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March 5, 2009

Starbucks Giveaway and a new Pup!

On Sunday my family was whispering behind closed doors, making private phone calls and all three jumped in the truck and left the house together for the second day in a row. I KNEW they were doing or planning "something" for my birthday, but I just couldn't figure out what!

I enjoyed the piece and quiet while I tapped away on my laptop getting all of these fun Giveaways ready for all of my sweet readers!

After several hours I hear the truck pull into the driveway, and then lots of noise as they came through the front door.

I hear "MOM?" .....I was in my office. The three of them walk into my office with Sunshine holding what I thought was a wadded up blanket....."Happy early Birthday!"

She hands me the blanket while I curiously look to see.........

His name is ♥ Cullen ♥

*for all of you NON Twilight fans {gasp} - that's the vampire family's name

he is a 9 week old Yorkie!

So needless to say, my world has been turned upside down for the last few days!LOL

So has my kitty Kix's world! LOL

Remember that new Flip Video I mentioned that I won a few weeks ago?

Well, now I can show you VIDEO of Cullen! LOL

Here's a little clip of him playing with me in the kitchen.

Every time I would say "what?" he would bark

- but once I got the camera out I was saying "what" a little more than he was! LOL

Cullen 3-4-09 from Cheryl Tidymom on Vimeo.

Today is day number 4 of my

100th post celebration week!

and I would love for one blog reader to have some Starbucks on ME!

I'm giving away a

$10 Starbucks card

I know that sometimes a little treat for yourself can go a long way. It's not often that we get the time, finances or opportunity to focus on ourselves.

What do you have to do for a chance to win the Gift Card?

Just simply leave me a comment (below this post )

telling me your favorite Starbucks drink.

♥ If you don't have a blog, be sure to leave your email
so I can contact you if you win!

Giveaway will close on Saturday March 7 10pm CT

**Don't miss tomorrow, the last day, there will be 2 items to Giveaway!!

Did you enter the Rug & Poo Pourri Giveaway? and the Spring Pillow Giveaway? and the FarmHouse Primitives Gift Certificate?

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Labels: Cullen, Daily Life, Family Fun, Family News, Giveaways, Twilight

74 Comments:

Something Nice and Pretty said...: Hello!!!
Just came on to your blog and I'd love to win the starbucks card...why? because I've never tried Starbucks coffee before, I know, I know crazy huh? but true!

I just love Cullen and watched the vidio...so adorable:)What a wonderful birthday surprise:)
Rondell; 3/5/09, 5:12 AM
Anonymous said...: Cheryl that puppy is TOO CUTE!!! I love the end of the video where he decides he's done with you and he's just going to lay down. Precious. (And I'm cracking up at that picture of your cat!)

I LOVE Starbucks! My favorite drink from there is the Gingerbread Latte, but since that's only at the holidays I get the Caramel Macchiato the rest of the year. But I do love their teas also, and the apple cider. And they used to have smoothie type drinks, the Tazo Berry and the Tazo Citrus, but they're gone. Probably more info than you wanted, huh? ;); 3/5/09, 5:19 AM
whoopsadasie said...: I so ♥ Cullen!! (I got his name immediately) What a great b-day gift...that is of course, if that's what you wanted! Your video is too cute of him. And I love the cat. My DH's "tiger" would be doing the same thing.

I am not entering today's contest. I haven't tried Starbucks, because I can't taste anyway. So I give up my chance to win to all your other bloggers. Good Luck All!; 3/5/09, 6:20 AM
Yankee Ridge Primitives said...: Awww Cheryl - he is ADORABLE!
Hes better than a camera:); 3/5/09, 6:29 AM
Anonymous said...: Hi Cheryl. I am another "never had Starbucks before" person. But I've read on Hungry Girl that to watch my waist line I should get a tall, non fat, sugar free latte, whatever that means, LOL.

