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Starbucks Tribute and $100 Gift Card Giveaway

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It’s no surprise that I am a huge Starbucks fan as many of you have seen from my random iPhone pictures I upload every now and again on Facebook (ahem, like the ones below!)
And of course, I shared this post here about visiting enough times to achieve gold card status. Yup that’s me 🙂
There is just something so delish about Starbucks; I love going there, especially when I have gift cards to blow, and knowing, always knowing, that my drink order will be exactly the way I like it. There is just something comforting about knowing what you are getting, right?
My go-to cold drink is their Iced Chai Latte with soy milk. My go-to hot drink is a White Chocolate Mocha with soy milk. Yum, I kinda want one now.
In honor of Starbucks bringing back their Tribute Blend, for a limited time, I wanted to share a little story of how we honor the important little people in our life, our kids, when they go out of their way to be extra helpful or loving.
Y’all know we have 3 kids with one on the way, right?
Well if you have more than one kid you know how very hard it can be to spend quality time with just one of them.
What my husband and I try to do is have a little one-on-one parent/kid time with each of them. It’s especially fun to do when they are being good listeners or helpers, and we want to show them how thankful we are that they are helping our family by doing so.
Sometimes it’s just the simple act of taking one of them to the grocery store (and my how nice is doing that with just one kid instead of three!) or even to Target to pick up a few necessities. If I have Penelope to myself for a few hours we may even hit up a nail salon for mommy-daughter manis!
Most trips end with a nice little snack at a restaurant of their choice for a little more heart-to-heart conversation. I LOVE doing this with each of my kids! It’s really fun to see their personalities shine without their other siblings trying to get attention too. And I love to hear what they have to tell me about themselves, what interests they currently have, and what’s on their mind.
I have to chuckle as I write this next part, but honestly it’s true…many times my kids will actually pick Starbucks cause they love their birthday cake pops. It’s the perfect little treat for them as it looks like a lollipop, has sprinkles, and is just their size, plus they are pretty tasty 🙂 I’ll order a cake pop for each of us along with a kid’s size hot chocolate or apple juice for them and one of my go-to drinks for me.
So, would you like to win a $100 gift card to spend at Starbucks? To be entered for a chance to win, courtesy of Starbucks and BlogHer, just tell me something you do to pay tribute to the special people in your life.
**The giveaway winner is #39…

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You loved Tribute Blend so much, Starbucks brought it back. But, only for a limited time. Tribute Blend is a spicy, full-bodied blend with dark cherry notes, featuring four of our highest quality beans aged Sumatra, sun-dried Ethiopia, Papua New Guinea and Colombia beans.
Raise a cup once more to the limited-time return of Starbucks Tribute Blend. Itís still just for you, and still because of you. Available for a limited time in whole bean and Starbucks VIA.
XOXO,

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  1. anna j says

    I pay tribute to my grandpa (who died 8 years ago today) by making my kids pancakes for breakfast. They were his favorite and I remember many a fond morning eating at his table with him.
    anna_marie_johnson at yahoo dot com

  2. Melinda (Sew-Lin) says

    I pay tribute to my grandmothers by being sure to make their special recipes for my son. My family is Italian so food was always used as a symbol of love. I’m happy to share those traditions with my son.

  3. Chris says

    I pay tribute to my kids when they do something special without being asked by making a big deal out of it and letting them know how much I really appreciate their kindness and thoughtfulness! chris98730 at gmail dot com

  4. Denise ~ Paper Ponderings says

    I also try to do special time with each child. I have four also, and my baby is already 15. But it has been wonderful and now my youngest daughter (almost 18) always chooses to go grocery shopping with mom and LOVES to hang out.

  5. granolagina says

    I pay tribute to my dear grandmother by telling stories about her to my three children. She died when my youngest was still a baby. My older children have very vague memories of her. She was a great woman and I love to remember my days with her.

  6. marisa says

    I pay tribute to my husband. Every week we have our oldest son watch the other 4 kiddos and I take him on a date. Re-connecting from the busy week s something we look forward to.

  8. alis-on says

    We have one child now, a wonderful 14 month old but I will have to remember this post for (hopefully) future children. Now I pay tribute to the special people in my life by trying to connect with them individually: date nights with husband, quality one on one time with my daughter.

  10. jelismom05 says

    My daughter is an only child but we still go on mommy/daughter outings!! I do it to show her that I am proud of her and that I enjoy our quality time together!! She is my whole world and I love spending time with her just the two of us but we also have a great time as a family!! 🙂
    I think our next outing might be to get a mani/pedi during spring break when she is done with softball camp!! 🙂

  11. Ann S says

    We pay tribute to my grandpa every Christmas eve by carrying on his tradition of getting all of the family together for a traditional Polish dinner, christmas carols and then presents!!!

