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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I probably spend on average $100 per day on a mix of admissions and meals. Some days are more and others are less. I have 2 kids in elementary and 1 in preschool. Of course we spend less during school but in the summer I feel like the summer outings add up.[/quote]

$100 PER DAY??

Doing what?[/quote]

I could blow that easily, just on food. Stop at Starbucks with a drink for everyone is 20 alone. Add in lunch at sit down places for four and you have at least another 50.00. That doesn’t include any activities. If OP is not a troll, I think they may just rely on outside factors to run their day, which can be wicked expensive. [/quote]

What do kids get a Starbucks? I stop to get hot or cold coffee on a regular basis, but don't get anything for my toddler. I'm not trying to sound dramatic, but I can't really imagine buying my kid one of those sugary frozen drinks. Rather just take him to get good ice cream. [/quote]

My husband drinks Starbucks coffee every day (addicted to that stuff) and when he was taking care of the kids, would take them with him and buy them the overpriced cookies they sell. A box of the  same madeleine cookies is just $5 at Safeway and at Starbucks you get a 2 pack for $2.50. Our Safeway and Starbucks are in the same shopping center. Really annoyed me so much.[/quote]

The baked goods at Starbucks and Peets (and other chains) always look so stale. I obviously understand why a kid would want a cookie or a frozen drink, but I still would prefer to take them to a place where the food is slightly better quality (or local) or at simply purchase the same stuff at the grocery store like you said. I suppose by the time I pack fresh berries, watermelon, cheese, and sandwiches for an outing, I've probably spent the same amount as a Starbucks or Chik-Fil-A trip.

That's just a personal preference though! I think as long as children are grateful for treats then who really cares. [/quote]

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