Sunday, January 31, 2010

Up and runnin’ + vending giveaway??

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 …DPP_0001
The loot. DPP_0002 DPP_0003 DPP_0004 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.DPP_0010DPP_0005  The box that Erik is holding is what the cash goes into.DPP_0007
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.
DPP_0006 DPP_0008 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. DPP_0009  It’s still early in the game, but so far Hansen’s sodas and white cheddar Pirates Booty are the biggest hits!DPP_0011 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!! :)

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34 comments:

  1. Allie (Live Laugh Eat)January 31, 2010 at 8:52 PM

    Wow!! SO COOL, Lesley!! It's amazing to see your business plan in action.

    I hope I come across one of your machines one day so I can buy a whole stash of healthy treats.

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2010 at 9:26 PM

    freaking AMAZING vending machine! i would go there like .. everyday girl! for real!

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  3. WWSuziJanuary 31, 2010 at 10:43 PM

    Now that is awesome, a vending machine with healthy choices!! And yep Eric we'd love a chance to try some :)

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  4. candiceJanuary 31, 2010 at 11:46 PM

    Ahaha, sampling for vending machine goodies must be lots of fun indeed. ;) I wish my school had a vending machine like yours!

    ox candice :)

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  5. Tasha - The Clean Eating MamaFebruary 1, 2010 at 3:42 AM

    Awesome! I cannot wait until I see one near me - what great options for those on the run =)
    PS - Don't feel too bad about just standing there... I would have done the same ;)

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  6. MelissaNibblesFebruary 1, 2010 at 3:52 AM

    Amazing. I'm so glad to see this in a school.

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2010 at 4:29 AM

    I love seeing the behind the scenes of vending machines. I'd love it if you did a giveaway!

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  8. CaSaundraLeighFebruary 1, 2010 at 5:45 AM

    Since you haven't brought your vending machines to MN, I think it'd be only fair for him to agree to a giveaway hehe :-)

    If 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!

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  9. LaurenFebruary 1, 2010 at 6:06 AM

    SOOOOOO excited for you guys!!!! :)

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  10. EricaFebruary 1, 2010 at 6:29 AM

    LOVE 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

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  11. MicaFebruary 1, 2010 at 6:58 AM

    This is so exciting! Congratulations on being up-and-running!

    I'm all for a giveaway (that you wouldn't have to pay for, hint hint).

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  12. Anna @ Newlywed, Newly VegFebruary 1, 2010 at 7:01 AM

    So cool! Thanks for taking pics and sharing!

    DEFINITELY do the giveaway!!! haha :-)

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  13. Jody - Fit at 52February 1, 2010 at 7:27 AM

    That looks so exciting! YES, a giveaway!!!! We want one! :-)

    Hope all works out great with this venture. I am sure it will!

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  14. Heather Iacobacci-MillerFebruary 1, 2010 at 7:50 AM

    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.

    I spent most of my weekend running errands, doing minimal chores, and lots of cooking!

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  15. Astra LibrisFebruary 1, 2010 at 7:59 AM

    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!

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  16. KristaFebruary 1, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    I'm pretty sure those vending machines are going to be a hit! They're just loaded with awesome products. Thanks for sharing!!

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  17. Jessica@Dairy Freey BettyFebruary 1, 2010 at 1:59 PM

    I 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!! :)

    I would LOVEEEEEEE that giveaway!! BRING IT ON.. Come on Eric - be a softy for all us wonderful blog readers!! :) heeh

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    Aw, a giveaway would be really neat!! But I understand, haha :)

    The machines looks great, I always wish I had the keys to unlock vending machines--weird, I know.

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  19. AngelalovesfoodFebruary 1, 2010 at 3:46 PM

    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.


    Go for it! There's also a hint of caramel and cinnamon :)

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  20. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2010 at 4:40 PM

    Erik should def let you do a giveaway! imagine the publicity =) hehe

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  21. Simple DaisyFebruary 1, 2010 at 6:43 PM

    Awesome!!!
    Hope it takes off~

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  22. JennyFebruary 1, 2010 at 7:57 PM

    everything is coming along great!

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  23. Mom on the RunFebruary 1, 2010 at 10:12 PM

    What 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!!!

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  24. eatingRDFebruary 1, 2010 at 11:00 PM

    looks great, and heck yes we'd love a giveaway! lol have a great week!!

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  25. Cate O'MalleyFebruary 2, 2010 at 8:37 AM

    Love all the healthy choices in the machine - nice!

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  26. Gina; The Candid RDFebruary 2, 2010 at 4:02 PM

    I 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!!!

    Good luck, and I can't WAIT to hear more!

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  27. Naomi(Onefitfoodie)February 2, 2010 at 4:02 PM

    amazing! what a fabulosu concept! I hope to see those around boston soon!!

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  28. LuFebruary 3, 2010 at 10:25 AM

    I love this concept. I wish I had one of these machines at my work. It would be a big hit. Good luck!

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  29. Kristen @ Change of PaceFebruary 3, 2010 at 1:19 PM

    I 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! :)

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  30. AileenFebruary 3, 2010 at 8:52 PM

    Those vending machines look incredible! I'd love to have one at my workplace. And of course I'd love a giveaway.

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  31. katecooksFebruary 4, 2010 at 9:41 PM

    so exciting!!! ALLLLLL about the giveaway :)

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  32. MichelleFebruary 6, 2010 at 9:46 PM

    yes a giveaway!!! I'd love one of those. :D

    P.s. Come check out my $50 safeway giftcard giveaway!! Every girl needs some extra grocery money! :)

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  33. Nicole, RDFebruary 6, 2010 at 10:25 PM

    We reeeeeeeeeally want a giveaway :)

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  34. EmilyFebruary 7, 2010 at 1:50 PM

    I think a giveaway would be a great idea. :-)

    So neat that your vending machines are up and running. Please install some in St. Louis, too!

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