Free Starbucks!

Ok, it's used Starbucks. But it is still Free, withe a capital REE! I was visiting my local Starbucks one evening for some Passion Fruit iced tea and a table to sit and read and was please to find a Frugal treasure at the
creamer/sugar/garbage bar.

Going to get a napkin, I looked down to see a bucket . It had the word garden written on it in large letters with huge pretty silver bags inside of it that I was almost sure, said Free.

Ooooo! I'll take it! I bent down to confirm the price.


Just to be sure, I asked. "Are those free?" "uh huh," she replied politely. It was such a stupid question, I would have been fine if she aded "dumb ass" to the end of her confirmation. "Can I take a picture?"

"Yea, sure!" she said.

So there you have it.

Free, used, coffee grinds for your garden to enjoy. It turns out that the yummy smelling left over is good for Roses, Hydrangea, Rhodas, house plants, and pretty much any soil that needs some acid. If you compost, it can kick start what's happening in the bin and basically, make life better.







If your Starbucks doesn't have this available, they are supposed to, so it's OK to ask.

It's also OK to as for you to ask for a "to stay" cup if you plan on hanging out there, because while they are doing the "green" thing" with the coffee grinds, their containers are not so friendly. They will also give you 10% off of your purchase. Bonus!

Seen any freebies in your travels?