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How do you #McCafeGrind + Giveaway $175 Value

March 31, 2014


This post is sponsored post brought to you by McDonald’s®. I have partnered with them to spread the word about ‘Free McCafé® Coffee Week.

How do start your morning grind?  McDonald’s is going to help you get your “Rise and Grind” on with McCafe free coffee week!  Yep!  FREE!  You can find out more details HERE.  And to kick off free coffee week, one reader will win #McCafeGrind prize pack valued at $175.  Keep reading to find out how I “Rise and Grind” and giveaway details.

The daily grind is real!  I stay up late and rise early.  I try to give everything that I have to do for the day 100%.  If it worth my time, I might as well do it the best that I can!  Check out this (super) short video. 

How do you “Rise and Grind”?

One (1) winner will receive a prize pack (est. retail value: $175/Winner)

  • One (1) IOGEAR’s GearPower Ultra Capacity Mobile Power Station- Compatible with most smartphones, tablets, digital cameras, handheld gaming systems, and mp3 players. And, has dual charging USB port
  • One (1) Premium business cardholder – Silver and gray carbon fiber. And will be engraved with a name, message or your business name.
  • One (1) Branded McDonald’s computer mouse – Silver and flat and great for on-the-go
  • One (1) McDonald’s® ArchCard – value $25 – Yum

The giveaway will run from Monday, March 31 to Sunday, April 13, 2014, at 11:59 p.m. EDT.  Must be over 18 to enter and have a US mailing addresses only.

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This post is brought to you by McDonald’s®. I have partnered with them to spread the word about ‘Free McCafé® Coffee Week’ happening March 31 through April 13 at all participating McDonald’s restaurants in the U.S. Stay up to date on Free McCafé® Coffee Week via @McDonalds and @McCafe on Twitter. All opinions and stories are my own.

  • debbielynne
    March 31, 2014 at 1:25 pm

    Coffee and chocolate to start the day….love McCafe!

  • rana durham
    March 31, 2014 at 1:55 pm

    #mccafegrind I start my day off with my coffee and great workout. Then sneak in another cup around noon

  • Ashley Ellis
    March 31, 2014 at 3:06 pm

    I typically start my day with water with lemon and on some days, an iced coffee to push through the long day.

  • Erica Best
    March 31, 2014 at 4:43 pm

    #McCafeGrind is ice coffee and mac muffin

  • KV H
    March 31, 2014 at 7:48 pm

    I start my day by listening to music.

  • Candice
    March 31, 2014 at 8:10 pm

    McCafeGrind is hot cocoa and egg mcmuffin!

  • Mami2jcn
    March 31, 2014 at 8:55 pm

    I #McCafeGrind with iced coffee while I check my texts.

  • luvlymskrissy
    March 31, 2014 at 9:58 pm

    reading my emails. I don’t know why that’s the first thing I do every morning lol

  • JC
    April 1, 2014 at 12:10 am

    I #mccafegrind after morning yoga with black coffee.

  • Amy Jane
    April 1, 2014 at 12:17 am

    Relaxing with my husband and son.

  • latanya t
    April 1, 2014 at 1:21 am

    I #mccafegrind by dancing to music

  • 1froglegs
    April 1, 2014 at 1:39 am

    The best way for me is with a good breakfast. Also, if I wake up half an hour before my alarm goes off, I just go ahead and get up. That extra 30 minutes will make you worse off.

  • Deb K
    April 1, 2014 at 3:07 am

    I #mccafegrind with coffee and lots of cream!

  • Courtney B
    April 1, 2014 at 3:11 am

    take a shower, eat breakfast and have a huge latte!!

    [email protected]

  • Omora
    April 1, 2014 at 5:10 am

    I usually start my day with tea(green). I could use that prize pack though.

