"Give love on Christmas day", there goes a famous line of a Christmas song. Indeed, the season of sharing is just around the corner! On November 5, 2016, The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (CBTL) launched the Giving Journal 2017 together with a number of Cebu Bloggers in their Robinsons Galleria branch. This Coffee Company's Giving Journal 2017 reminds us that life is not about what we amass for ourselves, but about how we can share our gifts, talents, and time with others.

The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Giving Journal 2017. Photo background credit : iluvcebu

The Cebu Bloggers Society Members during CBTL Giving Journal 2017 Launch. Photo credit: TheCebuFanpage

MECHANICS of CBTL Giving Journal 2017

1. From October 22 onwards, customers can already begin their Giving Journey as the collecting of stamps for the 2017 Giving Journal commences in all The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® stores.
2. Each stamp card consists of 12 circles with corresponding purchased drink assignments.
3. All 12 stamps must be accumulated in one stamp card to claim the journal.
4. A box of CBTL™ capsules earns the customer two stamps, while any CBTL™ Single Serve Beverage System purchase automatically allows a customer to claim the 2017 Giving Journal.
5. Available in 4 colors—rose, purple, gray, and turquoise, the Giving Journal is a useful planner and a medium for generosity where you can begin writing the beautiful story of your own Giving Journey.

The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Giving Journal 2017

Unlike other Holiday Promos, CBTL's Giving Journal shares a gift of education to its beneficiary the Real LIFE Foundation since year 2011. By supporting their educational needs, you bring them one step closer to achieving their goals, enabling their dreams to take flight.

I love this photo of us @crysygypsy! Thanks to you & your boyfie. 🤗 #GivingJournal2017 @cbtlph

A photo posted by Francis Ryan (@narsisismo) on Nov 4, 2016 at 11:29pm PDT

During the Cebu Launch, Cebu Bloggers were requested to personally design CBTL cookies which will be donated to their beneficiary children. And here are our top picks of the customized designs!

11. These Christmas Trees and Snowmen! Simple but cute!

Coffee bean launch event #givingjournal2017 #seasonofgiving #cbtlph

A photo posted by asheee ash (@asheee_ash) on Nov 5, 2016 at 12:01am PDT

10. How about this butterfly design?

Yay, decorated our own sugar cookie to be donated to the orphaned street children. ❤ #GivingJournal2017 #SeasonOfGiving #CBTLPh

A photo posted by crystal marie cañete (@crysygypsy) on Nov 4, 2016 at 11:52pm PDT

9. Another snowman and Christmas Trees!

Sugar Cookies for Mercy-in-Action Kids. Jesus is the reason for this season. Yayyyy! Thank you for the opportunity @cbtlph. #SeasonofGiving #givingjournal2017 #cbtlph

A photo posted by Hannah Leah Bacatan Samorin (@hael143) on Nov 4, 2016 at 9:51pm PDT

8. Waaaaa! Another Christmas Tree and Snowman!!!

My snowman and my tree #givingjournal2017 #seasonofgiving #cbtlph

A photo posted by @rjoanne25 on Nov 4, 2016 at 9:46pm PDT

7. How about this cutie Minion for Christmas?

Today, @cbtlph launches its #GivingJournal2017 in Cebu, simultaneous with the start of redemption of the CBTL planners in the region. More on iLuvCebu.com later. <3 #iLuvCebu #CBTLPH #SeasonOfGiving

A photo posted by Doyzkie Buenaviaje (@doyzkie) on Nov 4, 2016 at 9:46pm PDT

6. A hopeful Cookie? Why not!

It was fun designing Christmas sugar cookies for #cbtlph during their #givingjournal2017 launch! Fa la la la la la la la la🎄 #seasonofgiving

A photo posted by Earl Tawny Hisoler (@earltawny) on Nov 5, 2016 at 8:42pm PDT

5. A snowflake with CBTL logo people?!

@chefbuano showing off his art skills! #cbtlph #seasonofgiving #givingjournal2017 #cebubloggers #coffeebeanandtealeaf

A photo posted by Carlo Olano (@kalamicebu) on Nov 4, 2016 at 9:30pm PDT

4. Hey cute owl!!!

Decorated Christmas cookies with @cbtlph. ❤💙💚💛💜 Owl by @vanillahousewife 👀 #GivingJournal2017 #CBTLPh #SeasonOfGiving

A photo posted by Rea Alducente (@blissfulsnapshots) on Nov 4, 2016 at 9:28pm PDT

3. These chics?

#givingjournal2017 #cbtlph #seasonofgiving

A photo posted by Louis Jay Manayon (@ljaymanayon) on Nov 4, 2016 at 9:41pm PDT

2. The Cebu Bloggers Society logo and a Christmas wreath?

Presenting to you my personally-designed @cbtlph cup and cookies for Christmas! #cbtlph #GivingJournal2017 #seasonofgiving #CBSforever

A photo posted by FaceCebu (@facecebu) on Nov 4, 2016 at 9:33pm PDT

1. And our top one! Edd's Santa Cookie!!!!

#GivingJournal2017 #SeasonOfGiving #CBTLph

A photo posted by Edd Buenaviaje (@eddbuenaviaje) on Nov 4, 2016 at 9:42pm PDT

For more information about the 2017 Giving Journal, Visit http://www.coffeebean.com.ph/, LIKE The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® (Philippines) on Facebook, FOLLOW @CBTLPH @BREWPH on Instagram and Twitter, and SUBSCRIBE to brewyourbestyear.com.