National Ice Cream Day 2023

🥳 Get ready, get set… it’s almost National Frozen Yogurt Day! Celebrate with 16 Handles on Sunday, February 6th! Rewards members will receive 3 oz. of soft serve + toppings FREE when they visit any 16 Handles location and scan their 16 Handles app! *infomercial voice* But wait, there’s more! When you make a purchase on National Fro-Yo Day, we’ll send you another $3.00 credit to use anytime between February 7th and February 28th, in store or online. That’s more than $5 in free soft serve this month!

Let’s recap:

Spring is just around the corner, and it’s been a long year of quarantining. Feeling fatigued? You’re not alone. Luckily, when it comes to happiness, we consider ourselves experts, so you’ve come to the right blog. We put together a list of ways to beat your quarantine fatigue with a little fun, all while keeping yourself and your community safe.

1. Get active!

We understand just how easy it is to pull the covers over your head and go right back to sleep—and to be fair, some days you need exactly that. But when you catch yourself spending one too many days in, maybe it’s time to do some morning yoga from your favorite YouTube guru, to hop on to that new weighted hula hoop trend, or to take an easy 15-minute walk around the neighborhood. Release some endorphins! You’ll thank yourself for it! (And after, you can always recharge with one of our fruit- & veggie-filled smoothies. 😉)

2. Bust a move! (Be careful though… it’s been a while.)

We don’t expect to be hitting the dance floor too soon, but that’s no excuse for letting yourself get rusty! Make a new playlist of all the songs that you wish you could be getting down to with your friends right now, and you’ll have a perfect mix to bring up the mood.

3. Dive into a sweet treat.

Tap into that sweet tooth of yours. Whether you’re craving ice cream, sorbet, or fro-yo, you know just where to go. Make a quick stop at your nearest 16 Handles or place an order online to have the sweetest treats delivered right to your doorstep. We might be a little biased, but we’re pretty sure ending with the right dessert is the best way to make any day better.

4. Treat yo’self. You deserve it.

We know all too well: you’ve been thinking about those Amazon leggings you’ve seen on TikTok, or maybe you’ve got a shopping cart online that’s just waiting for you to click Purchase. You’ve been inside, you’ve been double-masking, and you’ve been keeping yourself and everyone around you safe. That’s a reason to celebrate with a little reward.

5. Host a movie night.

Maybe you can’t get the whole gang together, but that doesn’t mean you can’t host an at-home or virtual movie night! Don’t just stop at just picking the movie… make it an occasion! Pop some popcorn, turn down the lights, and really set the mood! But the best part about at-home movie nights? You don’t have to sneak the 16 Handles in under your jacket. Just pick your favorite flavors + toppings from your local shop, and let us deliver them to your snack-friendly home theater.

6. Get a Vitamin D boost.

With all the time most of us have been spending at home this winter, our vitamin D levels have taken a big hit. Get some sunlight! Whether it’s sitting on your front porch (AKA your fire escape), going for a quick run, or taking a drive to your local park, you’ll be surprised to remember that nice, natural lift in your spirits. Just don’t forget the sunscreen.

7. Find some FaceTime.

We might feel overloaded with Zooms and video chats, but don’t let them go just yet. To keep some socializing in your socially-distant schedule, set up a regular time for video calls with someone you love. Seeing their face, hearing their voice, and seeing what they’ve been up to (no matter how mundane our lives might feel right now) will give you that sense of connection we’ve been missing. You could even surprise them with a dinner or dessert delivery during your call and share a meal together while supporting a restaurant in your community.

8. Get Creative.

Coloring books are not just for kids. Let yourself be creative again, whether it’s by picking up an instrument you used to play, sketching portraits of your friends, or writing some poetry. You can be an at-home artist, no matter what your craft or how long it’s been. Flaunt your flavor!

9. Get dolled up!

We know there aren’t so many places to go, but who said we’ve gotta go out to show out!? Whether you do your hair and makeup for a FaceTime call, chef up that new recipe you saved (hello, Ina Garten!) and make it an at-home date night, or put on your favorite shoes for a simple trip to the grocery store, it’s all about feeling good and showing up for yourself. ❤️

10. Keep it Positive.

As we hit the one-year mark of quarantining, it’s easy to let intrusive thoughts get the better of us. Take a minute to remember some good news, whether it’s in your personal life or in the world as our science and healthcare heroes work on brining the pandemic to an end. Call a friend you can always count on for a smile. Watch something that makes you laugh. There are reasons to be positive—you’ve got this!

