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February 14, 2014

I Heart Starbucks Coffee Valentine’s Flash Giveaway – CLOSED

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Starbucks Coffee Giveaway

This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Random.org winner Jennifer W. 

Happy Valentine’s Day!!

So Valentine’s Day… do you love it or kind of hate it? I personally think we could all do with a few more holidays celebrating love…but without the roses and mushiness. I’d like to see more of a focus on loving gestures, accepting others, and giving others the gift of time. In fact, celebrating THAT kind of love every day would make me happy!

One of my favorite parts of every week is when my husband (who is rarely here in the morning because he goes to work super early or is traveling) and I get to sit down, enjoy a cup of coffee, read the paper and catch up with each other on the happenings of the week. Coffee connects…there’s no doubt about that. My friends at Starbucks want to celebrate that special connection over coffee with a fun, flash Valentine’s Day giveaway! 

Starbucks Coffee Mug Giveaway

 

This giveaway includes:

– One (1) Valentine’s Day Mug
– One (1) Sweetheart 2014 CD
– One (1) 10-ct. Starbucks K-Cups Bright Sky Blend
– One (1) 10-ct. Starbucks K-Cups Aria Blend

What do you think? Would winning this perk up your Valentine’s Day? This is a 24 hour flash giveaway, so make sure to enter today!

To enter the giveaway simply leave a comment on this post telling me, if you could sit and connect over a cup of Starbucks coffee with anyone, who would you choose and why? All comments must be received by 11am CST on February 15th, 2014. Winner will be chosen through Random.org and notified via valid email address.

Much love to you all… I’m thankful for each of you! Good luck!

Disclosure: A special thanks to Starbucks for providing the items for this giveaway. All opinions expressed are my own!

 

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  1. Rachel Cartucci says

    February 14, 2014 at 10:30 am

    I would love to sit and connect with my grandmother like we used to do. I miss her every day. She passed away early in feb. some years ago. Thanks.

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  2. Brenda Bourne says

    February 14, 2014 at 10:34 am

    my friends I enjoy sitting chatting and listening to their stories

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  3. Kristine says

    February 14, 2014 at 10:34 am

    I’d have coffee with my dear friend who’s moved to California. Miss her and our coffee dates so much!

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  4. Emily L. says

    February 14, 2014 at 10:35 am

    My dear friend who lives far away from me in Louisiana. Would love to chat with her face to face over coffee!!

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  5. Doreen Flores says

    February 14, 2014 at 10:35 am

    Sitting diwn and connecting with my nana would be the best, I love listening to her stories of when she was younger.
    thanks for the chance to win!

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  6. Sarah Bates says

    February 14, 2014 at 10:35 am

    I would love to sit down and have a cup of coffee with my grandma, my Meme. She has been gone for 15 years and I still miss her so much. Would love to sit and talk with her and hug her just one more time.

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  7. George says

    February 14, 2014 at 10:36 am

    Picasso – I want to know if he really was as much of a womanizer as history has made him out to be. I want to know what really inspired him.

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  8. Kris says

    February 14, 2014 at 10:37 am

    I would love to gather over coffee with my BFFs Jodi, Garnetta, Becky, Sandy, Judy, Karen, Beth, Lisa, and Danielle. Oh, and it would involve travel. Is that too much to ask? 🙂

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  9. AmyRuth says

    February 14, 2014 at 10:38 am

    Yes, I would sit at a big round table with all the girls I used to lunch with in Waco, Texas. We would catch up on the last 14 years. Tell lots of stories, laugh, eat and drink more cofee. That would be a good day.

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  10. Debbie says

    February 14, 2014 at 10:38 am

    I would sit and visit with my mother-in-law. She lives far away and is the best mother-in-law a girl could have. And we both love coffee!!

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  11. Ashley says

    February 14, 2014 at 10:39 am

    Love this question, it’s a tough one!
    I’d have to say… Jane Austen. There is so much mystery behind who she was and what her intentions were in her writing. Was she a romantic at heart? What she cynical? Why did she end her engagement? Why did she never marry? How can I write like her? SO many great things to ask.

    On a personal level, I’d have to say my friend Dawn. She teaches overseas in Taiwan and I miss her so! I haven’t seen her in a year or two and although we skype and chat on FB, it’s just not the same!

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  12. Heather says

    February 14, 2014 at 10:39 am

    I would love to sit down over coffe with my friend Ann! We both moved around the same time and it’s been 2 years since we have seen each other. After moving she went through a divorce. I was not there for her physically, being so far away, but thought about her all the time. I just want her to know that she is loved and precious to me even though we live far apart!

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  13. Sharon Garrett says

    February 14, 2014 at 10:39 am

    I could sit and connect over a cup of Starbucks coffee with my new friend Deb.

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  14. Kathy J says

    February 14, 2014 at 10:40 am

    I’ve talked often with a friend that lives far away about meeting over coffee. I’d love to be able to sit down and talk and laugh and have a chance to be together.

