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.
I remember you planning KOAB. I knew you had a great idea but never dreamed of this. What an amazing accomplishment. I know I enjoy reading KOAB and taking advantage of the great info you pass on. Thanks!
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Happy Anniversary!! I love following KOAB 🙂
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you’ve helped me realize that I can do kosher couponing!
Happy Anniversary!
Happy Anniversary! I love reading your daily posts and have gained so much from so many of them. Thank you for all your time!!
I <3 KOAB! 🙂
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Happy Anniversary, Happy Anniversary, Happy Anniversaryyyyyyyyyyyy…. HAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaappy Anniversary! Oh, and I am already on your email and facebook, too! Woohoo!
Mazel tov on 2 years! A friend told me about your blog during the half time show during this year’s SuperBowl. I LOVE your posts… you definitely get what’s it’s like to be Jewish, kids in day school, and on a budget. Keep it coming!
Also, been subscribing to your daily newsletter and I look forward to it each afternoon!
Happy Anniversary!
I love your tips and your newsletter! Even my children are getting into it and reminding me to check what I can get for free or a coupon each day!
Thank you for all you do
Happy anniversary!
Thank you for such a wonderful blog! I have gotten some great freebies and saved a bunch thanks to you! Oh, and happy anniversary!
Thank you for a great giveaway and for 2 years of awesome kosher giveaways, tips and coupons. Here’s to many more!
I email subscribed!
I FB liked it too!
Hey love your blog! Thanks for all the tips!
Already a subscriber. So many great little deals – it’s hard to keep up!
Happy Anniversary!
Just signed up for the e-mail.
Mazel Tov on turning 2! I’ve only been a member for a couples months but you’ve already saved me money, Todah Rabah!
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Happy anniversary, Mara! Yasher Koach!
Mazel tov!
Mazel tov!
Mara, Congratulations!!! It doesn’t seem like 2 years already. thanks for introducing us to swagbucks.
Forgot to mention that I already subscribe to your e=mail post, and I shared your link. Unfortunately I don’t have unlimited text on my phone.
Your blog has blessed our family over and over again- many thanks to you for the great blog!
Your posts are awesome day after day !! Thanks!!!
Your posts are awesome day after day !! Thanks!
I love the blog. It’s so nice to have someone doing coupons who isn’t a super-Christian!
I’m subscribed to your email list!
Thanks for a super giveaway!
your blog is so helpful
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Thanks for the giveaway!
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we’ve learned so much from your site it’s one of the first sites i check everyday
Hey, Mazel Tov!!!
happy second birthday i hope i win
On the day of my husband’s bday we actually had a rental car, so he had planned to run over to Starbucks for a free coffee.But he was so busy doing errands for me that he didn’t have time to go. If I could present him with a $25 card, he would be thrilled!
Happy Anniversary! I love your blog
I LOVE your blog, and read every time you post!
I’m also a subscriber to your email list. Thanks again for all the work you put into this!