Want to please the kids with something different?  Try making ice cream floats at home-- we make an event out of it. 

Here's what you need:

Here's what to do:

• Root Beer float
  Scoop of ice cream and Root Beer soda poured in slowly-- watch for overflow
• Orange Creamsicle
  Scoop of ice cream and Orange soda poured in slowly-- watch for overflow

My kids love these!  Enjoy.