I am broke but I need a WDW fix

[stahshee]

my mom gave me 3,000 for christmas:worship: She said I could use it for what ever I want...That is Disney of course

so I told dh that I wanted a wdw trip:woohoo: he was not happy he dose not love it like me and the kids:headache:
now we just went Thanksive week and it was so crowded and I only had one day in Mk... So I need to go again and its not like its comming out of dh pocket:idea: so dh said we can go


ok I have 3,000 to play with...maybe for a small family but we are a family of 6:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
I found a condo on sky auction with in my budget... dh said no that HE would pay extra for :banana: for the condo we used last Thanksgive:woohoo:

now my airfair was 1300:lovestruc
my car rental is 300( I will put this on the c card and pay it off after the trip.. I know I am sooo bad)

The non hopping tickets 1225:sick: for 6 days... I mean if I am going I am going to wdw for more than one day:cloud9:

that leaves me with about 500 for spending....:rolleyes1 I have been stashing away from each paycheck 50 $ so I have a total of 1,000 for spending and the kicker is I want to come home with 500 for Chritmas( I can do it!):scared:

[jlindemer]

If you book through orbitz or similar make sure you google "orbitz promotional codes" and see if there is anything there you can use. I saved $75 on our trip by doing this.

[stahshee]

I just want to make this clear. I have to work with what I
have been given. I can not ask Dh for anymoney towards this trip. (house hold money) We are selling our house and dh is being cheap:scratchin (but smart)
ok heres more info
I have been returning my soda cans in and putting all the money on a Wamart gift card . I will use the gift card for some food for our condo... Now my goal is to have 50 by the time we go, but as of right now I have 26$

I have aslo been doing sunshine rewards so I have earned about 60$ which I will use to bring the 2 youngest to a ch lunch .

I am haveing a garage sale. I hope to earn 70$ to be used for parking.

I have also earned 60$ worth of gift cards for Pizza Hut . So I plan to eat there 2x:faint:

For my birthday I was given a 25$ gift card to Quizno's... So one night for dinner we will eat subs. ( I am sure I will have to throw in 15$ on top)

[stahshee]

If you book through orbitz or similar make sure you google "orbitz promotional codes" and see if there is anything there you can use. I saved $75 on our trip by doing this.

:thumbsup2 thanks for the info:cool1:

[stahshee]

yes I am obessing about my trip.. I cant help it:goodvibes
I was looking in My WDW stash bucket and I have
about 200 Koolaid drop ins for my trip.. We are going when it is going to be so HOT.. (did I mention dh HATES the heat)

[j_lehr]

Hi. I definitely know how you are feeling. We were pretty broke when we took our first real trip to Disney - and there were only three of us. We saved for that trip and basically had saved enough for the package at Disney, rental car and airfare and we had very little extra money for spending. I was so worried the whole time but we ended up having a great trip!

When are you going? My DD who is 15 and I are going next week by ourselves. My Dh doesn't love Disney the way we do so he is staying home. I will miss him, miss sharing stuff with him but I am excited that we are getting to go despite his lack of love for the mouse. Is this a possibility for you? I don't know how it is to have 4 kids (assuming here, since you said you are a family of 6), I only have the one to deal with. Just a thought though.

So is your DH paying for the whole condo or just the difference between the condo you found and the condo that he wants?

Good Luck saving money for your trip!

Jes

[stahshee]

Hi. I definitely know how you are feeling. We were pretty broke when we took our first real trip to Disney - and there were only three of us. We saved for that trip and basically had saved enough for the package at Disney, rental car and airfare and we had very little extra money for spending. I was so worried the whole time but we ended up having a great trip!

When are you going? My DD who is 15 and I are going next week by ourselves. My Dh doesn't love Disney the way we do so he is staying home. I will miss him, miss sharing stuff with him but I am excited that we are getting to go despite his lack of love for the mouse. Is this a possibility for you? I don't know how it is to have 4 kids (assuming here, since you said you are a family of 6), I only have the one to deal with. Just a thought though.

So is your DH paying for the whole condo or just the difference between the condo you found and the condo that he wants?

Good Luck saving money for your trip!

Jes

dh is paying for the entire condo... Thats what he likes about our trip... :confused3 ..I have gone to WDW when my youngest was 1 and I had to just pay for me and my 3 year old. I went with my father (who paid for everything) I left dh and the older to at home... I had the best time with my dad.... If only my dh loved Disney like my family:idea: ....my dd 16 wants to work in Disneyn while in college:woohoo:

[stahshee]

ok back to pre planning this trip on a THIN budget....
I have been buying snacks and hideing them, to use for my trip.
I have been takeing this out of my monthly food budget:tiptoe:
I have gotten lots of chips and snacks that we NEVER eat at home. This will be a treat for the family..

I have no idea what I am going to cook in the condo????? I must admit I am not a good cook:scratchin ..
We are going out to eat 3 times. I will need to cook, but what?? Hopefully something quick and easy .

[j_lehr]

ok back to pre planning this trip on a THIN budget....
I have been buying snacks and hideing them, to use for my trip.
I have been takeing this out of my monthly food budget:tiptoe:
I have gotten lots of chips and snacks that we NEVER eat at home. This will be a treat for the family..

I have no idea what I am going to cook in the condo????? I must admit I am not a good cook:scratchin ..
We are going out to eat 3 times. I will need to cook, but what?? Hopefully something quick and easy .

What do you cook at home? I would stay in my comfort zone. I am not a great cook either. My husband does most of our cooking at home. When he has to go away for business...I make Dominos, Wendy's and toast. =D Thank God my daugther is a waaaay better cook than I am.

If I were staying in a condo and cooking some of my own meals though, I would bring my George Foreman. That way it's easy to make burgers, hotdogs, chicken...its so easy to cook on....unless the condo has a grill? Grills are the greatest thing in the world - we even use it here during the winter.

Glad you are working it out so you can take your trip!

[stahshee]

What do you cook at home? I would stay in my comfort zone. I am not a great cook either. My husband does most of our cooking at home. When he has to go away for business...I make Dominos, Wendy's and toast. =D Thank God my daugther is a waaaay better cook than I am.

If I were staying in a condo and cooking some of my own meals though, I would bring my George Foreman. That way it's easy to make burgers, hotdogs, chicken...its so easy to cook on....unless the condo has a grill? Grills are the greatest thing in the world - we even use it here during the winter.

Glad you are working it out so you can take your trip!
Great idea about the George forman. I will have to dh to pick one up for his work and of course use it for our condo in wdw:love:

[stahshee]

Here is the list of free stuff I have gotten, and that I am takeing on my trip..

I am also still collecting....I am blessed!

I have 9 laundry soap samples.. perfect because I do wash
Monostate Chafeing cream
2 South Beach drink drop inns
18 shampoo samples.. We will need shampoo for the house.
2 raziors
3 dedorant
3 tooth paste
2 bars of soap
coffe creamer
a coupon for genereal mills product
a coupon for a 6 pack of yougurt
3 packages of cat food... the cats need to eat while I am gone
gas x ...for dh:laughing:
2 zip lock bags..need that for ice

For the plane ride I have collected 2 cereal samples.... I am on a mision to see what we can snack on for free:banana:

[mrsksomeday]

I know it is bulky, but you might take a crock pot for meals. You can set it in the morning before you go to the parks, then have a meal ready when you come back later.

[stahshee]

I know it is bulky, but you might take a crock pot for meals. You can set it in the morning before you go to the parks, then have a meal ready when you come back later.

I do have one. How would I pack it???? also what could I make??

[erisgirl44]

I have no idea how you could pack a crockpot but put a whole chicken ($5)in it before you leave..when you get home take it out and debone and make BBQ chicken sandwiches.. You could feed everyone for under $10 or so dollars.

[erisgirl44]

I have no idea how you could pack a crockpot but put a whole chicken ($5)in it before you leave..when you get home take it out and debone and make BBQ chicken sandwiches.. You could feed everyone for under $10 or so dollars.

[Tinkerspell]

If you're not going in the scorching summer months, you could throw a nice veggie soup or chili in there too while you're at the parks. Maybe do a web search before you go for some frugal crockpot recipes and pick a few that appeal to you?

[stahshee]

I am going when it is going to be HOT.

I have no idea what too cook for the family.. I am planning at least 3 meals in the condo. Also we will breakfast and lunch in the condo.

