In just two weeks, KOAB will turn TWO.
Yup, we’re about to enter the Terrible Twos! 😉
Two years ago, my dear friend Amy suggested I start a couponing blog for people who keep kosher. “Yeah, right,” I said. “The field is so saturated. The last thing the world needs is yet another coupon blog.”
Fortunately, I didn’t listen to my own instincts. (Or maybe that was just nerves talking.)
In just 24 months, Kosher on a Budget has become a “thing” – a thing that has grown far beyond my wildest dreams. Your comments, shares, likes, email forwards and personal notes mean the WORLD to me! I’m so honored that you’ve made my blog your blog – the place you come for all the latest money-saving information.
Thank you for sharing the word with your friends and relatives. Do you know how awesome I think it is that KOAB is a topic at your Shabbos table? A shared tip between girlfriends? SO. Awesome!
So here we are. About to celebrate our second anniversary. And if you’ve been hanging out for a while, you know it wouldn’t be a celebration without a giveaway!
I thought a lot about what I wanted to give away – Gift cards? Cash? Nah, we’ve done that before! I wanted something different. Something special.
And then it dawned on me.
Starbucks!
While I don’t know each of you personally, I kinda feel like I do. I love that KOAB has that two-degrees-of-separation vibe.
I feel like my readers are my buds. Like – if you lived in Kansas City, we’d hang out at the park on Shabbat. Or share some coffee at Starbucks.
Realistically, I can’t take all of you out to coffee – as fun as that would be! So instead, we’ll have settle for a Starbucks giveaway!
I’m giving away three $25 Starbucks gift cards, so three of you can have that coffee on me.
There are four ways to enter this giveaway – the first is required. You can feel free to do any or all of the other three in order to increase your chances of winning.
#1 Required Entry – Leave me a comment on this post. Share your anniversary wishes; tell me your favorite post of all time; or just say “Hey!”. Any comment will do!
#2 Optional Entry – Subscribe to the KOAB Email Newsletter. With all the changes in Facebook, email is where it’s at if you want to make sure you don’t miss a single deal! Once you subscribe, leave me a separate comment that you have done so (or if you’re already a subscriber, just let me know that).
#3 Optional Entry – Share this post with your friends on Facebook. Just click the blue “share” button at the top of this post. I know you probably feel like your friends must know about KOAB, but of the 3,200 or so people who’ve liked KOAB, they have over 100,000 friends who haven’t done so yet! Again, leave a separate comment once you’ve shared.
#4 Optional Entry – Sign up to get Text Alerts from KOAB. I don’t text more than once or twice a day – and it’s only the hottest deals that are likely to expire before you can get to them. Just text 40404 to KOABDeals. (More information about text alerts here.) Yep, you’ve got it – leave a separate comment that you’ve signed up.
You have until July 4th at 11:59 pm EST to enter this giveaway. The three winners will be notified on July 5th. You must be 18 years or older to enter. You may live outside of the United States to enter, but the winning gift card must be delivered to someone who lives inside the United States (sorry!).
This is not a sponsored giveaway. Starbucks does not know about, sponsor nor endorse this giveaway.
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All of your posts are my favorite. Look forward to your posts everyday. Thx for all you do;)
Happy Anniversary, I love your blog and I don’t even keep Kosher. Keep up the good work, there’s definitely nothing else like KOAB out there.
I already subscribe via email.
Signed up for texts!
Mazel tov on your anniversary!
On my “bookmarked list”!! Got some great deals, thanks! My favorite so far was the deal on the food processor for Pesach! I’ve been needing one for 5 years already.
Love this site! Got some great deals, thanks! My favorite so far was the deal on the food processor for Pesach! I’ve been needing one for 5 years already.
Love this site! Got some great deals, thanks!
Congrats on a great two years!
Hey I just found your blog a few days ago and love reading all your great tips and stories. Thanks!
Happy Anniversary!!!
Happy Anniversary! Mazel Tov! And, Good Shabbos!
Have a good Shabbos!
I’ve signed up for the newsletter.
I get the text messages.
Happy Anniversary, KOAB! LOVE Starbucks.
I get your emails
I shared
I get the texts
Mazel Tov on your anniversary!
I subscribe to the newsletter and love it!
I shared the link!
Happy anniversary! I love your tips and deals and have partaken in quite a few! I get your newsletter too, so I’m never out of touch! Fave deal is on its way: Vegetarian Times 4.99!!!! Sweet!
mazel tov and thank you for all the wonderful support!
OF COURSE I’m a subscriber!!!! and I shared!
Mazal Tov Mara!
Happy Anniversary, and many happy returns (not *necessarily* of items purchased, but that works, too! )
Mark
Congratulations on 2 years Mara!
Already an email subscriber.
Already a text alert subscriber.
Mazal tov!!! Thanks for all of your great tips. I hope that you & your family get the opportunity to earn all of the money, that you help the rest of us save!! Keep up the good work.
Regards,
Chari
Hey 2 years, that’s great. I know it is a highlight on my Facebook page to read your posts, you always have such super deals. You have saved me some serious cash, so thanks, and here’s to many more…
mazel tov! love your site. very helpful. keep up the great work!!
ahh-by mistake i checked to get emails from everyone who responded to this. how do i stop it? getting tooooo many emails!!
Happy anniversary!!
Could really use the caffeine with three kids home between school and camp :). Also I already subscribe to the newsletter and I have shared the post on FB.
love ur blog! congrats!
im subscribed via email
i shared on my wall!
signed up for text alerts!
Happy Anniversary…Enjoyed seeing you in St. Louis.
Mazel Tov on two years!!! I have the perfect use for this. Starbucks is located just outside of the ‘Young One’s’ dorm…so this would be a great treat 🙂
I already subscribe by e~mail 🙂
I have shared on my wall 🙂
Happy birthday!!
Happy birthday! Love your blog!
I already subscribe to your e-mail newsletter:)
I don’t have a favorite post but I love how you have introduced me to printable coupons.
I’m really enjoying the Mint.com tutorial posts. I’ve been doing pretty well keeping track of expenses, but my husband’s about to go back to school so we’ll need to do it even more.
Congrats! To many more successful years.
happy 2 years!!! (and conversations starting with “so I read on kosher on a budget” have become pretty standard between me and my husband!)