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  15. Kate says

    February 14, 2014 at 10:40 am

    I moved across the country two summers ago, and I really miss having coffee with my Grandma and my dad. Visiting once every year or so just isn’t the same!

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  16. Lawana Whaley says

    February 14, 2014 at 10:41 am

    I so miss having time for a relaxing cuppa with my heart sister, Shannan. We haven’t been able to get together for almost 17 years now and we used to have coffee every day… sometimes twice a day….

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  17. Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says

    February 14, 2014 at 10:42 am

    My mother in law! She passed before I met my husband and what I wouldn’t give to have met her!

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  18. Michelle Rittler | Taste As You Go says

    February 14, 2014 at 10:43 am

    I was going to answer by saying that I would love to connect with my husband over Starbucks coffee, but we have our own little coffee tradition each weekday morning, so I’m changing my answer. I’d love to have a chance to sit with my grandfather again. As you know, he passed away at the end of last November, and I miss him every single day. When my grandmother would let him get a word in (!), he always had the best stories to tell. XO

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  19. Terri Truscello Miller says

    February 14, 2014 at 10:44 am

    I would sit and have a cup of coffee with my mom. She lives a couple states away and we don’t get to see each other that often.

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  20. Susan Christy says

    February 14, 2014 at 10:45 am

    My best friend Linda. We met when we were 4 and 50 years later and hundreds of miles apart, we are still besties. We talk, text and email, but I miss her smiling face and would love to see her in person.

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  21. Elizabeth says

    February 14, 2014 at 10:46 am

    I would love to sit down over a cup of coffee with my grandpa that passed away a few years ago. I remember going up to his farm in the summers as a kid and I always looked forward to breakfast with him because he made amazing but simple breakfasts and then would sit and talk over coffee! It was something I remember and won’t forget!

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  22. Sandy Headtke says

    February 14, 2014 at 10:48 am

    My boyfriend who is so funny and smart. Time flies all to quickly when we are together

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  23. Gina says

    February 14, 2014 at 10:49 am

    My grandparents – they’ve all passed on, would love to sit and chat with them again! Also, my best friend who moved to CA last year. I miss her so!

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  24. Kel says

    February 14, 2014 at 10:50 am

    I would choose my mother-in-law – who lives far away. thanks!

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  25. Dana says

    February 14, 2014 at 10:50 am

    I would have a cup of coffee with my mom. She lives pretty far away and I only see her once a year.

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  26. Terri says

    February 14, 2014 at 10:50 am

    I would love to sit down and share a cup of coffee with my grandma, who died before my mom was even married. I had a wonderful step-grandma, but have always wished I could have known my mother’s mother and learn more about my mother as a little girl as only a mother could know.

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  27. Shawna says

    February 14, 2014 at 10:50 am

    My grandfather. He’s the one person I wish everyone could met.

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  28. Ritika says

    February 14, 2014 at 10:50 am

    I would love to connect with my BFF who lives far away in India. So miss our coffee dates!

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  29. Kimberly says

    February 14, 2014 at 10:51 am

    My husband. We call it quills time bc before we were married we traveled to Louisville and sat at my fave coffee shop for hours reading the word, reflecting, quietly talking, holding hands. We still do it today but not near as often. We have two small boys. We are in the ministry and have busy lives. Who has hours to sit and be still w life happening?

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  30. Emily Kinsaul says

    February 14, 2014 at 10:53 am

    I would love to reconnect with a dear friend, whom I haven’t seem in years. Back when we live in the say place we would get together for coffee regularly. Now, she’s moved and I’ve moved and another baby later….we have lots to catch up on.

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  31. Hope says

    February 14, 2014 at 10:54 am

    My mom!

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  32. Jennifer Vaughan says

    February 14, 2014 at 10:54 am

    I would share a chai tea latte with my mom. She rarely “treated herself” to a Starbucks but on her last visit before she died suddenly of a heart attack we went out for 2. A day doesn’t go by when I wish I could talk with her

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  33. Johnna says

    February 14, 2014 at 11:00 am

    I would love to have just one more cup of coffee with my dad. Black, steaming hot, in a diner mug.

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  34. Amy @ The Nifty Foodie says

    February 14, 2014 at 11:00 am

    Definitely my mom. She’s always super busy, but I love our chats!

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    • Belladatura says

      February 14, 2014 at 11:02 am

      My sister, a busy mom of two boys. She deserves some adult talk!

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  35. Alyssa says

    February 14, 2014 at 11:00 am

    I have a dear, sweet friend in Kentucky whom I used to meet with weekly for chats over coffee and tea (she preferred tea) and since I moved away almost two years ago we haven’t had coffee together or a lot of time to talk. We keep each other filled in, but I miss that sweet weekly time!

