Hey everyone!
Happy end of the weekend! : ) Hope it was a good one!
On Thursday night after work I got to help Erik fill one of the machines. I had fun ; ) Of course I took pictures along with way to show you guys. This particular machines is in a middle school.
Programming prices …
The loot. 
Not gonna lie, Erik pretty much did all the work and I just stood there watching and sampling ; ) Towards the end, I did end up putting all the prices under the items so I worked “hard” for my Berry Berry Good Lemon drink! haha.
The box that Erik is holding is what the cash goes into.
And here are a few completely stocked pictures. Some of you have asked about what the prices are on our items. Basically, they range from $1 to $2.50. Only two of the items (Mix 1 drinks and Energy drinks) are actually $2.50 and the median price is probably about $1.60. 
Here’s our “testing” stash at the bottom of the machine. Since we’re new to this, we had to test some items to make sure they wouldn’t get stuck on the way out when purchased. 
It’s still early in the game, but so far Hansen’s sodas and white cheddar Pirates Booty are the biggest hits!
We spent Saturday all over the KC checking our machines, stopping by Costco to see what kind of products they had and if we would benefit from putting any of them in the machines, and just hanging out : )
I really want to do an Originally Organics Vending Sample Pack giveaway soon!! Erik told me that if I did a giveaway I’d had to pay for the products, haha. :p Maybe if you guys let him know via commenting how much you’d like a giveaway he’d give in! (*cough*cough*hint, hint!!) ; )
Today we went to church, ate at Chipotle (we seem to be slightly obsessed with Chipotle lately :s), did some house cleaning, grocery shopping and laundry. And now … back to the work week! I wanted to work out today since I didn’t on Saturday but that just didn’t happen. Oh well … I’m always more hardcore about it on weekdays and allow myself slack on the weekends and I don’t mind!
What did you do this weekend?? Happy February and have a great week!! :)
Wow!! SO COOL, Lesley!! It's amazing to see your business plan in action.
ReplyDeleteI hope I come across one of your machines one day so I can buy a whole stash of healthy treats.
freaking AMAZING vending machine! i would go there like .. everyday girl! for real!
ReplyDeleteNow that is awesome, a vending machine with healthy choices!! And yep Eric we'd love a chance to try some :)
ReplyDeleteAhaha, sampling for vending machine goodies must be lots of fun indeed. ;) I wish my school had a vending machine like yours!
ReplyDeleteox candice :)
Awesome! I cannot wait until I see one near me - what great options for those on the run =)
ReplyDeletePS - Don't feel too bad about just standing there... I would have done the same ;)
Amazing. I'm so glad to see this in a school.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing the behind the scenes of vending machines. I'd love it if you did a giveaway!
ReplyDeleteSince you haven't brought your vending machines to MN, I think it'd be only fair for him to agree to a giveaway hehe :-)
ReplyDeleteIf only America had more snack-size healthy choices nation wide there would be no excuses for "there's no healthy food when I am on the go!" You guys rock for starting a GREAT and hopefully popular trend!
SOOOOOO excited for you guys!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE the pictures- thank you for sharing! I love those crisps...I would be addicted to that vending machine. A giveaway would SO rock Erik! Pretty please?? Josh and I love Chipotle and we don't have one in SC! They recently opened a new burrito chain that is semi close though
ReplyDeleteThis is so exciting! Congratulations on being up-and-running!
ReplyDeleteI'm all for a giveaway (that you wouldn't have to pay for, hint hint).
So cool! Thanks for taking pics and sharing!
ReplyDeleteDEFINITELY do the giveaway!!! haha :-)
That looks so exciting! YES, a giveaway!!!! We want one! :-)
ReplyDeleteHope all works out great with this venture. I am sure it will!
I would LOVE to have a chance to try something, even just one item. I think the idea of this type of vending machine is awesome.
ReplyDeleteI spent most of my weekend running errands, doing minimal chores, and lots of cooking!
Soooo exciting!!! The machine is gorgeous!! Y'all are providing such an important service, bringing healthy snacks to kids - y'all are amazing!! Do keep us posted on this fabulous venture!
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure those vending machines are going to be a hit! They're just loaded with awesome products. Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteI think what you are doing with the vending machines is AMAZING!! Especially in the schools... I hope it takes off for you and then comes to Canada!! :)
ReplyDeleteI would LOVEEEEEEE that giveaway!! BRING IT ON.. Come on Eric - be a softy for all us wonderful blog readers!! :) heeh
Aw, a giveaway would be really neat!! But I understand, haha :)
ReplyDeleteThe machines looks great, I always wish I had the keys to unlock vending machines--weird, I know.
I love the tazo Red Apple. I have a small mug, so I feel like it's soooo concentrated with sweetness when I add stevia! I like a subtle hint of sweetness, so I should use less next time, I wish I had a larger mug though. I love Tazo teas and I saw a "ginger pear" which looks really interesting.
ReplyDeleteGo for it! There's also a hint of caramel and cinnamon :)
Erik should def let you do a giveaway! imagine the publicity =) hehe
ReplyDeleteAwesome!!!
ReplyDeleteHope it takes off~
everything is coming along great!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great business!! I wish they had those vending machines at my school. Good luck on your business venture. You are going to do awesome!!!
ReplyDeletelooks great, and heck yes we'd love a giveaway! lol have a great week!!
ReplyDeleteLove all the healthy choices in the machine - nice!
ReplyDeleteI am SO JEALOUS of your business venture! I just think it's so neat. I hope it does well, and that people really buy the products. I think at first a lot of these places may be like , "what? No Snickers?" but after a while they will get used to it and really learn to love it!!!
ReplyDeleteGood luck, and I can't WAIT to hear more!
amazing! what a fabulosu concept! I hope to see those around boston soon!!
ReplyDeleteI love this concept. I wish I had one of these machines at my work. It would be a big hit. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI think they should be taking out all the junk food machines and putting these in! What an amazing idea. Of course wouldn't we all love a giveaway! :)
ReplyDeleteThose vending machines look incredible! I'd love to have one at my workplace. And of course I'd love a giveaway.
ReplyDeleteso exciting!!! ALLLLLL about the giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteyes a giveaway!!! I'd love one of those. :D
ReplyDeleteP.s. Come check out my $50 safeway giftcard giveaway!! Every girl needs some extra grocery money! :)
We reeeeeeeeeally want a giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteI think a giveaway would be a great idea. :-)
ReplyDeleteSo neat that your vending machines are up and running. Please install some in St. Louis, too!