The friend.
You know who she is.
The one who comes to mind.
And brings a smile to your face.
Just because.
She is there.
Not just on the days when life is ordinary.
But the days when life is anything but ordinary.
Phone calls making sure everything is okay.
Asking if anything can be done.
Anything needed.
At all.
Texts with invites.
Fun times ahead for the girls.
Some filled with moments where life is too busy.
Emails filled with planning and dreaming.
Revealing that the sky is the limit.
Encouraging and filled with hope.
Sharing the joy of 140 characters.
Twitter lessons sitting in the front seat of the car.
Laughing at ourselves.
Hysterically.
The friend.
She is the one.
Who had such a difficult year.
Making amazing changes in her life.
She has so much to look forward to for the new year.
She was on my mind.
My friend will receive this wonderful gift basket filled with Ambiance Coffee from Smart & Final. She has absolutely no idea that it will be appearing on her doorstep and that is a wonderful way to surprise a friend with a basket of love.
She was who I was shopping for, as her home is often filled with friends and family. Sharing coffee seemed like a wonderful way to create memories together. Standing there in the aisle at Smart & Final looking at the Ambiance coffee selections meant choosing ground or whole bean.
Who knew deciding between ground coffee or whole bean coffee would be such a tough decision!
Thankfully Ambiance coffee has both kinds and even had a coffee grinder for those that prefer fresh ground coffee.
Right around the corner was a heart shaped tin that just jumped out at me. Since I write Choosing Love, hearts are often a shape I love to discover and this beautiful tin just had to go in the gift basket too.
Every girl needs a little bit of chocolate now and then, especially with coffee!
Shopping around the store for a great way to present the items left me with a reusable shopping bag filled with palm trees and a great reminder of the Arizona weather.
Her basket is filled with savory coffee, perfect for the coffee lover.
- Ambiance Premium Ground French Vanilla | 12 ounces
- Ambiance Premium Ground Kona Style | 12 ounces
- Ambiance Premium Whole Bean French Roast Coffee | 32 ounces
- Hamilton Beach Fresh Grind Coffee Grinder
- Heart shaped Dove® tin filled with Silky Smooth Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffle Hearts, Dark Chocolate Truffle Hearts, and Creamy Caramels | 8.13 ounces
- Smart & Final reusable shopping tote
Coffee brings a smile to my face as I remember childhood memories and that magical smell. Imagine all the memories she will create while enjoying Ambiance coffee!
Who is your friend?
Who brings a smile to your face?
Now onto the giveaway!
Not only will my friend enjoy the gift basket, one of my wonderful readers will enjoy an identical gift basket too. A perfect gift for your Valentine or simply a way to enjoy Valentine’s Day!
Giveaway is open to US residents age 18 and older and ends at 11:59 pm on February 4, 2013. Winner will be chosen via Random.org and will be notified via email. The winner will need to respond within 48 hours or another winner will be chosen. Please allow 4-6 weeks for prize fulfillment.
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Elena
January 21, 2013 at 9:47 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I would enjoy it with my husband
heather
January 21, 2013 at 5:48 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
my mom there just never seems to be enough time
shantelle stately
January 21, 2013 at 6:15 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
The hubby of course.
SaraLee E
January 22, 2013 at 2:52 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
My husband
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Megan Cromes
January 22, 2013 at 5:26 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
with my mom.
Sara
January 22, 2013 at 10:40 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Awwww, you are so sweet to give this to your friend!
Wendy Wright
January 22, 2013 at 12:09 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Thank you Sara!
L
January 22, 2013 at 11:18 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Mu husband, mom and sisters, group of best friends, grandmothers…
Cálaeb Temple
January 22, 2013 at 8:19 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
my girl!
rachel
January 23, 2013 at 8:29 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
My best friend Mary. We live 9 hours away and I miss her!
Sheila
January 23, 2013 at 9:17 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I love coffee and chocolate. Wow I would love to win this
Debbie G
January 23, 2013 at 9:20 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I would want to share it with my hubby!
Elis B.
January 23, 2013 at 1:20 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
With my family.
Realia M
January 23, 2013 at 6:31 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
with my wonderful fiance
Ttrockwood
January 23, 2013 at 8:36 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I would spend it with my cat- shes always calming and happy!
Barbara Montag
January 23, 2013 at 10:31 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
With my close friend Bea – we always have things to talk about!
Thank you.
heather eg kaufman
January 24, 2013 at 5:12 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I would spend time with my hubby. He is military & never home in the morning.
heta s
January 24, 2013 at 5:25 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
with my ipad…watching a little netflix.
Kay Lynn
January 24, 2013 at 6:18 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I’d like to enjoy that cup of coffee with my sister. We’re both so busy we don’t have enough time to just chat.
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Brenda Burgess
January 24, 2013 at 7:29 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I would like to enjoy it with my husband.
Elizabeth M
January 24, 2013 at 8:07 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I would enjoy the time with my boyfriend. With our different work schedules we don’t see each other as much as I would like.