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  36. Shannon-Margaret says

    February 14, 2014 at 11:01 am

    If I could sit for a cuppa with anyone, it’d be my mother. We live on opposite coasts and its been years since we’ve been able to see one another in person.

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  37. Val says

    February 14, 2014 at 11:02 am

    I would love to sip a nice cup of coffee with my former cohort at my previous job. I unfortunately took another position elsewhere and now live 2+ hours away so we don’t get together all too often. She’s one of those friends who you can just take up when you left off, no matter how long it’s been. 🙂

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  38. Lis says

    February 14, 2014 at 11:02 am

    I’d like to have coffee with my sister!

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  39. Rena says

    February 14, 2014 at 11:03 am

    One of my good friends Ahuva, havent connected with her in a while!!

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  40. Grace says

    February 14, 2014 at 11:04 am

    My friend whom I haven’t seen for a long time. We definitely have lots of catching up to do!

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  41. Dana says

    February 14, 2014 at 11:04 am

    I’d sit with my mom, who doesn’t really like coffee, but I don’t get to see her often enough and it’s nice to have catch up time in person!

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  42. Nicole S. says

    February 14, 2014 at 11:05 am

    My husband. In the hustle and chaos surrounding work and two kids, we often miss out on time to connect quietly…just the two of us.

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  43. Lisa says

    February 14, 2014 at 11:06 am

    My grandma. She loved her coffee 🙂

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  44. cassie says

    February 14, 2014 at 11:09 am

    I’d sit with my grandma as long as I could. She taught me to drink coffee, and to dip chocolate chip cookies in it. She’s been gone for 15 years last week and I miss her every day.

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  45. Jenny says

    February 14, 2014 at 11:09 am

    I would sit down with one if my oldest friends, Cheryl. We only get to see each other a couple times a year and it’s not ever enough! Plus, she’s the person I’ve been going to coffee with for the longest. By the way, I love your post, I think we should celebrate love, and coffee, every single day.

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  46. latanya says

    February 14, 2014 at 11:13 am

    my husband just because it seems we never get a chance to just sit down and talk with everything being so busy.

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  47. danielle m. says

    February 14, 2014 at 11:14 am

    Martin Luther King Jr. for all obvious reasons! 🙂

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  48. Amy says

    February 14, 2014 at 11:15 am

    My BFF who lives so far away that we rarely get to see one another any more!

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  49. Shannon says

    February 14, 2014 at 11:20 am

    I would pick my mom because she never treats her self and while we talk on the phone daily it would be nice to treat to a cup of coffee.

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  50. lindsay says

    February 14, 2014 at 11:37 am

    my BF … we don’t live in the same place anymore so i’d love to take some time and just catch up with him. OR MY MOM – because she is the best!

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  51. Tori says

    February 14, 2014 at 11:42 am

    My best friend. She moved 9 hours away and the best we get now is a phone call every two weeks 🙁

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  52. NICOLE says

    February 14, 2014 at 11:46 am

    Definitely my mom… we live so far away now and what I wouldn’t do to sit down and chat with her in person and give her a huge hug. She’s my best friend and being apart is hard! By the time we were done chatting we would definitely have gone through more than one cup of coffee 😉

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  53. Anna Goldberg says

    February 14, 2014 at 11:47 am

    As long as I have a free hour, I’d love to sit down with anyone! Time has been rather lacking recently. But my favorite people to chatter over coffee with are my sisters or my best friend…though if I wasn’t limited to the living, I’d love to chat with my mom’s mom. I never met her, but I’m sure she’d be a great afternoon companion.

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  54. Linda says

    February 14, 2014 at 11:51 am

    My 3 1/2 year old refers to Starbucks as “daddy’s office” because he often meets his clients there . So I would take her to “daddy’s office”. She would have a chocolate old fashioned doughnut, I would get a delicious latte and we would have some stimulating conversation around the latest Curious George adventures or discuss why “Dragon’s Love Taco’s”.

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  55. Michelle L says

    February 14, 2014 at 12:03 pm

    I’d go with my sweet husband!

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  56. Ariel says

    February 14, 2014 at 12:05 pm

    This cute guy in my bio class. It is the day of love after all!

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  57. Janet Senk says

    February 14, 2014 at 12:05 pm

    I would choose either my fiancee’ or my daughter. Him because he is the love of my life and we always have nice times, any time. My daughter because she needs my shoulder to lean on and my ears to listen to her as she works so very hard as a Special Needs teacher in an inner city school system. Both are special people to me always.

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  58. Julie says

    February 14, 2014 at 12:05 pm

    My husband! He is up and off to work every morning before the rest of the house is stirring. Our 2 little ones make quiet time nearly impossible when he is here. Love spending relaxed time when him when I can!

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  59. MJ Moore says

    February 14, 2014 at 12:07 pm

    I have more long-distance friends than local friends! I don’t even know how to pick between family and friends scattered around the world. Maybe my engaged friend in the UK, for a start!