  12. suburban prep says

    I was very close to my grandmother who passed shortly before I married. My husband and I shared a lot with her in time and in events. We will do some of these things together that we did with my grandmother when we feel that we need to get back to basics and feel a renewal.

    msgb245 at gmail dot com

  14. Heidi says

    I put cute notes in the lunch boxes of my husband and school-age son. Sometimes they’re elaborate cards, sometimes I just write “Hi” on a sandwich. We also have three kids and I must admit my husband is far better at one-on-one time with each of them than I am; leave me alone with just one and we tend to stare at each other with looks that say, “Okay… what do we do now?” 😉

  16. Melanie says

    I pay tribute to my Mom who passed away two years ago by trying to spend as much quality time with my daughters as possible. I know if my Mom were here she would be spending time with me and her granddaughters and I try to make up for it by doing special things with them, all while thinking of my Mom.
    We love going to Starbucks for Birthday Cake Pops too– the girls LOVE them! Well, I do too! 🙂

  17. Karen says

    I like to love on my loved ones with little surprises–a card in the mail or a favorite candy bar is such a small thing, but can mean a lot!

  19. Mommy and Munchkin Mumblings says

    I pay tribute to my husband by making time for just the two of us at least once a week. We try to get out of the house for a date night at least 2x a month, but some weeks we have time only for an “in-house” date night once the baby is in bed. We both love and enjoy this time together; whether it’s dinner out, in, or just cuddling and watching a movie together.

  20. Cori says

    I love mommy dates with my girls too. It’s funny how a simple errand is perceived as special time when there is just one child and parent. My youngest likes to go to Costco and have samples while chatting. And my oldest loves “coffee” dates.

  21. Erika says

    I pay tribute to my special ones by staying home and trying to keep my cool. 🙂 my husband loves Starbucks and I’d love to win this for him.

  22. Denise says

    I always think of my mom when I am crocheting. She was a very busy RN, but found time to crochet for her seven children and grandkids. All of us have a bedspread and/or other pieces that she made special. I feel I pay a tribute to her as I work on my crochet goodies, too!

  23. CourtneyKeb says

    Picnic time is when I pay tribute to my littles. We eat all day, but when it’s on a floral quilt in the sunshine giggles are evoked and sweet moments provoked. It’s my way of doing something out of the ordinary, to show the kids how out of the ordinary my love for them is. Man, think we’ll go ahead and picnic today! 😉

  24. My Beth Lecroy says

    Thanks for this opportunity! With my oldest daughter, I would get a Starbuck’s drink for me and a snack for her on the days I had to close at the office and I would bring her back with me. Now with 2 little ones we might stop by on our visit to Target to keep little people engaged with one of their new Cherry pies (YUM!) and some coffee while mama shops! 🙂

  25. April @ PolkaDots n' PinkySwears says

    I pay tribute to my grandparents by carrying on some of our traditions to my children. I pass down some of the same good food by making their recipes and letting them “feel” their great grandparents love that I got as a child!

  26. Mindy says

    I pay tribute to my Grandmother adn Great Grandmother by teaching my children to sew. (And my grandfather who owned an upholstery shop and also taught us to sew.) My daughter turned 16 and she got a new sewing machine for her birthday and we have started making a quilt. My grandmother taught me and now I am teaching my daughter. I also read the rules but the link to click to follow through wouldn’t work.

  27. Jenn says

    I don’t work of Fridays, so I keep my daughter home from preschool and we go to Starbucks for breakfast. She even has her own insulated cup and she orders her own milk and a turkey bacon breakfast sandwich, while I order my latte and oatmeal. She loves sitting in the big comfy chairs to eat and everyone there seems to get such a kick out of it! She loves the ritual and feeling like she is a bit “grown up” (even though she is only 3!)

  28. Chenille Gaumer says

    My husband and I have two kids and we also take them on one on one dates. They love it. I took my son to a movie and his special treat was popcorn. Then we went and got a frosty! My husband LOVES Starbucks and he can’t get it most of the time because it’s so expensive, so we would LOVE to win this gift card.

  29. Ellie says

    I love that you take each of your kiddos out and spend time with them separately! I hope to do that more as my three get older, but we’re an hour from town. For now, I make sure to shut my laptop down and cuddle each of my boys. I try to consciously stop what I’m doing and get down on their level and play what they want to play. I also take the time to write a little note on my husband’s napkin in the lunch I pack him every day. It’s so easy to take each other for granted! Thanks for this reminder and the opportunity to win!

  32. jessica kiehn says

    exactly what you do with your kiddos…I honor them by spending time with them. Listening to them, laughing with them. It’s the best way to show tribute to someone you love.

  34. Jamie @ the Backless Shirt Blog says

    (I am sipping my Starbucks Grande Americano as I type this!)
    When the kids are so sick that it requires a trip to the doctor’s office and a prescription, I let them pick out something small while we wait for the pharmacy to fill the script. My 5 year old has acquired 2 mini webkins stuffed animals just in the last few months! Darn strep!

  37. Anonymous says

    My Mom was recently let go from her job which was terribly hard for her emotionally. She is a hard worker and never missed a day of work, even when she sprained her ankle while at work. She is almost 65 years old and she was devastated, especially since they did it the day she returned after Christmas. My Mom is an amazing cook and to show my appreciation, and that her love of cooking was passed on, I have her over a couple times a week now for great home cooked meals 🙂 I know it is helping her by knowing she isn’t alone and that we are all here for her!

