Bless America {1}

A post by Phil:

You may remember Kaylee had a "Thankyou Australia" series going on our Australian blog to point out little bits and pieces of Australia she appreciated. Those around me know that I also frequently find occasion to exclaim "bless America" for my own little favourite parts of living here in the US. It is in that spirit that I wish to enact this Bless America series to share with our friends and family in Australia and the US some of the best perks of living in the US. 

Coupon Combinations

Kaylee and I have a little neighbourhood Sonic we like to visit. For those unfamiliar, Sonic is America's favourite drive-in. Or so they claim. But it is certainly ours. You pull up in your car into one of the bays, order through the speaker and then watch while a girl in roller skates brings out your food. It's a fun place to eat. 

But even more satisfying then this little 50's flashback? The prices. Especially when you come loaded with coupons like we did yesterday. After a fun morning at the waterpark with Kaylee's little sisters we took to Sonic to feed the clan lunch. Our order consisted of the following.

2 Sonic burgers

2 gourmet hotdogs

2 servings of mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce.

2 medium slushies

1 Route 44 real-fruit strawberry lime slush - thats a 44oz (1.3L) drink for those not yet blessed with this experience.

And how much did we pay for all of this you ask.

$9. Nine, yes nine dollars. Because Sonic, like most of the stores here I've encountered in the US lets you combine discounts and use multiple coupons in one go. Even if the actual coupon says otherwise. 

And so today for coupon combinations and frugal fast food I say, Bless America!