It's not all about the cheeseburger...

Like most Moms & Dads out there, I use McDonald's as a back up. On a morning we are running late, drive-thru pancakes at our local Mickey D's hit the spot. When I don't feel like making dinner or we need a quick lunch, McDonald's is an easy answer. But how quick am I to admit this?

Yes, I do find myself making excuses, "why" I visit those Golden Arches. I LOVE their french fries but in "Mommy and Daddy world", going to McDonald's on a regular basis, seems to make you an irresponsible parent.

Why, you might ask, am I bringing all of this up? Well, McDonald's is working on this perception with a better menu, calorie information and options.

In addition, the folks at McDonald's reached out to bloggers in the Philadelphia region, including Lehigh Valley Family Fun, asking them to be part of the new "McCafe Moms" group. This new group will have access to information and can provide feedback about their products.

Recently, we met down at the Ronald McDonald House in South Jersey to learn more about the "McCafe Moms", their intentions, take a tour of the facility and meet the key players at McDonald's.

When I think about "McDonald's" I don't think about the faces behind the scene. But as it turns out, they are Moms & Dads too! AND they have the same concerns. They want a menu that provides healthy alternatives to that heavenly french fry. They want to change that perception that Ronald McDonald ONLY consumes cheeseburgers, fries and soda.

McDonald's also does a lot for the community and our non-profit friends. Lehigh Valley Family Fun LOVES to hear this and wants to get involved on this philanthropic journey. We will keep you posted as we learn more.

So, you see, it's not all about the cheeseburger anymore.  It is so much more and we want to get to the bottom of it.  Keep an eye out for more to come from "McCafe Moms". This topic will appear on our blog from time to time and we will have coupons to share!