Breakfast.. Oatmeal , and I have allready bought it:banana:
lunch .. Penutbutter and jelly... I have that to, but I will nedd to get the bread.
Drinks... got that to.. drop ins.
snacks for the condo at night..Microwave popcorn, got that to.

[stahshee]

As of today I have 50$ on my Walmart card for food for the condo:banana:

I think anothor 25 would be perfect.

I still have no idea what to cook.. I have bought and put a side some items. Yes I will lugg them on the plane ( we do this every year)


2 Jars of apple sauce
4 boxes of kraft mac and cheese
3 boxes of instant potatoes
3 gravy mixes
2 boxes of ziti
2 boxes of pasta salad... I will def make one day for lunch with Cheddar cheese and peparoni and olives added = yummy:lovestruc
1 jar of mustard
2 boxes of rice
2 shake and bake boxes
tons of oatmeal for breakfast
5 cans of lays chips

I dont know if I will take all this . I will not know until I get a menu planned.

I just do not know what to make because it will be so HOT and Dh just likes to pick.. He could eat turkey sandwhich and hambergers all week and be thrilled:confused3 . Where I would like the children and I to have some fresh veggies and meat.

Anyway I am bringing food that is instant. I am going to want some meat and veggies.:cloud9:

[just2bfunny]

well it sounds like your all set .....I am going also on april14-20...i am in the same boat but my sister works there so were staying in fort wilderness and she is taking the week off and getting us in for free:dance3: and she has special meet and greets for the kids...:woohoo: this way i and auntie look like heros:love1: :rolleyes1 :banana: :cool1: but we are cooking in the home away from homes.....i hope its not too buisy see ya there.......:goodvibes :woohoo: :laundy: :love1:

[just2bfunny]

if you eat in a buffet take some of the fruit and things and put them in your back pack and freeze your drinks the night before so later during the day they defrost but they are still cooooooooooooold.....
my sister is a nurse in disney and there are stations at different points that will give you water and epcot has a free soda fountain...just take your own cup with you.......i have lots of other ways to save,,,,,,$$$$$$$$$44:cool1:

[stahshee]

Ok .. I am back to planning my trip:lovestruc .

Things I need help with

What should we do about food in the airport while waiting?
I have drop ins for the water so that saves on drink.
I have no idea what we could eat?

How about on the plane? I have some of my free stuff ( I love the challange of seeing what we can bring for free)
I have to think of something good. We arrive at dinner time. Should we plan on going out to eat when we arrive??

[stahshee]

Well I will use the sub gift card for the airport.. so that takes care of lunch

To eat on the plane well that will be everything that I have gatherd up from my free stuff:thumbsup2

when I arrive I am thinking more fast food. Wendys:love: .. I am going to try and save my left over $ and change for the 2 months befor we go to pay for this dinner so it will not be out of the "budget"


I am thinking about makeing for dinners
pasta salad and ?
potaotoe salad ?

[angeluna]

Can you ship the crockpot and George Foreman, ect. down ahead of time? I know people ship things to resorts all the time, but not sure of non Disney locals.

[stahshee]

I am really thinking about getting a George forman. I would love to have hambergers , hot dogs and mac salad ect.. Just it will be so hot when we go

[stahshee]

well I added more to my Walmart gift card now I have 65$:cool1:
I am thinking if I am going to use the grill I will need more food money(on the gift card)

I am thinking about 100 min for food (stuff that I will have to purchase and I can not bring)

2pksHot dogs
2pks hot dog rolls
2pks Hambergers min
2 pks hamberger rolls
cheese
chicken
poatoes _salad
macaroni salad pre made:sick: dh loves it
some fresh veggies

Yeah I am thinking I will need more....However I do grow my own summer squash and zuccani I could bring some, but It might get mushed:headache:

[stahshee]

ok a friend of mine gave me a Pepsi lid bogo 20 oz soda.. Well you do know I am saveing that for my trip:rotfl: .. This is getting to be a game of what Can I get and bring for free.

also I added more to my free airport/ airplane eating... I did get 2 free boxes of Curves cereal. So we can snack on that;) also a free Chips a hoy cookie bar. I will bring that to

[stahshee]

I just earned 20$DD for my trip thanks to SR:goodvibes..

[stahshee]

I just got in the mail 2 coupons for pretzels .. I will save them and use them in our condo:love:

[disneychard]

I would love to hear more about your discounts and savings.

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[stahshee]

Ok change in plans. My neice is comming with us so now we have 7 people( she is paying for her stuff)


Now I have 72$ on my Wal mart card to use for food:lovestruc .. I am thinking I will need 100..

I also bought a Wendys gift card for us to eat out with.. We never really eat fast food, so this is a treat.. I have a 40$ gift card.

I taked with dh and we have 2 meals planned:love:

I am going to make my fav potatoe salad:love: ( I hardly make that because I love it so much I will eat it all up).. We will have make your own subs with it and some fresh cold fruit salad.:banana:

also One night for diiner I am going to make Pasta salad :love: again make your own subs and fresh fruit salad:love:



now I have pre bought many items and I have hid them from the family:scratchin

well now the airline is chargeing for a second bag:rolleyes2 .. so now I am going to lugg a ton of carry on bags :crowded: I am not paying the extra fee and I am not shipping anything down ahead of time (due to I am on a thin budget)

[stahshee]

here are the eating planss (things could change)

Breakfast we will eat in our room with stuff I bring from home

Lunch.. pbj and chips.. again bring that from home...I will pick up some string cheese and grapes to eat to for lunch.. (that will come out of my Walmart gift card).

dinner.. 2 nights pizza hut=0 earned from mypoints:lovestruc
one night Wendys=0 gift card
2 nights counter service= 150 out of my budgetpopcorn:: ( I am rethinking that).. maybe just one night..
2 -3nights in our house I will make dinner=0 money off the gift card.. I have 72$ . I plan on cashing in more of my cans to add to the gift card ( I need at least 100)

I also have 25 DD to be used for Ice cream treats for us in wdw.. We usually spilt a ice cream cookie.

[stahshee]

:lovestruc well now I have 81$ on my walmart gift card
and I have decided to only eat out one time in wdw.. so now I will put aside 75 for all of us.. (we should use a l bit less than that amount..the kids split meals and we do not order drinks)

[Leonsmom]

Ok .. I am back to planning my trip:lovestruc .

Things I need help with

What should we do about food in the airport while waiting?
I have drop ins for the water so that saves on drink.
I have no idea what we could eat?

How about on the plane? I have some of my free stuff ( I love the challange of seeing what we can bring for free)
I have to think of something good. We arrive at dinner time. Should we plan on going out to eat when we arrive??

You and I seem to be in a simular situation, money wise.
I am doing alot of the same stuff you are, collecting samples and coupons, planning meals in our room, I just started my PTR too - but I haven't gotten that far yet to explain how I am doing all my saving. Feel free to take a look.

As far as what to do about food on the plane. Something I do whenever we fly is buy those Smuckers Peanut Butter and Jelly Pockets. I keep it frozen untill we are ready to walk out of the house. This way they are still pretty solid when going through security and they don't question it (i know someone who had her PB&J taken away because it was too gel like). When I get on the plane I take it out to defrost some more and 30 min later we've got lunch.
How long is your flight going to be? Mine are just under 3 hours each way - so one the way out we will fill up on bagels for breakfast and going home the flight is well after dinner time that I hope to sleep on the plane.

[stahshee]

You and I seem to be in a simular situation, money wise.
I am doing alot of the same stuff you are, collecting samples and coupons, planning meals in our room, I just started my PTR too - but I haven't gotten that far yet to explain how I am doing all my saving. Feel free to take a look.

