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    My Go-To Ice Cream Sundaes

    Since I got diagnosed with celiac disease in 2014, I’ve found that my ice cream preferences have evolved as I became limited in the types of sundaes and custard toppings I could consume. I used to be a huge fan of Mint Oreo®️ sundaes, KitKat®️ and cookie dough toppings, you name it. Once I went gluten free, I started broadening my ice cream horizons and began trying more flavors that incorporated nuts or fruit, which are the main toppings that make up many of my current favorite flavors and sundaes. Nowadays, when none of the nearby establishments’ flavors of the day sound very good or are ones I can’t eat,…

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    Sometimes, cheap ice cream is better than none…

    Yes, a McFlurry is an appropriate choice for breakfast. There’s nothing I love more than fresh, creamy, frozen Wisconsin custard from Oscar’s, Kopps, or Culver’s. But for a broke college student paying for their undergraduate degree entirely out of pocket, I can’t always afford that luxury. Here are my main frozen go-to’s when I’m tight on cash: McDonald’s McFlurry with Reese’s®️ Wendy’s Classic Frosty®️ – Chocolate or Vanilla McDonald’s McFlurry with Reese’s®️ Price: (as of 10/05/19 at my local Whitewater, WI McDonald’s) Snack Size: $2.49 Regular: $3.19 Made with vanilla-flavored soft-serve Contains pieces of Reese’s®️ Peanut Butter Cups Major Pros I’m usually willing to spend up anything under $4 for…