino (I don't know if I spelled that right). I'm still debating on whether to get it with whipped cream.
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cam • October 9, 2008 11:31 AM
In the days of yore I would have bought a Spinach and Cheddar biscuit, but they are gone now. Today I'd buy a Soy Chai Latte (Venti)
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Kristin • October 9, 2008 11:33 AM
Green Tea Frappachino...Just beacuse I like it and it makes me happy... mmmmmm so good
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Lisa B. • October 9, 2008 11:34 AM
Sugar-free vanilla soy latte and blueberry coffeecake!! Have a great day!
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G.G. • October 9, 2008 11:34 AM
I would get a venti skinny cinnamon dolce latte, with a tip to the barista. That should take up the $5 (and maybe a little of the change in my pocket).
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Amanda • October 9, 2008 11:35 AM
Caramel machiatto. Or I might try some of their new breakfast stuff! I love Starbucks, so anything I got would make me happy!
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Danielle • October 9, 2008 11:37 AM
Hi, I'm hoping you pick me! I live in Canada, but will be visiting Buffalo to do some shopping on Monday, and I bet I could use a pick-me-up in the afternoon.
I'd get a double shot of espresso, and pretend i'm in Paris. (I may have to close my eyes and use a lot of imagination!) Sorry, Buffalo...ers? Buffaloians? But besides a pretty decent mall, what else do you do in Buffalo?
Thanks! db
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Narya • October 9, 2008 11:39 AM
I would manage to get two meals out of it: I'd get my usual for breakfast (5 shots of decaf over ice, with a little chocolate & half & half mixed in, a.k.a. extra-shot decaf venti americano, no water; luckily I have the local baristas trained, so I don't have to actually SAY this order), but then I'd treat myself to a Vivanno (orange mango, please) for lunch.
Their oatmeal is actually pretty decent--it inspired me to get some Bob's Red Mill hot cereals to keep in my drawer at work for breakfast.
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Christina • October 9, 2008 11:41 AM
I would have a venti skinny sugar free cinnamon dolche dark roast coffee. I have too much weight still to loose and this would fit my flavour craving to a T! And no guilt trip ticket - I'm a travel agent for guitly pleasures.
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Page • October 9, 2008 11:41 AM
I would buy a pumpkin spice latte. Mmmmm! Or save it for a Peppermint Mocha closer to the holidays.
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Rachael • October 9, 2008 11:41 AM
The pumpkin cream cheese muffin is back???? Oh, yummo! I tried to make pumpkin muffins last night but they came out rock hard. Trying to figure out if I can call them "scones" and serve them at my open house...
I would buy a venti skiny caramel latte in the drive through so I don't have to see those yummy muffins.
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Jen • October 9, 2008 11:42 AM
I'm all hung up on Chai these days. So probably a Chai Latte. mmmm
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will coleda • October 9, 2008 11:43 AM
As much seasonal, pumpkin-flavored, splenda-saturated, caffeinated goodness as 5 dollars will get.
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Barb • October 9, 2008 11:44 AM
I would get either a Pumpkin Spice Latte or a Peppermint Mocha.
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Leah! • October 9, 2008 11:45 AM
Venti Skinny Caramel Iced latte, or "the usual" according to my favorite barista. Please! Fund my addiction!
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Kyle • October 9, 2008 11:46 AM
I'm like Britney, I'll drink a frap, baby! Except mine will be "light."
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Jenn • October 9, 2008 11:47 AM
Nothing says fall to me like Carmel apple cider!
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Melissa Baldwin • October 9, 2008 11:48 AM
MMMM... I would get the Spinach Feta wrap!!!!
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Debbie • October 9, 2008 11:51 AM
Venti decaf, non fat Latte with No foam....yum....!
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randy blair • October 9, 2008 11:52 AM
Iced cappuccino sounds cool and tastes great!
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Whitney • October 9, 2008 11:53 AM
definitely a strawberries and cream frappuccino. mmmmmm.
