An enterprising mum has shared a brilliant and cost-effective way of feeding her young son and keeping him cool and entertained during the heatwave. Sally Scott spent just 95p on her 14-month-old Joseph during the blistering temperatures on Monday by taking little Joseph to Ikea.
The Ikea branch she went to in Ashton, Manchester, had cooling air-conditioning, was selling children's meals for 95p (which included jelly, soft drink and fruit along with the hot meal) and there was a Jungle Quest challenge.
The mum-of-two, from Chorlton, also mum to five-year-old Zoe, told the Manchester Evening News: "I shared it because there aren't many low cost places to take children that are air conditioned and not crowded. The 95p children's meal deal is a bargain."
Sharing a post in the Happy Days Out Facebook group, showing toddler Joseph having a whale of a time in the Tameside store, Sally said: "Looking for a cheap air conditioned place to take the kids?? Ikea! They are doing kids meals for 95p including a drink and piece of fruit throughout summer, portions are generous. Also noticed a 'jungle quest' activity where you have to spot cuddly toy animals round the store (this was in the Ashton branch) and you get a free ice cream of you find them all."
Parents loved the idea, with one saying: "Thank you! Think I'll head there tomorrow." Another said simply, "Brilliant."
Any member of the Ikea Family Club can benefit from the meal offer. You simply sign up for free on the website here.
