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Finally the long wait is OVER! After going through a total of 202 entries created by 113 (yes I counted them all!) awesome readers, we are now ready to spread some cheer to THREE lucky readers this Christmas!!! It was a daunting task as Paul and I slowly went through each and every entry. Some made us laugh, some touched our hearts, and most made us realize the true meaning of Christmas. We enjoyed all the photos, the blog entries, the stories, the comic strips and the trivia that you all have shared with us and with that we would like to say... THANK YOU!!! Of course, we had to stay organize to be able to choose the right winners. While going through the entries, we looked for the ones that has shown the following: - Creativity - Frequency (as the saying goes: the more the merrier!) - Originality (copy cats are not allowed, and I'm proud to say, there was NONE here!) - Ability to spread the Christmas joy (how you have made us laugh, cry or simple leave that warm fuzzy feeling...

Dear readers, Just like my favorite cup of tall, non-fat, no foam, toffee nut latte, I really had a wonderful time reading every single comment that you all have patiently and creatively left on my message box. For the entire month of November, I look forward to opening my inbox to be greeted with warm and delightful messages that has surely made my day s . My planner contest is coming to an end and since you all have been so kind to us, Paul and I would like to spread more Christmas cheer to not only ONE but THREE lucky readers who will win special Starbucks prizes from us! As mentioned earlier, One (1) lucky reader will be able to get a Limited Edition Starbucks Coffee 2010 Planner . The 2nd reader will receive a P400 Starbucks gift certificate (as we would love to help you complete your card too!) . While the 3rd lucky reader will receive a cute Starbucks demitasse cup for you to use as you enjoy your espresso drink. We will close the contest in exactly 3 hours and we will be sp...

As the clock strikes twelve, watch as almost everything slowly turns more festive... out comes the reds , the greens and the whites. Just like magic, happy holiday tunes starts to play putting everyone in a better mood as they make their Christmas lists. In a couple of weeks, watch as friends and family exchange gifts over a delicious spread of only the season's best. Best of all, the RED cups are HERE !!!... and they're here to stay up until January 6, 2010 !! This year, Starbucks Coffee is bringing back three of our well-loved holiday beverages namely, the Dark Cherry Mocha , the Peppermint Mocha and my personal favorite, the Toffee Nut Latte ! In addition to these highly sought-after drinks, be sure to try a couple of their plenty holiday food items such as the Creme Brulee Cheesecake , the delectable Chocolate Molten Cake , Paul's favorite the Christmas Turkey Chicken on Cranberry Bread and some returning favorites such as the Peppermint Brownie and the Toffee Nut L...