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Lisa TV • October 9, 2008 11:54 AM
I'd buy a skinny vanilla latte - my fave!
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Muzna • October 9, 2008 11:55 AM
Grande, non-fat iced latte. Simple, no-fuss.
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Cathy Brown • October 9, 2008 11:55 AM
I would definitely try the Perfect Oatmeal...sounds yummy on a cool morning!
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Amanda • October 9, 2008 11:59 AM
Pumpkin Spice Latte. Yumm...it's one of the best things about fall. :)
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Laura • October 9, 2008 11:59 AM
Venti, non-fat, sugar-free Caramel Machiatto..a little less guilt and still tastes good..woo hoo!
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April • October 9, 2008 12:00 PM
I'd get one of the new pumpkin spice lattes that I've heard good things about. I think you can get it light (I guess made with non fat milk?) for 4.5 or 5 WW points.
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Carrie • October 9, 2008 12:04 PM
Caramel Apple Cider for sure :)
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Cindi B. • October 9, 2008 12:04 PM
This is a GREAT giveaway! I love Starbucks--and I don't even drink coffee.
I'd love to try one of the new breakfast sammiches-- they look yummy!
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Donna • October 9, 2008 12:04 PM
Pumpkin spice skinny latte -- I love it when they're in season!
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Laura • October 9, 2008 12:05 PM
First of all, I love your site. And your story. And the way you tell it.
Secondly, were I to win, I would buy as many Pumpkin Spice Lattes as $5 will buy me. MMMMM!
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Sheena Martin • October 9, 2008 12:07 PM
I have been wanting to try the power protein plate or the oatmeal, but I might do my fall back drink of venti skinny cinnamon dolce latte.
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Robin • October 9, 2008 12:08 PM
Yum, I'm going to get the Spinach, Roasted Tomato, Feta & Egg Wrap!
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maxie • October 9, 2008 12:10 PM
What I SHOULD get is a non-fat cappuccino. What I WILL get is a caramel macchiato. Pickmepickmepickmeadinfinitum
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Carol • October 9, 2008 12:11 PM
I don't really like Starbucks...I know, I might as well declare that I don't like kittens are Christmas either. But, my dh loves him some good coffee, so I'm entering in the hopes of winning him a cup or two.
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Janie aguilar • October 9, 2008 12:19 PM
I will take a pumpkin and cream cheese muffin please.....;-)
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Kari • October 9, 2008 12:19 PM
Umm - I think I might have to try that pumpkin and cream cheese muffin with a tall white mocha latte - a special treat after having healthy oatmeal all week!
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Alisha • October 9, 2008 12:21 PM
I will have to say good old white chocolate mocha....if I get anything else even if it is good, I wish I got a white chocolate mocha. Same thing happens to me in restaurants with dinners.
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Shana • October 9, 2008 12:21 PM
I am the Internet and I promise to love you long time if you pick me.
Vivanno, all the way!
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Kim • October 9, 2008 12:22 PM
Whatever the largest darkest cup of coffee is and I'll dump some creamer into it. Let's see....I'll spend the remainder on a tasty muffin or cookie that has chocolate in it.
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Pam • October 9, 2008 12:23 PM
Coffee frappucino, please!
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Christy • October 9, 2008 12:25 PM
I would buy a chai tea latte, skim milk, no sugar :)
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Karen Henderson • October 9, 2008 12:27 PM
Hello,
I would buy a venti pumpkin latte (with skim). It would be such an indulgence for me that I would probably have to go to confession shortly afterwards.
Thank you for your consideration. And for this very inspirational blog.
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Amy • October 9, 2008 12:31 PM
I would buy a large vanilla soy latte & use whatever was leftover towards the oatmeal. And if you could bring it to me right now, that would be terrific.
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Sally • October 9, 2008 12:33 PM
A venti skinny vanilla latte... yum! It has big taste with none of the guilt :).