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  60. Heidi Mui says

    February 14, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    My husband, we rarely get quiet time to just sit together and talk

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  61. CindyB says

    February 14, 2014 at 12:10 pm

    There are 2 people, one is my father whom we lost to cancer, and the other would be my aunt’s partner, she passed away due to bad medical care we lost them both way too soon. I would want this to happen for my mther and my aunt, they have done so much for so many others that would be the ultimaste gift I could give them.

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  62. Amy Kelsey says

    February 14, 2014 at 12:52 pm

    My Grandma. I haven’t seen here in over 5 years.

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  63. Debbie Welchert says

    February 14, 2014 at 12:57 pm

    It would be my daughter who I love just sitting and talking too. She is so special to me and to be able to have a nice quiet time and have a cup of coffee with her would be so wonderful.

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  64. Candice says

    February 14, 2014 at 1:16 pm

    My mother’s godmother, aunt Melva. I only met her once when I was a baby, but I grew up on stories of her and ALWAYS received a birthday card from her. I would love to hear about her long life (she lived into her 90s), and about my mother as a child and the huge influence she had on her life growing up.

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  65. Heather || Heather's Dish says

    February 14, 2014 at 1:16 pm

    My husband is my favorite coffee partner; our conversations are the best, and I always leave feeling love and inspired!

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  66. Jessica of My Baking Heart says

    February 14, 2014 at 1:42 pm

    I’d love to have a coffee date with my maternal grandmother; unfortunately, she passed away before I was born and I have so many questions that I want to ask her!

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  67. Birdiebee says

    February 14, 2014 at 1:48 pm

    I would love to sit and connect with my best friend who lives out-of-state and I have not seen her for almost 2 years. I am so missing her company and even though we talk on the phone each week, it is not the same as in person.

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  68. Shelly says

    February 14, 2014 at 1:52 pm

    My son ~ because he needs to know he is so loved

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  69. Sally Hopp says

    February 14, 2014 at 2:03 pm

    I would sit and talk to everyone cause people need to talk to make happy times and for sharing

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  70. Em Ma says

    February 14, 2014 at 2:07 pm

    I’d love to sit down with my husband over a cup of coffee. We are currently living and working in two different states and we’ve only seen each other twice over the past 4 months – I really miss him!

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  71. Dawn Monroe says

    February 14, 2014 at 2:10 pm

    If its a famous person it would be Betty Davis, Id love to hear her stories. If its family Id love to see my grandfather again.

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  72. Urban Wife says

    February 14, 2014 at 2:54 pm

    I would love to sit down and connect with friends who live far away!

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  73. April was in CT now CA says

    February 14, 2014 at 2:55 pm

    My mom. We live across country from her now and I haven’t seen her in over 3 years.

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  74. Lisa says

    February 14, 2014 at 2:59 pm

    I don’t get to see my mom enough so it would be her. But she’d have tea, she’s not a coffe fan. More coffee for me. 🙂

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  75. Karen Beth Martin says

    February 14, 2014 at 3:27 pm

    My Mom’s Mom who died before I was born. I’d just like to know the woman who raised my wonderful Mother.

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  76. Windy P says

    February 14, 2014 at 3:55 pm

    Hm, well you didn’t explicitly require it to be someone alive today…so I’m going to say Jane Austen. One I think she would be extremely fascinating. Two anybody who’s read her books would assume she’d have some awesome dish for a gab session. Granted she’d probably rather have a cup of tea, but still. 😉

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  77. Joanne Gregory says

    February 14, 2014 at 4:11 pm

    I would sit down with my mother. Would give anything to be able to talk to her!

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  78. Dana says

    February 14, 2014 at 4:18 pm

    Love Starbucks! I would love to have a chat with my maternal grandmother who is suffering from Alzheimer’s now but had an amazing life and so much wisdom to share!

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  79. mellisa willis says

    February 14, 2014 at 4:28 pm

    My grandmother, she died 20 years ago, I would like to tell her about my children.

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  80. Ashley says

    February 14, 2014 at 4:34 pm

    My best friend, she is always there for me and conversations are endless

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  81. Christine says

    February 14, 2014 at 5:57 pm

    My 4 year old daughter with hot cocoa for her. Sometimes life gets too busy to take a breather and get one on one time.

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  82. Piper says

    February 14, 2014 at 6:26 pm

    Wow, anyone? I think I would have to choose my Papa who passed away when I was 8. There are so many things I’d love to know about him and stories I know he’d have to share.

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  83. Kristin t says

    February 14, 2014 at 6:36 pm

    My grandmother I never met.

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  84. Lori Lowell says

    February 14, 2014 at 7:03 pm

    I’d absolutely choose my Mom. Whenever she visits we run around and talk about the boys and do everything but really TALK!. It would be awesome to have her to my self, even for 20 minutes or so.