    (Melinda L. mnottoli@sbcglobal.net)

  38. Renee C. says

    I pay tribute to my grandma that passed away years ago, by making frog eye salad or cherry cheese pie during the holidays for everyone, she made it every year and I’m hoping to pass on recipes to my kids.

  39. Verbenabeth says

    I pay tribute to my own grandmothers, my daughters Ethiopian grandmothers, and my mom by writing a cookbook with their recipes, notes, and photos for my daughters! I come from a great family tree full of women. 🙂

  40. Michelle says

    Birthdays around here are full of tributes…according to my kids, it is NOT a birthday cake unless it has Aunt Nancy Icing on it (and I thank her each time for sharing her secret recipe with me lol). All cakes are served on my grandma’s glass cake stand that she gifted me when downsizing. We remember the birth *time* which is my mom’s tradition. I tell Mom thank you for giving me life and teaching me how to love. Birthdays are special because we honor the one celebrating and remember those who came before.

  41. Elena says

    I pay tribute to my husband and my son by giving them unexpected gifts and taking them on dates

    elena150980 at yahoo dot com

  43. twelve30 says

    I pay tribute to my parents by continuing some of the traditions from my childhood. Thanks for the giveaway.
    twelve30(at)gmail(dot)com

  48. cooperkelly4 says

    we take each of this kids out separately for a lunch date or even just running errands, but with that one child. (we have 4) There are other daily type times too, like reading books together, having tea, or hot cocoa in the afternoon.

  49. chris says

    i would pay tribute to my mom! single mom raising two kids in a foreign country! couldnt think of a better person!

    cgul689 at gmail dot com

  53. Serena says

    I would pay tribute to my wonderful husband who has been working on 24/7 call for the last 8 months, comes home tired and plays with the kids without a peep so I can get some time to myself.

  54. mrswaddleduck says

    We have family game nights for the kids for when they have been really good. Old-fashioned family nights, with special treats (like popcorn or something mom and girls baked), board/card games of their choice and lots of fun with each other. And yes, those cake pops are awesome. My kids adore them.

  55. Jac says

    Although our family lives far away, I pay tribute to them by filling my home with family photos. It keeps them close to us.

  56. Debi Brown says

    I am a stay at home grandma watching my daughters children. She is a police officer and I like to bring her a hot chocolate now and then. She is awesome!

  58. bhafer says

    I pay tribute to my family by making time to just hang out toghether. We enjoy doing fun active things together. I love Starbucks too!

  59. Bright Angel says

    I love baking yummy goodies for my friends and family to show my appreciation of them. I also love cooking my kiddos all of their fave yummy foods. 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win!

  62. BettyBowlarama says

    I’m laughing really hard right now. I do special one on one dates with my kids, and the boys ALWAYS ask to go to Starbucks. One of Jack’s first words was, “Tarducks”. Better than “McDonald’s” being one of his first words, right?!?! Anyways, my mother-in-law just retired from teaching this past year. To pay tribute to her many years of service as a dedicated and passionate teacher, we bought a “tribute brick” outside of my son’s elementary school in her honor. The neat thing about choosing my son’s elementary school was that it just happened to be the elementary school my mother-in-law went to school at as a young girl! She always said it was there, in that elementary school, that she knew one day she’d grow up and be a teacher.

  63. mama j says

    My family and I pay tribute to my grandparents by visiting their grave every year and having an extended family dinner in remembrance of them

  64. Jess says

    Cake pops are one of the best thing Starbucks ever did. . .my 3 year old LOVES them! Whenever we go to our play group, we drive through and he gets a cake pop and I get my usual drink. One fun way I like to honor my kiddos is to get them something special at the grocery when I do my shopping. It’s never anything big but a box of tic tacs or a new kind of cereal lets them know I think of them when I do my “chores”.

  65. Kristen says

    My cousin and I are really close so I try to pay tribute to her a few times a year (she lives on the other side of the country). We’ll mail treats, birthday gifts, or baby gifts. She’s completely claimed my children as her nephews which I love and now that she has a little one, I love paying tribute to her as well.

  66. Jennie Harland says

    I try to make sure I let my family know I love them everyday. Our life is nuts right now with a 5yr old, 4yr old, and twins that are 4 months so sometimes that means just a few minutes of cuddling, reading, singing, or making dinner together, but whatever it is, no matter how short, it’s done with so much love…

  67. Shirley says

    when the family gathers I pay tribute to my Mom who went home to our Heavenly Father 28 years ago. Whenever the family would gather my Mom would make her Enchiladas. No one could make them like she did and it is my way of having her in our mist at family gatherings.

  68. Courtney B says

    i pay tribute to the kids when they do good by making them a special dinner!:)

    or the hubby gets a special dinner with a big glass of wine!!

    vanitizebaby at yahoo dot com

  69. Mary says

    That is too sweet. Making time for each child is so important, right now I have just one lil guy 🙂 But I do hope we are blessed with more! P.S. I love Starbucks 😉

  70. Sarah O says

    I just had my 2nd child recently and am starting to realize how important it is to also give my 2 year old his own special time. I haven’t had a chance to do anything as of yet, but I’m planning on a few “dates” over the next few months. sarah.g.ortiz [at] gmail [dot] com

  71. Nicole G Zero says

    Whenever I make too much food I share it with my sister who lives up the street from me.

