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Birthday Giveaway Day 1: Free Starbucks!

February 1, 2019 By Rambling Rach 81 Comments

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How does “free Starbucks” sound?

Surprise! I’m doing a birthday giveaway! In fact, I’m doing a whole week of birthday giveaways! I’m of the “i’ts better to give than to receive” camp.

Don’t get me wrong – I love receiving gifts, too!

But I really like giving them even more.

Rambling Rach week of birthday giveaways

Why a week of birthday giveaways

Why am I giving someone free Starbucks and more?

Well…

I haven’t really celebrated my birthday in years.  I married to someone who dislikes socializing when I was very young.  We had a big fight early on because I wanted to throw myself a birthday get together at the bowling alley.  He didn’t want me to.  Then he critiqued everyone on my invite list.  I kind of gave up after that.  I shoved a big piece of myself to the side to make him more comfortable.

Then I became a mom and everything became all about my daughter.  More pieces of myself got shoved to the side.

My birthday last year was awful.  My sweet girl was in crisis.  Our world was chaotic.  I finally realized how extremely unhealthy and unhappy I was in my marriage.  I spent my 40th birthday sobbing, feeling trapped, overwhelmed, lonely, deeply sad, scared and helpless…with little hope things would get better.

Two months after my 40th birthday, I walked away from a nearly 20 year marriage.  I tore my life apart and have been working hard to rebuild it.

SO I’M CELEBRATING THIS YEAR!

My 41st birthday is February 7 and I’m doing seven days of giveaways!  So pop on over here every single day from February 1 through my big day to enter to win. Each day will be a different prize.  Yes, you can enter all!  Share the posts on social media and invite your friends to Rambling Rach for more opportunities to win!

Birthday Giveaway Day 1: FREE STARBUCKS!

I spent weeks in the hospital with my daughter last February.  She’s made an amazing recovery and is doing well now.  The Starbucks in the hospital lobby was a lifeline during that time.  That’s when I started ordering drinks with extra shots of espresso.

A friend and I have been meeting at the Starbucks in our Target for years.  We sit, sip and chat in the cafe and then ramble around the store.

We’ve gotten to know the baristas well.  One of the regular baristas is Karen.  She remembers our drink orders and always makes them perfectly.  We call it “made with love by Karen.”

She also serves up wisdom with your beverage.

She once told me not to worry about my ex-husband spreading lies about me.  “There are two sides to every pancake,” she said.  Anyone worth caring about would know that.

We met up at Target Starbucks after my divorce was granted.  My friend told Karen I’d just come from court and was now a single lady.

We took our drinks to our usual table and were chit chatting when my friend got all teary and pointed at my cup.

I looked at it and then started crying myself.

Extra love from a Starbuck's barista

Karen had written, “Oh, happy day” on my cup with a smiley face.

Made with love by Karen, indeed!

So in honor of Starbucks who has given me energy to make it through tough times, a place to sit with my friends and a barista to cheer me on I’m giving away a $10 Starbucks gift card today.   Follow the instructions below to enter to win free Starbucks!  Don’t forget to come back tomorrow!

Free Starbucks! Rambling Rach birthday giveaway!

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Comments

  1. Nicole Mason

    February 1, 2019 at 1:20 pm

    I love fellow aquarians!

    Reply
  2. Jackie

    February 3, 2019 at 4:20 pm

    I hope this is your best birthday ever!!
    I like my coffee with sugar and milk.
    Thank you!

    Reply
  3. Cindy Peterson

    February 4, 2019 at 10:25 am

    I take my coffee to my husband, he is the coffee drinker of the family. His favorite is with cream.

    Reply
  4. Lauren Castaldo

    February 4, 2019 at 3:16 pm

    No coffee, tea for me please! Light with 2 splenda

    Reply
  5. Ann Armstrong

    February 4, 2019 at 4:32 pm

    F,F,F

    Reply
  6. Amy Tolley

    February 4, 2019 at 6:26 pm

    Venti with 3 shirts of sf caramel vanilla and fat free milk lol

    Reply
  7. Alison King

    February 4, 2019 at 6:57 pm

    I like flavored creamer in my coffee.

    Reply
  8. Dan Dykstra

    February 4, 2019 at 7:33 pm

    Black and bold.

    Reply
  9. Mary Evans

    February 4, 2019 at 9:45 pm

    With a small amount of half and half.

    (Thanks for the giveaway!)

