The value is in the cards
C OSTCO WILLBEofferingfive$20Starbuckscards—
a $100 value—for $79.99. $100 value—for $79.99. Costco is also offering two
$ 25 Godiva gift cards—a $50 value—for just $39.99.
T ess Wilkins and Sheri Flies, Costco assistant
g eneral merchandise managers who worked on the
p roject, say Costco is excited to be able to offer the
g ift cards at such values to members. “And we are
e xcited withthis opportunitytopartner with
S tarbucks and Godiva,” adds Sheri.
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presiden tatGodiva.“Webelievethetwocompa-niesshar ethesamepassionforquality.”
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#304630 (G odiva). Warehouse only.
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E. Breast Cancer Awareness Velour Throw
Luxurious, easy-care micro-velour fabric makes
this pink-ribbon-embroidered throw a great
addition to the den or bedroom. In honor of
Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a portion of
the proceeds will be donated for breast cancer
research. Item #331335.
Costco.com only.
F. Athena Cherries by Dilettante
Chocolatier Dark chocolate made from
all-natural cacao surrounds sweet Pacific
Northwest cherries, resulting in a truly indulgent confection. One hundred percent of
Athena’s profits are donated to women’s
cancer research. Item #322442. Select
warehouses and costco.com.
G. Sesame Street Kids 2-Piece Set
Dressing your little boy or girl will be a snap
with these complete Sesame Street two-piece
sets. The coordinated ensembles are available
in a variety of styles and beloved characters.
Sizes: 12M–4T. Item #296699. Warehouse only.
H. Chocolate Mini Favorites Just in time
for Halloween! Seven candy selections—
Butter-finger, Baby Ruth, Snickers, Milky Way, Milky
Way Midnight, Three Musketeers and Twix—
are included in an assortment exclusive to
Costco. Item #296856. Warehouse only.
Summer,
daughter of
Carmen
and Mark,
Home Office
Livescribe Pulse Smartpen
IF YOU’RE A student, businessperson or journalist,
you know the challenge of taking accurate notes.
The rechargeable Smartpen doesn’t just write, it
records as well and syncs the two. Can’t read your
notes? Tap the pen to the illegible scrawl and it
plays back the corresponding audio. You’ll never
have trouble deciphering your notes again. This is
one item The Connection writers covet. The Pulse
Smartpen features 2 GB of storage, for more than
200 hours of recording time. The pen is usually sold
with one writing tablet and three ink cartridges;
at Costco, for the same price, it comes with five
writing tablets, 13 ink cartridges, stereo head-
phones and a microphone. Item #322271.
Warehouse and costco.com.