🎵It’s the most wonderful tiiiime of the year!🎵 Yes, we’re talking about National Frozen Yogurt Day! Get ready to celebrate with 16 Handles on Saturday, February 6th! Rewards members will receive 3 oz. of soft serve + toppings FREE when they visit any 16 Handles location and scan their 16 Handles app! And why stop there? When you make a purchase on National Fro-Yo Day, we’ll send you another $2.75 credit to use anytime between February 7th and February 28th, in store or online. That’s $5 in free fro-yo this month!

Let’s recap:

Make sure you’ve got the 16 Handles loyalty app.

Stop in for 3 oz. free on #NFYD, 02/06/21.

When you make a purchase on #NFYD, you’ll automatically earn another $2.75 to use in store or online between February 7th and 28th. It’s going to be a sweet month.

We also know that some guests may prefer ordering for Curbside Pickup or delivery this year, which is why we’re making our National Fro-Yo Day credits redeemable online or in the app for pickup & delivery orders, too! Just place an order on February 6th, and we’ll automatically apply the equivalent 3-oz.-free credit value as a discount on your order.

Now that you’ve got the details, it’s time to get excited. Mark your calendars for February 6th! We can’t wait to celebrate with you. 🥳

Terms:
National Frozen Yogurt Day credit valid only on 02/06/20 at participating locations. Must use the 16 Handles app to participate. Limit one discount per app account. Guest must pay for any amount over 3 ounces; discount is only valid for first 3 ounces of soft serve and toppings free at $0.75/ounce ($2.25 total credit value). Credit can also be redeemed online/in the 16 Handles app for pickup or delivery at the equivalent dollar value of $2.25 per order. Additional restrictions may apply.
Secondary reward will be unlocked only for rewards members who visit 16 Handles and scan their loyalty app or who place an online/in-app order on National Frozen Yogurt Day . This $2.75 credit is valid only from 02/07/21 to 02/28/21, in store or for pickup & delivery. One credit per app account. Additional restrictions may apply.

‘Tis the season for a favorite flavor combination: mint + chocolate! This year, we’re launching a brand new recipe made with oat milk, the latest addition to our signature line of dairy-free soft serve! Peppermint Chocolate Candy is available beginning November 7th.

We make Peppermint Chocolate Candy by adding notes of peppermint to our chocolate oat milk soft serve. Not only is this recipe all natural, but it’s cultured with probiotics at our creamery, which means that this vegan treat still has all the health benefits of classic frozen yogurt.

Peppermint Chocolate Candy will only be available for a limited time, but we’re making it easier than ever to order! Stop in and try it at your local shop or order for pickup, Curbside Pickup, or local delivery via the 16 Handles app or online! And now, your 16 Handles account allows you to earn loyalty points however you choose to order!

Peppermint Chocolate Candy joins Oh My, Pumpkin Pie (which is still available at select locations, too!) in our 2020 seasonal flavor line-up. Stay tuned for our next launch—a classic frozen yogurt flavor!—later this season.

When we launched our first two flavors made with oat milk back in January, we imagined a year’s worth of launches. But as we all know, 2020 didn’t go exactly to plan. Instead of working with our chefs to create new flavors this spring, the 16 Handles team doubled down on our safety protocols and new technology & service initiatives to serve our customers both in store and via online orders. We couldn’t be more proud of our team members and more grateful to our fans for their support these past few months. Now that we’ve perfected our services, reopened our stores, and launched online ordering across our 16 Handles shops, it’s time to get back to what we love best: creating amazing, innovative flavors.

We’re so excited to introduce Black Raspberry, our new dairy-free soft serve made with oat milk! Black Raspberry is one of those nostalgic flavors you might have found at your favorite summertime scoop shop when you were a kid. But we could never find the perfect soft-serve version that got Black Raspberry just right… so we decided to create it ourselves, exclusively for 16 Handles! While we were at it, we made it vegan (but you’d probably never guess). The sweet black raspberry notes perfectly balance fruity and indulgent. It’s the perfect canvas for your favorite toppings, and we think it will be the prettiest color in your cup.

Our oat milk base brings all the flavor you’d expect from a classic ice cream or frozen yogurt but leaves behind pesky allergens like dairy, tree nuts, gluten, and soy. We also keep Black Raspberry true to our 16 Handles recipe book by adding probiotics, the good-for-you cultures typically found in frozen yogurt. Flavors like Black Raspberry are the reason we say dietary celebrations instead of dietary restrictions. Whether you’re vegan, allergy conscious, or dairy obsessed, this flavor is something to celebrate.

Try Black Raspberry for a limited time starting 8/21 at your local 16 Handles shop, or order online for pickup, Curbside Pickup, or delivery*.

*Services vary by market and location.