    Reply
  10. Tiffany S

    February 5, 2019 at 9:21 am

    I like my coffee with cream and extra sugar.

    Reply
  11. Dericka Buckles

    February 5, 2019 at 10:05 am

    I take my coffee with sugar and cream. I can’t do it no other way.

    Reply
  12. Sara Zielinski

    February 5, 2019 at 1:07 pm

    I like a basic cup of coffee with just creamer.

    Reply
  13. Jeffrey

    February 5, 2019 at 1:13 pm

    I don’t drink much coffee, but love the hot chocolate at Starbucks.

    Reply
  14. Tracie Cooper

    February 5, 2019 at 2:45 pm

    Hope you have a year filled with love and laughter! I take my coffee with cream and sugar!

    Reply
  15. Heather Hayes Panjon

    February 5, 2019 at 6:14 pm

    I love mocha iced coffee!

    Reply
  16. s

    February 5, 2019 at 6:28 pm

    I like my coffee with Hazelnut flavoring.

    Reply
  17. Susan Smith

    February 5, 2019 at 6:29 pm

    I take my coffee with Hazelnut flavoring.

    Reply
  18. Rosanne

    February 5, 2019 at 6:35 pm

    I like dark roast bold coffee with stevia and with flavored creamer made out of almond or coconut milk

    Reply
  19. Beth Carpenter

    February 5, 2019 at 7:26 pm

    With just a splash of cream!! I also prefer taking the first mug in a quiet place!!!

    Reply
  20. Susan Christy

    February 5, 2019 at 8:32 pm

    I like a little vanilla creamer in my coffee.

    Reply
  21. Shannon Walters

    February 5, 2019 at 10:09 pm

    I would not be able to get Starbucks without my spirit sister and coffeeholic bff valkyrie

    Reply
  22. Helen

    February 5, 2019 at 11:49 pm

    I like my coffee with some caramel creamer and lots of sugar.

    Reply
  23. Angela Saver

    February 6, 2019 at 12:46 am

    I love my coffee with a splash of cream. Love it! Thanks for the chance at this!

    Reply
  24. Janet Lindsey

    February 6, 2019 at 1:00 am

    Cream&sugar

    Reply
  25. Antoinette M

    February 6, 2019 at 1:51 pm

    I take my coffee with sugar & milk.

    Reply
  26. monique s

    February 6, 2019 at 2:50 pm

    I drink my coffee black, no sugar

    Reply
  27. Kelly Hanley

    February 6, 2019 at 3:12 pm

    french vanilla creamer

    Reply
  28. Mya Murphy

    February 6, 2019 at 3:22 pm

    I love my coffee strong with 2 artificial sweeteners and flavored creamer.

    Reply
  29. Jessica To

    February 6, 2019 at 3:33 pm

    I take it with cream and sugar.

    Reply
  30. Katherine S

    February 6, 2019 at 4:22 pm

    I like it with flavored creamer but I actually love Starbucks peppermint hot chocolate the most

    Reply
  31. Janet Woodling

    February 6, 2019 at 4:37 pm

    I like my coffee very hot and black.

    Reply
  32. Chrissy

    February 6, 2019 at 4:41 pm

    I take my coffee with lots of milk and chocolate! So basically I like chocolate milk with a little coffee in it haha! 🙂

    Reply
  33. Amy Deeter

    February 6, 2019 at 5:35 pm

    i like mine with vanilla creamer and some sugar

    Reply
  34. Missy

    February 6, 2019 at 5:53 pm

    I am boring, I like it black.

    Reply
  35. kathy pease

    February 6, 2019 at 6:41 pm

    I like my coffee black with no sugar

    Reply
  36. Cindy Merrill

    February 6, 2019 at 7:10 pm

    I like mine very light, lots of creamer added to my coffee.

    Reply
  37. Jon Heil

    February 6, 2019 at 7:14 pm

    I dont like Coffee, but good to give to a gift

    Reply
  38. Linda G

    February 6, 2019 at 7:48 pm

    I drink my coffee black!

    Reply
  39. Sara Tarver

    February 6, 2019 at 8:16 pm

    I take my coffee with vanilla creamer and sugar,.

    Reply
  40. Walter G. Van Tine

    February 6, 2019 at 8:46 pm

    Just milk.

    Reply
  41. Stephanie Larison

    February 6, 2019 at 9:09 pm

    I love my coffee plain, just give it to me black!

