For a limited time, you can help fight AIDS with Starbucks and (RED) Love CD. Just spend $15 at any participating Starbucks location to receive this exclusive gift, plus Starbucks will contribute $1 to the Global Fund to help fight AIDS in Africa (while supplies last).

The CD contains exclusive tracks from artists like Playing for Change, U2, Dave Matthews and John Legend. And once again, it’s not hard to spend $15 at Starbucks! Take a friend, order a couple of Venti Macchiatos and a slice of cake, and you’ve got yourself a FREE CD!

Got a grumpy gus on your Christmas list? Maybe they just need some quality caffeine!

While walking through my Walmart Superstore yesterday, I spotted the Bosch Tassimo coffee maker for just $99.00 (an insanely good price as they retail almost everywhere for $159.99).

We’ve had our Tasssimo for a long time now (ever since Bosch bought it from Braun), and I can honestly say it’s the best thing to happen to our marriage EVER. (Well, other than the addition of our bouncing baby… I suppose.)

Mike loves that he can have Starbucks coffee on demand. I love that the Starbucks T Disc only costs $0.75 per cup (or $0.58 per cup if you purchase the 4-pack from Costco). Available in House, Cafe Verona, Breakfast Blend and African Kitamu, I don’t begrudge Mike having more than a cup a day (and he does).

I love that I can enjoy rich, frothy cappuccinos made to just the right strength and sweetness. Mike loves that I don’t force him to bark complicated instructions at a barrista in order to get my cappuccino just right.

I love offering my guests the choice of coffee, tea, espresso, cappuccino or hot chocolate – in 60 seconds or less. The machine consistently produces hot, fresh beverages that will make you snub coffee shops in favour of the comfort of your home. Mike loves that I am a cordial host who thinks of her guests and their preferences.

And hands down, there’s simply nothing that bonds a couple like downing espressos after dinner at 8pm in the vain hope of staying awake for a few more hours, even though you’re just beat.

I think the Bosch Tassimo is the perfect gift for YOU. A bonus: when you register your machine online or by calling the customer service number, they’ll send you two coupons for FREE T Discs (alas, the promo does not include Starbucks T Discs, but you can still choose from a great selection of Nabob products, including the awesome cappuccino).

And that concludes another edition of “While Walking through Walmart…”

It’s back! And not a moment too soon – I was looking for an excuse to enjoy a McDonald’s breakfast!

From November 16-29th, you’ll be able to kick start your morning with FREE small coffee from McDonald’s. During breakfast hours (5AM to 10:30AM, or 11AM on weekends), simply stop by your local McD’s for a fresh cup of their premium roast coffee.

Mark your calendar!