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Barb • October 9, 2008 12:34 PM
iced skinny caramel latte
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HK • October 9, 2008 12:34 PM
Cafe Americano. Nice and basic, and generally consistent in quality. I'm kind of finicky about buying prepared coffee products. I blame it on my 3 months of being a coffee barista years ago.
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Megan • October 9, 2008 12:37 PM
I'll have the Grande Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate please--with nonfat milk and whipped cream of course! Num Yummy!
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Kay • October 9, 2008 12:39 PM
We do have Starbucks here in New Zealand although I have only ever been once.. I would have a hot chocolate, sitting in one of the velvet chairs in the window.
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Melissa • October 9, 2008 12:39 PM
Grande Non-Fat Starbucks Double shot on ice.
Because caffeine is the only thing keeping me alive at this point. I'm a grad student who decided she didn't have time for sleep no more.
Honestly, if i could but an IV with caffeine in my arm, i would.
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Christy • October 9, 2008 12:39 PM
I love the Vivanno line, the orange mango one, yum!! The oatmeal looks great too -- I'd like to try it! I didn't know they had that!!
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QueenB • October 9, 2008 12:39 PM
$5 Starbucks card = luxurious. I'm unemployed right now so the thought of a non-homemade brewed cuppa is like a dream.
That said, I'd make my dollars stretch. At $1.90 each, I'd make two separate trips (in the span of 2 weeks) for a Tall Iced Coffee w/1 splenda and HH.
And on my last trip, if I was a good hen and stuck to my workout plan, I'd use the last $1.20 towards a scone or fritter and then just sit there and people watch and read a book or something. That really is what I miss most about not going out for coffee.
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missy • October 9, 2008 12:41 PM
I'd have one of the new portabello mushroom piadini and an iced venti unsweetened black tea.
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Lindsey • October 9, 2008 12:45 PM
I would buy a grande non-fat latte... and on a second trip, a venti shaken iced black tea...mmmm. :) I'm such a coffee/tea addict (it's what I replaced soda with when I started losing weight).
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Natalie • October 9, 2008 12:49 PM
I'd buy a caramel macchiato for my fiance...because he LOVES them but only splurges on special occasions!
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Kimberly Strickland • October 9, 2008 12:49 PM
Anything that says mocha in the title is my friend.
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QueenAlpo • October 9, 2008 12:51 PM
I swore off the pumpkin cream-cheese muffins last year after I realized eating them every time I passed a Starbucks was getting too close to a habit ... the kind you go to jail for.
And I've already figured my Pumpkin Spice Lattes (or Cinnamon Dolce Lattes) into my weekly budget, so I wouldn't get that either...
But I might finally get up the guts to try that new Perfect Oatmeal everyone's drooling over.
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galnoir • October 9, 2008 12:55 PM
2 grande americanos @ 2.38 each (including tax) = 4.76. And a little leftover toward a tip.
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shelbney • October 9, 2008 12:57 PM
Cafe Americano and a huge chocolate chip cookie! They are so freakin fab! I live in Dayton Ohio and ya know since we're practically neighbors and all...
But if I did get picked I'd have to hide it from my husband, I think they are having an affair.
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Karen • October 9, 2008 1:07 PM
I'll have one of the seasonal coffees such as Pumpkin spice or peppermint. I love them but only get it once a year as a treat. I may pay a little extra to add in a pastry, you never know, if they look good enough and I'm hungry.
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maggie • October 9, 2008 1:10 PM
I would buy a large tea (1 teabag) and some oatmeal!
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Sarah • October 9, 2008 1:15 PM
A venti non-fat iced chai latte with 5 pumps OR since it would be free possibly a venti iced chai latte with soy milk. Milk has not been my friend lately, but I'm scared to try something with soy milk, but if it was free I might be more willing to try it out.
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asithi • October 9, 2008 1:22 PM
I will buy my husband a latte and me a black iced tea.
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Joni • October 9, 2008 1:24 PM
Tazo Chai Frappuccino Blended Creme
I don't like coffee, but Oh. My. Goodness. These chai frappucinos are AWESOME!!!!