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  85. Melanie says

    February 14, 2014 at 7:05 pm

    I would love to sit down with my favorite guy in the whole world-my husband. He likes hot cocoa and I love Starbucks hazelnut lattes.

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  86. Jennifer says

    February 14, 2014 at 7:14 pm

    That’s an easy one — my sister! Every time we are together, we find a Starbucks. Including a couple Christmases ago when we snuck out at naptime 🙂

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  87. Phoebe says

    February 14, 2014 at 7:21 pm

    Definitely my hubby; we both love a good cup of coffee!

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  88. Jessica w says

    February 14, 2014 at 8:40 pm

    I would love to have coffee with my sister Kira

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  89. Angie says

    February 14, 2014 at 8:56 pm

    With my sister. Hands down. We live hundreds of miles apart & it’s such a treat to catch up with her. Decaf for her & my baby bump nephew!

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  90. Erin Ellis says

    February 14, 2014 at 8:58 pm

    I would say Robert De Nero. He seems like such an interesting person, and I’d love a “This one time I had coffee with…” story like that! Thank you for the wonderful giveaway, and Happy Valentine’s Day!
    Erin
    fairyfractal at gmail dot com

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  91. Lily Sheng says

    February 14, 2014 at 9:25 pm

    My friend Katy. She’s vegan so coffee shops are usually not our meeting spot, but I’d love to see how she orders her coffee treat at Starbucks besides the obvious black and/or with soy

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  92. Patricia Speers says

    February 14, 2014 at 9:43 pm

    The lazy Sunday mornings where my mom and I just sit with our coffee and breakfast and watch tv are the best. It’s such a comforting feeling being with your mom

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  93. Janet T. says

    February 14, 2014 at 9:44 pm

    I’d sit down for coffee with my parents who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary today.

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  94. Whitney says

    February 14, 2014 at 9:57 pm

    i’d love to sit and talk with a good friend in Maryland. I moved to California a year ago and we’ve both had babies in the past 2 months. It’d be nice to reconnect face to face, in our new roles.

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  95. Jessie C. says

    February 14, 2014 at 10:01 pm

    I would choose my mom, I haven’t seen her for a while and miss all the fun time we have together.

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  96. Alicia says

    February 14, 2014 at 10:27 pm

    I would love to have a coffee date with my hubby <3

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  97. Sue Barney says

    February 14, 2014 at 10:31 pm

    Thats easy hands down my father, he passed when I was 10 yrs old and I was a huge daddy’s girl. I would Love the chance at just one adult conversation with him!

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  98. Leslie says

    February 14, 2014 at 10:52 pm

    My mom so I could learn all about her childhood and her hopes and dreams while growing up. I’d love to ask her what her biggest dreams and fears were, sometimes I wonder if they were anything like mine are now.

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  99. Meg says

    February 14, 2014 at 11:11 pm

    Absolutely my best friend who has moved across the country! Miss him!

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  100. Cheryl Free says

    February 14, 2014 at 11:37 pm

    I would choose my father because I’m a daddy’s girl who still misses him dearly after all these years.

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  101. Melissa says

    February 15, 2014 at 12:14 am

    I’d pick my friend who moved to DC last year and I haven’t seen her since. I miss her bunches!

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  102. Jessica says

    February 15, 2014 at 12:27 am

    I would reconnect with my maternal grandmother. She was the wisest person I have known. I miss her deeply. I have so much to share with her. She has been gone 12 almost 13 years now. Mentally more. Her last couple years she had Alzheimer’s. I long to hear her say, “I love you the most.”

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  103. Wendi says

    February 15, 2014 at 8:11 am

    My husband.

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  104. Jessica m says

    February 15, 2014 at 8:34 am

    my best friend meghan from college. Its been far toooooo long =)

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  105. Katy says

    February 15, 2014 at 9:14 am

    I would pick my husband because right now, with two little boys, we don’t get a lot of quiet alone time :). Ahhh, coffee!

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  106. David @ Spiced says

    February 15, 2014 at 9:35 am

    Hmmm…good question! I’m a huge college basketball fan, and I’d love the chance to sit down and talk with Mike Krzyzewski…he is the greatest coach of all time after all! 🙂

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  107. Emily R. says

    February 15, 2014 at 9:37 am

    My husband!!

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  108. Karin A says

    February 15, 2014 at 9:45 am

    My grandpa — he been gone many years– but I would like to know about some of his adventures.

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  109. Sheila K. says

    February 15, 2014 at 9:59 am

    I would have coffee with my niece, who recently moved all the way across the country!

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  110. Sandra says

    February 15, 2014 at 10:17 am

    I would choose my husband because 1) It’s Valentines day (sort of, you can make it last as long as you want with imagination) and 2) He loves Starbucks as much as I do!