    Nicole G
    nicoleg0 at hotmail.com

  77. Jennifer says

    I make sure to remember things people say off-hand about things they enjoy, then I use that to surprise them with for a birthday/christmas/anniversary or when they just need a boost!

  78. Jeri says

    You sound so much like me!! I have a Gold card (2x over), I’ve received 3 free drinks off of it, so that’s like 45+ cups of coffee over the last 2 years. hehehehe My daughter loves the birthday cake pops, too.

  80. Anonymous says

    I pay tribute to my mom by cooking her recipes that were handed down to me, teaching them to my husband, and then someday to our kids. It makes her happy to know she is a part of our lives. 🙂
    michellebernasconi14(at)yahoo(dot)com

  81. Melissa says

    Like you, I pay tribute to the little people in my life but making sure to spend individual time with each one during the week. It may be simply running an errand with me but they love getting the one-on-one time!!
    melissa(at)hotmail(dot)com

  83. Monsters33 says

    I pay tribute to my grandpa by playing the guitar. He was self taught and could play basically any instrument. I always loved listening and this year picked up a guitar and hope to be able to play as well as he did so I can entertain my kids and grandkids.
    mommy.2kidsnc(at)yahoo(dot)com

  84. Unknown says

    i pay tribute to my boyfriend by showing my love and appreciation for him by leaving love notes around our home for him to find. I also bake his favorite food and drop it off at his work since he works alot.

    catherine0807 at hotmail dot com

  86. Robin says

    My children and grandchildren come for dinner every Sunday. On the Sunday closest to their birthday they get to pick what ever they want for dinner. One time we had peanut butter sandwiches and ice cream cake.

  89. Stacy says

    We pay tribute to my husband’s mother (who is now in Heaven) by eating pie on Pi day (3/14). She loved Math and loved life and want to celebrate her!

  94. Amy says

    I pay tribute to my 3 kiddos by trying to honor who they are as individuals, spending time with each of them (without siblings) like you posted about. Each kid loves to do something totally different than the others. My oldest loves when I spend time outdoors with him. My middle loves me to listen to him tell me all about Star Wars or Indiana Jones. My youngest and only girl loves to play dress up and also have me hold her endlessly! In the warmer months I pay tribute to them by working hard to grow food in our garden. They learn so much and we enjoy being together in this way. Starbucks is not somewhere my kids and I go often, but we LOVE it! It would be such a blessing to win a gift card! 🙂

  95. dusktym says

    I have recently started sewing and I try to find ideas on websites like yours to make items to show people my appreciation for things they do for me, my family or for just being a wonderful person.

  102. Jacqui says

    there are so many special people in my life (I thank God every day for them!) I just read a comment above: I crochet with my mom’s hooks to remember her. And for friends, I make sure to talk to them often enough to keep in touch – I’m about to have baby #6 so my time is a bit limited =) but a text doesn’t hurt either!

  103. Kat says

    We pay tribute to each other and our kids who are mostly grown by taking everyone out to Starbucks every Friday after work. It’s our reward for making it through the week. 🙂

  105. nn says

    We pay tribute to our 3 kiddos with “dates” one-on-one…and yes, often they pick Starbucks, too! And, I pay tribute to my dad by running in his honor/memory.

  107. 1happemom says

    I try to pay tribute to those special in my life with the time I spend with them, cooking something special for them, or a special meal out. I love to encourage those around me!!! …because I am so blessed by them! 🙂

  109. HeatherMac says

    I pay tribute to my support staff by buying them small treats- coffee, flowers, etc. every so often and writing cards to let them know how great they are!

  110. Sara T says

    We have 3 boys and always try to take them out for a special treat by themselves once a month. It makes things a little less crazy having just the one on one time.

  111. Kasey says

    I try to take advantage of the alone time I get with my girls. For my youngest (4 months), she simply loves extra kisses and cuddles. For my almost 3 year old, it’s always something different: shopping, play time, movie night. I try to do something special for my loved ones daily to show them how important they are!

  113. Jeannene says

    i pay tribute to my mom by doing something small every day to honor her memory. example – my 2yr old loves veggie straws , growing up .. one of the things that was big in our house was friday night because it was ‘chips for snack!’ (snack before bedtime) and i say this now when lily and i share a few veggie chips. just little things like that that will allow my daughter to know the grandpa who is her angel keeping her safe.

  114. Andrea says

    Similar to you, I pay tribute to my kids by making sure each one gets a little “Mommy and Me” time each week. They love it and really look forward to having their own special time! andrea.robinson@yahoo.com

  115. Carol says

    I have an autistic child who does really well with verbal praise!! Some days are struggles, but I can’t imagine my life any other way! I have one exceptional, fantastic child who happens to love the chocolate milk at Starbucks!!

