A MUM has sparked controversy after sharing a cheeky hack to get your hands on a free treat for kids. Like most retailers and shops, the coffee giant Starbucks, too, has upped its prices to keep up with the costs - but savvy mum Lauryn Clare recently revealed how to get goodies for children without spending a thing. Sharing the trick on Instagram, the foodie said: ''If you can't afford Starbucks for two, order your toddler a pup cup.
''It's free and will make them just as happy as a $5 [£3.80] cake pop,' Lauryn, 34, captioned the now-viral clip . Increasingly popular, the so-called pup cup is an espresso-sized cup containing a generous dollop of whipped cream, which people can order for free to give to their dogs.
The mother, from Philadelphia, said she normally doesn't buy anything from the coffee chain because she finds the prices ''expensive'', but had some money left on a voucher. According to the mum, she was in the car ordering a Starbucks beverage when her little on woke up from a nap, and knew she would want something. ''I knew Addie was going to want something.
So I asked, "Do you guys charge for pup cups? ''And the woman taking my order was like, "Oh, my God, no. What's your dog's name?"' she told Today . Lauryn claimed that the barista knew the pup cup wasn't for a furry friend but allegedly didn't seem to care about the cheeky customer.
''She was totally fine with it,'' Lauryn said. While the cash-savvy mother was chuffed her trick, she has since received huge ba.