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  111. Aimee Porter says

    February 15, 2014 at 10:18 am

    I’d pick my mama! We live far apart and spending time one on one with her is a delight and a luxury:)

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  112. Melissa L says

    February 15, 2014 at 10:26 am

    My dad! I miss him! He was always so quiet growing up and just busy with everyday life. When we finally started talking more about his past experiences in the army in Portugal, he started coming down with an early onset dementia in a matter of 6 months. He was stationed in Africa for 10 years. I would have loved to hear all the stories he had. <3

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  113. samW says

    February 16, 2014 at 11:18 am

    my sisters & my mom – seems like we havent done that in a long time!

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  114. merry lu says

    February 17, 2014 at 9:17 pm

    I finally finished delivering Valentine treats to some friends, neighbors, shut ins, etc. It took a few days to get it all done but it was worth it to see all the SMILES!

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My love of how food connects people together runs deep. Explore a decade worth of Dine & Dish recipes, from sweets to savory as well as classic family favorites. Food lovers will want to check this out. Bon Appétit!
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"I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list." I've always had a serious case of wanderlust, and traveling and exploring new places continues to be one of my favorite things. Come explore my favorite places with me!
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More than just a food blog, Dine & Dish has always been a place where I've shared what's happening in our life. These life posts tend to be my absolute favorite blog posts. Come get a taste of life as it happens in our house!
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I believe that in order to live a happy life, you have to make happiness happen through implementing simple things that make you happy into every day. Here are a few of the things that bring me happiness - I hope they do you too.

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New ink inspired by a quote in my friend @andiemmitchell amazing memoir “It Was Me All Along”. 

I tend to be an all or nothing person and look at long term and get overwhelmed instead of just taking things one day at a time. I’ve said her quote to myself multiple times a day for years. Now I’ll have a permanent reminder. 

The full quote: “Can you do it today? Can you make it through today without bingeing? Just today, and tomorrow we’ll reconsider?”

I need to go back and get a couple missed spots filled in but I love it. Thanks Rob at @irezumitattookc 🎉

#typewriterfonttattoo #tattooinstagram #inspiringtattoos #quotetattoo #gentlereminder #wordstoinspire #wordstoremember #wordstoliveby
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My snow and mountain loving, free spirited, book reading, laugh inducing, amazing friend @mountainmamacooks wrote a cookbook. It’s beautiful and just so perfect! I’m sharing all about it on the blog today and I also gave her Crispy Kahlua French Toast recipe the double dip treatment.

Find the recipe and get a peek into her book over on Dine & Dish! (PS I miss you tons, Kelley!)

#apresallday #frenchtoastrecipe #brunchideas #cookbooks #mountainmama #skiingislife
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Here’s a fun fact I heard on the radio several years ago…October 5th is the most popular day to be born (9 months prior is New Years Eve-ish). 🎉 

Happy birthday to all my many many birthday twins out there! It’s the big 4-8 for me…although this past year as a Covid long hauler I feel like I’ve aged 20 years in the past 1. But things are looking up! I’m excited for the next 365 days of my life. I’m blessed and so thankful to still be here, chugging along.

This picture is from last week when @kellykdoyle and I were visiting colleges in Colorado. If I have any followers with ties to @coloradostateuniversity or @cuboulder I’d love to chat! 

#october5th #birthdaytwins #gardenofthegods #birthdayweek #coloradosprings
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I love being a parent of teens...but I miss the days of parenting kids who loved going to school, who didn't struggle with major anxiety, who loved their bodies, and were confident about how they looked. I miss pre-covid days where lunch wasn't distanced, kids had the opportunity to connect and socialize at school, where mask-wearing wasn't even a topic, let alone one that divides. 

The past 2 years have changed my kids. They have gained so many positive things, but they've also gained a new kind of anxiety that wasn't there before. And I hate it for them. They've seen first hand how long haul covid has changed our family. They've seen the selfishness of others in ways they haven't seen before. They've had to grow up faster, worry about things they shouldn't have to worry about, and learn the hard way how this world can really be. And it hurts my heart for them. 

I have a new senior, sophomore and 6th grader here at home. Missing my sophomore in college a ton. I hope the world is kind to them and they are kind to the world. I want nothing more than for them to be happy and to be surrounded by good people who love and accept them for who they are and who also push them to live a full, rich and happy life. I pray every day for them - and for your kids...and pray that we are all raising a generation of empathetic and kind changemakers.

#loveoneanother❤️ #parentingteens #momofteens #anxietyawareness #backtoschooloutfit #changemakers #parenthood_moments
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These two small business owners had a successful launch day for their new clothing and accessory brand, @impatient.us I’m so proud of my daughter @kellykdoyle & daughter from another mother, @kyleemdunn for making the time and financial commitment to launch their dream brand! They’ve done it all so independently and have navigated starting a small business way better than I could have at 17! Thanks to everyone who sent words of encouragement and showered them with support. It’s means so much! 