As far as what to do about food on the plane. Something I do whenever we fly is buy those Smuckers Peanut Butter and Jelly Pockets. I keep it frozen untill we are ready to walk out of the house. This way they are still pretty solid when going through security and they don't question it (i know someone who had her PB&J taken away because it was too gel like). When I get on the plane I take it out to defrost some more and 30 min later we've got lunch.
How long is your flight going to be? Mine are just under 3 hours each way - so one the way out we will fill up on bagels for breakfast and going home the flight is well after dinner time that I hope to sleep on the plane.


my flight is 3 hours.. but I have to drive 2 hours to the airport:headache:

[stahshee]

I would love to eat at the rainforrest cafe. It would be major money for our group:scared1: .. my goal is to earn a 25$ gc to RF from my points.. Ohh I hope I can get it.:love: Then I could possibly dip into the 500$ cash ( using 50$) to pay the rest at RF.. this is a goal. I hope to make it.. I sure like eating here better than cs at mk..
of course we all order water and we will split 2 out of 6 meals so we would only have to do 4... we always spilt meals anyway

[stahshee]

For mother day Dh bought me a 20$ Walmart card:banana: .. well that goes to my WDW funds:banana: .. now I have 101 for food:lovestruc

my children bought me a 25$ dunkin donuts card.. That I s going to be used for Disney also:love:

[stahshee]

ok more up dates
I do not have to put any more money on my walmart card I have reached my goal of 100$

now I can save my cans for something= some ice cream:banana:

I just made 20dd$ from sr and that is going to my dd for spending money:rotfl:

I am working my way to earning a rf gift card.. maybe anothor 1,000 points

my change jar is low. I have about 27$.. I am not getting much change due to watching what I am spending and shopping on line. so as it stands I have an extra 27 and that could go towards the rf .(I hope so)

[aimee11621]

YOU GOOOOO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!:rotfl:

[Gisele]

I have most definitely enjoyed reading all of the posts here, I can only imagine what planning a trip for 6 people, with another coming as well, is like, especially when you are on a tight budget, on the one hand, one tries to save money as best as they can, however on the other hand, one does not want to feel deprived either, so there is most definitely a fine balance and line to be made.
You are doing a wonderful job saving and planning for your trip, and thank goodness that your DH, is paying for the condo! a most definite whohoo! :)
I love my baby foreman grill,it is wonderful! you will enjoy him (as it were) one can cook just about anything on it.
Crock pots are a wonderful thing too, I do not have one, but I enjoy watching QVC's cooking show, and on more than one occasion, crock pots were being demonstrated, oh how it truly is a thing of beauty, you can cook just about anything in it, you can even bake a cake in it! now that just blew my mind!
So as you are cooking tasty hamburgers on the foreman, in your crock pot you can be baking dessert too!

here is a link from google that has many tasty and tempting links to click upon:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&sa=X&oi=spell&resnum=0&ct=result&cd=1&q=crock+pot+recipes&spell=1

I don't know when you are leaving, but if you are not working outside of the home, you might want to consider a temporary job, that way you could make enough money to add nicely to your budget.

If there is a Target store near you, they have good prices overall on groceries and general merchandise, and I love their $1 and $2.50 spot, their motto is SEE SPOT SAVE that is spot their official mascot, I love that dog and motto! anyway, just the other day I found in the dollar spot bins, Disney ice packs, lip gloss, notepads, zip lock baggies, possibly one or two other things as well, and a non-Disney container of 15 glow bracelets with connectors, if you do blinkie things, and if you do please not while riding the HM or POTC, that is a big pet peeve of mine, which I am sure that you don't do that sort of thing, of course! ;) :)
One of my favorite things to do shopping wise, is to look for buy one get one free whatever it may be, or ten for ten items, or the like, which breaks down to $1 each item, these are things that I normally use, or am interested in giving it a try, especially if it is on sale, that is the best time to try out something new. Do you have any dollar stores near you? one can save quite a bit of money that way. Keep an eye out too, for Disney liquidators that might be selling in your neighborhood, or close enough to drive to,great price reductions to be found there. I also find that some travel size items, really can be handy and helpful, especially when you do not want to carry full sized items, unless you are going to place some of whatever it may be into a travel size or sample size container, I most definitely can see doing that.

Keep up the great work! and take and share pictures, please! :)

[stahshee]

I have most definitely enjoyed reading all of the posts here, I can only imagine what planning a trip for 6 people, with another coming as well, is like, especially when you are on a tight budget, on the one hand, one tries to save money as best as they can, however on the other hand, one does not want to feel deprived either, so there is most definitely a fine balance and line to be made.
You are doing a wonderful job saving and planning for your trip, and thank goodness that your DH, is paying for the condo! a most definite whohoo! :)
I love my baby foreman grill,it is wonderful! you will enjoy him (as it were) one can cook just about anything on it.
Crock pots are a wonderful thing too, I do not have one, but I enjoy watching QVC's cooking show, and on more than one occasion, crock pots were being demonstrated, oh how it truly is a thing of beauty, you can cook just about anything in it, you can even bake a cake in it! now that just blew my mind!
So as you are cooking tasty hamburgers on the foreman, in your crock pot you can be baking dessert too!

here is a link from google that has many tasty and tempting links to click upon:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&sa=X&oi=spell&resnum=0&ct=result&cd=1&q=crock+pot+recipes&spell=1

I don't know when you are leaving, but if you are not working outside of the home, you might want to consider a temporary job, that way you could make enough money to add nicely to your budget.

If there is a Target store near you, they have good prices overall on groceries and general merchandise, and I love their $1 and $2.50 spot, their motto is SEE SPOT SAVE that is spot their official mascot, I love that dog and motto! anyway, just the other day I found in the dollar spot bins, Disney ice packs, lip gloss, notepads, zip lock baggies, possibly one or two other things as well, and a non-Disney container of 15 glow bracelets with connectors, if you do blinkie things, and if you do please not while riding the HM or POTC, that is a big pet peeve of mine, which I am sure that you don't do that sort of thing, of course! ;) :)
One of my favorite things to do shopping wise, is to look for buy one get one free whatever it may be, or ten for ten items, or the like, which breaks down to $1 each item, these are things that I normally use, or am interested in giving it a try, especially if it is on sale, that is the best time to try out something new. Do you have any dollar stores near you? one can save quite a bit of money that way. Keep an eye out too, for Disney liquidators that might be selling in your neighborhood, or close enough to drive to,great price reductions to be found there. I also find that some travel size items, really can be handy and helpful, especially when you do not want to carry full sized items, unless you are going to place some of whatever it may be into a travel size or sample size container, I most definitely can see doing that.

Keep up the great work! and take and share pictures, please! :)
thanks so much for all of the support:banana: .. I love target, however my target is 15 miles away and has 10% tax so. I have not been in over a year:sick:

I love the idea about the crock pot. I am going to email the condo owners to find out if they have one. I also might try to borrow a george forman to bring.

I also love the buy one get one free items. Infact I have some free kool aid mix that I am bringing on my trip:woohoo:

also I have 4 free hamberger helper samples. I also takeing that with me:banana:

now I was thinking about takeing some things from home and putting them in a cooler for the plane. Like cheese and lunch meat. I dont know if this would be a problem with security.. and I m limited on the amount of bags we can bring. One per person and carry ons

[Gisele]

You are most welcome! :)

There is a topic, regarding crock pot recipes, that I came across, that is on the budget boards, if memory is serving me correctly.
Maybe you can shop at Target once a week or twice a month or once a month, and stock up on what is needed, that way you can save money on gas.
Target also mails out every so often, target coupons.You can also go to target.com, and sign up for their weekly email shopping/sales newsletter, it is available each sunday,and of course you can shop target online as well.
When is your trip planned for? for hopefully by the time you are ready to leave, you will have everything perfectly in place.
Where I live, I am @12 miles from Target in either direction, then there is another Target store a few miles further north, none of them are Super Targets though! I am really very disappointed about that!

[mom3sonstt]

If there are 6 of you going that means you can check 6 bags. I would think putting your food items in a checked bag would be better than trying to get a bunch of carry-ons through security, especially since you mentioned things like applesauce and peanut butter. We are a family of 5, but this trip we are bringing a friend of one of the boys, so we'll be traveling as a family of 6. We plan to only need 3 checked suitcases.I don't know how old your kids are but the ones I will have will be 14, 15, 17 & 19 so basically everyone going is adult sized and has adult sized clothes. We have a washer and dryer where we are staying so we don't bring clothes for every day, we only bring 3-4 outfits in addition to what we wear down, plus extra shoes, I am on home dialysis so there are some medical supplies that we have to pack (the big stuff gets shipped directly from the medical supply place). We hope to be able to fit some snacks and stuff in our 3 suitcases, if not we will bring a 4th and spread things out a little thinner. We will still have several carry-ons, my dialysis machine and my backpack, hubbys laptop, and a small suitcase full of camera equipment, then each boy will have his own carryon - video games, books, whatever. If we decide 4 suitcases is too many but 3 is not enough we can use a small carryon for some of the overflow.