  • lil_lady_dz
    April 1, 2014 at 6:00 am

    I start my day with a morning run and then a coffee with 2 creams and 1 sugar. #McCafeGrind

  • Gina Wildorchid
    April 1, 2014 at 9:54 am

    I #McCafeGrind by starting my morning with a cup of coffee and my laptop, going through my e-mails.

    Entered the rafflecopter form as “Wild Orchid”

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

  • 1froglegs
    April 1, 2014 at 3:37 pm

    I always start out with breakfast. It IS the most important meal of the day.

  • Erica Best
    April 1, 2014 at 3:51 pm

    enjoying ice coffee on a warm day

  • Curls and Mo
    April 1, 2014 at 3:57 pm

    I #McCafeGrind by waking up early to get my day started strong.

  • Amanda Sakovitz
    April 1, 2014 at 4:11 pm

    I #McCafeGrind by having some coffee before I workout.

  • Thomas Murphy
    April 1, 2014 at 4:21 pm

    I #McCafeGrind every morning with iced coffee while I check my emails.

    rounder9834 @yahoo.com

  • Tabathia
    April 2, 2014 at 3:15 am

    I #McCafeGrind while taking my kids to school in the morning

  • Amanda Sakovitz
    April 2, 2014 at 1:39 pm

    i #McCafeGrind when I work hard everyday at my job.

  • Tiffany's Toy Box
    April 2, 2014 at 1:48 pm

    Love seeing you on video! You need to do more!
    Tiffany
    @tristinandtyler

  • 1froglegs
    April 2, 2014 at 3:31 pm

    I #McCafeGrind by eating a nice warm breakfast every morning.

  • Courtney B
    April 2, 2014 at 5:47 pm

    i drink a HUGE cup of coffee in the morning to mcgrind!

  • Cynthia Gaarder
    April 2, 2014 at 6:46 pm

    Coffee and chocolate to start the day 🙂

  • Thomas Murphy
    April 2, 2014 at 7:02 pm

    I #McCafeGrind every morning with iced coffee while I check my emails.

    rounder9834 @yahoo.com

  • Erica Best
    April 2, 2014 at 10:17 pm

    I #McCafeGrind with egg mcmuffin and ice coffee

  • Deb K
    April 2, 2014 at 11:11 pm

    I #mccafegrind with a brisk walk!

  • lil_lady_dz
    April 3, 2014 at 2:51 am

    I start my #McCafeGrind with a heart healthy breakfast then I hit the gym.

  • Tabathia
    April 3, 2014 at 3:28 am

    I #McCafeGrind with my iced coffee every morning while taking my kids to afterschool practice

  • lil_lady_dz
    April 3, 2014 at 11:39 am

    I #McCafeGrind by jump starting my morning with my coffee & then writing!

  • Tasha Robinson
    April 3, 2014 at 2:53 pm

    I #mcCafeGrind by starting my day with a workout followed by breakfast. As I write this I am like dang I missed their breakfast. The pancake one is good. lol

  • 1froglegs
    April 3, 2014 at 3:32 pm

    I #McCafeGrind by starting every morning off with breakfast.

  • Thomas Murphy
    April 3, 2014 at 6:58 pm

    I #McCafeGrind every morning with iced coffee while I check my emails.

    rounder9834 @yahoo.com

  • Courtney B
    April 3, 2014 at 9:09 pm

    coffee and shower do the trick for me!!!

  • Erica Best
    April 4, 2014 at 12:30 am

    McCafeGrind is ice coffee and egg mcmuffin!

  • rachel
    April 4, 2014 at 2:51 am

    WIth cream and sugar…yummm

  • Erica Best
    April 4, 2014 at 1:10 pm

    I #mccafegrind with free coffee this week

  • 1froglegs
    April 4, 2014 at 3:18 pm

    I #McCafeGrind by starting every morning with a nice hot breakfast.

  • Amanda Sakovitz
    April 4, 2014 at 4:24 pm

    I #McCafeGrind with my morning coffee.

