Fair Trade Month & Green Mountain Coffee

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October is Fair Trade Month and for more than a decade, Green Mountain Coffee® has been a leader in the fair trade movement, providing a better cup of coffee to consumers and a better quality of life for coffee farmers. Still, only one in three consumers are aware of what fair trade is all about – that a simple purchasing decision can help improve the lives of people around the world

Green Mountain Coffee and acclaimed musicians Grace Potter and Michael Franti are celebrating Fair Trade Month in a big way with “Great Coffee, Good Vibes, Pass It On” – an awareness campaign that will celebrate the good vibes of fair trade through free concerts and an opportunity to win a trip to Costa Rica, one of many locations where Green Mountain Coffee Fair Trade Certified™ coffee is grown.

Earlier this year, Potter and Franti visited fair trade farms in Colombia and Sumatra, where they saw firsthand how fair trade positively impacts the lives of farmers and their families.  By visiting the Green Mountain Facebook page, fans can see exclusive photos and videos from their trips, and even enter to win a trip of their own to Costa Rica. 

Exclusive Fair Trade Performances
To celebrate Fair Trade Month, both Potter and Franti will give exclusive performances streamed live on the Green Mountain Coffee® Facebook page.  Fans are invited to RSVP for the events at Facebook.com/GreenMountainCoffee and experience the good vibes firsthand:

·         Oct. 9 at 9 p.m. EST/6 p.m. PST — Grace Potter will perform live from famed music venue Joe’s Pub in New York City.  Potter’s set will feature unique acoustic versions of songs from her new album, The Lion The Beast The Beat.

·         Oct. 24 at 11 p.m. EST/8 p.m. PST — Michael Franti will rev up Los Angeles from the first-ever Great Coffee, Good Vibes Lounge, brought to you by Green Mountain Coffee.  Fans will be able to visit 7111 Melrose Avenue on October 24 and enjoy a free cup of Green Mountain Coffee Fair Trade Certified™ coffee.

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WIN IT:

ONE OurKidsMom reader is going to win one bag of premium GMC coffee and one box of Green Mountain K-cups!

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Rules:You do not have to be a blogger to enter/win. An email address is required to enter. The winner will be chosen randomly through Rafflecopter and contacted via email. A reply to the winning email is required within 48 hours before a new winner is chosen. One person entering per household please. US ONLY please.

This giveaway ends at 11:59 PM EST on October 19, 2012.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” The opinions expressed in this post are entirely my own. Your experience with the product may differ from mine. The sponsor is responsible for prize fulfillment and will be shipping the winner(s) their prize(s). For more information read my disclosure policy.

Comments

  1. Claire says

    I would LOVE to try the Cappuccino Vue® Pack Coffee

  2. Patrice says

    Thank you for this generous giveaway. Coffee is always a nice prize.

  3. I’d like to try the Antioxidant Blend K-Cup® Coffee.

  4. Megan says

    They have Celestial Seasonings teas!

  5. Kristin Miller says

    I would love to try a bag of the Pumpkin spice coffee.

  6. Kimberly Bauer says

    I want the Green Mountain French Vanilla K-Cup® Coffee

  7. Paula Lee says

    I would love to try the Black Tiger blend.

  8. Pumpkin spice coffee sounds really good.

  9. Amy Peschel says

    I would like to try their Southern Pecan one.

  10. DEBIJOT says

    I like that they now offer brew over ice fruit brews.

  11. Fawn H says

    I would love to try the Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa Vue Pack

  12. Fawn H says

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  13. Carrie Phelps says

    Green Mountain Coffee is my favorite! My son was born in Vermont so I lived there for some time. One of my favorites is their Breakfast Blend.

  14. GMCR isjust down the road from me! Nothing like fresh!

  15. Danielle P says

    I’d like to try the sweet and creamy nutty hazelnut k cups.

  16. Danielle T says

    Would love to try Green Mountains Focus Blend Coffee!