What are the places that you are earning Disney dollars and rainforest certificates from? It sounds interesting. Also you mentioned you have a pogo pepsi cap. Just remember that Disney is a coke park so you'd have to get that off property. I don't know if you can use bogo caps at the parks anyway if they are coke caps...hmmmmm

I know it will be hot when you are there, but sometimes you still want a hot meal, especially once you are back in the air conditioning. Back when the boys were in scouts we went on a camp out (I am NOT a camping person!) and one of our suppers was chilli - It was hot and muggy, and we were smelly and sticky - but that hot chili was really good. The Scout leader was telling us that when you are hot on the outside that eating hot food warms you up on the inside and evens out your body temperature. :confused3 i always though the guy was full of it (not just about that - he liked to be an "expert" on a lot of stuff.....except how to hold a job, but that's a different story!) but the chili did hit the spot. Personally, I don't cook chili at home until the leaves start to change - but that's just me! Maybe you can do some multi-use meals - like make a roast, or turkey breast or something early in the week, then grind it in to sandwich spread later in the week. That was always an after Thanksgiving thing - mom would grind the leftover turkey into the meat grinder and we would have turkey salad sandwiches. i don't know what your condo would have available to grind it up with though. At home when I make a pot of chili, once there isn't enough left for everybody to eat anymore I will throw the rest of the chili in with some cooked macaroni and have chili mac, or use it on hot dogs for chili dogs.

Most importantly - Enjoy your trip!!

[Gisele]

Here is the link for Target.com:

http://www.target.com/


I was correct, crock pot recipes and tips, is on the budget board, here is the link starting at page 1:

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1646479

[stahshee]

If there are 6 of you going that means you can check 6 bags. I would think putting your food items in a checked bag would be better than trying to get a bunch of carry-ons through security, especially since you mentioned things like applesauce and peanut butter. We are a family of 5, but this trip we are bringing a friend of one of the boys, so we'll be traveling as a family of 6. We plan to only need 3 checked suitcases.I don't know how old your kids are but the ones I will have will be 14, 15, 17 & 19 so basically everyone going is adult sized and has adult sized clothes. We have a washer and dryer where we are staying so we don't bring clothes for every day, we only bring 3-4 outfits in addition to what we wear down, plus extra shoes, I am on home dialysis so there are some medical supplies that we have to pack (the big stuff gets shipped directly from the medical supply place). We hope to be able to fit some snacks and stuff in our 3 suitcases, if not we will bring a 4th and spread things out a little thinner. We will still have several carry-ons, my dialysis machine and my backpack, hubbys laptop, and a small suitcase full of camera equipment, then each boy will have his own carryon - video games, books, whatever. If we decide 4 suitcases is too many but 3 is not enough we can use a small carryon for some of the overflow.

What are the places that you are earning Disney dollars and rainforest certificates from? It sounds interesting. Also you mentioned you have a pogo pepsi cap. Just remember that Disney is a coke park so you'd have to get that off property. I don't know if you can use bogo caps at the parks anyway if they are coke caps...hmmmmm

I know it will be hot when you are there, but sometimes you still want a hot meal, especially once you are back in the air conditioning. Back when the boys were in scouts we went on a camp out (I am NOT a camping person!) and one of our suppers was chilli - It was hot and muggy, and we were smelly and sticky - but that hot chili was really good. The Scout leader was telling us that when you are hot on the outside that eating hot food warms you up on the inside and evens out your body temperature. :confused3 i always though the guy was full of it (not just about that - he liked to be an "expert" on a lot of stuff.....except how to hold a job, but that's a different story!) but the chili did hit the spot. Personally, I don't cook chili at home until the leaves start to change - but that's just me! Maybe you can do some multi-use meals - like make a roast, or turkey breast or something early in the week, then grind it in to sandwich spread later in the week. That was always an after Thanksgiving thing - mom would grind the leftover turkey into the meat grinder and we would have turkey salad sandwiches. i don't know what your condo would have available to grind it up with though. At home when I make a pot of chili, once there isn't enough left for everybody to eat anymore I will throw the rest of the chili in with some cooked macaroni and have chili mac, or use it on hot dogs for chili dogs.

Most importantly - Enjoy your trip!!
Thank so much!!!:lovestruc

well out 0f the 6 bags allowed I have 2 booster seats so that means 4 bags for 6 people. I do laundry all the time in our condo:laundy: . I do pack 4 outfits to and bring 2 pairs of shoes.. now I bring 10 free laundry soap samples to :woohoo:

I normally do not bring carry on luggage except for the l ones. So now we all will have a carry on. I will check in the food. I also can not bring a lot of suit cases because I will have no room in the trunk..
I will use my pepsi bogo at the wal mart.. Thanks for the good Chilli advice:idea:

[stahshee]

Here is the link for Target.com:

http://www.target.com/


I was correct, crock pot recipes and tips, is on the budget board, here is the link starting at page 1:

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1646479

Thanks so much!!!:banana:

[Gisele]

OMG! please not walmart! ugh! :(
but if you must, I will not hold it against you. Target needs to build a store in your town or closer to you, but again, 15 miles really is not all that bad, just a few more from where I live. :)

[Gisele]

How is everything coming along? I find it tricky sometimes to find good free sample offers, for so many of them, have strings attached, if anyone has a good freebie source, please share :)

[stahshee]

How is everything coming along? I find it tricky sometimes to find good free sample offers, for so many of them, have strings attached, if anyone has a good freebie source, please share :)

here are my fav places.. they are fourms just look for the free topics
fatwallet . com
startsampling .com
and I do like our DIs freebee board.

also my tip is to swap freebeeis.. ex I sign my mom up for the same things as I do. If she dose not like it she will give it to me and I also do the same for her..

[stahshee]

ok now my dad might come with us:cloud9: which would be great because I am a total daddys girl and he loves DISNEY

but I might have to purchase his ticket.. I am sure dh will give me some money towards his ticket, but I do no he will say" You have money take it out of your Disney money:eek: " Blah.. :tongue: blah..:listen: ect


anyway I have managed to save an extra 60$:banana: which I could use to buy my dad his airfair, but I will need more. Also I dont know if I should grab it now or wait:scared1: I am buying his airfair because he will have to rent a car now due to not enough room for all of us..

also some hopefull news my bzz agent points are being turned to mypoints which gives me enough for 2 Rainforrest gift cards:woohoo: and 1 more gift card for 25$ and I also will have earned 25$ by july. So that will give me 50$ worth of possible fift cards:cloud9:


also if my dad dose come he will give me money towards food but I might have to cook more??

[Gisele]

Apart from added expenses, things are coming along nicely it sounds to be. Yeah! to the rain forest gift cards, and to adding more value to your others as well! :)
I wish people that I drop hints to, or just tell outright, regarding gifts, that I would love to have a Target card, or Macy's, would listen better! ;)of course in the event of DL trips Target is preferred, or gift cards for grocery stores would be great too, I would still rather prefer Target though of course, especially if I will have an opportunity to shop at a SuperTarget store, I could have a field day in one of those stores!

[mom3sonstt]

I know exactly what you mean regarding gift cards as gifts. My mother hates giving money or gift cards she would rather buy "stuff". It doesn't matter what the stuff is, or whether anyone likes it, wants it, or will use it, she'd rather give stuff than cards. She did finally break down this year an buy my oldest a McDonalds gift card because she just didn't know what else to get - I had been pushing McD's and Starbucks cards on her all shopping season because that is what he spends his money on. I have 3 kids - her only grandkids, and she tried to keep things even when she buys for them, but she doesn't keep track of what she's bought until she goes to wrap it that's when she realized she was "short" for Sean. I got some Christmas dishtowels and potholders this year because she just didn't know what to get. :confused3

[lmillercrew]

I'm subscribing so as not to lose your ptr again. I enjoy hearing how you save money. Because of you, I actually started collecting cans for my trip next year. About how big a bag to you take to the recycle place and how much money do you usually get in return? Just trying to figure things out, you know? Keep up the good work.:thumbsup2

[Gisele]

Now once I did receive a pet store gift card, I love those too, however apart from that..........still waiting........can't wait until I have a job, so I can buy myself a Target gift card! ;) he! he!

When it comes to recycling, find out exactly where the closest recycle yards are, then call unless you have found out positively already, regarding the price for aluminum for example, for the county that I live in, I know by reputation that one recycle yard, does not pay as well as another company does. So believe it or not, even recyclables, is like gold, for the value to be paid, really does depend upon the company.