  117. serena says

    that is so sweet. love the thought of you and penelope getting manis together. i also love the thought of starbucks. haha. =)

    puravida(at)frontiernet(d0t)net

  119. Danielle says

    We do not have any children of our own yet, but I try to show by husband my love and appreciation for him as often as I can. I love making him his favorite sugar cookies or cleaning the house a day earlier than usual so he can have Saturday mornings to spend as he chooses…it’s fun to see him with a big smile! danielle.small26@gmail.com

  120. Timmi says

    I pay tribute to my parents by buying my mom coffee from you guessed it Starbucks! She watches my LO for free while I work part-time so its the least I can do. Then when I make my super awesome brownies I always bring a few for my dad who is a brownie fanatic. Without the two of them I would be a world of trouble.

  122. Shandela says

    I pay tribute to my family by always letting them eat off the “company” dishes on Saturday mornings when I make all of their favourite breakfast foods.

  126. Nancy says

    I try to give handmade gifts to those that are special in my life. I want them to feel the love that went into the gift. Thanks for the great giveaway – who doesn’t love Starbucks?!

  127. Dawn says

    Tribute to teachers, the most important adult after parents to kids, by randomly bringing them Starbucks vanilla lattes or chocolate shakes.

  128. Jennie says

    Unfortunately, I don’t get a lot of “special” time with each of my kids-I do most of my errands while my older son is at kindergarten, or on the weekends. But, I did try to do something special at Christmas… I took each of them to pick out a present for Daddy, and on the way stopped at Starbucks, and they each got to pick a treat.

  130. Cheree @ The Morning Latte says

    Well, you had me at “Starbucks,” but the gift card part!?! Wow, thanks for the chance. We have 4 kids. The youngest is now 11 & the oldest is off at college–it gets easier to spend quality time with them as they get older, mainly because it gets more rare to have them all home at once. I just get to “hang” with whoever is here! LOL As for tributes? I love to have the house clean & a special snack for the kids to come home to from school; I also really enjoy making a great meal almost every night for them, esp for the dh. He deserves to come home to that. :o)

  131. Pat K says

    I pay tribute to my late parents by reminding my daughter of the fun stories of how my Mom and Dad affected her life. Hopefully she will do the same with her children.

  132. Paige says

    We pay tribute to our young girls by going to the park, the beach, or even just the library–it is very special to them to have any outings for fun with both of us working f/t.

  133. Lucy Schramm says

    I pay tribute to my mother by calling her and thanking her for being such a great mom. Whenever I am reminded of a difficult part of my own childhood as I see my 12 year old daughter go through something similar – I now try to see it from my mom’s point of view and realize what a wonderfully supportive person she is and how she always managed things so well. I learn from her every day how to be a great mom!

  134. sabrina finkbone says

    How fun! We have one on one date nights at home. One child will get to stay up later watch a movie with us of their chice and have special snacks that they pick out. They love this time and so do we:)

  135. kristinwithani says

    I have two besties who have lost children at a young age. One has lost two and the other one. I remember their children in heaven’s birthdays and homegoing days. Whether with a note or a call or an email, they tell me each year how much it means to them that I remember especially as years go by.
    I’m thankful for the faithfulness of these friends as they’ve walked through hard times.

  137. Elizabeth says

    I pay tribute to my family by creating scrapbooks for each of them. Hopefully when each of my 5 children ‘leave the nest’ and marry, they will recieve these scrapbooks and look back at all the wonderful times and memories that were made.

  138. Roxanne says

    Everey evening one of us brings the little one into his bed, and then the “Special time” for the great one beginns: she choose what we´re doing in this time: reading the long stories an books (if the little one is around it´s nearly impossible to read the longer books and stories^^), or we play games, drwaing… she´s enjoing her special time verry much!
    And the little one has his special time every morning, when the great one is in the kindergarden-since he can walk, he like going outside and look, what there grows, looking the fields when the tractors drive…

    And once a month the great one can choose who makes a verry special time with her-mommy or daddy. and then we go to cinema, theatre, doll-theatre, museum… the little one and the one, who ist not having special time with the great one are doing something special for little ones-he´s to small/young for going in that theatres the great one likes…^^

  139. Kendra says

    I pay tribute to those close to me by remembering small details of some of their favorite things and surprising them just when they need it!

  140. Kendra says

    I pay tribute to those close to me by remembering small details of some of their favorite things and surprising them just when they need it!

  142. The Rosenau's says

    i pay tribute to my husband by making sure he always has lunch to take to work and dinner on the table when he comes homes – he’s such a hard worker!

  143. Lenae says

    I pay tribute to my dad by always having a cough drop in my purse and having pictures around to keep his memory alive for my son.

  144. Elaine A. says

    My husband works SO very hard so I pay tribute by letting him have a little guy time on the weekends when he is not working and he in turn, he does the same for me and always lets me do stuff with the ‘girls’ when we plan a mom’s night or something… He knows I ‘work’ hard too so… 😉

    Wonderful giveaway!! Thanks for the chance!