  17. barbara n says

    I love a great cup of coffee and am frustrated when I am eating out and the coffee tastes like dishwater. I learned that brewing a perfect cup depends on the type of bean you choose, the heat and quality of your water , the brewing method and equipment, the grind level, and how long the water is in contact with the grinds.

  18. barbara n says

    I am an email subscriber

  19. Kelly D says

    I want the Café Caramel K-Cup Pack

  20. Auri Lae says

    I’d love to try their Mocha K cups and the Fair Trade Organic French Roast!

  21. Amber G. says

    I would LOVE to try the Fair Trade Organic Ethiopian Yirgacheffe!

  22. Catie says

    I love that they sell Vue packs! We just got a Vue and I’m pretty much in love with it 🙂

  23. They now sell Eight O’Clock coffee K Cups. 🙂

  24. Rachel Robertson (Azrael) says

    I loved their articles on Brewing A Great Cup of Coffee and Savoring the Cup! I learned that coffee tasting is practically like wine tasting 🙂

  25. Melissa Hartley says

    I learned that the Green Mountain company donates time, coffee, and money to nonprofits in our neighborhood communities since 1981. Each year, we donate to more than 1,200 nonprofit organizations.
    Thanks so much–I would put this in my mom’s stocking for Christmas 🙂

  26. mary fanara coleman says

    I like the Bodum Stovetop Espresso Maker

  27. Karen Lynch says

    I learned that the Green Mountain company donates time, coffee, and money to nonprofits in our communities. I would love this package for fall.

  28. Amanda N. says

    I want some of those Hazelnut K-Cups! 🙂

  29. Tara Berke Torres says

    They have pumpkin spice coffee.

  30. Cassandra Eastman says

    I would also love to try the Original Donut Shop coffee… it must be good since it’s sold out! 🙂

  31. Debra Hall says

    i want to try the Vermont Country Blend

  32. I didn’t know that they carried the Celestial Seasonings Teas. That is awesome.

  33. Carole Ingram says

    I would love to get a new brewer, this one looks sweet!!

    http://www.greenmountaincoffee.com/Accessories/v700-vue-brewer?TitleItem=VueBrewer

  34. Bethany M says

    I like that coupon on their page!

  35. Jessica P. says

    I learned that they have a coffee called Human Being Organic(which I thought was neat), and that each year, they donate to more than 1,200 nonprofit organizations. And their employees volunteer to work on company time and get 6.5 paid workdays to contribute to their community!

  36. I can’t wait to try their pumpkin spice coffee . I ordered some the other day

  37. Jessie C. says

    I like the 100% Colombian K-Cup Pack

  38. Rochelle says

    I like the Newman’s Special Blend coffee grounds. Thanks!

  39. Debbie Welchert says

    Green Mountain has pledged over $2 million to food security projects in the Aceh province of Indonesia.

  40. nicole lewis says

    i like that they make the k cups, i am not a coffee drinker so it makes a quick and easy clean up for my hubby

  41. kindra baron says

    I’d love to try their cinnamon roll coffee!

  42. Andrea Williams says

    I would like to try some of their Donut House K-cups.

  43. Tina says

    I love all the teas and the hot chocolate as well as the variety of coffee.

  44. meredith says

    I learned that you can get 2$ off fair trade

  45. LAMusing says

    I like they also have k-packs of other beverages like cocoa and apple spiced cider.

  46. Carmen S. says

    Their Pumpkin spice coffee sounds delicious! I love autumn flavors 🙂

  47. Darlene Ysaguirre says

    I Like Their deals of the weeks they offer

  48. Riley says

    love their k-cups. I didn’t realize they had hot chocolate

  49. Ingerlise Pietromartire says

    I wish the Green Mountain Wild Mountain Blueberry came in Decaf! I love the flavor but not the caffiene.

  50. Rita M says

    I like that you can buy K-Cups directly from their website.

  51. Rita M says

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  52. Wanda McHenry says

    I learned that brewing a perfect cup depends on the type of bean you choose, the heat and quality of your water, your brewing method and equipment, the grind level, and how long the water is in contact with the grinds.