[Gisele]

Oh and YEAH! For subscribing, this is an interesting and fun topic to read about and to post to. And I am glad that my wm reference did not get me killed! ;) now forget I mentioned it! ;) :)

[stahshee]

I'm subscribing so as not to lose your ptr again. I enjoy hearing how you save money. Because of you, I actually started collecting cans for my trip next year. About how big a bag to you take to the recycle place and how much money do you usually get in return? Just trying to figure things out, you know? Keep up the good work.:thumbsup2

3 aldi bags filled with cans =550:banana:

[Leonsmom]

I know exactly what you mean regarding gift cards as gifts. My mother hates giving money or gift cards she would rather buy "stuff". It doesn't matter what the stuff is, or whether anyone likes it, wants it, or will use it, she'd rather give stuff than cards. She did finally break down this year an buy my oldest a McDonalds gift card because she just didn't know what else to get - I had been pushing McD's and Starbucks cards on her all shopping season because that is what he spends his money on. I have 3 kids - her only grandkids, and she tried to keep things even when she buys for them, but she doesn't keep track of what she's bought until she goes to wrap it that's when she realized she was "short" for Sean. I got some Christmas dishtowels and potholders this year because she just didn't know what to get. :confused3

You just described my mom!!!! My mom hates to give gift cards, but she also hates shopping (unless it's jewelry or tiffany lamps from HSN - She's addicted to HSN!! Oh and Marshalls!) She will always come to me asking what I want or what everyone else wants - I am the one who keeps track of that stuff.
I keep a wishlist on wishcentral.com for everyone. Because she hates shopping, she gives me the money to go get gifts for her to give. For DH's Bday she gace me $150 to get him something. I picked up $150 Disney Dollars to go towards out Hoop Dee Doo Revue - something he wants to do but was worried we could not afford. So waa-laa! she gave him tickets to a dinne show for the fam. She got upset with me because it was Disney dollars, her arguement was she could have just given him real cash instead.
Which is something she rather do than a gift card. Ummm if it's a gift card the person wants, isn't it the same thing???

[stahshee]

You just described my mom!!!! My mom hates to give gift cards, but she also hates shopping (unless it's jewelry or tiffany lamps from HSN - She's addicted to HSN!! Oh and Marshalls!) She will always come to me asking what I want or what everyone else wants - I am the one who keeps track of that stuff.
I keep a wishlist on wishcentral.com for everyone. Because she hates shopping, she gives me the money to go get gifts for her to give. For DH's Bday she gace me $150 to get him something. I picked up $150 Disney Dollars to go towards out Hoop Dee Doo Revue - something he wants to do but was worried we could not afford. So waa-laa! she gave him tickets to a dinne show for the fam. She got upset with me because it was Disney dollars, her arguement was she could have just given him real cash instead.
Which is something she rather do than a gift card. Ummm if it's a gift card the person wants, isn't it the same thing???


I like your way of thinking:smooth: haveing you mom buy dh a present that would work for Disney!! I do the same:ssst: I am buying my fil and my dad entertainment books for fathers day this will earn me 1500 points on mypoints. and I am buying dh a Net Flix which will earn me 1,000 so that will give me 2500 points which I can earn a gift card :dance3:

[Leonsmom]

I like your way of thinking:smooth: haveing you mom buy dh a present that would work for Disney!! I do the same:ssst: I am buying my fil and my dad entertainment books for fathers day this will earn me 1500 points on mypoints. and I am buying dh a Net Flix which will earn me 1,000 so that will give me 2500 points which I can earn a gift card :dance3:

i LOVE ny points

[stahshee]

This one bag check is really stressing me out. I need advice:teacher: . Should I ship a bunch of my stuff to our condo? Or should I just buy it there? If I buy it there I will have to put more money on my walmart gift card for food:rolleyes1 which I could take out of our weekly food money.. By takeing the snacks for our trip(that I have hid) and placeing them in the cubbards..

But then I have to buy 2 jellys 2 penutbutters and I cant live with out the Oxy Clean. Also then I have to buy laundry soap, mayo mustard, salad dressing.. uhh I am stressed

I just do not know what to do. Let me tell you I really dread food shopping with the family:mic: :hyper2: :clown: :sad: :hourglass ahh what a pain.. They are all going to want to come...maybe I could sneak out..:laughing:

[Gisele]

I agree, gift cards are like cash, cash is best still, of course. Whenever someone wants to give me cash as a gift, which is extremely rare mind you, I am more than happy to accept it, better than anything else, unless of course it is something that you specifically requested, different story then.

Why not not bring along one bag with light weight food stuffs, then when at your condo, order from one of the grocery store delievers. That way, you don't have to have everyone with you, driving you nuts, with everything from is this what you want? to this is what I want! not that! I hate that! I won't eat that! you eat that! if we had a dog, even he would not eat that! ;) to stop throwing stuff into my cart, I have a tight budget here! unless you want to contribute money for the groceries! definitely order groceries from your condo! I believe that is the best thing to do. You can always go to a store afterwards, to buy anything that you might have run out of, or forgot to add, or if you just feel like going and doing some shopping, etc. :)

[Gisele]

I posted this on the 21st of May, elsewhere, but I wanted to share it here too :)

before the paste, I wanted to add, that there is also a new supply of Ariel and Nemo tin pencil containers (minus pencils,but that is essentially what they are) and that as of yesterday, there currently is, as well, I also spotted some magnetic notpads, also there is a new supply of Ariel diaries, complete with lock and key. There were many this past Wed. as well as this past Friday (yesterday)


I went to Target today, and there was a new supply of Ariel and Nemo zip lock baggies, inside the package, there is 20 in total, ten sandwich baggies and ten snack size baggies. Also a new supply of Ariel purses, jumbo size crayons (Ariel and Nemo) stickers and tattoos (Ariel and Nemo) packages of art work with pens (Ariel and Nemo),I found some artificial nails, and lip gloss (Ariel) new supply of Ariel and Nemo ice packs (two per package) and what is new to me, are these really cute little Ariel round plastic snack containers, with a screw top lid, and one side of the top, opens and closes easily for a little one. All of the above for one dollar.
Non-Disney water/fan mister spray bottles for $2.50 each, all located in the $1.00 and $2.50 bins, I so like those bins.
Also there, some of the cutest retro 50's vintage signs, and cherry, and gingham dishtowels, salt and pepper shakers (cherry design and chicken) and matching (from dish towels) aprons, and the dishtowels come in white with cherries, blue with cherries and yellow with cherries, and also there are packages of four each cherry design as well as the gingham design cheese/butter etc. spreaders. Also the gingham design on a red background for the oven mitt and pot holder set, and is a border that runs toward the bottom of the white dish towels. The cherry design also has its own color co-ordinating oven mitt and pot holder set (set of two) oh almost forgot to add, matching vinyl table cloths as well.
I love the cherry and gingham design, especially the cherry.

Happy shopping at Target! remember see spot save!
and Hello and Good Buy!

[stahshee]

I posted this on the 21st of May, elsewhere, but I wanted to share it here too :)

before the paste, I wanted to add, that there is also a new supply of Ariel and Nemo tin pencil containers (minus pencils,but that is essentially what they are) and that as of yesterday, there currently is, as well, I also spotted some magnetic notpads, also there is a new supply of Ariel diaries, complete with lock and key. There were many this past Wed. as well as this past Friday (yesterday)


I went to Target today, and there was a new supply of Ariel and Nemo zip lock baggies, inside the package, there is 20 in total, ten sandwich baggies and ten snack size baggies. Also a new supply of Ariel purses, jumbo size crayons (Ariel and Nemo) stickers and tattoos (Ariel and Nemo) packages of art work with pens (Ariel and Nemo),I found some artificial nails, and lip gloss (Ariel) new supply of Ariel and Nemo ice packs (two per package) and what is new to me, are these really cute little Ariel round plastic snack containers, with a screw top lid, and one side of the top, opens and closes easily for a little one. All of the above for one dollar.
Non-Disney water/fan mister spray bottles for $2.50 each, all located in the $1.00 and $2.50 bins, I so like those bins.
Also there, some of the cutest retro 50's vintage signs, and cherry, and gingham dishtowels, salt and pepper shakers (cherry design and chicken) and matching (from dish towels) aprons, and the dishtowels come in white with cherries, blue with cherries and yellow with cherries, and also there are packages of four each cherry design as well as the gingham design cheese/butter etc. spreaders. Also the gingham design on a red background for the oven mitt and pot holder set, and is a border that runs toward the bottom of the white dish towels. The cherry design also has its own color co-ordinating oven mitt and pot holder set (set of two) oh almost forgot to add, matching vinyl table cloths as well.
I love the cherry and gingham design, especially the cherry.