    Reply
  42. Jason Vaughn

    February 6, 2019 at 10:46 pm

    I like it with extra sugar

    Reply
  43. Ashley Carroll

    February 6, 2019 at 11:34 pm

    I like my coffee with tons of creamer…50/50.

    Reply
  44. Sarah L

    February 6, 2019 at 11:50 pm

    I’ll take a chai tea please.
    Thanks for the contest.

    Reply
  45. jojo

    February 7, 2019 at 1:02 am

    I don’t drink coffee – I only drink tea, I put either milk or cream in it.
    They say the milk/cream prevents tea and coffee from staining your teeth.

    Reply
  46. vera wilson

    February 7, 2019 at 1:38 am

    Just a little cream

    Reply
  47. Carolsue

    February 7, 2019 at 1:47 am

    I like iced coffee with lots of flavored creamer

    Reply
  48. Carolyn Daley

    February 7, 2019 at 1:56 am

    I like French vanilla creamer in regular hot coffee. My favorite drink from Starbucks is the caramel frappuccino.

    Reply
  49. Olivia Parker

    February 7, 2019 at 2:42 am

    I like Carmel and chocolate flavors in my coffee!

    Reply
  50. Jessica Walker

    February 7, 2019 at 6:35 am

    Light and sweet

    Reply
  51. Cheryl B

    February 7, 2019 at 9:12 am

    I like my coffee with different flavored creamers.

    Reply
  52. crystle tellerday

    February 7, 2019 at 9:38 am

    with milk and stevia

    Reply
  53. Jennifer H.

    February 7, 2019 at 10:06 am

    I like hazelnut creamer and sugar.

    Reply
  54. Mary Gardner

    February 7, 2019 at 10:31 am

    I like my coffee with splenda and half and half.

    Reply
  55. John H.

    February 7, 2019 at 10:59 am

    I like caramel creamer and sugar.

    Reply
  56. Tabathia B

    February 7, 2019 at 11:53 am

    Black with cream and lots of sugar

    Reply
  57. christina Moore

    February 7, 2019 at 12:19 pm

    I like my coffee with Hazelnut creamer

    Reply
  58. Susan Ladd

    February 7, 2019 at 1:09 pm

    I take my coffee when flavored creamer. Thanks for this awesome sweep !!!

    Reply
  59. Karley Moore

    February 7, 2019 at 1:49 pm

    I like iced coffee with skim milk. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  60. Buddy Garrett

    February 7, 2019 at 2:38 pm

    I like French Vanilla.

    Reply
  61. Stephanie Gra

    February 7, 2019 at 3:21 pm

    I like my coffee with heavy whipping cream!

    Reply
  62. Lily Kwan

    February 7, 2019 at 3:37 pm

    I like my coffee very sweet and creamy.

    Reply
  63. Lasonda

    February 7, 2019 at 4:06 pm

    I prefer tea and I like it with sugar.

    Reply
  64. AEKZ2

    February 7, 2019 at 4:24 pm

    I like my coffee with stevia and half and half.

    Reply
  65. Lisa

    February 7, 2019 at 5:52 pm

    I do not drink coffee. I usually get Iced Tea with a few sugars.

    Reply
  66. Laura

    February 7, 2019 at 6:58 pm

    I like my coffee with sugar and creamer.

    Reply
  67. Kristin McCall

    February 7, 2019 at 7:29 pm

    I love iced coffee with cream and vanilla syrup.

    Reply
  68. Hesper Fry

    February 7, 2019 at 7:50 pm

    I like my coffee flavored and with sugar.

    Reply
  69. Rae B

    February 7, 2019 at 7:57 pm

    I like mochas and coffee with french vanilla in it

    Reply
  70. Christy Barber

    February 7, 2019 at 8:15 pm

    Happy birthday! My order is always a venti skinny latte with caramel drizzle. 🙂

    Reply
  71. Trisha McKee

    February 7, 2019 at 8:33 pm

    With tons of sugar and flavoring. By the way, when I turned 40, I was tired of never having anyone do anything for me. I started throwing myself dinner parties. This year will be my fourth annual dinner party.

    Reply
  72. Cassandra D

    February 7, 2019 at 9:07 pm

    An iced caramel latte with whipped cream.

    Reply
  73. Leah Shumack

    February 7, 2019 at 11:30 pm

    No coffee for me but love hot tea and hot chocolate!

    Reply

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