McCafe

Before I became a SAHM, I, just like any other responsible consumer, used to shell out upwards of $4.00 to Starbucks or a similar money-sucking impostor for an overpriced caffeine stimulation. It was my reward for getting up for the day and dragging my butt to work...er school. I had a quasi-disposable income left over after Chinese and my gynormous tuition bill.

I had to wean myself off of coffee when I got pregnant because my OB/GYN threatened me. But now I'm FREE! I can drink as much as I want...well not really since I'm nursing...but it's not as strict as before. What's the catch though? No income...anymore. Budget is a bitch. I break out in a sweat a little for that little indulgence...I mean once in a while it's ok but every day...in a week I'll be going through a month's worth of diaper money. Heard of potty-training anyone? I heard it's gratis.

Anyway, today I tried out the espresso drinks over at McDonald's, obnoxiously called McCafe. It's about a buck and a quarter cheaper than a Starbucks tall drink and less infuriating than the all-Indian drive-through at Dunkin Donuts. I got the Iced Mocha and I gotta say it wasn't half bad if you don't count the slightly coffee-over roasted taste...or maybe burned chocolate scratching down your throat. I don't know what it was. If saving money is your thing, maybe it won't be so bad. Plus with these ludicrous gas prices, a buck a quarter goes a long way, I might add.