Happy shopping at Target! remember see spot save!
and Hello and Good Buy!

I love target!!!! I wish we had one closer:headache: . I love the girls clothes and shoes .. ahhh so cute!

[Gisele]

Again, there is always my weekly or bi-monthly or monthly shopping trip recommendations.
Is your town large enough for a Target? either way, if you are interested in doing so, you can always contact them by phone and or email, or by letter as well, to let Target know, that you would love to be able to shop with them more often, however thanks to the price of gasoline, that it is but rare occasion that you can do so, as a result, you would love to have a Target built in your town, anyway, something to that effect. :)
I would give it a try, the corp. might just be planning to build closer to your home. :)

[stahshee]

Again, there is always my weekly or bi-monthly or monthly shopping trip recommendations.
Is your town large enough for a Target? either way, if you are interested in doing so, you can always contact them by phone and or email, or by letter as well, to let Target know, that you would love to be able to shop with them more often, however thanks to the price of gasoline, that it is but rare occasion that you can do so, as a result, you would love to have a Target built in your town, anyway, something to that effect. :)
I would give it a try, the corp. might just be planning to build closer to your home. :)
oh great idea:teacher: :idea:

[stahshee]

all right dh wants us all to only bring carry on bags. We are arrive so late and dh just wants to get off the plane and go..
well that means 7 people and all my pre bought food and booster seats.. ahhh how am I going to do this?:rolleyes1

well I can take a bunch of the snacks and some food and use them now .. This will allow me some money for my trip:teacher: (which I should have done in the first place) so I plan to take about 40 more and put that away for food on my trip.. basicly It will look like I just went shopping and dh said it was fine.,I will be takeing all the snacks out of hideing:rolleyes1


Now I plan to still take a suit case filled with snacks at least for inside WDW All of my drop inns and I have a ton:drinking: all of my lays chips in a tube . 2 boxes of microwave popcorn (I hope that can be brought as carry on. )thempopcorn:: all of my oatmeal 6 boxes of poptarts. 12 on the go packs for the parks. Also 2 boxes of gronola bars and 3 boxes of mac and cheese and 4 free samples of my hamberger helper.

I am going to need to buy tons of stuff when I get down.. I will be hitting the $ tree!

[Gisele]

Sounds like a good plan! :) and the good thing about taking snacks, and other food items, in one of the carry ons, is that when everything is gone, you can use the carry on for anything extra that you may bring back, like fun souveniers, etc. :)
what is the latest head count? you know, if you lived in Ca. you would just have to take me too! ;)

Keep on keeping on!

[lmillercrew]

Sometimes I wonder if our DH's can even fathom how much planning we have to do. Like how on earth you are going to pack all of your clothes and food for 7 people in carry on bags! I pack food for our family of 5 when we go and I have a suitcase just for food alone. Honestly, sometimes my DH says here's the deal, now make it work. Yeah, right. Good luck sister. I've been reading along, so I can't wait to hear how you do it.

[Gisele]

Your story is but another reason why I do believe more and more that men are frrom Mars and Women are from Venus.
I cannot imagine having, I believe it was at last count, 8 people only traveling with carry on luggage, one of which has as many appropriate for traveling food in it.
Hopefully she will order groceries from a near by store, that way she can carry a lighter bag, and not have to go out to do any grocery shopping, or just minimal shopping, something to that effect. :)

[stahshee]

well dh went out and bought 3 rolling carry on suit cases.. for 6 people to share:rotfl:

add the 2 booster seats thats a total of 5 and that gives me one extra for food:confused3 ahh so here is the plan and dh is ok with it:thumbsup2 I will put anothor 40 on my gift card which will give me 140.. When we arrive I will have dh and my dad go SHOPPING with my list!:laughing: (also my dad will give me 40 for food.) what ever is over the balnce dh will use out of our weekly food budget from home:yay:


also dh is so stinking pickey he has to buy his razors when we get down and they are 7$ and his dedorant which will cost some $.. But he is the one that wants carry on only..

I am going to have to make a detailed list for dh.. When he shops he just grabs and then he wonders why it was so much:duck: .. So that is something I will have to put together.. I really should not have to purchase alot more due to the fact I have 2 free 6 packs of yogurt.. 2 free boxes of Granola bars
2 free boxes of frozen pretzels. I also will have 2 free cases of Coke(my coke rewards)..

[Gisele]

Wait a minute, I am a bit confused, 3 rolling carry on suitcases for 6 people? how is that going to work? omg! I hope everyones clothing and shoes are very tiny! ;) seriously,he needs to buy, if necessary,3 more, or genuine suitcases, that have to be checked. I am still trying to visualize the carry on issue that he has. (sigh) that is funny too, that your DH, just picks up whatever, and then wonders why there is sticker shock at the check out stand. he! he!

[lmillercrew]

You have to post a picture of your carry ons when you have them packed so all of us can see what a great packer you are. I am still amazed that you will be able to fit everything in those 3 things. Do you have to take diapers too? Those alone could take up their own suitcase. I understand about not wanting to pay for luggage, but sheesh:faint:

[stahshee]

Wait a minute, I am a bit confused, 3 rolling carry on suitcases for 6 people? how is that going to work? omg! I hope everyones clothing and shoes are very tiny! ;) seriously,he needs to buy, if necessary,3 more, or genuine suitcases, that have to be checked. I am still trying to visualize the carry on issue that he has. (sigh) that is funny too, that your DH, just picks up whatever, and then wonders why there is sticker shock at the check out stand. he! he!
Yes my dh is totally like that.. Then he will say boy WE need to watch what we spend:idea: . also when I send him food shopping he buys the most expensive stuff. (his family always buys name brand everything includeing bread)....any way.
Back to packing... I am going to try to either roll the clothes or use my travel space bags (I just got a set from my mom). I am also going to call the airline and see if my booster seats can be gate checked.
also I do wash while we are there so dh and I only pack clothes for 3 days= 4 days of clothes... My kids I like them to have a varity because I like to take pics and I hate to see the same shirt on the eniter vavcation:laughing:

wish me luck.. I know its a pain that dh wants us to use carryons but he made a big Disney step:lovestruc when he went out on his own and bought suitcases for Disney:love: maybe he is just a tad bit excited....:bitelip:

[lmillercrew]

Stahshee, I know it might sound like we are rippin' on your husband and I know that he is trying to do the best he can with what you have, but it's just hard for me to fathom fitting everything needed in those small cases. I'm sure it will work out fine and you'll have a great time. At this point if I could get to WDW right now, having to wear only one outfit the whole time, I would.:rotfl2:
Like I said, post a photo of the completed task.

[stahshee]

Stahshee, I know it might sound like we are rippin' on your husband and I know that he is trying to do the best he can with what you have, but it's just hard for me to fathom fitting everything needed in those small cases. I'm sure it will work out fine and you'll have a great time. At this point if I could get to WDW right now, having to wear only one outfit the whole time, I would.:rotfl2:
Like I said, post a photo of the completed task.

lol dh is a party pooper:( My kids and I love disney as so dose my dad:cool1: dh hates heat and dose not want to go in Sept because of Hurricane season:worried:

any way. I am to stressed I will be takeing one more carry on with me. Forget food. I am just takeing oatmeal:thumbsup2 also did I mention I will be stuffing my purse with kool aid dropins :thumbsup2 (I have about 200)

I have to get to budgeting. There is no way I am going to be able to get what I need for less than 200.00. Ok back to the drawing board....
I feel so much better:hug:

[lmillercrew]

good. I'm glad that you feel better. I always take food too. My DH likes Disney he just doesn't like like it. :laughing:

[Gisele]

OMG! I would love to see pictures too of the completed packing task! (whew!) I think that is a good idea, since you are only taking carry on luggage, to just bring the oatmeal, and little drop ins. I still do not see why each person bringing their own carry on, can't be done. Why does your DH have a problem with that? I am just not understanding his issue! ;) seriously.
If your father wants to bring luggage that will be checked, he is an adult, your husband should not have a problem with that! right! ? and he can carry a carry on as well. I want to reiterate lmillercrew's sentiment of not wanting to sound like we are being mean with our criticisms, but we are really wanting you to be able to pack everything that you need to, we are just wanting you to be able to have a good trip, and not to become stressed out over the limitations that your DH is currently placing upon you.
Have you thought about taking your next Disney trip by yourself? or just you and your children? or you, and your father? or you, your children, and your father. :) Sounds like a good plan of variety to me! :)

:flower:

[hurleysweety]

Hi!