MADDIE K.
January 24, 2013 at 10:03 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
If my mom were alive I would love to spend time with her, but she isn’t so my second choice would be my daughter.
nichol tone
January 24, 2013 at 10:34 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I would like to spend it with my grandma
Julie Thompson
January 24, 2013 at 11:17 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I would have said my fiance but he ended things last week so I would say my friends or my kids when they are home from college. Thank you for the giveaway
Melissa Hartley
January 24, 2013 at 3:35 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I’d spend more time with an old friend of mine who I don’t get to see very often & i’d actually probably give this prize to her because she never buys anything for herself .. thanks.
Terri Herman
January 24, 2013 at 3:56 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
My daughter. I miss her very much now that she is married and living in another state.
Leslie S.
January 24, 2013 at 6:40 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I would spend it with my brother. We could use some extra talk time.
Brandie (@ Home Cooking Memories)
January 24, 2013 at 8:54 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I would spend the extra moments with my kids
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Ginny Prince
January 24, 2013 at 9:47 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I would love to have that time to spend with my Mr. Fabulous …… We are long-distancing it right now and our time spent together is not nearly enough.
Mer
January 24, 2013 at 10:33 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Me myself and I…and maybe my cat. I love my family, but could definitely use a few quite moments of me time.
Sonya
January 24, 2013 at 11:31 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I would spend time with my mother
Angela Qcrazy
January 25, 2013 at 11:00 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
With anyone in my family.
Sally Gairrett
January 25, 2013 at 4:48 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
My husband (newlyweds).
saki
January 25, 2013 at 4:59 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
with my significant other, of course!
Elle
January 25, 2013 at 7:05 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Relaxing with my husband!
laurie damrose
January 27, 2013 at 8:37 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
with the greatest man in the world,my dad.
Kylie C
January 27, 2013 at 12:48 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I would love a few extra minutes with my DH in the morning on our back porch (at least when we’re having nice weather)!
Tracy
January 27, 2013 at 1:14 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I would enjoy a little extra time with my boyfriend.
David Carlson
January 27, 2013 at 10:24 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
My wife.
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Helga
January 28, 2013 at 8:06 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
the hubby!!
julie matek
January 28, 2013 at 12:06 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
the hubby and my daughter:)
jmatek AT wi DOT rr DOT com
Elena Vo
January 28, 2013 at 1:32 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
My aunt! She is so funny and always makes me realize how great my family is.
Rachel
January 29, 2013 at 9:22 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I would definitely enjoy the extra moment with my aunt. She’s like a second mom to me, but we don’t often have the opportunity to spend time together anymore.
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Heather Hayes Panjon
January 29, 2013 at 4:54 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
My Husband ! Every Moment Together Is Special
Meryl
January 29, 2013 at 8:56 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
My husband.
Louis
January 29, 2013 at 8:56 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
My best friend.
Victoria Carlson
January 29, 2013 at 10:11 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Could never get enough time in the day with my husband
Ruth
January 29, 2013 at 11:35 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Wow Wendy! What a great idea! If I won, I would go get both of my sisters, bring them over to my house and enjoy their company along with a hot cup of coffee and some chocolate!
Wendy Wright
January 30, 2013 at 3:58 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Thank you, Ruth! Love your idea of sharing it with family.
jacqueline
January 30, 2013 at 7:23 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
id like the time alone since I never get that
molli vandehey
January 31, 2013 at 6:55 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
with my husband…we’re both so focused on the kdis we never get enough time together! t
Ally
February 1, 2013 at 4:15 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I’d love to enjoy it with my best friend. We live a few hours apart now, so we don’t get enough time together!
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Lucero De La Tierra
February 1, 2013 at 10:10 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I’d spend it with my husband.
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Teresa Thompson
February 3, 2013 at 1:27 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
My son and granddaughter.
Dana
February 3, 2013 at 4:35 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
At the moment I’d love to spend those few extra moments with my best friend Kelley.
Dana / hazelfinn(at)ymail(dot)com
Lynne
February 3, 2013 at 9:00 pm (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Sentimental answer – my mom, who passed away in 2001
Realistic answer – my friend Cindy who no longer lives in the same town I do
Susie
February 4, 2013 at 7:30 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I would share it with my husband….there are rarely enough moments in our day for us to have special quiet time.
scott Lee
February 4, 2013 at 9:18 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I really like it in the morning time meditation with my laptop.
inspiring!
Ellen Casper
February 4, 2013 at 10:31 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
My husband
Ruth chu
February 4, 2013 at 10:34 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I would share with myself I need some time alone….lol
Crystal Walker
February 4, 2013 at 11:00 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
MY SWEET 5 YR OLD GRANDDAUGHTER SHYENNE WHOM I ONLY GET TO SEE EVERY NOW AND THEN
richelle bowers
February 4, 2013 at 11:37 am (UTC -7) Link to this comment
my hubby as always
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