I had to get up earlier, and the kids too, to take my husband to the dealership near his work so he could pick up his car. We left the house at 7:30. We got up around 7:00. We did not eat breakfast. I grabbed a few granola bars (that are kept solely for car trips and school lunches) and headed out the door. McDonald's called me on the road then... as we drove by it whispered "sausage mcmuffin, $1.49..." I ignored it. The $1.49 would turn into well over $10 by the time we all got something. Probably close to $20 with coffees, and juice.. and of course the kids would want something that's not on the "cheap" menu. I find that drive thru in particular has a way of cost creeping...
On the way home, with both kids whining and hungry and thirsty... we passed by it again, this time stopping in the very same parking lot to do a little shopping at another store (for a birthday present) and this time even the kids noticed the calling too. The store we went to for the present just happens to have a water cooler. Not only is it free, but the kids like to use it. I don't feel bad about getting the 'free' water when I'm spending money at the store.
Then we came home. The End.
Good for you. I used to have big problems with fast food drive thrus....but now I think..I can have something healthier at home and definitely cheaper! lol
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