I got this in the mail today. Starbucks has changed their rewards program and starting in January I will be a member of that program. Not just a member, a GOLD level member! I'm really not sure what this says about my habits. I'm pretty sure I shouldn't be proud of this. But, I intend to use it. About this time last year, I joined the new Starbucks Gold club. You paid $25 for a year of membership and they sent you this very cool little black card that was like a secret key or something. This fun card got you 10% off all purchases, free wireless, a free drink on your birthday, etc. $25 seems like a lot of money for a stupid club but my co-worker and I did the math and all you had to do was buy 45 small coffees in a year and get 10% off all of those to make back your money. Sadly, I knew that I would purchase more than my required 45 coffees. They have now changed their club and there isn't a fee anymore. The 10% discount is also gone. However, for every 15 drinks you buy, you get one free. I also still get free wireless, free flavored syrups, free soymilk and a free drink for my birthday. Bonus, I get a cool gold card to replace my black card. I'm pretty sure this makes me super cool. Even more bonus, my nifty gold card came with a coupon for a free drink which means that tomorrow morning I will go in and order something that would normally cost $7 and it will taste all the better for being FREE!
Monday, December 28, 2009
Gold Stars
I got this in the mail today. Starbucks has changed their rewards program and starting in January I will be a member of that program. Not just a member, a GOLD level member! I'm really not sure what this says about my habits. I'm pretty sure I shouldn't be proud of this. But, I intend to use it. About this time last year, I joined the new Starbucks Gold club. You paid $25 for a year of membership and they sent you this very cool little black card that was like a secret key or something. This fun card got you 10% off all purchases, free wireless, a free drink on your birthday, etc. $25 seems like a lot of money for a stupid club but my co-worker and I did the math and all you had to do was buy 45 small coffees in a year and get 10% off all of those to make back your money. Sadly, I knew that I would purchase more than my required 45 coffees. They have now changed their club and there isn't a fee anymore. The 10% discount is also gone. However, for every 15 drinks you buy, you get one free. I also still get free wireless, free flavored syrups, free soymilk and a free drink for my birthday. Bonus, I get a cool gold card to replace my black card. I'm pretty sure this makes me super cool. Even more bonus, my nifty gold card came with a coupon for a free drink which means that tomorrow morning I will go in and order something that would normally cost $7 and it will taste all the better for being FREE!
Friday, December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas everyone!
I hope that you all are having a wonderful day and are able to spend it with people you love. I'm enjoying time with my family in Wisconsin and thankful that I made it up here before the bad weather. The brother had to work today and my parents are helping set up for a wedding taking place tomorrow but we'll get to sit down to a cozy dinner this evening and enjoy each other's company.
Many blessings to you and yours this Christmas!
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Brown paper packages tied up with string
These are a few of my favorite things!
I've been a fan of using brown paper to wrap presents with for several years now. It means that I buy one roll of paper (often the kind sold with the other packing materials and usually used to wrap packages that are being shipped) and can use it for any occasion that might come up. Since the brown paper is usually so cheap, I spend what I save and keep several kinds of really pretty ribbon around. This year for my Christmas gifts I found this great twine at IKEA in red and green. I think that it's festive yet simple and elegant in it's own way.
I've been a fan of using brown paper to wrap presents with for several years now. It means that I buy one roll of paper (often the kind sold with the other packing materials and usually used to wrap packages that are being shipped) and can use it for any occasion that might come up. Since the brown paper is usually so cheap, I spend what I save and keep several kinds of really pretty ribbon around. This year for my Christmas gifts I found this great twine at IKEA in red and green. I think that it's festive yet simple and elegant in it's own way.
It's almost ready!
'It' being the schnapps that Kelly and I made at the end of October. I'm SO excited! I'll admit to having had a little taste of the orange schnapps a couple of weeks ago (long before it is technically ready) and it was already good.
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