Connecting with Your Teens in the Drive Thru

I don't love spending money in drive thrus.  But my kids LOVE it.

They love trying new foods, trying the new flavors of the season, eating their favorites and picking out the food they love when we're out and about.  So I spend money in drive thrus to connect with my teens (or almost teens).

Saturdays are the days we run errands and sneak in some extra fun during the school year.   We take care of important things like groceries, do returns and squeeze in some fun.  I have apps to our favorite spots to earn rewards.  I also save gift cards I get from students or coupons that we get at school to cash in with the kids.

Example 1 // Chick Fil A

Cherry Berry Lemonade.

Free Sandwich Coupon from filling out a survey.

Free fries with my app rewards.

Sandwiches.

Mac & cheese.

Nuggets.

Fletcher heard that adding Chick Fil A mac & cheese to the original Chick Fil A sandwich was amazing so he tried it out.  He gave me a scoop and it was tasty.  We both enjoyed it!

Our drive thru is bananas, but the curbside pick up is fast.  We opted for curbside.

Example 2 // Dunkin Donuts for an afternoon snack.

Iced mocha.

PSL.

Pumpkin loaf.

Pumpkin Donut.

Earned reward points on my app.

Example 3 // Surprise Starbucks

Kevin loves to surprise Olive at the bus stop with her favorite a PSL.

I challenge you to find your kid's favorite spots and treat them to their favorite foods when you are hanging out together. Your kids will love it!  And it might just become one of your favorite teen traditions.