Thanks to a little distraction I didn’t get a chance to post anything to the blog but I tried. And I was on such a roll too by posting something for the last 4 days straight. This will have to do. Thanks Starbucks. :) . Of course Happy Hour for Starbucks started today at 3pm. It’s from May 6th-15th from 3-5pm. Of course this Happy Hour was not so happy. Maybe next time....

Yes, it’s been a few days since postings. I’ve been very busy but I’m still doing my morning routine which is to get to my local Starbucks early and write. Today I walked in and got my free coffee because Starbucks is attempting to raise awareness of the need for recycling. For today only you could walk in with your reusable travel mug and get it filled for free. Normally if you do this you get $.10 off the price of the...

It’s Finally Here! I earned it March 13th and I received it on April 5th so it takes about 3 weeks for you to get your Starbucks Gold card once you earn it. The card comes attached to a tent card that is also a coupon for a free handcrafted drink. On the card is an explanation of your Gold level rewards although they’re not that impressive. Actually they look like the same benefits you get with a green card. The only additional...

Starbucks!! iPhone Apps!!! Caffiene!!! Is this site turning into a Starbucks commercial or what!?! I should charge this company for the many write-ups but they continue to impress me. Starbucks has “TWO” iPhone apps. Yes, TWO! Why? Starbucks standard iPhone app is a handy app if you want to find the closest Starbucks to you. The App will show you their menu’s, you can put together your favorite drink, get store hours,...

It’s Sunday, my favorite day of the week and as I sit in my local Starbucks I look around at a business that is incredibly healthy despite the fact that it has a reputation for being expensive. Even in a tough economic climate Starbucks has found a way to add value to their customers lives. As an ongoing business student, entrepreneur and loyal Starbucks customer, This video on “How Starbucks Found it’s Way” is...

Image by Samat J via Flickr OK, I received a few questions about the Starbucks Gold Card and Google has directed lots of people to my site looking for information on when they are getting their Starbucks Gold Cards. Why, I really don’t know but I’ll outline what information I have received from Starbucks so far. I do know that on March 13th I earned my 30th star for a Starbucks Gold Card. Took me 3 months to earn this. On...