Kids love ice cream. And parents love cheap ice cream.

Honestly, taking the family out for ice cream treat has become a major investment as of late. A trip to Baskin & Robbins, Ben & Jerry’s or Carvel can easily run over twenty dollars. And forget about toppings.

Here is a little bit of advice for parents: It is a far better deal to get a tub from the grocery store and scoop it yourself. Even after you buy bags of candy, bottles of chocolate syrup, and anything else you need for an awesome sundae bar - you still come out ahead.

I know, sometimes the family just wants to go out. Well, this Saturday is the day to do it.  You can grab the children and head on down to your local Carvel for their customer appreciation day. Small soft serve cones are just 59 cents between 12 pm and 5 pm. And everyone gets a free Lil’ Rounder ice cream sandwich just for coming in.

Not a bad deal.

And thanks to Heather at Freebies 4 Mom for the info!