I've been lurking on your pre-trip, and after reading about the carry-on fiasco I am eager to hear how everything turns out. Sometimes things don't go as planned and we are forced to make sacrifices but in the end, we all end up at Disney! And even though I won't be married for another 3 days, I do know that having a happy spouse is much better than arguing about something silly. So props to you for making it work! :thumbsup2

[stahshee]

OMG! I would love to see pictures too of the completed packing task! (whew!) I think that is a good idea, since you are only taking carry on luggage, to just bring the oatmeal, and little drop ins. I still do not see why each person bringing their own carry on, can't be done. Why does your DH have a problem with that? I am just not understanding his issue! ;) seriously.
If your father wants to bring luggage that will be checked, he is an adult, your husband should not have a problem with that! right! ? and he can carry a carry on as well. I want to reiterate lmillercrew's sentiment of not wanting to sound like we are being mean with our criticisms, but we are really wanting you to be able to pack everything that you need to, we are just wanting you to be able to have a good trip, and not to become stressed out over the limitations that your DH is currently placing upon you.
Have you thought about taking your next Disney trip by yourself? or just you and your children? or you, and your father? or you, your children, and your father. :) Sounds like a good plan of variety to me! :)

:flower:
lol i have gone w out dh:rolleyes1 just me and my yougest with my dad:lovestruc
my dad is flying from across country we are getting in late and my dad will be waiting over 2hours for me that is also why dh just wants us to have our stuff. ,,, Any way I could have more bags if i did not have 2 car seats. Also I am thinking about haveing my dad bring my other neices car seat so that way that is one more bag.. So if that works it will be 5 bags for 6 of us. That might just work.

[Gisele]

Howdy! Stahshee!


How are things going? :)

[stahshee]

I started makeing my food list:rolleyes2 and I think this is going to cost me some$$.. oh well there is nothing I can do.. Iwill use 100 on the gift card and 125 out of our weekly food budget... Now I am not makeing meals in the condo .. This is hard to plan meals becuase we have a very pickey eater and thast ME.. I hate greesey food and I am very pickey . I also never eat Breakfast( I am just not hungary in the morning)
Ok her e are some plans

I have all drinks in the parks coverd .. I am packing my Kool aid drop inns
breakfast oatmeal.. That I am lugging
also one day breakfast Dunkin Donuts.. donuts with the gift card:thumbsup2
I will need Milk(3-4 gallons) for the kids and coffe for dh and my dad

lunch in the condo
yougurt(free with coupons) , mac and cheese?????
need more ideas??? (not tuna the older kids hate it and so do I)

lunch brought into parks.. pbj , gronla bars (free with coupons)
pretzels
need more ideas

dinner 2 nights make your own subs and fruit salad:cloud9: of course dh will want chips and the kids will to.
dessert ice cream sandwhich's or ice cream.. (which ever I get a better deal)
I will need at least 3 boxes or 3 gallons:( .. this is going to cost some money

night time snacks
microwave pop corn.. bring one box with me and I will need one more
cheddar cheese and crackers

[stahshee]

well I went food shopping today and I took 20$ out of our food money and put in my pocket and then placed in the cubbard my wdw snacks, that I am no longer takeing.. also I returned more cans and now I have 25$...
so I went to Walmart and bought a Rain Forrest gift card:banana: .. My plan is get one more card in the next 2 weeks:) .. I will use them on my trip.

[Plantlady]

Kudos to you for stretching your budget!

I do the same, as we get closer to vacation.

My biggest thing right now.. is, we pack a cooler filled with food. (We're driving to Disneyland this summer). I count how many meals, I figure up EXACTLY how much food we need. DH thinks I can be a "thrifty" shopper anywhere.. but, it just doesn't work like that!

So.. then, DH eats WAY more than his allotment for each meal... and halfway through the trip I have to grocery shop, and it is like 2x as much as I would of spent at home. *sigh*

He'll never appreciate all the work I do. :)

I even gave up soda.. just to save money and trunk space for our vacation!

[Gisele]

Plantlady, I like your tag line, I can relate! ;)

Most definitely what one can spend at home, can be quite less, than outside of ones county. The price difference matter of fact, can be quite shocking,to say the least.
I would find a spot somewhere for at least a few cans of my favorite soft drink :) It is good to cut down on soft drinks, but when one has a taste for something in particular, you should go and enjoy your beverage desires. :)
I hope that you and your family have a great, and fun road trip and visit to Disneyland! When are you planning on going to DL? hopefully at a time when it will be cooler, and a big plus would be as well, not crowded.

[Gisele]

Yeah! another rain forest gift card! things are looking very good! :)

[stahshee]

Kudos to you for stretching your budget!

I do the same, as we get closer to vacation.

My biggest thing right now.. is, we pack a cooler filled with food. (We're driving to Disneyland this summer). I count how many meals, I figure up EXACTLY how much food we need. DH thinks I can be a "thrifty" shopper anywhere.. but, it just doesn't work like that!

So.. then, DH eats WAY more than his allotment for each meal... and halfway through the trip I have to grocery shop, and it is like 2x as much as I would of spent at home. *sigh*

He'll never appreciate all the work I do. :)

I even gave up soda.. just to save money and trunk space for our vacation!


omg my dh is the same way then he will complain that he need to loose 10 lbs:laughing: he eats me out of house and home. The only way dh and I split meals is if I give him some of my meal along with his own meal.

[Plantlady]

Plantlady, I like your tag line, I can relate! ;)

Most definitely what one can spend at home, can be quite less, than outside of ones county. The price difference matter of fact, can be quite shocking,to say the least.
I would find a spot somewhere for at least a few cans of my favorite soft drink :) It is good to cut down on soft drinks, but when one has a taste for something in particular, you should go and enjoy your beverage desires. :)
I hope that you and your family have a great, and fun road trip and visit to Disneyland! When are you planning on going to DL? hopefully at a time when it will be cooler, and a big plus would be as well, not crowded.

We're leaving in a bit less than a month. So, we are NOT avoiding the hot times. :) DH only gets a set time for vacation, no options there. So, we just deal with July heat and crowds where ever we go.

Don't worry, i'll have a few sodas stashed.. just in case. Last year, I lined the bottom of our entire trunk with MY soda.. and then packed everything on top of it. Then had to restock a couple times. So, this should be MUCh better. :thumbsup2

[Gisele]

Ahhh, now that is what I call very nice layering techniques! :) he! he!
I was wondering, do you take food into Disneyland? because I am always wondering if I bring something for lunch, if I am going to have to end up eating outside, with security, before I can go in. I know that technically food and beverages are not allowed into the parks, again at Dl, but they sure are based upon everything that I have read at WDW, I would like to know why the double standard? for I protest! anyway,the most I took into DL last year was a bottle of water, even though technically that is not allowed. That subject rather gives me a headache.

[Plantlady]

Ahhh, now that is what I call very nice layering techniques! :) he! he!
I was wondering, do you take food into Disneyland? because I am always wondering if I bring something for lunch, if I am going to have to end up eating outside, with security, before I can go in. I know that technically food and beverages are not allowed into the parks, again at Dl, but they sure are based upon everything that I have read at WDW, I would like to know why the double standard? for I protest! anyway,the most I took into DL last year was a bottle of water, even though technically that is not allowed. That subject rather gives me a headache.

No, we won't take food into the parks. I get sick of what we deem "cooler food" much quicker than everyone else. By the time we get to Disneyland, I will be ready for a break. ;)

We are *splurging* and eating two character meals while there. We'll also do a couple counter service meals, and if needed, go back to the room and eat lunch for a mid day break.