I have to admit that if my DH and kids went out and got me a puppy for my birthday I'd probably not be too happy but Cullen is so darn cute I would probably forgive them. He sure is a cutie! <3

LisaG29@charter.net; 3/5/09, 6:34 AM
freeb said...: would love to win the starbucks as i have neve rever been to one. Cut dog!! I also got a new puppy but mine is alot bigger than Cullen.....lol.; 3/5/09, 6:45 AM
Anonymous said...: Venti White Chocolate Mocha :); 3/5/09, 6:49 AM
CozyGirl said...: Cullen is so cute !!!Please enter me for the Starbucks giveaway ~ my favorite is a nonfat peppermint mocha or a light java chip frapp. Have a great day Cheryl !; 3/5/09, 7:15 AM
Amber Dupree said...: Did someone say Starbucks???
Venti 2 pump White Chocolate Mocha, extra hot, light whip. I started to order it once and my son stepped in and ordered it for me...he's 7. That's a mouth full :) A sweet delicious mouthful!

I love your lil' Cullen.
Happy Birthday!; 3/5/09, 7:19 AM
{lauren} said...: Oh my what a precious puppy:) Several of my friends have yorkies...they're great little dogs! But I'm a boston terrier girl...they're my weakness forever!

Mmmm...Starbucks! I'm a total addict! So I have several favorites...pumpkin spice latte in the fall, peppermint mocha twist at Christmas. But I guess my old standbys are Grande Cafe Mochas or Grande Mocha Frappachino (depending on my mood, or the weather!).

And I just want to say again how awesome it is of you to have such generosity! These giveaways are wonderful:) Thanks again for the chance to win!; 3/5/09, 7:31 AM
Dominika said...: Cullen is ADORABLE!!! Love the name and like how it embraces the entire Cullen coven. :o) The video of him is too cute too. How big is he going to be when fully grown? Really adorable!

Starbucks...you speak the language of my heart. LOL. My favorites are Peppermint Twist in both hot and frap, Pumpkin Spice (hot), and Mocha Caramel Fraps. My kids however, would say that the best drink there is either the Vanilla Bean Frap or their Hot Chocolate. Yummy!

Happy Birthday Week!!!; 3/5/09, 7:50 AM
The Queen of Quite a Lot said...: I haven't been inside a Starbucks in ages. Probably because one of the ones by me has Cheesecake factory slices in it and having a piece of Chocolate Cheesecake at 9am is a little overboard.

Happy Birthday!; 3/5/09, 7:54 AM
Unknown said...: What a cutie Pie!...Ummm I meant the dog!...lol

I would love to be entered into your starbucks giveaway...however, I would have to hide that card cuz my kids would steal it!

I love their carmel coffee (I can't spell it..but it is a cappochina...can't spell that either!...lol)...thanks for the weeklong giveaway!...we are loving it!; 3/5/09, 8:06 AM
Gena H said...: tidymom, your Cullen is too cute!

I heart me some Starbucks! My favorite (that DH goes and gets me every Sunday morning) is a Venti White Chocolate Mocha with raspberry syrup. Totally delish! Oh, and I now get it with fat free milk, but I still get the whipped cream on it. Coffee just isn't coffee without whipped cream on it! LOL; 3/5/09, 8:16 AM
Anonymous said...: The problem with Cullen is he's too cute to kill if he piddles on the carpet. WAY too cute! If I win that Starbucks card and can't get to the restroom in time, (coffee runs right through me) I, on the other hand, am not nearly as cute.; 3/5/09, 8:18 AM
koopermom said...: Oh he is sooooo cute!! and I LOVE the name!! What a great gift!

and I usually get a mocha grande, and in the summer an Iced Mocha Grande!

thanks for another giveaway!!; 3/5/09, 8:20 AM
Anonymous said...: My favorite Starbucks drink is a Strawberries and Cream Frappucino! Yum! Your puppy is adorable!

Jodi from FFD birdinn@yahoo.com; 3/5/09, 8:25 AM
Janene said...: What an adorable puppy!
You are truly a very lucky girl!; 3/5/09, 8:27 AM
Rudy said...: Cullen is adorable. I had a little yorkie, Sebastian, I miss him so much. They are so fun to have around, lots of personality; 3/5/09, 9:03 AM
Anonymous said...: Cullen is a sweetie!

I have two favorite Starbucks drinks. My favorite hot one is a Peppermint Mocha Twist; cold one is a Mocha Frappucino. YUM!

