A Little Holiday Cheer and a Bargain!

It seems like just yesterday that I was going on and on and on about Fall, but here I am starting to get in the Christmas spirit already. It seems a little early for me, but I just can't help it! Maybe it is my hubby, the Christmas nut, finally starting to change my ways.

I am still completely appreciating everything Fall and taking in the beautiful colors around me and crisp but not frigid air, but every once in awhile a little Christmas creeps in.

This afternoon I got my first "red cup" of the season and it is filled with a hot and amazing peppermint white chocolate mocha. Oh yummy!! Starbucks holiday drinks are my absolute fave. This fall I discovered for the first time (shocking I know) the pumpkin spice latte, which is delish, but nothing can compare to the Christmas drinks. They are my obsession.

Today's visit was extra fabulous because starting today through Sunday, November 18 Starbucks is offering buy one get one free holiday drinks from 2-5. So, grab a friend and go get an afternoon pick me up. Or, if you have no one to go with, get two different flavors and enjoy. Oh dear, did I say that out loud? Ummm...I meant don't be a piggy and find someone to go with you...By the way I did have a friend to go with and am not enjoying two lattes at the moment. :) We also got a fabulous little goodie when we were there that is another promotion that will be running from Monday, November 19-Sunday, December 2. Between these dates you can purchase 5 holiday drinks and get the 6th free. I am sure I can find it in myself to buy 5 holiday drinks in a 2 week period. In case you're wondering the holiday drinks include: caramel brûlée latte, eggnog latte, gingerbread latte, and peppermint mocha--and any combination of the above.

Have you had your first red cup of the season yet? What is your favorite Starbucks holiday drink? I hope you get a chance to take advantage of these two promotions!

Disclaimer time: From what I understand the promotions are company wide and are not specific to certain Starbucks locations, but just to be safe feel free to check with your local Starbucks. I am not speaking as a representative of Starbucks so I can't be positive what your specific Starbucks is offering. 

*This post was not solicited by Starbucks and is all my own opinion. 

Cheers!

Sickie Poo

Well it's that time of the year again...I made it through the first month of school and the germs finally got to me. Nothing major, just a bug that has me feeling yucky. The worst is that tired achy feeling being sick gives you. This morning (before I started feeling really bad and left work) I decided to stop at Starbucks for a little feel better drink. Did you know that they have special concoctions they will make for you when you are sick {you could order them anytime really, but like ginger ale I can only drink them when I don't feel well}? Different baristas have different recipes that they make, so here are some I have come across so far...I made the names up, but the combos come straight from the baristas at my local Starbucks:

Apple Chai
Steamed apple juice
1 Chai tea bag
2 packets of honey
*this is what I had this morning and it was wonderful

Apple Refresher
Steamed apple juice
1 Refresh tea bag
2 packets of honey

Sinus Buster
1 Calm tea bag
1 Refresh tea bag
2 packets of honey
Steep in hot water

Lemon Sinus Buster
Steamed lemonade
1 Calm tea bag
1 Refresh tea bag
2 packets of honey

Lemon Calm
Steamed lemonade
1 Calm tea bag
2 packets of honey

Lemon Refresh
Steamed lemonade
1 Refresh tea bag
2 packets of honey

You can have any of them with or without honey, but I think it is soothing for a sore throat and always like to add it to my sickie drinks.

Hopefully you don't need to enjoy these any time soon, but if you do I hope they help. Do you have any soothing sickie beverages you drink?

Happy Fall Ya'll

Happy first day of Fall! Yes, I know that technically the first day of Fall is not for a few weeks, but in my world (the only one that matters...haha, just kidding) it starts today. You see today was also the first day of school. So, for me the beginning of September and the start of school is all I really need to consider it Fall. I have had my fall Scentsy scents warming for a few weeks now, and I am just itching to get my decorations out. I think that is on the schedule for next weekend!

If you follow my blog or follow me on Facebook or Twitter, you may have caught on to the fact that I am slightly obsessed with Fall, I mean I only mention it 542 times. You might be wondering what I think is so fabulous about this season. Well, I have made my first attempt at one of those cute little posters you see floating around Pinterest to share with you some of things I love about the Fall.

What is your favorite thing about Fall? I know for tons of people it is the return of the Pumpkin Spice Latte to Starbucks. Embarrassing confession: I don't think I have ever had a PSL and if I have I don't remember it. There I said it. I feel like I am cheating on Fall by saying that. Don't worry, drinking a PSL is on the top of my Fall to do list this season. I have however, already had my first Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin from Starbucks, which you must try if you have not already...it is one of my Fall must haves. Make sure to check out my FALL in love Pinterest board for more Fall cooking and decorating ideas, as well as some fab printables I have come across!