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RG • October 9, 2008 1:28 PM
I'd buy a liter of sugar-free hazelnut syrup (and pay the extra $2).
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E • October 9, 2008 1:29 PM
Grande skinny caramel (sugar free caramel, ff milk). Except my starbucks guy and I agreed we hate the word "skinny" so we call it "Skaramel." mmm
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Holly • October 9, 2008 1:31 PM
My favorite: a venti mocha with extra whipped. :) MMMM It's worth the points.
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Susan • October 9, 2008 1:32 PM
Pumpkin spice latte. Yummy!
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Lori • October 9, 2008 1:33 PM
Grande chai tea latte, extra chai (six pumps), extra hot, no water, no foam. Might have enough leftover to get that pumpkin muffin, too.
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lg • October 9, 2008 1:35 PM
I like the lemon bread/cake so probably that or a muffin. LG
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Tonja • October 9, 2008 1:36 PM
If I were going for breakfast, I'd get a venti black iced tea, unsweetened, and then maybe a spinach feta wrap. Yummy!!!
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Donna B • October 9, 2008 1:40 PM
Not 100% sure what I would purchase with the gift card - something probably chocolate flavored with skim milk. I know....boring, but I can get wrapped up too quick with the really sweet drinks!
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emi • October 9, 2008 1:42 PM
Either plain coffee or a double short nonfat cappuchino. Or iced coffee, yum!
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Brandy • October 9, 2008 1:45 PM
Yummy caramel apple cider. My neighborhood starbucks only carries it when it's cold out. :)
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Susan • October 9, 2008 1:46 PM
Vanilla chai tea latte. Skim, of course ;)
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Tim Wilson • October 9, 2008 1:48 PM
I will buy a coffee, but I will probably have to pitch in a little of my own money if I want the big one :)
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Justin W • October 9, 2008 1:48 PM
I would buy 2.5 servings of the grande Pike's Place Blend (2 dollars each)...each time, reminding myself how much more I liked the House Blend before they switched to Pike's Place...and THEN I would remind myself that it doesn't matter because at least I'm still getting my caffeine fix.
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Sarah • October 9, 2008 1:56 PM
Venti Sugar Free Vanilla Skim Latte, please! I love PQ!
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Amanda • October 9, 2008 1:57 PM
I love the Skinny Cinnamon Dulce Latte. Yum! Also, I would add a shot of espresso to their new choco-banana protein drink. I would be good to go for the entire day.
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bridgett • October 9, 2008 2:00 PM
hot caramel apple cider. mmmm
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EG • October 9, 2008 2:04 PM
It's almost Peppermint Mocha season, folks. I don't CARE how many calories/ carbs/ Points it has, darn it! It's SO good.
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Jenn • October 9, 2008 2:13 PM
$5.68 buys me my once-a-week treat: the new fruit and nut bar (yum!) and a grande skinny hazelnut latte. Even Florida's seeing some cooler fall weather --- I should be having a warm drink soon instead of an iced one.
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Stacie • October 9, 2008 2:14 PM
Well... with $5 I could get 2.5 grande coffees.... 2 if I go all out and get a red-eye (coffee with espresso).
Pick me, pick me!
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DonnaLynn • October 9, 2008 2:15 PM
I'd take my ten year old with me, let him get whatever treat he wants, and just hang out with him. We rarely get time that's just us.
-DonnaLynn
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DonnaLynn replied to DonnaLynn's comment • October 9, 2008 2:17 PM
@DonnaLynn - In fact, I think I'm going to do exactly that today anyway, no matter what!
-DonnaLynn
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sara • October 9, 2008 2:16 PM
Nonfat latte with SF vanilla please!
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Melissa • October 9, 2008 2:19 PM
I would LOVE to have a card! Please pick me.
I have to say, though, that I have no idea what I would choose. I've only been 2 times (everyone gasps with shock and horror). I always look longingly toward it as I drive by, but am usually too broke to go. It would be awesome if I won!! :)
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jenn9899 • October 9, 2008 2:27 PM
Hi, I am an starbuckian wench...there on a daily basis. I would indulge in the grande non-fat caramel macchiato. A single drink of bliss that would also wipe out the value of the $5 card.
