When out and about with the kids and it's time for lunch, ask the waitress (waiter) for lemon with your water. The kids can make their own lemonade at the table using the complimentary sugar or sweetener. Or keep a few packets of flavoring for bottled water in your purse so they can pick their drink. It's much cheaper than soda, and many flavor packets now offer antioxidants and vitamin C, which is much better for them than soda. The money saved can be used to buy ice cream cones!