Laura
Blessedx3@hotmail.com; 3/5/09, 9:06 AM
Tamara said...: I have found a heavenly blog!!! Starbucks and Twilight??? How can you go wrong?????? I LOVE IT!! My favorite drink at Starbucks is just a Chai Latte. I love the chai spice. I could drink it 24/7. Thanks for the great blog!; 3/5/09, 9:15 AM
He & Me + 3 said...: Waht a sweet sweet puppy face. Oh my so cute. YOu are so lucky. I would love one of those puppies.
Happy Birthday again. What a gift.
My favorite starbucks drink is iced coffee with cinnamon dulche flavor.; 3/5/09, 9:17 AM
marie said...: Hi Cheryl ~ I love caramel frappucinos and I'd love a chance at getting a couple for "free"!

Cullen is so cute and what a great name! My daughter is a huge Twilight fan. She and her friends are planning a trip to Forks & LaPush. I posted about it today. Check it out if you get a chance.

Thanks again for a fun week of giveaways!; 3/5/09, 9:37 AM
jen@odbt said...: I love their mocha frappacinos skim, no whip.

They did surprise you -what a great bday gift!; 3/5/09, 9:45 AM
Tamara B. said...: We just adopted a Yorkie last year and my children just love him to death. And my daughter is a huge Twilight fan so I love the name you gave him. My favorite drnk from Starbucks is their White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino. Thank-you.
tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com; 3/5/09, 9:46 AM
Mandy said...: What a cute puppy and what a great name! Thanks for the info on Stephenie Meyer Day in Forks. Unfortunately my friends and I have to go in August (darn school schedule).

Oh, and right now I'm loving the London Fog Latte with skim and no syrup shot.; 3/5/09, 10:07 AM
Unknown said...: Your new puppy is super cute! I wish mine was young/little again, today is my Lolo's 2 1/2yr birthday (yes I'm crazy and celebrate half birthdays haha!) I haven't been to starbucks in along time so I dont know if they still have it but I use to love the White Chocolate Rasberry Frappuccino. Thanks for entering me!; 3/5/09, 10:14 AM
Michelle said...: A yorkie! I am jealous...so cute!!

My favorite starbucks is an iced green tea latte, although when I went in to get one the other day, I was told they no longer make them the way they used to, because they don't carry the melon flavoring they used to add to it anymore!! The employees must of thought I was nuts with my response, as my eyes got big, and I yelled "Noooo!! That's my favorite drink!" They made me their new version, and it was not good, so I defaulted to a iced soy chai, which is my second favorite!!; 3/5/09, 10:29 AM
kim@ A Thyme Remembered said...: Hello! I follow your and other bloggers blogs :} and so enjoy it! Loved Cullen..what a cutie! How sweet of the fam to surprise you!

Now as or Starbuck...I like most all of it...usually g in and read and by their words they talk me into sOMETHING!!!!! I like just their plan coffee too [cheaper], but like frappucino...{sp}
Thanks for allowing me a non blogger to register to win.; 3/5/09, 10:58 AM
Anonymous said...: I have never had Starbucks before and would love to try.; 3/5/09, 11:14 AM
Threebusybs said...: ~~~* HAPPY BIRTHDAY *~~~~~

My fav Starbucks is the simply delicious skinny vanilla latte. yum yuuuum.

Have a great day.
~aimee
braukmans@peak.org; 3/5/09, 11:16 AM
Anonymous said...: I'll take a Chai Tea Latte, thank you very much...and Happy Birthday!; 3/5/09, 11:42 AM
Amy @ Living Locurto said...: I really want to squeeze that sweet Cullen! So cute!

My favorite drink is a mouthful:

A Tall, non-fat, no whip, 2 pump, moca! mmmmmm good!; 3/5/09, 11:49 AM
Paula said...: Oh my word Cheryl, Cullen(Twilight fan here too) is adorable! Will he get very big?
Like Rondell I've never had Starbucks either! Thanks for the chance to win.
I'll be back!; 3/5/09, 12:34 PM
everyday mom of one said...: I am a plain jane americano girl. Piping hot and nice and strong.

haleyathome@gmail.com; 3/5/09, 1:10 PM
Susan Heim said...: Cafe Verona...yum, yum, yum!; 3/5/09, 1:13 PM
Unknown said...: What a cute puppy!! Lucky you!