Follow their journey at @impatient.us and shop the link in their profile!

#smallbusinesslaunch #clothingbrands #teenentrepreneur #launchday #launchparty #teenbusiness #shopsmallbusinesses #proudmoment
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I was a “houseplant lady” before the pandemic, but I think since the pandemic I get to add the word “crazy” to that title. So. Many. Plants. I’m not mad about it!

This weekend @kctinygreenhouse I picked up this beautiful Monstera Peru as well as a bag of Jeff’s Jungle Mix. You know when a new to you potting mix has you super excited, you’ve crossed the line into la la land 😂 Swipe to see how pretty it is!

What pandemic hobby did you pick up?

#plantmomlife #crazyplantpeople #houseplantlove #monsteraperu #pottingmix #plantobsession #plantcollectors #plantsmakepeoplehappy
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Yesterday we spent a few hours down in the West Bottoms visiting the grand opening of @kctinygreenhouse newest location . KC Plant fam, head there. Just trust me! Plants loved and cared for with the best good vibes, all ready to join your crazy plant person home. You’ll find goodies from local KC artisans as well, like @pigeoncandles 

Come for the plants, leave with a heart full of happy!

#westbottoms #tinygreenhouse #plantfamily #pandemicprojects #shoplocalkc #happyplants #plantvibes #summerofyes
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Last night in the suite @kcroyals ...I almost cried. Man it feels so good to be doing normal things. I’ll never take this for granted! Making this the summer of yes...I’m going to say yes to as many events/outings/opportunities as possible! Who’s in? #summerofyes
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Ella is 15 today! Those of you who have been with Dine & Dish since the very beginning have been a part of Ella’s life since the start too! 15 years sure does go by in a flash, both with businesses and babies.
Happy birthday @ella.r.doyle 💕💕💕 We love you!
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I want to live in the big city, yet also want to live in the country. I want to live by the beach, yet also want to live in the mountains. I either need multiple lives or multiple homes! 

#farmlifeisthebestlife #chickensofig #barnlife #iwantitall #hensofinstagram #citygirlcountrygirl
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I’m officially one step closer to reaching peak plant lady status! 🪴

I’m welcoming these plant cuttings from the Hello Kathy Plant Etsy Shop to my already booming collection. When I saw people rave about her “Mystery Box” of plant cuttings I knew I had to buy one. 2 things I love...mystery boxes and plants!

Now I need to figure out how to keep them alive. Any advice? 😃 🪴

#plantladyisthenewcatlady #plantladylife #plantcuttings #newplants #etsyshopping #shopsmallbusinesses #plantloversofinstagram
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Hi, friend! I Thought I’d just say “hey” and check in and add some pretty flowers to your feed.

We’re over here dragging ourselves across the school finish line...so close to done physically, but over done, mentally. Can you relate?

My coaching business is going great, I’m working with some truly incredible, inspiring women right now which makes me so happy! I’ll be launching 2 new group coaching  classes (for women and entrepreneurs) in a few weeks so be sure to follow @rockyourhappy if you are interested in being updated on those!

Jacob comes home from college this week and my parents are coming to visit for a couple of weeks as well. And it’s almost my favorite time of the year, summer!! 

How are things going with you? What’s going good and making you happy? Or what do you need a hand or listening ear with? Touch base! I’ve missed you!

#pinkflowers🌸 #happyday💕 #touchingbase #spreadhappiness #thursdaytherapy #lifecoachforwomen #springflowersmakemehappy
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Book Lovers Giveaway (read to the end)!!! ⬇️ ⬇️ 

Supporting my local independent bookstore @rainydaybooks looks a lot different than it used to these days. Temporarily gone are the days of lingering in store, browsing the shelves, walking out with an armful of books I didn’t expect to buy. The pandemic has made independent bookstores pivot in ways they’ve never had to before, but I’m so happy to say they are CRUSHING IT! And as we virtually celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on 4/24, I wanted to share a way you too can help keep Independent bookstores afloat now (and in the future).

You know I’m a huge fan of @librofm , the absolute best audiobook alternative that gives money back to the independent bookstore of your choice with your audiobook purchases. Well, to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on 4/24, they are giving YOU a free audiobook! Here’s what you need to do…

Spend $15 or more at your bookstore between April 24th and 26th. Submit your receipt at libro.fm/ibd and Libro.fm will email you a link to your free audiobook by April 28th! Easy peasy, right?

Wait! There’s more! 🌟 I’d love to give one Dine & Dish follower the chance to win a 3 month @Librofm audiobook membership. To enter, simply tag your favorite independent bookstore here and tell me what you love the most about it! That’s it! Winner will be chosen at random on April 27th. Yay, books!

#indiebookstoreday #indiebookstore #bookstoreshoutout 
#booksbooksandmorebooks #bookgiveaway #audiobook #librofm #independentbookstore @indiebookstoreday
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Can’t believe we’re doing the college tour thing already with my second baby! 

