May the Force B&B With You!

Have you seen them? Because we haven't, and the likelihood is somewhere in the range of slim to none. We have one grocery store here and so far, nada.

Star Wars partnered with Coffee-Mate for a line of coffee creamers. They've pretty much partnered with everyone, so why not coffee creamers. Because when you think of Darth Vader, a great cup of coffee with a hint of espresso chocolate comes to mind, doesn't it?

So here's the mission, bring us one bottle of a Star Wars coffee creamer and we'll take 10% off your stay. We don't care what flavor - it just has to be unopened and unexpired. And, no you don't get 10% for each bottle you bring, but if you wanted to bring more than one flavor, we would not turn it away. That would just be rude.

If you have a favorite flavor, or character, or just like getting a discount on your b&b stay, pick one up:

• Darth Vader — Espresso Chocolate
• C3PO — Hazelnut
• Chewbacca — Spiced Latte
• R2D2  — French Vanilla
• Boba Fett — Italian Sweet Cream

Seriously - one bottle, 10% off - it's that simple. We've got the great coffee and now it just needs some force.

World's Ugliest Mug

Today is National Coffee Day and we thought, what better way to continue with the "World's Ugliest Mug" contest. It started about 3 years ago when our sister-in-law came to visit and brought us this mug:

Someone had given it to her saying it was the "World's Ugliest Mug" and she was passing it on to us - thanks! It's really not THAT bad, and it is really big which we think is key for coffee. Who wants a tiny teacup when you're having coffee!

So now, when we are out and about, we look for contenders. Here's the one we think holds the current top spot:

I was shopping with my mom in NYC and was in TJMaxx taking pics of "ugly mugs". Who knew there could be so many ugly mugs on one shelf. This one has to be the winner - with its shape, and colors, and who can resist those bedazzled pink sparkles in the hearts.

I stood there debating on whether or not to buy it and send to my sister-in-law. But then I thought, this thing is going to come back to me some day and I really don't want a collection of ugly mugs. It's fun to look for them - and even more fun to find a contender - but I do not need my own personal shelf of ugly mugs. Our guests at Fig Street Inn love our huge Buffalo China mugs for coffee but even I would be embarrassed to put these out for guests to use.

So the hunt continues.....