My favorite Starbucks drink is their Pumpkin Spice Latte (the only coffee I drink.)

But if I win, I know I won't be able to hold out until the Fall, so I'd treat myself to Spiced Chai Latte and one of thier delicious pieces of cake or a cookie.; 3/5/09, 1:22 PM
Unknown said...: gingerbread latte (w/ soy) for SURE!!!

p.s. such a cute, cute dog!!!; 3/5/09, 1:56 PM
Jackie said...: Cogratulations on the newest addition to your family! Cullen is adorable!

I have to admit, although I love coffee, I am not familiar with the names of the drinks at Starbucks because I don't go there often enough (we're on a bit of a budget).

Thanks for the giveaway!; 3/5/09, 2:35 PM
Anonymous said...: Happpy Birthday - celebrate all week - you're worth it!

Cullen is just too precious for words. We have 2 West Highland White Terriers.

My favorite at Starbucks is their hot chocolate. I'd love to win the gift card. Thanks for the opportunity!

Nancy
allibrary (at) aol (dot) com; 3/5/09, 2:41 PM
Anonymous said...: Cullen is ADORABLE!

My favorite Starbucks drink is a Skinny Caramel Latte. YUM!; 3/5/09, 3:55 PM
valerie2350 said...: Cullen and Kix are adorable :)

Mocha Frap, no whip for me :); 3/5/09, 4:16 PM
CJ, The Purple Diva said...: Oh CULLEN is adorable! And that cat in the box, is HYSTERICAL! A perfect picture! I just had to come say how adorable they both are.
And HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY in case I don't get to say so tomorrow!
I'm not a Starbucks fan so please if I win give it to the next person!; 3/5/09, 4:24 PM
The Hailes said...: Since I am a coffee junkie, I just had to enter this giveaway when I came across it.

Happy 100th post week...and Happy Birthday, sounds like it is sneaking right up.

btw, I love your blog design!!; 3/5/09, 4:54 PM
The Hailes said...: Oops forgot to say...my favorite drink is a Non-fat, peppermint mocha. But I'll take any coffee as long as it isn't black and it IS sweet! :); 3/5/09, 4:55 PM
Amanda said...: that is the cutest puppy ev-ah!!!! congrats on your new baby. as for the Starbucks gift card- YES YES YES count me in. My drink- Black Tea Latte with Soy or as my 2yo son calls it Bawack Tea Watte wit soy; 3/5/09, 5:49 PM
mindy said...: great giveaway and an adorable fur baby thanks; 3/5/09, 6:26 PM
Michele said...: Love starbucks. My choice of drink is their caramel macchiato

Thanks
mrscook73(at)gmail.com; 3/5/09, 6:41 PM
Deborah said...: My favorite Starbucks drink is a mocha mint frapp. asthenight at gmail dot com; 3/5/09, 6:44 PM
Angela C said...: Happy belated birthday and congrats on your 100th post. Thanks for the giveaway:); 3/5/09, 7:09 PM
Leah J. said...: First of all, I LOVE that you named your puppy Cullen (I heart Edward!)

My favorite Starbucks drink is an iced chai tea latte. YUM!

My blog is private - LBJ(at)nine17(dot)com; 3/5/09, 7:33 PM
techyone said...: Peppermint Mocha Twist is the way to go. Thanks.

Cullen is adorable.; 3/5/09, 7:55 PM
Anonymous said...: Hi Cheryl,
oh my gosh i just found the link againg to country j. i was a loyal customer in kirkwood, both stores, i missed it when ya moved from kirkwood road, my mom lives in kirkwood a few blocks away from that store,i relocated to texas but shopped there often, i knew ya moved to euraka, never got a chance to get out there, my moms been very sick the last couple of years so my free time was at her house or st.johns hospital..im going to miss you guys dearly at the store! i need bathroom vanity lights, where am i gonna go??? help me if ya can.
also ummm the starbucks card, i LOVE IT ALL... lol and i so need it, back home in texas at the moment and tryin to relax and redecorate for spring/summer.
tell your mom to enjoy!!!! and I LOVE THE YORKIE :o) ummm maybe kitty needs the starbucks card? lol; 3/5/09, 8:31 PM
Barely Domestic Mama said...: Cullen is a cutie!

