Friday Fun: Subway for Infants, Cow for a Day, and Cell Phone Booths
Happy Bastille Day!
Unless you're a superfan of Subway, you'll probably get just about as excited as I do about the chance to purchase Subway clothes and merchandise. Except: How cute is this onesie? "Baked fresh...right out of the oven?" That's actually pretty funny, and the Subway logo is pretty small.
Remember, it's also Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-fil-A. Show up at one of their restaurants dressed head-to-toe as a cow and get a free combo meal! (Or make your kids dress up.) It is not too late! If you do it, PLEASE send in a picture of yourself or your kids. I'll post it (anonymously, if you wish).
Arrrggghhh! (Okay, that just doesn't come naturally for me, but let's go with it. Ahem.)
Through August 3, McDonald's continues its "Pirates of the Caribbean" kids' meal theme. With the purchase of a Happy Meal or Mighty Kids Meal, kids get one of eight toys for perfect pirate make-believe. As part of its kids' meals, McDonald's offers Apple Dippers (fresh, peeled apple slices) served with low-fat caramel dipping sauce, and beverage choices including Minute Maid apple juice and low-fat white and chocolate Milk Jugs.
You know the coolest thing about this promotion? McDonald's isn't offering a separate toy for girls, implying girls don't play pirate. They do. Baby A and her little friends are proof. Gender equality in toys! It's a small step, but I'll take it.
Finally, here's something for us adults: It looks like old-school phone booths are making a comeback, but not for old-school phones. No, some restaurants are installing them in hopes that people will take their mobile-phone calls away from the table and into a private, quiet place where they won't disturb others. What a good example of dining etiquette for our kids.
TWH, this means you!