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  1. 09-28-2010, 04:44 PM #1
    erinalexmom
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    Default Frugal changes affecting my kids :)

    I hate to admit that we used to go out to fast food about 2 or 3 times a week. McDonald's and Burger King were regular stops for us
    However, we havent been to fast food in several weeks/months.
    Today, when I picked my daughter up from school I had stopped at McDonalds as a treat. Well, you would not believe how much she thanked me! LOL She was so excited! "McDonalds! Thanks mom for getting it for me!" She really reacted like it was a huge deal
    Before she would have just thought it was a normal part of the week. Its cool how grateful she was. She doesn't take it for granted and it seems more special. I think its cool
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  2. 09-28-2010, 07:53 PM #2
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    Just goes to show that kids appreciate things more when they are not getting it all the time. Good job.
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  3. 09-29-2010, 08:44 AM #3
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    Thanks everyone! I am really trying harder to be alert to how I live. Right now its due to necessity. Hopefully it will all be a permanant life change anyway.
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  4. 09-30-2010, 01:50 AM #4
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    Good job..........I agree.

    Even I enjoy the food more the few times I have stopped at fast food. Before it was just 'something to fill the belly'..........now it is a treat!
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    Way to go!! ......and mahalo for sharing it!!
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    It was great your daughter appreciated it - your doing a great job!
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    My kids react that way too. Good job!
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    Yay! That is awesome!
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    Its cool how grateful she was. She doesn't take it for granted and it seems more special.
    Oh, I LOVE this. You're raising a sensible young lady and not an entitled princess.

    Kudos to you, Mom.
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