  146. The Domestic Nerdess says

    My husband and I are paying tribute to our favorite family members. His grandmother, who we lost last year after too many battles with cancer. She was definitely such a great woman to be around, I had only known her for 3 years, but I know she was a magnificent woman. The other family member we’re paying tribute to is my grandmother, she with her husband have helped raise me since I grew up with a single mother who worked very long factory shifts. We’re naming our little girl after both his grandmother Alice, and my grandmother Priscilla. It’s a secret though, the name is under wraps until our families get to meet our little girl in July.

    I would love to receive a Starbucks gift card for some decaf handcrafted drinks, that definitely help this pregnant lady get through her day!

  150. Lavidafranco says

    I pay tribute to my father in law by making his favorite scones when he has a chance to be around! Rock on with this Giveaway!

    Lavidafranco.blogspot.com
    I pay tribute/link to this fun giveaway!

    Ciao,
    Shell

  151. Amy says

    I pay tribute to the people I love by telling them so. Let them know you appreciate them and love them, and mean what you say.  It’s always nice to spend quality time with those I love and look back to the memories we share and create more sweet memories together.

    Amy [at] utry [dot] it

  153. Erica says

    We pay tribute to my mom by trying (and never quite succeeding!) to replicate her amazing blueberry coffee cake. After she passed, we tried in vain to find her recipe book with all of it’s handwritten favourites – if there was anything I wanted, that was it. Sometimes, I look up and say “okay, Mom, are you going to tell me today where that recipe is?”.

  154. The Nat Nat says

    I like to cook for my loved ones. I cook for my mom whenever she needs a pick me up, and we like to visit grandma and cook for her as well. Nothing is better than a home cooked meal – well – maybe Starbucks!

  155. jessa r. says

    i write a letter! there is nothing like being able to express my love for my mama or sister and cheer them on than with a colorful pen and a homemade note card.

    jmr224 at gmail dot come

  156. Erin says

    I pay tribute to my parents by helping them out when I go home. I love to spend time in the kitchen with my mother baking goodies for my father! 🙂

  158. purplelover04 says

    I pay tribute to my mother and my dad who past some years back by showing them i love them and spending time with them best i could.
    purple_lover_04 at msn dot com

  161. Tewauna says

    I pay tribute to people by making things for them. Usually that means baking a favorite food item, or sometimes sewing up something they need. I love to give people things I’ve made and gifts usually make people happy. :o)

  162. mel says

    For my husbands grandma, I’ve collected her old photos & I’m scanning them. I’ve also interviewed her on video & will put a video together for the whole family.

  164. Jennifer says

    I try to honor those close to me by doing little things each day to make their lives a little easier and happier. I will do the dishes for my roommates, cook dinner for a friend, pick up the tab, compliment them, any little thing that will subtly make their day better. I hope that by doing this frequently, their overall happiness will increase more than if they were to get a big gift one time.

    Jenny @ Savourthesensesblog.com

  165. Ellen & Mike says

    We pay tribute to my grandfather by going to Bob Evans and place where he loved to go every week. We pay tribute to my family members who have Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Walk.

  172. cw says

    I honor and celebrate my families accomplishments by using the special red plate that says “you are special today”. I serve favorite meals to that person on the plate and we write on the bottom what we are celebrating and the date so we can look back.

  173. cw says

    I honor and celebrate my families accomplishments by using the special red plate that says “you are special today”. I serve favorite meals to that person on the plate and we write on the bottom what we are celebrating and the date so we can look back.

  174. Ann Vallotton says

    Pick me, pick me! Most often when I want to treat my loved ones to something special and honor them, believe it or not, I either take them to or pick them up a Starbucks! Really!!!!! I also cook their favorite food or bake their favorite treat!

  175. Dreamingof03 - Heather says

    When I was little, My mom would take each of the 4 girls out on their own special mommy daughter day. That was awesome. While I have not been able to have children of my own yet, I do believe in telling people I love them often. I tell my husband every single day and make sure they know, I am telling them so often, because I never want them to forget or every wonder.

  180. emic138 says

    I pay tribute to the special people in my life by being kind and humble, just as my parents always want me to be. Because they are truly the most special people (along with my husband and son) in my life!

  184. Rachael says

    We try to do special outings with our boys. My husband takes our 4 yr old boy to basketball games or we take the boys (4 & 2yrs) out for Ice cream or special treats every so often. It’s a joy to see their delight in being treated special.

  187. writelife says

    I’m a single teacher, so the kids I teach are “my kids”. Some of the ways I make my junior high kids feel special is by making compliments on their appearance (especially if they just got their hair or nails done – hey, at this age it’s a REALLY big deal and even older, we all like to look good, you know?). I tease them to make them laugh, or make an extra effort to just say something that lets them know that I noticed them today. I want them to feel like they are accepted and loved the minute they walk in the door. I’ll invite some kids that are having a rough day to eat lunch with me just to get away from the loudness of the lunchroom. It’s nice to just be in a smaller, quieter setting with your friends sometimes. Or I write notes on their graded assignments … something to make them smile or improve their work so that they’ll do better next time.

