My Son's McDonald's Obsession Cost Me £1,000 – Here's How We Broke the Habit
Mum saves £1k by curing son's McDonald's obsession

A frustrated mother has shared how her son's relentless craving for McDonald's meals cost her family over £1,000 in just a few months – and the drastic measures she took to break the cycle.

The Golden Arches Temptation

What started as an occasional treat spiralled into a daily demand, with her 10-year-old pleading for Happy Meals, nuggets, and fries. "He'd throw tantrums if we drove past a McDonald's without stopping," she admitted. "It was exhausting."

The Financial Bite

The costs quickly mounted:

  • £5-£8 per meal
  • 3-4 visits weekly
  • £100+ monthly expenditure
"I calculated we'd spent £1,200 in a year – that's a family holiday!" she revealed.

Breaking the Cycle

Her solution? A three-pronged approach:

  1. Meal prep magic: Recreated healthier versions of his favourites at home
  2. Reward system: Earned treats through chores and good behaviour
  3. Education: Showed him how savings could buy better toys

After six weeks, the cravings diminished. "Now he asks for my homemade nuggets!" she proudly shared.