  • Courtney B
    April 4, 2014 at 4:46 pm

    i mcgrind with a large breakfast cup of coffee and a good workout!

  • Aisha G of HartlynKids
    April 4, 2014 at 6:32 pm

    Breakfast and tea is my mcgrind

  • brea121605
    April 4, 2014 at 9:33 pm

    Everyday is a different #McCafeGrind for me, someday I do oatmeal and coffee, other days it’s egg white sandwich and coffee.

  • Thomas Murphy
    April 4, 2014 at 9:34 pm

    I #McCafeGrind every morning with iced coffee while I check my emails.

    rounder9834 @yahoo.com

  • Janice
    April 5, 2014 at 1:35 am

    I #McCafeGrind in the morning with hot tea and reviewing my emails
    tweety800265(at)yahoo(dot)com

  • lil_lady_dz
    April 5, 2014 at 2:47 am

    #McCafeGrind everyday with a morning jog & a heart healthy breakfast!

  • Katherine Donovan
    April 5, 2014 at 4:16 am

    I #McCafeGrind every morning with a cup of coffee and listen to the radio before getting ready for a busy day at work:)

    [email protected]

  • Tabathia
    April 5, 2014 at 4:22 am

    I #McCafeGrind with black cup of coffee when helping my daughter with her homework

  • lil_lady_dz
    April 5, 2014 at 12:33 pm

    I #McCafeGrind by starting the day by walking the dog and a stop at Mcdonald’s to get my coffee!

  • 1froglegs
    April 5, 2014 at 3:21 pm

    I #McCafeGrind by starting every morning off with a good hearty breakfast.

  • Amanda Sakovitz
    April 5, 2014 at 8:05 pm

    I #McCafeGrind everyday with a lot of coffee.

  • Erica Best
    April 5, 2014 at 8:35 pm

    I #McCafeGrind with a large coffee on monday morning

  • Renee Simmons
    April 5, 2014 at 9:15 pm

    My hubby & I actually start EACH Day for our Large Sugar Free Vanilla Coffee at McD’s!! <3 – Got keep up with our 2 & 3 year old grandkids that live with us (and their parents), busy schedules, daily grind & just moved my mom with cancer here to help her through her last year. Yep… its a daily hit.

  • Courtney B
    April 5, 2014 at 9:16 pm

    i mcgrind by taking long jogs in the morning..

  • Kim Kihega
    April 6, 2014 at 1:06 am

    I #McCafeGrind with coffee and an egg mcmuffin!

  • michelle James
    April 6, 2014 at 1:12 am

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  • michelle James
    April 6, 2014 at 1:14 am

    I #mcCafeGrind in the morning by having a coffee then a smoothie

  • Thomas Murphy
    April 6, 2014 at 1:46 am

    I #McCafeGrind every morning with iced coffee while I check my emails.

    rounder9834 @yahoo.com

  • Jen Bolander
    April 6, 2014 at 2:06 am

    i #mCCafeGrind every morning with a mcdonalds hasbrown, sausage mcmuffin and iced vanilla latte

  • Kenny Fensom
    April 6, 2014 at 3:10 am

    start with coffee

  • Janice
    April 6, 2014 at 3:16 am

    I #McCafeGrind daily with my hot tea while checking my emails
    tweety800265(at)yahoo(dot)com

  • Courtney B
    April 6, 2014 at 9:03 am

    i wake up take a jog around the block and relax with a cup of coffee

  • auntietina
    April 6, 2014 at 9:12 am

    I #McCafeGrind on the run, going back and forth to my Dad’s house several times a day to make sure he is taking his meds and eatiing.

  • 1froglegs
    April 6, 2014 at 5:23 pm

    I start every morning with a good hearty breakfast.

  • lil_lady_dz
    April 6, 2014 at 8:09 pm

    I #McCafeGrind with a little morning yoga and then I’m off to get my fresh and yummy coffee at Mcdonald’s!