  189. Dee says

    I pay tribute to my grandmother who passed away three years ago by whipping up her special Christmas cookies every year. Not as good as she makes them but her recipes make me feel close to her.

    deeg131 at gmail dot com

  191. Jessica says

    I pay tribute to my husband, I try to spend out money wisely and be the best wife that i can be. He has chosen me , and I never want him to regret that!

    jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com

  194. Anonymous says

    To make my daughter feel special, we head to the dollar store and stop for an ice cream treat.

    vbi104athotmaildotcom

  195. Anonymous says

    My daughter and I spend a few minutes each night talking about all the good things that happened in her day and what we are thankful for. I am looking forward to doing this with my son too, once he’s old enough!
    traceynapolitano@yahoo.com

  196. Anonymous says

    I love sending cute greeting cards or sometimes a hand written note and “just because” gifts (little odds and ends that I see in Target and other fine retailers…lol). 🙂

    Rachael W.
    r c g 1 4 3 @ g m a i l . c o m

  197. Megan says

    I like to send a note to those special people in the mail, to let them know i’m thinking about them. For kids I usually mail it in a plastic bottle, it’s a big hit!

  200. tini says

    I’m a senior year in college and I have a friend who has been like a brother to me for the last four years. He’s also lived in the same house for the past four years with a bunch of other guys from our church, and so to pay tribute for all that he’s done for me and in appreciation for our friendship, I cleaned their apartment bathroom (and it made a huge difference…haha!)

  201. Anonymous says

    I make my Grandma’s dressing recipe every Thanksgiving. The taste takes me back and helps us all remember her again! I’ve just come around to Starbucks……don’t know what I was waiting for!

  202. rwheelerii says

    My daughter and I go to the different ballets put on in our area. We always make it a girls day out and go to lunch beforehand and then the play. We get dressed up and make it a special day out.

    rwheelerii (at) hotmail (dot) com

  204. chambanachik says

    Honestly, I do it through blogging. My parents, inlaws, and other relatives read my blog, and I talk a lot about our family (good things!).

  209. Jordan says

    Paying tribute to people is something I probably need to work on. Mostly, I just give them a call to say hello if I heard they accomplished something. I’m a terrible gift giver, and complimentary words don’t exactly flow out of my mouth so when I DO say or do something kind it means a lot. crud, I think I’m a horrible person.

  210. Kim says

    We pay tribute to our adult children by making sure that we always allow plenty of time for them and not get too busy just because they no longer live at home.

  211. Kate says

    I make it a point to spend quality time with my son and say our night time prayers together. It is our special time together and he can expect it every night.

  212. Brooke Van Gory says

    I pay tribute to my amazing customers, by sending little extras in their orders. I think it makes them feel appreciated by me, and lets them know that I thank them for shopping with a smaller WAHM company, rather then a big business. I am so grateful for all of them.

  213. Brielle says

    I pay tribute to those who have done great things for me by sending them a special care package. This may be anything from a note to a little gift.

  215. jwfong says

    I like to surprise them with something homemade… homemade baked goods or a homemade card!

    jfong1130 at yahoo dot com

  217. JC says

    I pay tribute to my parents by always telling them how much I love them and sending them handmade cards with gifts in all occasions .
    tcarolinep at gmail dot com

  219. ambermarie says

    I like to send little unexpected notes to people who have impacted my life or my family’s life in some way over the last week, month, etc.

  223. Abby says

    I make sure to have “sister dates” when I am home so my sister know how much I appreciate and love them. It is nice to do something special together to create memories.
    P.S. they usually include Starbucks 🙂

    abbers25@gmail.com

  224. Anonymous says

    Im a big bargain hunter…so when im out looking for deals, if i happen to find some item that reminds me of some, like my hubby, mom, or a friend…i often buy it and give it to them as a “just b/c i love you” gift. its really funny the things you find in clearance bins that have the certain someone’s personality! (:
    Rachael S
    rachilulu17@hotmail.com

  230. ACMommy3 says

    Doesn’t look like my first comment posted — so let’s try again! I love baking special homemade goodies for my loved ones! Delicious treats like cookies or a cheesecake or a pie….something that will make them close their eyes in enjoyment as they take a bite. 🙂 creedamy [at] yahoo [dot[ com

  231. Tracy R says

    I pay tribute to the special people who have passed on by mentioning them to others and sharing my positive memories.
    cardprincess(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

  236. Anonymous says

    quality time is a wonderful way to show appreciation…esp to my dear husband who is my Starbucks date!

    ~eunice b
    tigergal01 @gmail .com

  237. Shawn says

    I like to bake special treats for the special people in my life and I try and call my parents everyday just to say I am thinking of them.

    shawn113(at)hotmail(dot)com

  239. momx2 says

    I pay tribute to my daughter by doing one of her favorite things together – picnics in the park. I love seeing her eyes light up when we talk about all the things we are to pack in “her” picnic basket! It is always a fun afternoon even if the weather doesn’t agree, we can find a place indoors or out =)

  240. NtrlGAGirl says

    I pay tribute to my fiance in Afghanistan by sending him an email everytime I think about how much I love him and how much I appreciate the sacrifice he’s making–from my Blackberry, from my iPad, from my laptop, from home, from the grocery store, even at a stoplight (i know, bad)!