So question for any of you who sent your kids to out of state schools or went to out of state schools...how did you do it? She wants to get the heck out of Kansas (I’d like to go with her!). We have money saved, she’ll most likely get a scholarship or two, she’s paying and has money saved as well...but even with that out of state tuition is a beast of an amount. So, did you just assume that student loans were going to be part of that life? And is that worth it to give your kids a shot at a new life outside of your home state? I wish I would have left Kansas for university, and have been here since I was born 😩. I want different for her if that’s what she wants but also just don’t have any experience with how people do out of state college! Any tips?

#collegetour #bestlifenow #outofstate #studentloans #junioryear #kansasstate #adviceneeded
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J is for...jam!
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My friend @wakschmale makes the best strawberry jam...and I completely forgot about a jar she gave me last year until this morning. Which then inspired me to make my favorite buttermilk biscuits. So so good. Are you a jam, honey, just butter or plain biscuit fan? I love biscuits allll the ways, except with gravy. I have super bad memories of biscuits and gravy growing up. 🤢
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I’m still slowly making my way through the alphabet for @kimklassen_innercircle a-z photo challenge. I’m bound and determined to finish. It may just take me a little longer than I originally anticipated 🤗.
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#homemadejam #eatcaptureshare #biscuitsandjam #homemadebiscuits #sundaybaking #easylikesundaymorning #foodphotograph #foodpics #slowsunday #breakfastathome #kimklassen_innercircle
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It took me 2 months to get this Crispy Chickpea Pantry Pasta recipe up on the blog. 🤦‍♀️But it’s there now! You can find the link in my Instagram profile.
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Also, just noticed Instagram took away the like count on posts. I kind of like that...what do you think?
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#pastarecipe #chickpeapasta #dinnerideas #dinnerrecipes #vegetarianrecipe #eatcaptureshare #slowblogging  #totallifechanges
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I is for Inspiration!
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The “long haul” effects of having Covid back in December are really presenting themselves lately. The continuous persistent headaches are taking a toll and the connection between the brain fog and word retrieval function of my brain has been extra challenging. I had no idea a couple months out, the cognitive effects would still be hanging around.
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With that said, when I get a burst of inspiration I’m grabbing on for dear life. I made our favorite chocolate chip cookies recipe yesterday and felt the desire to update the blog post photos from 2007! We make these cookies all the time, so I’m not sure why it’s taken me so many years to give that poor post some new photos.
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If you’re interested in the recipe you can find the link currently in my profile. Enjoy!!
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@kimklassen_innercircle #kimklassen_innercircle #chocolatechipcookie #cookiestagram #foodphotography #feedfeedbaking #plateofcookies #cookiephotography #eatcaptureshare #recipeoftheweek
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H is for...high!
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It was so strange being on a plane again. I’m so thankful I have the antibodies because the flights were full, which seemed wrong, but everyone around me did seem to keep their masks on, so that was good.
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I can’t wait until travel becomes a regular part of life again. I’ve missed it so much!
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 @kimklassen_innercircle @southwestair @windowswap #cloudphotography #cloudsofinstagram #flightview #iflyswa #imisstravelling #skylove #planepics #myviewtoday #beautifulviews
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G is for...oh so grateful!

I flew to South Texas yesterday to visit my parents whom I haven’t seen in 2 years. They live around 17 hours away from us. We typical get to see each other a few times a year but with the pandemic and other health issues it just wasn’t able to happen and I’ve missed them soooo much.

Grateful to have had COVID last month. Although it was not at all fun, it gave me the antibodies to make this trip possible. My dad is having surgery tomorrow so I’m helping with my mom so my dad can recover without having to worry about her.

Kansas is enjoying frigid temperatures and snow. I picked a great week to head south.
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#palmtrees🌴 #palmtreesfordays #blueskiesandsunshine #wintersun #texasskies #kimklassen_innercircle @kimklassen_innercircle #silverlining
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F is for...food photography.
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This time of year especially, food photography (and I guess all photography actually) is a tug of war with time and light. I had planned on making and photographing a delicious pasta recipe, but my grocery delivery ran a couple of hours late because of snowstorm. So, at the eleventh hour I decided to make a cake...that took over an hour to bake and I had about 90 minutes of natural light left...leaving me with about 30 minutes of ok light to work with.
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Anyway, this wouldn't work for a client shoot because the cake, although delicious, didn't turn out looking so great. But it will work great for today's F photo for the @kimklassen_innercircle A-Z photo project:) Lemon Citrus Yogurt Cake from this weeks @cabotcheese newsletter. So good!
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#eatcake #eatcaptureshare #eatcakebehappy #lemoncake #cakecakecakecake #foodiegram #yahoofood #dessertsofinstagram #sweettooth #kimklassen_innercircle #fisforfood
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