Lots of Little Tidbits

I meant to post this sooner, but time has a way of escaping me.

Starting today, we are instituting Bus Pass Mondays and Double Punch Tuesdays!  Bring in a KC Metro bus pass on any Monday and receive 25 cents off of any non-bottled drink (which means most drinks.)  We love public transportation, and want to reward you for supporting it.  Also, any time you come in on a Tuesday, if you give us your drink card we will give it two punches instead of one.  If I were you, I would definitely come in tomorrow to receive your double punches, plus to sample the first of our store-baked treats!!

That is correct...Jolinda has switched from being a barista to baking for us!  She will be rolling out cookies, quick breads, biscuits, coffee cakes, and cupcakes.  I think for tomorrow there will be some sort of cookie, coffee cake, and carrot/raisin/pineapple bread.  Don't quote me for sure on that, but I think I am correct.  There may be more...I'm currently not at the shop, so I don't know.  We will still be bringing in croissants of different kinds, cinnamon rolls, and turnovers from City Bakery in addition to Jolinda's goods.

We are also celebrating Earth Day for the whole week (Monday through Friday.)  Our travel mugs are on sale for $8.95.  Any time you bring our 16 oz. mug in to have your drink made in it, we will only charge you for the 12 oz. price!  It is a pretty good deal, especially if you drink a lot of coffee.  Plus, you will save a bunch of cups from being trashed.  This week our bring-your-own-mug from home discount is 25 cents off instead of the usual 15 cents.  Besides the deals, we have a lot of information posted around the store about some of the environmentally friendly products we have chosen to use.  There are also various pamphlets available from our friend Gerould at Elements of Green.  We purchased our flooring and counter tops from him, and really dig his store!  We are hoping to receive some info from The Roasterie to have out too.  Pick up a little pack of Midwestern Wildflower Mix seeds free from us to you as well (while they last.)  

One last thing for now...this upcoming Sunday, April 26, is the 21st Annual Sabates Eye Centers Trolley Run!  This run benefits the Children's Center for the Visually Impaired.  You still have time to sign up if you want to participate (registration closes on April 22 at 11:59 p.m.,) or you can come be a spectator.  Either way, we will be open at 6:30 a.m. to help you warm up or cool down with some coffee.  75th and Wornall is the starting spot for the run, so we are a prime spectating spot!  Please note that Wornall will be closed down where we are.  There still should be access to the parking lot in back, but it may fill up quickly.  If you can, ride a bike over, walk, or take the bus.  It will likely be easier than driving.  Come visit us and enjoy the events!

I think that is it for now...

Monday, April 13th, we will only be open from 6:30am - 9:30am.  So, come in early to get your coffee!  We are finally, finally getting our grease trap installed...the city has approved the plans, the permit is pulled, the plumber is ready to go.  Jolinda is ready to start baking later on next week!!  

Besides all of that...things have just been chugging on.  I got to sit and have coffee with a bunch of moms from Mom2MomKC a week ago.  It was really nice to meet them all, and a great start to my Friday.  Yesterday I hung out with a woman from a coffee meet-up group.  There were supposed to be a couple more meeting us, but they didn't show.  Ah well.  We had a fun time just the two of us!  

There are lots and lots of familiar faces now at the shop.  Some people we see daily, and others a couple times a week.  No matter the frequency, it's just fun to find out about so many different people.

The days just seem to be flying by!  Jeremy and I have been splitting time more evenly at the store.  It has been really fun.  We both get time with our son, but we also both get time to attend to the shop, and talk with folks!  What a great job!

I really love the customers that come in.  Of course, some people just want in and out with their coffee, which is fine.  My favorite though is when people want to chat.  It has been great!

As far as other stuff...we are (ugh) still dealing with the grease trap issue.  It was supposed to happen this upcoming Monday (and there is a slim chance it may still be on for then) but issues in securing the permit have come up.  If only it were straightforward!  Once it does happen though...oh the treats!  Jo has been coming up with a great, simple, delicious list of things to bake.  In addition to the pastries we already carry, it should be quite a selection!  

Also, our friend Kris who owns/runs Evolving Landscapes installed our planter boxes out front!  They are filled with pretty angel moss and pansies!  He is going to change them out, and plant the ones in back in a month when the chance of frost is gone.  Thank you Kris!

Nothing else too major to report.  Just dealing with whatever comes up and trying to keep it fun!

I'm looking forward to spending more time outside and drinking iced drinks!