Daily Starbucks is not Good for My Bank Account
Over the last week I have joined my co-workers at Starbucks for coffee on a daily basis. Normally I don’t order anything, but I decided to try some of their specialized caffeinated beverages.
I quite enjoyed the Carmel Brulee Lattes and the Skinny Vanilla Lattes. So much in fact that I ordered Ventis. That is the special Starbucks name for extra large or shall I say, extra expensive. The drinks I had were between $5.09 abd $5.41. Ouch!
Looking back at the week I had a coffee every day and one day I had 2. That is over $30 last week for coffee. Although the “special” coffee was tasty, this trend will not continue. I may indulge once a week, but that will be it. $30 on coffee in a week is ridiculous.
Isn’t it amazing how quickly that can add up?! I too have been there and realized how much my habit was costing me. Once I made the decision to limit it to one per week, I was so much happier, and you know what? The drinks tasted SO much better when I made them a real treat that I only allowed myself once per week. And I always make sure I have it when I can sit and really enjoy it, whether it’s enjoying it with a friend or picking it up before church, I want to savor it, not just pick it up on the run.