My fave Starbucks drink is White Chocolate Mocha Latte.; 3/5/09, 8:58 PM
Anonymous said...: Well, I have never been to a starbucks....live way out in the country and only see them when we travel!! :) All of the comments list some yummy sounding coffees, though - would love to try! Cute pup in the video!! Hope your kitty is happier now!!
Jacque in SC
jacquebruce(at)yahoo(dot)com; 3/5/09, 9:06 PM
{lauren} said...: I realized I didn't mention I'm a follower before..oops!; 3/6/09, 7:15 AM
Charlene said...: What a super cute puppy and a great name!
my favorite star bucks drink is the hot apple cider. yum yum

charlene
hungryhungry_hippo@hotmail.com; 3/6/09, 7:19 AM
A Reader said...: Cullen is ADORABLE! Happy Belated B-day!

I'm a plain Starbucks drinker: Venti Skim Latte is my Drink.
Thanks for the giveaway!
kimspam66(at)yahoo(dot)com; 3/6/09, 8:02 AM
Anonymous said...: My fav. Starbucks drink is Hot Cocoa

Happy Birthday!

Thanks, Chris F.

treehouse.queen18(at)yahoo(dot)com; 3/6/09, 10:06 AM
all up in each others bizness said...: happy birthday!!

i love starbucks tazo tea!

Alyce
tapango1@aol.com; 3/6/09, 12:22 PM
Anonymous said...: What a cute puppy! I love hot chai lattes. Thanks so much.

lynne at fairpoint dot net; 3/6/09, 12:46 PM
MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...: just adorable but I would scream then calm down- not another mouth to feed- but we always find a way

love the frapacinnos they have strawberry banana and double chocolate; 3/6/09, 1:32 PM
Anonymous said...: You're such a sweetie! I treat myself to Vanilla Lattes! Yum!
~Kim; 3/6/09, 1:41 PM
Carolyn G said...: I love the pup and the cat and the puppy's name!

My favorite drink at Starbucks is the mocha caffe latte with whipped cream!; 3/6/09, 2:24 PM
Antoinette Marie said...: my fav is a white chocolate latte'...thanks for the generosity! blessings...; 3/6/09, 3:33 PM
Gonna Want This-Handmade said...: We are Starbuck fans at my house...DH even works there PT! My old standby is a Grande Chai Tea Latte - Nonfat. But I'm a fan of Caramel Macchiato and most types of Frappacinos too! :)

try.handmade(at)gmail(dot)com

Holly; 3/7/09, 9:43 AM
Gonna Want This-Handmade said...: I am a subscriber/follower at hdressel(at)dresselmeadows(dot)com

Holly; 3/7/09, 9:45 AM
CinnamonLaine said...: Seasonal, but the gingerbread latte!; 3/7/09, 3:08 PM
kathy55439 said...: I WISH I HAD A NEW PUPPY.....; 3/7/09, 5:21 PM
Sandra K321 said...: It, sounds strange but I like the salted caramel hot chocolate at Starbucks.; 3/7/09, 5:33 PM
living the malone life said...: How ADORABLE is that little face!! And my favorite drink is a White Chocolate Mocha with a shot of Vanilla and a Vanilla Bean Frapaccino (sp?) and a Strawberries and Cream Frapp...can we say I LOVE STARBUCKS!; 3/7/09, 5:57 PM
Kaycee said...: I LOVE their Vanilla Bean Frappechino because I actually don't like coffee flavor at all! These are wonderful and so yummy!

kayceewilliams at gmail dot com; 3/7/09, 6:46 PM
Kaycee said...: (ok, so don't count this an entry...) I forgot to mention how adorable your new puppy is!!; 3/7/09, 6:47 PM
Bonnie said...: Oh pick me I could use an extra morning wake up call. I love a triple cap extra dry. Oh and don't forget the mini zuccinni nut muffin! My friends just laugh at me....I always have the samething. It is the only vise I have left if you don't count spoiling my grandkids!; 3/8/09, 3:19 PM

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