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It’s summertime & that means our days are hot, hot, hot!! My work-week like many of you, is super busy. So when I’m not at work, my weekends are filled with softball practices, tournaments, the local park and lots of family outdoor fun. But I can only take so much heat in my life before I have to “chill out”. This weekend after spending 8 hours at a softball tournament (no, I’m not kidding) we stopped by my mom’s house to visit after we found out she took a tumble outside her home and broke her elbow. The kids wanted to cheer up their abulea (grandmother) from her recent E.R visit, splint and sling by taking her out for some ice cream.
My mother has a major sweet tooth, so anytime I take the kids for ice cream or another sweet treat I have to bring her along. Poor Mimi, she’s has declined over the last 2 years and has been in & out of the hospital for various reasons. We ran upstairs to her apartment, woke her out of bed & asked if she wanted to join us in trying McDonald’s McCafe newest flavor: Dulce de Leche Shake available for a limited time. Being 1/2 Guatemalan & 1/2 Mexican, I have always had a sweet spot for Latino Dulces. I knew falling in love with this Latin Inspired dessert would be a breeze! McCafé Dulce de Leche Shake is made with McDonald’s vanilla reduced-fat ice cream, caramel and topped with whipped cream and a cherry. Can we say Yum?!?!
As you can see, this was our sweet treat splurge of the week! I’m not sure who was salivating more: me, the kids or my mother!! Once we received out dessert, we sat at McDonald’s & chit chatted with my mother to see how she was feeling. Spending a few minutes out of our busy schedule helped keep her mind off of her recent tumble. My children are almost 13 yrs old and almost 9 years old. They know their abuela isn’t doing so well, but moments like this were we can sit and chat about our week and not mention my mother’s health makes a huge difference to my kids. They want to remember their Mimi laughing, chit chatting and enjoying the little things in life and not focus on the “not-so-sweet” moments!
McCafé Dulce de Leche Shake is available for a limited time at participating McDonald’s & give a unique caramel flavor. The sweet treat is thick, consistent and a good value at $2.19 for a small. Your sweet tooth will thank you, but is available only through September 15 (while supplies last). Visit @MeEncanta on Twitter or search the hashtag:#dulcesrecuerdos
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wow did not know they had those at mcdonalds, maybe that is why I stay away from them but I would not mind winning:)
well after running around on the soccer field a cool treat like this would be WONDERFUL!!!
As a diabetic I will be running in the opposite direction–even the fact that they use low fat milk isn’t going to lower the sugar content!! It sounds so good–good luck everyone who can and wants to win this!!
Sounds yummy! My family loves sweet treats from McDonalds.
It wouldn’t be my family that would need to chill out – it would be my son. When he’s in a not drinking mode – all I need to do is present a shake, frappe or something of the like – to get his medicine into him. In turn, I guess you could say – I chill out from knowing I get his medicine into him rather than stressing!
My daughter and I love to visit Mickey D’s Cafe for their wonderful cold beverages after work/school – really any time! They make it fun and affordable!
The iced coffee drinks from McDonalds used to be really terrible. They’ve improved a lot though and this definitely looks yummy!
I see my grand daughter on the weekend and this is a perfect addition to our plans
I don’t get these types of drinks often because I do LOVE them (they are just high in calories). I will have to try one of these on my next “treat” day.
I love the story, I hope you mom feels better soon, thanks for sharing you sweat and personal momento
I have never tried this before, so I hope to win!!!
These look SO good! Definitely have to have some treats this summer…
My family loves McCafés from McDonalds but I did not know about this McCafe Dulce de Leche Shakes those look really yummy something my family will enjoy.
During the school year we are so busy, it is nice to just chill out and visit with each other! This treat would help!!
aw, you’re so sweet to take your mom with you.
what a great daughter.
as far as the shake – you had me at reduced-fat ice-cream! haha!
xoxo
because it’s delicious..I’ve bought 2 already – love the flavor
Because we are high strung people and mama needs this!! LOL!!!
Because we love shakes and havent tried this one!
because we don’t have it here in Canada…so we’d use it on our weekend trip to seattle in july ^.^
well after ridding our bikes a cool treat would do good…!!!…!!! ME ENCANTA MC’DONALS!
Not entering doll, just wanted to send healing wishes to your sweet mom!
These look SO yummmmy! Need to have some treats.
We’re moving this month and need a break!
My family loves the cool McCafe treats from McDonald’s. Anything to cool us all off this hot summer.
because it is so hot
At a steady 109 degrees most every day, this shake looks like a great way to chill out on a hot afternoon!
This shake is delish! 😀
This looks yummy
Very rich in Summer time with my family enjoy them
We need to chill out after a day of working on the yard!
It rained for 2 weeks straight and now the humidity is so bad~we could really use this!
My dad and I like to go to McDonald’s just to sit down and buy a snack and talk to catch up with what is going on with our lives; this would be a nice refreshing dessert for the summer!
These would be perfect for these hot summer days!