We go to Starbucks. A lot. There are five (or more?) in our town and it seems like any time we are going somewhere we pass one and decide to drop in.
Problem: now the kids want to get a special treat when we go in, too. This is a problem. Because kids get expensive!
So, Ryan had a great idea one time about a year ago. He grabbed one of the Naked drinks out of the cooler (we keep this stocked in our fridge at home anyway – family fave!) and asked the barista to blend it with ice into two cups for the kids.
Instant smoothie, y’all!
Or, should I say, TWO GRANDE smoothies!
With their names on them, of course. Because they feel awesome when they hear their names called out at from the pick-up counter.
And for the price of a sugar-filled drink from Sonic (about $1.75 each), the kids have giant servings of super healthy treats and feel very happy, indeed!
Well played, Mr. Myers. Well played.
Thats a great idea!! Might have to give this a whirl. Do they look at you like you are crazy or like you are making them do extra work? Also…my friend has a professional website that she wants to redo and I told her that you have a fun colorful site and she would like to know who designed your blog? Could you pls let me know so I can pass on the info to her? :)
Hey Amy!
The baristas at the Sbux’s in our town don’t seem to bat an eyelash – maybe because we ask for them at least once a week :) Definitely nobody seems to be put out!
Blog design: me! (and my husband) Kayla Aimee (www.kaylaaimee.com) helped me make it work.
Thanks so much Raechel! So..should I direct my friend to you and your hubby and/or Kayla?? Hope you are having a blast with Mickey and his pals!~
I can’t believe you’re writing a post whilst in Disney World! You are committed :)
Do the baristas mind doing that? Like, do they kind of roll their eyes and do it obligingly or is it not an issue? I would be afraid of that happening.
Hey Megan! See above about the baristas :) Also, I scheduled this post last week – actually forgot that I had and ended up double posting today!
I think I’m going to try this out as a “treat” for myself… Naked Juice is the bee’s knees.
I got it for myself the other day when it was too hot for even cold coffee. Makes a Venti instead of two Grandes and it was delish!
SUCH a good idea!
I’m totally doing this next time we go. Great idea! (pinned it!)
It’s not annoying :) In some areas, I’d imagine there would be baristas who would roll their eyes, but, most of them would realize that it’s less work than a frappuccino. Another great kid drink that a lot of people don’t realize is a passion tea lemonade–caffeine free and I get them unsweetened for my kiddos because the lemonade makes them sweet enough and it’s still not much sugar. All my coworkers with kids also say it’s a hit :)
perfect idea! I’m so going to do this!!
I’d definitely think twice about supporting Starbucks so strongly….
Up until last January I was a committed Starbucks customer. I went 2-3 times per week and my nearest Starbucks is 20-ish miles away!!!
And then it came to my attention that Starbucks is a supporter of Planned Parenthood (one of the nations leading abortion providers: http://www.whyprolife.com/planned-parenthood/ , https://familycouncil.org/?p=4230 ) and openly supports gay marriage. My uncle asked me “Why would you as a Christian support something like that?” I haven’t visited a Starbucks since. It’s been hard, but James 4: 17 really rings in my mind: “Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin.” It makes me cringe a little to think about my money going towards the killing of sweet babies.
I tried doing this at one of our Starbucks this week, and they told me no. They said the frapp is a trademark and their blenders are only for that. We were bummed.
Oh that IS a bummer!! I even tried it at an airport on our Disney trip and it was no big deal. Try another location?