P.S. I love the maple oat scones too, but it is a rare treat given it's caloric nature.
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Alexia • October 9, 2008 2:30 PM
WOW, I rarely go, but LOVE their coffee. That's what I'd get. I had no idea they had all that other stuff. Except Frappucinos. Which I'm sure have too many calories because they are too good. Though that might be a nice one-time treat, too. :-) But right now, I'm craving coffee. Maybe I'm moving from soda drinker to coffee drinker. Hmm.
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Joyce • October 9, 2008 2:31 PM
I would buy a sugar free cinnamon dolce latte. I love that but don't buy it often because of the price
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nita • October 9, 2008 2:33 PM
When the weather gets more coolish down here in Arkansas, I'd likely get a pumpkin latte made with soy milk.
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Melissa Hammond • October 9, 2008 2:40 PM
I would buy a 5 minute vacation (aka: peppermint/mocha latte). Ahhh, 5 minutes just to contemplate the perfect compliment of flavors. They taste like hot peppermint patties!
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elizabeth • October 9, 2008 2:41 PM
There was a time when my answer was easy: a triple venti nonfat no-whip white mocha. Or, if I waited a month or two, an eggnog latte. Or one of those glorious cream cheese muffin or the oldschool peanut butter brick. Now, thanks to severe food allergies that limit my diet to practically nothing, I would get the blissfully simple iced vanilla latte. The leftover would go towards a bag of expresso beans to take home to the boonies with me to use in my vain attempt to create the perfect cappuccino!
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marty • October 9, 2008 2:42 PM
Pick me! Pick me!
With the $5 starbucks card, I would buy 1.9 Venti Nonfat Mistos! (They are $2.65 so I could almost get two!)
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kathy zipp • October 9, 2008 3:00 PM
MMM-Hhmmm With the gift card I would buy the Power Protein Plate so I can feel powerful all day!! And then of course I would actually buy a chai tea latte with my hard-earned, hard-to-come-by cold-hard "cash"!
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Suzi • October 9, 2008 3:00 PM
I will give it to my daughter (14) who will order a double choc. chip frapp. with whip cream.
Sigh~ to be 14 and slender again.
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cali • October 9, 2008 3:05 PM
oatmeal and skinny latte!
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Ruth • October 9, 2008 3:22 PM
If I win a card, I'll try that pumpkin muffin. Thanks J! :-)
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Kqteaze • October 9, 2008 3:25 PM
It's that time of year again! Pumpkin spice latte'!
That pumpkin & cream cheese muffin sounds wonderful too.
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Hillary • October 9, 2008 3:28 PM
Grande Americano w/ one inch foam & 2 pumps Pumpkin Spice. Delight in a cup.
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JEM • October 9, 2008 3:30 PM
I want to try those skinny lattes. Yum!
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Penelope • October 9, 2008 3:30 PM
I haven't made it to Starbucks yet (despite driving by probably 10 of them on my way to work) to sample their pumpkin goodies, but it's high time I did!!
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Carol Renner • October 9, 2008 3:35 PM
Oh I think I should win cuz I'm a Starbuck's virgin!!!! IT'S TRUE!!! I'VE NEVER MADE A PURCHASE AT STARBUCKS! I am not a coffee drinker so I've never ventured in. BUT that Oatmeal or those Spinach egg wrap thingies look awful tempting. BESIDES, tomorrow is my (57th) birthday!!! :D
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Sarah • October 9, 2008 3:42 PM
Iced Venti Unsweetened Iced Coffee and an Apple Bran muffin.
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Chandra • October 9, 2008 3:45 PM
Yeah, Starbucks!! My favorite thing there is a Strawberries & Creme Frappuccino.
YUM!!!
