Bzz Agent Starbucks Coffee Campaign!

When I saw the box with the cute "bee" tape I couldn't wait to open it. Over the last year or so I have morphed from an occasional coffee drinker to a have to have at least a half a pot each day coffee drinker. Sometimes I even have to stop myself from making more. Well, I had just come off of a few days without coffee. We were out and didn't get to the store. So, no coffee at all for two days and then I got my Bzz box!

When I signed up for the campaign I knew I would be sampling Starbuck's Pike Peak Roast. It is their signature blend named after the location of the very first Starbuck shop in Pike Place Market, Seattle. I, by the way, was there before and while the famed flying fish were entertaining, I couldn't help but think that Pittsburgh's very own Strip District was perhaps a little cooler. But, I digress. I also got a smaller, "Intro" size, of the Caffe Verona flavor to brew and share with friends. The 5 oz. "Intro" bags are available in Columbia, House Blend & Caffe Verona. Starbucks is also offering a promo where you buy coffee and get coffee. I think this is a pretty smart marketing tool. I'm all about saving money but if I hear about the "latte factor" one more time as a way to keep money in your pocket I think I might just scream. And, if I haven't had my coffee to keep said money in my pocket I guarantee I will be screaming! Very smart on their part. Here is the deal: Buy the 12 oz. coffee to brew at home as a more economical choice then, bring the packaging in for a FREE tall brewed coffee . As always, the kit also included a few coupons to share with friends.

I was very happy with the Pike Peak Roast and I will be purchasing it in the future. I haven't brewed the Verona Caffe yet but I will post about it when I do.

Let me just share a few more things about Bzz Agent and Pike Peak Roast:

If you'd like more info on how to become a Bzz Agent, click HERE.

Pike Peak Roast is available in a 12 oz. package at all major grocery stores and mass retailers at a suggested price of $8.99.

I did receive this product to try free but I was not paid for this post and my views always remain my own - just ask my husband.

A Package, for Moi?

I don't mean to sound like a Scrooge because I can only imagine how insane it is to work for a package delivery company this time of year, BUT, COME ON, did you have to leave my delivery in the snow? I'm home today and can see the drop off spot from the window so it couldn't have been out there long but the bottom was soaked - what if I didn't get the package until much, much later? Ugh! Then, they left a delivery notice stating the package was left at the front door, on the front door! Duh. I did have a good laugh about that. Anyway, that package, like most that we receive this time of year, was for my kids. In the mailbox, however, was a package just for me. I got a full size L'OREAL Lash Boosting Serum and a full size L'OREAL Double Extend Mascara with Lash Boosting Serum.

I received this product from a program that I participate in called Bzz Agent. If you haven't heard of this company it is a WOM marketing company; WOM standing for "word of mouth". So, I was offered this campaign and accepted. Which means I get to try the product and all I have to do is give my honest opinion to people that I know that might be interested. If you would like to find out more about BZZ Agent, check out their website HERE. Anyone can sign up - this is not just for bloggers. Blogging is a good way to share info though so I will be posting my results here. I know some of you might be curious about this "over the counter" serum after seeing the Brooke Shields commercial for a (not affiliated) prescription serum a trillion and one times on tv. Did I mention that the serum retails for $14.95 and the mascara retails for $12.95 and this is a 4-week challenge?