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Celebrating Starbucks 40th Anniversary

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We have gotten to know our customers around the world for five minutes at a time over the past 40 years. Each moment of connection we have, every personalized beverage we make, helps make our customer’s day special.  Whether it is receiving that perfect beverage from across the bar or a moment shared with friends over an indulgent treat paired perfectly with a Cocoa Cappuccino, our customers return for inspired moments that begin with human connection.

 

As we move into the next 40 years as a company and as a brand, we are thanking our customers with inspired levels of customer service, a dedication to the highest quality of espresso excellence they have come to depend on us for, exceptional coffees such as Starbucks Tribute Blendâ„¢, and a renewal of our brand to inspire what the future holds

And the best way to show our gratitude for the past 40 years and the next 40 is to give back to the communities we serve in the biggest way, as only Starbucks can

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The Iced Cocoa Cappuccino features a new twist on a classic beverage.  Fresh espresso and bittersweet mocha sauce  is layered with just the right amount of cold milk and ice, which is then topped with foam and finished with a drizzle of mocha sauce and a dusting of cocoa powder. 

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This new twist on our classic beverage features fresh espresso layered with bittersweet mocha sauce and just the right amount of steamed milk and foam, which is then finished with a drizzle of mocha sauce and a dusting of cocoa powder.

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CAKE POPS

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These cake pops are decadent little cakes on a stick that are as yummy as they are cute, perfectly bite sized and decorated with sprinkles from simple to full extravagance. We are offering three variants – Nutty Pop, Pinky Pop and Rocky Red Pop. A tasty and enjoyable treat everyone can enjoy. The newest way to eat a cake.

Nutty Pop – Chocolate cake with marshmallow, nuts and icing dipped in dark chocolate with mini marshmallows and roasted almonds.

Pinky Pop – Chocolate cake and icing, dipped in strawberry flavored pink chocolate and fun white sprinkles.

Rocky Red Pop – Chocolate cake and icing dipped in white chocolate with red metallic sugar crystals

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Happy Birthday Tito Eddie

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Happy Birthday Tito Eddie!!!

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And Happy 40th anniversary! 

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and afterwards was a program by the kids, my cousins!   

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We were so happy to hear Sofie sing!!! 

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and this was a surprise to us too… Marie and Emman dancing! I wish the other cousins saw this! 🙂 

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Celebrating the Year of the Metal Rabbit

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This is how we celebrated Chinese New Year!  There is always something to celebrate when it’s Mom!  Though this was Tita Margarita’s idea! It was potluck and each of them brought something to share for dinner.  How nice and fun!

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Everyone was game and came in Chinese outfits! Loved Tita Eva’s headpiece 🙂   

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 And Tita Margarita, the organizer of the dinner, came with a rabbit hanging on her neck.  She is the funniest!

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Dad and his two concubines beside him 🙂  And of course my two feng shui mates- Margs and Pam!   

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And Tita Margarita even prepared a beautiful message!  Watch the video and listen 🙂 

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Mom of course prepared the beautiful decorations and setting for the dinner 

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Cute rabbits from Rustan’s Department Store which we all got to take home

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Potluck buffet

Steamed Suahe – Nora, Chinese Lumpia- Manny and Ina, Crab – Margarita, E-Fu Noodles – Citoy and Eva, Steamed Lapu Lapu and all desserts  – Jun and Menchu 

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Thanks Tita Eva for the fortune plant giveaway 

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and to Dad and Mom for the good luck chocolate coins 🙂 KUNG HEY FAT CHOY!!!

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Feng Shui by Pam

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For the past weeks, Pam has been talking to us about Feng Shui!  She is so into it and so hilarious when she talks to us about her Feng Shui for the year!  Here she is showing us her charm!!  Her Feng Shui master, Master Chau from the Mandarin,  told her that she cannot cut her hair above her shoulder, she has to use a SMART cellphone number and and and……

Margs and I are just laughing and being entertained by her 🙂

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Pam bought this charm for P 2,300.00 in World of Feng Shui.  I told her, she better get rich!  haha!! Pam said that it is supposed to work like THE SECRET where your thoughts come to reality.  So the charm is supposed to empower and make rich become reality! 🙂  Hmmm… I told Margs that we will watch out for Pam this year and see if her Feng Shui will really work 🙂

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Welcome the Year of the Metal Rabbit

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 Welcome the new lunar year with our limited edition Harvest Basket! Filled with auspicious fruits, vegetables, candies & snacks which were recommended by renowned Feng Shui expert Master Joseph Chau. Now available at Rustan’s Fresh Rockwell, Makati (Glorietta), Shangri-la Plaza and Tomas Morato. Call 898-1271 or 812-9706 for advance orders

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Want to get some insights on the general outlook for the year of the Metal Rabbit? Get a copy of Master Joseph Chau’s Lunar Calendar 2011. Available in limited quantities at Rustan’s Supermarket Rockwell : )

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Celebrate The Year of The Rabbit with Lush

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February ushers in Chinese New Year on the 3rd to give way for the Year of the Rabbit. Hop into Lush to see our very first Chinese New Year gift set for this festive season.

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Give a gift to your loved ones, family members and friends with our limited edition Happy Chinese New Year gift (Php1,125) which contains the bestselling soaps, Honey I Washed The Kids and Karma both in the form of the auspicious hare. As the rabbit symbolizes tranquillity, steadfast courage and wisdom, we too wish you a prosperous year ahead and a joyful heart at that. 

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In the Philippines, Lush is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is located at Glorietta 4, Power Plant Mall, Shangri-La Mall, Greenbelt 3, Mall of Asia, and Bonifacio High Street. You may also visit us online at www.lush.com.ph

 

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Showtime

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Heart2Heart always looks forward to being at any Starbucks event!  It’s always so exciting and so happy!  This year’s theme was Hollywood!  Each store and each department came as a cast in a movie.  Try to guess what movie!!

Previous Entries:  Multiplicity January 28, 2010 

Rock N’ Ramp Your Jazzed Up Jeans! January 21, 2009 

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We really made an effort this year because if you don’t come in costume, you will really feel out of place 🙂 

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There was a contest for the best team 

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And the winners!! Alice in Wonderland!

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