Psst... C'mere I want to tell you a secret.

Ever crave a pumpkin spice latte in the middle of January? How about a Gingerbread Latte on a cool May afternoon? You've had that feeling, you desperately want a "seasonal" latte from Starbucks, but alas its out of season. Well here's a little known piece of information for ya. Even though Starbucks does not advertise its so-called "seasonal beverages" all year round, they are in fact, available all year round!

My friendly Barista at my neighborhood Starbucks informed me of this little nugget the other day, when I went in inquiring about a rumor I heard about the Gingerbread Lattes being back! She informed me that they never left. The only things that go missing are the sprinkles (for those of you who like your peppermint lattes) and other accoutrement that go on the seasonals (ie. the extra spice on top of the pumpkin spice). Genius I tell you! Gives a whole new meaning to Christmas in July.

Speaking of Christmas in July, Macy's unveiled their holiday windows yesterday, and the Christmas tree for Rockefeller Center has started to make its journey from my hometown of Suffern. While its not July, I will say this, labor day was fewer days behind us than christmas is in front of us.