Anyone that knows us well realizes that we don’t often recommend that you frequent a fast food chain. And we don’t offer dessert to our kids after every dinner. But in case you haven’t noticed, we are an ice cream loving family. We enjoy the occasional food treat on the weekend. So how do we allow for these indulgences without breaking the bank?
McDonalds. Yes. McDonalds.
$1 will get you a soft serve cone or sundae. Spend around $2.50 and you can get a shake, mixer, or specialty frozen drink. You would be hard pressed to find equally affordable ice cream options at another establishment. And McDonalds can be found anywhere. Next time that car trip is getting a little too long, nerves are frayed, and money is tight, just pull into the nearest McDonalds and get a cone.
It’s guaranteed to lighten the family’s mood and give you that extra boost to get home!
[…] most weekends we have about $10 left over. And we aren’t sitting at home. We’re eating ice cream, travelling to our favorite places (like the Milwaukee Public Museum), and shopping. Most […]