  242. Anonymous says

    I pay tribute to my daughter by sewing and crocheting all kinds of things for her only child (10 months old now). It is my way of sharing and loving them to gap the distance (200 miles) we endure. terrie_st@yahoo.com

  243. Tiffany says

    I send cards at random times during the year and buy small gifts on days that aren’t special occasions to let them know I am thinking of them. I think it means more that way.
    tcsalvia at gmail dot com

  245. Nicole says

    I like to bake a little treat or mail a card. It’s something little, but hopefully the recipient finds it sweet.
    *Thank you for this giveaway!!

  246. Steph L says

    I pay tribute to my grandmothers when I cook and sew for my kids and family. They were both seamstresses and enjoyed cooking and baking for their friends and families.

  247. Amy M says

    I enjoy getting coffee with a dear friend. I also love to bake treats for people I love & appreciate.

  248. Anonymous says

    I love taking my boys on special “dates”. Sometimes it to a favorite restaurant, to see a movie or just spending a few hour one on one with them. Would love this gift card, coffee for mama and of course a few birthday cake mini dooughnuts for the kiddos 🙂 – Allison C. Allisonagc (at) yahoo . com

  249. Anonymous says

    I pay tribute to my husband, who works so hard to support our family so I can stay home, by making meals that he really loves when he is actually home to eat them 🙂

    Michele
    chefmichele AT whitesonthego DOT com

  254. Anonymous says

    I make special treats with notes and leave them on the table for my kiddos. Or leave notes in the husband’s lunch box. dayspringdawning_at_yahoo.com

  257. Kelly Massman says

    YUM!!!!! It’s nice to celebrate with a dinner out (or even a frappucino treat)!!!

    thanks for a chance to win!
    And, have a GREAT day!
    kmassmanATgmailDOTcom

  258. Carolyn says

    I try and spend one on one time with the people in my life (my husband and 2 daughters). Funny enough, I take them both to Starbucks for special Pink Drinks {Strawberries & Crème Frappuccino}

  260. meredith m says

    I honor the special people in my life when they achieved something by giving them a big hug and kudos – and sometimes a special treat!
    mermont84 at yahoo.com

  263. Marianne Hobbs says

    I pay tribute to my incredible husband by reserving EVERY Friday night for date night and never scheduling anything else that night! He’s the best!

  264. angie lilly says

    I am a HUGE card person. I send ecards for everything and paper cards for special things or to people that don’t have email! Example: my hubby just got a new job after dealing with being told he was going to be laid off at the end of April. The job search was harsh and unfair (was looking for a transfer within the same company) and he worked SO hard and was on top of everything like a mad man! I sent him a ecard telling him how much I appreciate him and how proud of him I am, got him a paper card too, and posted stuff on his Facebook wall as well — All singing his praises! LOL That’s how I roll! LOL
    Angie
    14earth at gmail dot com

  266. Katie k_longoria@hotmail.com says

    I send my niece and nephews little gifts for every holiday. I know how much they like getting mail. Currently I am working on some paper mache eggs that I will fill with little toys and trinkets for them. Since they don’t live close by I don’t get to see them very often, so I like to remind them of how much they are loved and thought about each and every day.

  267. Carolyn says

    I try to spend one-on-one time with each of my daughters. Funny enough, we go to Starbucks for pink drinks (Strawberries and Creme).

  275. slehan says

    Simply remembering to say thanks to everyone who touches my life is a good way to live.
    An attitude of gratitude.
    Thanks for the contest.

    slehan at juno dot com

  277. Anonymous says

    i love sending out snail mail! i feel that it has a special way of making people feel loved

    andromeda567 at gmail dot com

  279. KrysR says

    I’m very thoughtful of others but I’ve learned to be very thoughtful of myself as well. Starbucks is a way that I pay tribute to myself for life’s little and big accomplishments!

    LuckyKrys AT Gmail DOT com

  281. Jammie says

    I pay tribute to my loved ones by leaving little notes in places they will find them through out the day. sweepmorey at gmail dot com

  284. Mari says

    I keep pictures of loved ones in scrapbooks, and make scrapbooks for friends, who appreciate them and treasure them as time capsules of our experiences together.

    runningmatey at hotmail dot com

  286. Christina says

    I call my grandparents as often as I can, since I don’t get to see them the whole school year. When I visit, we make cookies or go on walks and those are the best memories! Simple but important.

  287. The Orange Rhino says

    There are lots of little things I do to show tribute to those I love, but right now, the big thing I am doing is pouring ALL my energy into not yelling at my 4 boys (ages 5 and under) for 365 days straight. Every moment I choose to not yell (and trust me, there are LOTS, like when they all whine endlessly for only having 1 not 2 of those aforementioned cake pops…)I am showing them I love. I have going 54 days of not yelling, I mean, loving more…

  288. sy says

    I tell them how thankful I am, and give gifts if it’s appropriate, one time I gave starbucks gift card because my friend loves star bucks coffee. thanks for the giveaway!

  290. Betty C says

    My daughter is an adult with children of her own but I like the mother/daughter lunches we do together. She gets time away from the demands of the family and I get to spend quality time with her.

    willitara [at] gmail [dot] com