Yesterday was only day four of LENT and I wanted either a Venti Flat White w/ 2 extra shots of espresso & two pumps Caramel drizzle ,
or a Trenta Valencia Orange w/ 2 scoops Macha Powder.
I knew it would be hard trying to go 40 days eliminating Starbucks when it’s become a daily staple in our household and I do mean daily. Between myself on Trish (my wife) one of us is carrying around a Starbucks cup everyday. But sitting down and figuring it out realistically, the math is as follows.
If each drink we purchase has a price of $4.50, some are a bit above that and others a bit under that figure. And if we purchase between the three of us, Robert does get 2-3 Double Chocolatey Chip Frappachinos a week. With that and our drinks we’re looking at this,
20 drinks week x $4.50 ea. = $90.00 x 5.5 weeks = $495.00 savings
WOW!! I never thought we were putting out that much in a month for coffee and that does not include the $50.00 a month were spending to make morning mochas and espresso shots. That’s three extra car payments, five extra Visa payments, extra and so on. If you think, “Oh I’m not putting out that much.” Take the time to figure out how much it really is. I’m not wanting to sound greater then thou but more, realize what’s is. I am and I know I will go back to drinking Starbucks but it won’t be doing back 100%. I’ve even done this before for LENT, but I don’t believe I was able to go a week and never did the math. Thank you for listening to my rant and rave on this subject.
Thank you all,
Richard K.
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