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Chandra • October 9, 2008 3:50 PM
I also love their Tazo Green Tea Latte....YUMMMM
I think I'm going to go by Starbucks on my way home from work now... I'm drooling just thinking about it...
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Miz Robyn • October 9, 2008 3:53 PM
I would totally buy one of those new Vivanno drinks, probably the chocolate/ banana one!
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PurpleGirl • October 9, 2008 4:01 PM
Mmmmm, sugar-free french vanilla latte ..... :)
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Laura • October 9, 2008 4:03 PM
A mocha frappucino. YUM!
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Healthy Amelia • October 9, 2008 4:07 PM
I would probably get my standard tall soy latte and maybe one of those amazing pumpkin muffins. I haven't let myself have one yet but it has to happen sometime... It might as well be free!
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melissa dixon • October 9, 2008 4:24 PM
I am all about their pumpkin cream cheese muffins with a caramel apple cider. Yea for fall!
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Debie • October 9, 2008 4:24 PM
I would have a tall iced cafe mocha and a perfect oatmeal.
And if that's more than $5.00 I will still be happy.
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Les~ • October 9, 2008 4:38 PM
No fat pumpkin spice frap.
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Beth M. • October 9, 2008 4:39 PM
I'd have to try out the new make your own oatmeal...not sure what it's called on their menu...but I've heard good things about it!
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barbara • October 9, 2008 4:43 PM
I would buy a Tall coffee of the day and the turkey & swiss on wheat bread (and I think I'd have to kick in some change because I think that will exceed $5).
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Tara • October 9, 2008 4:44 PM
I like thier passion tea leamonades but i think they only bring those out for summer so i would have to say the Spiced pumpkin latte sounds warm and delicous. :)
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Sarah • October 9, 2008 4:46 PM
This time of year, I'll take a pumpkin scone and a grande skim latte. Yum!
But come December, I love the egg nog lattes.
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Tina • October 9, 2008 4:46 PM
I would get a Cappucinno (Venti) and a nice almond biscotti!
Hope I didn't drool on your blog!
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Meg • October 9, 2008 4:51 PM
I'd get my FAVORITE treat... a Skinny Cinnamon Dolce Late. Mmmmmm.
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Lynn C • October 9, 2008 4:53 PM
Wow, I haven't had starbucks in a long, long time. I'm easily swayed by their Caramel latte and not the kind with the low fat milk, either.
However, an indulgence, once in a while, is a good thing, don't you think? And after losing 56 pounds, I deserve a good cup of coffee. Once a year or so ;-)
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losingjusme • October 9, 2008 4:59 PM
chocolate banana vivanno .. maybe with an espresso shot...
***droooool***
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Carrie • October 9, 2008 5:17 PM
grande white chocolate mocha - no fat, no whip, extra hot
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Caylyn • October 9, 2008 5:20 PM
Enter me please!
I would get:
Spinach, Roasted Tomato, Feta & Egg Wrap
Caramel Skinny Latte
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Alyssa • October 9, 2008 5:24 PM
Venti iced green tea (unsweetened) and the "perfect oatmeal"-- I've been wanting to try it!
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kristy • October 9, 2008 5:26 PM
I would give it to my husband-in-a-week-from-now because he looves some decaf non-fat sugar-free vanilla iced double shot!
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Sandy • October 9, 2008 5:29 PM
I am ready to try their oatmeal. It is such as great idea for a fast-food breakfast -- and I am one of those weirdos who really likes 'real' oatmeal but doesn't want to take the time to make it.
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PrincessDieter • October 9, 2008 5:35 PM
a venti ICED skinny cinnamon dolce latte.
Mmmm.
The Princess
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Lynn Haraldson-Bering • October 9, 2008 5:38 PM
I will buy my agent (whom I haven't met yet buy you did in San Francisco at the BlogHer convention) whatever coffee drink she wants and we'll raise a toast to you, babe, for getting me inspired to blog :)
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d • October 9, 2008 5:39 PM
i heart frappuccinos. around the holiday season, they usually have a mint mocha one that is sooo delish.
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