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Between me, my sister and my sister-in-law, there were three new babies born in 2011. . . three new babies and three new sleep deprived mamas.
(Oy, sleep … or the lack thereof … seems to be a reoccurring theme around this blog)
Each time I am around one of these ladies, one named Sarah and one Sarabeth (yeah, my kidlets have called each one the other’s name more than once), we talk about being tired. Fatigued. Bone-Weary.
We’re always in desperate need of coffee… or, everyone around us desperately needs us to drink our coffee.
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This past month, I been dallying with a new Joe in my cup: Dunkin’ Donuts Original Blend Coffee.
Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee at Grocery
For those who adore the addictive dark liquid served along side the edibles at Dunkin’ Donuts,the ablity to purchase their roasts in a grocery store is a dream come true.
That’s right — Dunkin’ Donuts can come home with you anytime you visit your grocery store.
“Huzzah!“, cry we the coffee drinkers of the world. Getting our “DD” fix can now happen in the comfort of our own kitchens and our own jammies … no need to change out of bathrobes or attempt to fix our bed-head.
We can drink our coffee anytime we want.
It’s a new day for Dunkin’ Donut coffee lovers.
You can check the Dunkin’ Donuts site to see where to find any of their eight varieties for sale. Most of the blends come in three sizes and range in price from $8.99 (for the 11 and 12 oz packages) to $19.99 (for a 37 or 40 oz package).
(while there, you can also sign up for promotions, perks, coupons, and more!)
So How Does It Compare
I was pleased with my Dunkin’ Donuts coffee — and, according to my husband, I’m picky about my coffee. Personally, I don’t know that I’m picky so much as particular.
Coffee passing my lips must be three things: hot, strong and full-flavored. None of this thin, watery, weak, “light roast” junk for me. I want a coffee with personality and the ability to get my synapses firing in the morning.
(not always an easy feat)
The Dunkin Donuts at Grocery “Original Blend” meets my three criteria — easily. Of course, in all honesty, I did make it a tad stronger than suggested, but (after all) *I* was the one making it. In my kitchen. By myself . . . ’cause Dunkin’ Donuts says I can.
Try It Out Yourself {giveaway CLOSED}
One reader will win two packages of Dunkin’ Donuts coffee – one package of their Original Blend and one package of the Decaf Original blend — and two Dunkin’ Donuts coffee mugs.
You’ll be all set and ready to enjoy a perfect cuppa’ at home.
To Enter {mandatory}
Leave a comment on this post telling me your favorite way or time to enjoy a cup of coffee.
Is it first thing in the morning with a muffin … as a mid-day pick me up … do you save it for “quiet time” after everyone else has gone to be? Or, are you one of those (like me) who can take a cup of coffee anytime, anywhere? Let me know!
Bonus Entries
The following entry methods are completely optional and not required for entry into this giveaway. If you choose to complete any or all of the bonus entries, please leave a separate comment on this post for each additional entry.
- Subscribe to Following In My Shoes via an RSS Reader.
- Follow Following In My Shoes on Facebook.
- Followme on Twitter
- Tweet this giveaway (for your convenience, you may use the “tweet” button located at the top of this post; this post may be tweeted a max of 2 times daily — please leave the URL of your tweet in your comments below)
- Vote for my Shaved Asparagus and Portobello Pizza Recipe.
This giveaway will end on February 7th, 2012, at noon central time. One winner will be selected using the “And The Winner Is” random selector; the winning entry will be verified to ensure giveaway rules were followed. The winner will be notified by email and will have 48 hours (from the time the email is sent) to confirm his or her win.
Disclosure: I was compensated by Dunkin’ Donuts at Grocery for my participation in this campaign. All opinions expressed (including my undying love for all things coffee) are my own.
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About Rachel Lacy
My name is Rachel -- I share tales about food and family. I'm a home-cook who focuses on fresh & simple meals to both fuel us and to help us celebrate our family-life. My day starts with coffee. Lots of coffee. 
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My coffee is only ever had on the run, which is why I need so much of it.
I love a cup of coffee first thing in the morning. Hubby leaves a cup made the way I like, on my headboard when he leaves for work.
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My favorite way to enjoy my cup of coffee is first thing in the morning, when I am the only one up in the house. With my computer, of course…reading blogs.
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My fave time to enjoy a cup of DD coffee is first thing in the morning!
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My favorite coffee time is on the weekend, still in my jammies, kicking back and chilling before the day gets underway.
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right after i get up, black with 1 sugar
My favorite time is when I first get up in the morning and the house is quiet
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I am a sissy coffee drinker. It has to be a flavored coffee with lots of milk and sweetener, usually stevia.
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I enjoy my cup of coffee every morning before taking my son to school.
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For me it’s first thing on a sunday morning with the paper!
I have to admit I drink coffee all day. One of the best/most peaceful times is when I have woken up before everyone in the family and I am drinking it in the dark quiet morning.
My favorite time to enjoy a cup of coffee is first thing in the morning!
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with a slice of chocolate cheesecake!
Iced coffee upon waking up, preferably outside if it’s warm!
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My favorite way to enjoy Dunkin Donuts coffee is hot with Half and half but make sure it’s a good strong cup of coffee.
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I love having a good cup of coffee while I’m checking my e-mails in the morning and Dunkin Donuts coffee is my favorite, so I would love to win this contest! Thanks for having it.
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I start every morning with a cup! I love the aroma…what a great way to wake up!
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I used to drink coffee all of the time, but have (mostly) scaled it back to mornings. I have my first cup when I take my dog out in the early AM
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I drink coffee anytime of the day or night. I love my coffee. The problem is, so does my dobie. She begged for a sip when she was young, and now at 12 she has to have her coffee too. Before I am slammed about the dog drinking coffee, my coffee loving vet had a cat that also had to have his coffee too, and he lived to be 16. I say, enjoy life, and drink coffee.
I love my coffee first thing in the morning before the kids get up to go to school with alot of french vanilla cream and a little splenda!
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We enjoy our coffee at home so that we can grind whole coffee beans of our choice and, then, immediately brew the ground beans into a fresh pot of coffee to enjoy with breakfast
I drink coffee all day long but my first cup is my favorite cup. I get up before anyone else and have my first cup of coffee outside in our porch swing. I love the feeling of a new day with lots of possibilities and my coffee and I are starting it together.
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I enjoy sitting with my foster kittens, and watching them play as I enjoy my coffee
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every morning—- at my desk…..mmmMMMmmm!
I love coffee to perk me up in the morning and also with dessert after dinner.
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