  • Janice
    April 6, 2014 at 10:39 pm

    I #McCafeGrind daily with a cup of hot tea while reading my emails.
    tweety800265(at)yahoo(dot)com

  • Erica Best
    April 7, 2014 at 12:47 am

    I #McCafeGrind with vanilla coffee

  • Amanda Sakovitz
    April 7, 2014 at 1:34 am

    I #McCafeGrind with a ton of coffee in the morning.

  • Thomas Murphy
    April 7, 2014 at 3:52 am

    I #McCafeGrind every morning with iced coffee while I check my emails.

    rounder9834 @yahoo.com

  • Tabathia
    April 7, 2014 at 6:51 am

    I #McCafeGrind with a frappucino in the afternoon while running errands

  • K Roberts
    April 7, 2014 at 12:18 pm

    I rise and grind by drinking a serving of cold water followed by a protein shake with fruit and veggies

  • lil_lady_dz
    April 7, 2014 at 3:32 pm

    I #McCafeGrind with a morning run to start my day!!

  • 1froglegs
    April 7, 2014 at 3:32 pm

    I #McCafeGrind with breakfast every morning

  • Amanda Sakovitz
    April 7, 2014 at 4:47 pm

    I #McCafeGrind with a huge pot of coffee on the daily.

  • Ashley Ellis
    April 7, 2014 at 8:42 pm

    I #McCafeGrind on Sundays too. After Sunday brunch, I try to create 2-3 blogs for the week. Saves time!

  • Thomas Murphy
    April 7, 2014 at 11:21 pm

    I #McCafeGrind every morning with iced coffee while I check my emails.

    rounder9834 @yahoo.com

  • Janice
    April 8, 2014 at 1:21 am

    I #McCafeGrind daily in the morning with hot tea while reading my emails
    tweety800265(at)yahoo(dot)com

  • Erica Best
    April 8, 2014 at 1:54 am

    I #McCafeGrind once in while with ice coffee

  • Kim Kihega
    April 8, 2014 at 2:08 am

    I #McCafeGrind every morning with a cup of coffee while driving the kids to school.

  • Courtney B
    April 8, 2014 at 4:05 am

    i drink a cup of coffee and take a jog in the morning!

  • ♡♥♬ Carolsue ♡♥♬
    April 8, 2014 at 9:28 am

    I #McCafeGrind by getting the kis off to school and then sitting down to relax with cup of Mocha Latte
    Digicats {at} Sbcglobal {dot} Net

  • 1froglegs
    April 8, 2014 at 3:30 pm

    I #McCafeGrind with a warm breakfast and a hot cup of coffee.

  • lil_lady_dz
    April 8, 2014 at 4:35 pm

    I #McCafeGrind by drinking my mocha while whipping up some delish goods in the kitchen daily!

  • Courtney B
    April 8, 2014 at 7:13 pm

    i eat a huge breakfast with a big cup of coffee in the morning

  • Erica Best
    April 8, 2014 at 8:57 pm

    #McCafeGrind with coffee

  • Amanda Sakovitz
    April 8, 2014 at 9:08 pm

    I #McCafeGrind while drinking coffee

  • Elena
    April 8, 2014 at 9:22 pm

    I #McCafeGrind in the morning with a cup of hot coffee while checking my emails

  • auntietina
    April 8, 2014 at 10:57 pm

    This morning my #McCafeGrind was hand-delivered to my bedside since someone was an absolute darling and let me sleep in. Now THAT is living!

  • Thomas Murphy
    April 9, 2014 at 1:53 am

    I #McCafeGrind every morning with iced coffee while I check my emails.

    rounder9834 @yahoo.com

  • Tabathia
    April 9, 2014 at 3:54 am

    I #McCafeGrind with a iced coffee when taking my daughter to the doctor today

  • ♡♥♬ Carolsue ♡♥♬
    April 9, 2014 at 9:26 am

    I put the kids down for a nap and relax with a steaming hot cup of Mocha Latte
    Digicats {at} Sbcglobal {dot} Net

  • lil_lady_dz
    April 9, 2014 at 2:57 pm

    I #McCafeGrind with 2 creams & 1 sugar, and then i’m out the door to explore my day!