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  54. Ashley C says

    I’ve been wanting to try the dark chocolate hot cocoa k cup

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  55. Amanda Alvarado says

    I like the Fair Trade Organic French Roast

  56. Amanda Alvarado says

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  57. heather eg kaufman says

    Donut Shop K cups are my hubby’s fav!

  58. Lethea B says

    I would LOVE to try the pumpkin spice k-cup!

  59. kelly says

    I’d like the french vanilla.

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  61. nannypanpan says

    i learned you can save 2.00 on all fair trade coffee right now
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  63. Ttrockwood says

    Would love to try the organic ethiopian coffee

  64. Rita M says

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  65. Rita M says
  66. ashley says

    Nantucket Blend® Iced Coffee K-Cup® Pack

  67. Maralea says

    Love Donut Shop coffee!

  68. Sherry S. says

    I would love to try the Italian roast.

  69. Amanda Alvarado says

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  70. Michele L. says

    I want the Swiss Miss K cups

  71. domestic diva says

    The pumpkin spice coffee sounds great.

  72. Heather Wone says

    I would LOVE to try the wild mountain blueberry coffee!

  73. Carol L says

    I’d like to try the Fair Trade Vermont Country Blend coffee.
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  74. Carol L says

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  75. Carol L says

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  76. Ellen Levickis says

    Green Mountain French Vanilla K-Cup® Coffee

  77. Cynthia Teer says

    you can save $2 off their Green Mountain Coffee off their web page.

  78. Amanda Alvarado says

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  79. Cheryl Abdelnour says

    I would try the Caramel Vanilla Cream K-Cup® Coffee.

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  81. Jennifer says

    I didn’t realize they had so many flavors.

  82. courtney hennagir says

    i want to try the 8 o clock coffee

  83. Amber Nara says

    I have learned that they put an amazing amount of time and passion in the coffee, I also went browsing through their web page and would love to have this mug http://www.greenmountaincoffee.com/Accessories/Thermo-Ceramic-Mug, I have been on the hunt for a mug since mine broke! It seems that this mug is calling out my name! There is also many of there coffee I would love to try!

  84. Leslie says

    I love all of the flavors available in this brand of coffee. I usually use Starbucks cups and lbs. of coffee, but they do not have as many options.

  85. Cindy B says

    I’d like to try the Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa K-Cup® Pack

  86. Amanda Alvarado says

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  87. I’d love to try the Wild Mountain Blueberry coffee.

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  89. I’d love to try their Dark Magic Espresso Roast! Yummo!

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  91. I entered the Wonderful Pistachos giveaway!

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  94. Amanda Alvarado says

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  95. shelly sawicki lash neuhouser says

    I like the deal of the week

  96. Gina Walker says

    I love their coffee! One of things I need most to get through the day!

  97. Breezy Moyer says

    I’d like to try a bag of the Caramel Vanilla Cream!

  98. Richard Hicks says

    want to try their Fair Trade Organic House Blend

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  102. Katy P says

    I want to try the Pumpkin Spice K-Cup® Coffee

  103. Robert Pyszk says
  104. Jan says

    They have cocoa and tea packs too 🙂

  105. Karen says

    I like the Focus Blend™ K-Cup® Coffee. Thanks for the giveaway.

  106. Geri Fink says

    Pumpkin Spice coffee! I’m ready!

  107. My mother in law would go nuts for this. Thankyou, Ken

  108. Corey Olomon says

    The Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa K-Cup® Pack looks really good.

  109. Corey Olomon says

    The Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa K-Cup Pack looks really good.

  110. polly says

    i would love to try their southern pecan bagged coffee

  111. polly says

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  112. polly says

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  115. polly says

    entered tea collection giveaway

  116. laura ari says

    I want to try their blueberry coffee.

  117. laura ari says

    I want to try their blueberry coffee.

  118. i would like to try the pumpkin spice.

  119. Jessica says

    I want to try the Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa K-Cups.

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