  • 1froglegs
    April 9, 2014 at 3:33 pm

    I #McCafeGrind by always having breakfast in the morning.

  • Amanda Sakovitz
    April 9, 2014 at 5:31 pm

    I #McCafeGrind every morning at breakfast.

  • Thomas Murphy
    April 9, 2014 at 8:27 pm

    I #McCafeGrind every morning with iced coffee while I check my emails.

    rounder9834 @yahoo.com

  • Kenny Fensom
    April 9, 2014 at 11:26 pm

    Coffee and chocolate to start the day

  • meredith m
    April 9, 2014 at 11:32 pm

    I #McCafeGrind with a yummy breakfast sandwich

  • Janice
    April 10, 2014 at 12:15 am

    I #McCafeGrind with a delicious egg mcmuffin on the weekends
    tweety800265(at)yahoo(dot)com

  • Courtney B
    April 10, 2014 at 12:55 am

    i wake up with coffee and a huge breakfast

  • Erica Best
    April 10, 2014 at 3:29 am

    i #McCafeGrind with coffee

  • Tabathia
    April 10, 2014 at 3:40 am

    I #McCafeGrind with an iced mocha while reading a book after making dinner

  • auntietina
    April 10, 2014 at 9:12 am

    I #McCafeGrind my way across town to make sure my Dad eats a good breakfast every morning.

  • ♡♥♬ Carolsue ♡♥♬
    April 10, 2014 at 9:21 am

    I #McCafeGrind by stopping a McDonalds on my way to work in the morning and getting an Iced Mocha coffee
    Digicats {at} Sbcglobal {dot} Net

  • lil_lady_dz
    April 10, 2014 at 2:44 pm

    Today I #McCafeGrind by starting my day with a egg mcmuffin & a cafe latte!

  • 1froglegs
    April 10, 2014 at 3:24 pm

    I #McCafeGrind with a hot cup of coffee and a warm breakfast.

  • Courtney B
    April 10, 2014 at 5:42 pm

    i wake up go for a jog with the dog ! 🙂

  • JC
    April 10, 2014 at 5:50 pm

    I #McCafeGrind a cup of coffee for afternoon pick me up.

  • Amanda Sakovitz
    April 10, 2014 at 6:58 pm

    I #McCafeGrind with some morning coffee

  • Thomas Murphy
    April 10, 2014 at 8:44 pm

    I #McCafeGrind every morning with iced coffee while I check my emails.

    rounder9834 @yahoo.com

  • Janice
    April 11, 2014 at 12:48 am

    I #McCafeGrind daily with my morning hot tea
    tweety800265(at)yahoo(dot)com

  • Tabathia
    April 11, 2014 at 3:52 am

    I #McCafeGrind with a cup of black coffee with sugar while checking my daughter’s homework

  • ♡♥♬ Carolsue ♡♥♬
    April 11, 2014 at 8:57 am

    I #McCafeGrind by sharing a cup of mocha latte with my husband after breakfast
    Digicats {at} Sbcglobal {dot} Net

  • lil_lady_dz
    April 11, 2014 at 2:52 pm

    I #McCafeGrind with some morning coffee, healthy breakfast, & a morning walk with my dog.

  • 1froglegs
    April 11, 2014 at 3:37 pm

    I #McCafeGrind every morning with breakfast.

  • Amanda Sakovitz
    April 11, 2014 at 5:39 pm

    I #McCafeGrind every morning with coffee and a great breakfast.

  • Thomas Murphy
    April 11, 2014 at 9:10 pm

    I #McCafeGrind every morning with iced coffee while I check my emails.

    rounder9834 @yahoo.com

  • Courtney B
    April 11, 2014 at 9:50 pm

    i take a long walk in the morning with my dog!

  • Rachel Travis
    April 12, 2014 at 1:27 am

    I love their hazelnut iced coffee for a road trip~

  • Janice
    April 12, 2014 at 2:03 am

    I #McCafeGrind every morning with hot tea
    tweety800265(at)yahoo(dot)com

  • Tabathia
    April 12, 2014 at 2:16 am

    I #McCafeGrind with an iced mocha while watching sportscenter

  • ♡♥♬ Carolsue ♡♥♬
    April 12, 2014 at 8:09 am

    I #McCafeGrind by stopping by McDonalds on my way to work and getting an iced mocha coffee

  • Shanda
    April 12, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    I #McCafeGrind a thank you to God and then with a cup of yummy coffee!

  • Shannon
    April 12, 2014 at 2:42 pm

    I #McCafeGrind by starting each morning by stretching each morning for 10 minutes and then on my way to work I swing by McDonalds for a cup of McCafe coffee.

  • 1froglegs
    April 12, 2014 at 3:16 pm

    I #McCafeGrind by starting every morning with a warm breakfast and a hot coffee.

  • lil_lady_dz
    April 12, 2014 at 3:57 pm

    Today I #McCafeGrind by making waffles for breakfast with fresh fruit & enjoyed it all with a coffee on the patio while reading a book.

  • Amanda Sakovitz
    April 12, 2014 at 7:52 pm

    I #McCafeGrind with fresh coffee every day!

  • Thomas Murphy
    April 13, 2014 at 12:32 am

    I #McCafeGrind every morning with iced coffee while I check my emails.

    rounder9834 @yahoo.com

  • ellie
    April 13, 2014 at 1:00 am

    I #McCafeGrind with a big cup of coffee before waking up my boys.

  • Janice
    April 13, 2014 at 2:52 am

    I #McCafeGrind every morning with my hot tea
    tweety800265(at)yahoo(dot)com

  • Tabathia
    April 13, 2014 at 3:25 am

    I #McCafeGrind with coffee brewed black when getting ready for the day

  • lil_lady_dz
    April 13, 2014 at 6:44 am

    I #McCafeGrind by starting today with a coffee to get me in spring cleaning mode!

  • ♡♥♬ Carolsue ♡♥♬
    April 13, 2014 at 8:57 am

    I #McCafeGrind when I make my mocha latte in the morning!
    Digicats {at} Sbcglobal {dot} Net

  • Shannon
    April 13, 2014 at 2:54 pm

    I #McCafeGrind by staring each morning with a delicious coffee from McDonalds on my way to work. For a dollar you can’t beat that price!

  • Amanda Sakovitz
    April 13, 2014 at 5:25 pm

    I #McCafeGrind with my vanilla iced coffee every morning!

  • 1froglegs
    April 13, 2014 at 5:25 pm

    I #McCafeGrind by starting every morning with a hearty breakfast.

  • Thomas Murphy
    April 13, 2014 at 6:54 pm

    I #McCafeGrind every morning with iced coffee while I check my emails.

    rounder9834 @yahoo.com

  • Jay
    April 13, 2014 at 8:16 pm

    I #McCafeGrind in the morning with a cup of coffee!

    [email protected]

  • Kristen
    April 13, 2014 at 8:59 pm

    We #McCafeGrind in the afternoon when we’re out running errands with a nice cool Iced Mocha.

  • Ellen
    April 13, 2014 at 10:29 pm

    I #McCafeGrind with coffee and read emails

  • Janice
    April 14, 2014 at 12:32 am

    I #McCafeGrind in the morning with my hot tea while reading my emails
    tweety800265(at)yahoo(dot)com

  • Tabathia
    April 14, 2014 at 3:08 am

    I #McCafeGrind trying to get my kids to all the ongoing festivals