[Gisele]

I can understand those sentiments! :) ;) for that is quite the road trip.
I imagine it as being an adventure, and also being fun, but probably at times, I can see how a parent might just be thinking, next trip, the kids stay with their relatives, while we go alone he!he!. ;)

[stahshee]

well I was walking in Wal mart and I found a dollar:banana: ..of course I am going to use that for my trip.. I put 10 more on my Walmart Gift card so now I have 110.00. I am getting 25$ from my neice and when she gives me that It will go on the card.. how much money do you guys think I am really going to need for food and house hold products.. I will submit my list

[stahshee]

Ok my shopping list
3 free packages of yoplait yogurt.. I got one more free coupon

2 free gronla
bars useing coupons
3 cases of Coke using free coupons

oxyclean
laundry soap
milk 3 gallons
large jar of jelly
2 jars of penutbutter
small dish soap
4 rolls of toilet paper
paper towels
2 lbs cheese
2 lbs ham
6 lbs of turkey
3 packages of rolls
4 loafs of bread
tub butter
large mayo
large mustard
sugar
coffee
3 bags of chips
2 super pretzels=0 free with coupons
2 spagetti
2 spagetti sauce
ground beef or frozen meatballs
grated cheese
4 kids cusine
1 coffee filter
fresh fruiit on sale

What am I missing.. How much do you think the bill will be?

[Plantlady]

Here's what I think.. but I shop at Aldi.. and I'm going to use those prices. Sorry. :)

Ok my shopping list
3 free packages of yoplait yogurt.. I got one more free coupon

2 free gronla
bars useing coupons
3 cases of Coke using free coupons

oxyclean 1.99
laundry soap 2.99
milk 3 gallons 1.99x3=$6
large jar of jelly 1.00
2 jars of penutbutter 2.00
small dish soap 1.00
4 rolls of toilet paper 1.00
paper towels .60
2 lbs cheese 4.00
2 lbs ham ?? We don't eat meat!
6 lbs of turkey ???
3 packages of rolls 4.50
4 loafs of bread 6.00
tub butter 1.00?? I use real butter
large mayo 1.50
large mustard 1.00
sugar 1.00
coffee ?? We use a tassimo
3 bags of chips 3.00
2 super pretzels=0 free with coupons
2 spagetti 2.00
2 spagetti sauce 2.00
ground beef or frozen meatballs 2.00
grated cheese 1.50
4 kids cusine 6.00
1 coffee filter ?? again.. tassimo!
fresh fruiit on sale 10.00?? Depends on how much

What am I missing.. How much do you think the bill will be?


Total: 62.10 without the meat... but, that might be low.

I think you have plenty of wiggle room.

[stahshee]

Here's what I think.. but I shop at Aldi.. and I'm going to use those prices. Sorry. :)



Total: 62.10 without the meat... but, that might be low.

I think you have plenty of wiggle room.

Is that why you are the plant lady? Hey I would LOVE some Meat free meal ideas besides eggs.


I hope I have wiggle room. I just wonder about the prices in FL comapred to me?

[Plantlady]

Is that why you are the plant lady? Hey I would LOVE some Meat free meal ideas besides eggs.


I hope I have wiggle room. I just wonder about the prices in FL comapred to me?

We do a lot with beans. We also eat pasta, and some vegetable dishes. We try to stay away from meat substitutes.. as we are not sure what chemicals they put in it. DH doesn't each cheese or eggs, to make my life interesting. :)

I do wonder about the FL prices as well.. Surely Walmart will be fairly universal. We shop in a college town, so it is a *bit* more expensive than other Walmarts, but it is still not outrageous.

[Mom B]

Quote: "if you eat in a buffet take some of the fruit and things and put them in your back pack..."

Bad, bad, very bad...please don't do this! My hubby works in a college food service and they actually arrest students for doing just that, because they don't allow food to be taken out of the buffet area. Not sure if Disney would harass you or not, but it would SO NOT be a good memory from your vacation...I wouldn't take a chance.:(

[Gisele]

OMG! I can see it now, just in starving college student arrested for pinching produce! to be arrested for that? how sad is that? and in more than one way as well!

[Gisele]

Hey Stahs!


How are things going? your grocery list is looking very tasty indeed! :) I wonder if there is a Super Target near WDW? or at least a Target store, for I would, as I am sure this comes to no big shock here, ;) shop there! :)

[stahshee]

Hey Stahs!


How are things going? your grocery list is looking very tasty indeed! :) I wonder if there is a Super Target near WDW? or at least a Target store, for I would, as I am sure this comes to no big shock here, ;) shop there! :)

lol dh said to pick target because its closer to the condo;)

[FayeW]

Okay, I read the whole thread and I can't take it anymore!

Please use spellcheck.

[stahshee]

sorry:duck:

[mum4jenn]

Okay, I read the whole thread and I can't take it anymore!

Please use spellcheck.


:worship: THANK YOU!!!!!

[Gisele]

That's funny! ;) I normally do use spell check too, he!he!
I remember the Frito Bandito commercial! I love them, and the chips too, but that little ditty of a tune, yes can sometimes become ear worm music! (ugh)

[Gisele]

Yeah! Target! it is great to know that there is a Target store located near WDW! :)
What can I say I love that store, it is like an addiction, only you don't have to worry about the cops busting you! ;) he!he!


:flower:

[powellrj]

I noticed you were taking lots of free samples. Check out the "in stores now" area on Wal Mart.com and they have lots of free samples to order.

http://instoresnow.walmart.com/In-Stores-Now-free-samples.aspx

[Missy1961]

Here's what I think.. but I shop at Aldi.. and I'm going to use those prices. Sorry. :)



Total: 62.10 without the meat... but, that might be low.

I think you have plenty of wiggle room.


Wow, where do you live? those prices are low. Around here, we are paying close to $4 for a gallon of milk, maybe $5 in some places. (I don't have kids, it's just 2 of us so I buy quarts of milk). $1 for peanut butter? what size? I think I got a 12 oz jar of Skippy for $1.29 on sale about 2 weeks ago. I won't even discuss fruit prices, they are crazy. Maybe I need to move. ;)

[Gisele]

Don't worry about your spelling, Stahs! for as long as one can figure out your wording, that is all that really matters! besides, this web site is suppose to be for fun, and not to have to worry about being criticized for your spelling nor for anything else for that matter, when it's validity really cannot be fairly warranted, that is something that many people either do not care about, or do not bother to think about, how valid their statements really are, and furthermore, even if a simple criticism may be understandable, still it really has no place on this web site, in my opinion.

~~~ :flower: ~~~

[stahshee]

Thanks so much.. :goodvibes I know I can't spell:rotfl:

[Gisele]

Don't worry about it,again, this site is suppose to be for fun, not spelling evaluations.
I do use spell check quite often, simply because that is something that I like to do.

[Gisele]

So how are things going for you? is your trip planned for this year or next?
it seems to me that your trip will be just wonderful and fun, and exciting in a good way ;) just remember again to let us know how your trip went, and pictures please! :) :flower:

[dogodisney]

Keep on posting. I enjoy reading about your trip plans. :cutie:

[stahshee]

I have major mypoints now thanks to being a bzz agent. I will let you know what I get for my trip.. I have 100.00 worth of gift cards to claim.. Thank you God:thumbsup2

[Plantlady]

Wow, where do you live? those prices are low. Around here, we are paying close to $4 for a gallon of milk, maybe $5 in some places. (I don't have kids, it's just 2 of us so I buy quarts of milk). $1 for peanut butter? what size? I think I got a 12 oz jar of Skippy for $1.29 on sale about 2 weeks ago. I won't even discuss fruit prices, they are crazy. Maybe I need to move. ;)

Middle of Kansas. :)

Milk costs around $2-2.50 right now. Yep, 12 oz of peanut butter for $1

I only buy fruit in season.. but I typically spend about 15-20 every other week for fruit and veggies. THis covers a lot... fills the fridge. We don't eat meat.. so, we have lots of veggies.

[Plantlady]

I have major mypoints now thanks to being a bzz agent. I will let you know what I get for my trip.. I have 100.00 worth of gift cards to claim.. Thank you God:thumbsup2

How cool is that! that will help out a TON!

I only have enough for a $25 gift card.. close to 2 of them.. but not quite. We're going with walmart cards.

I decided that even if I am in the mood to eat out.. we could swing by a super walmart... and I could get something hot and ready. :)


(I too.. don't care about spelling. I switched to firefox months ago, for various reasons.. but, one of my *favorite* features, is it has built in spell check, and it underlines all of your misspelled words. My emails have never been so well spelled before!)

[stahshee]

How cool is that! that will help out a TON!

I only have enough for a $25 gift card.. close to 2 of them.. but not quite. We're going with walmart cards.

I decided that even if I am in the mood to eat out.. we could swing by a super walmart... and I could get something hot and ready. :)


(I too.. don't care about spelling. I switched to firefox months ago, for various reasons.. but, one of my *favorite* features, is it has built in spell check, and it underlines all of your misspelled words. My emails have never been so well spelled before!)

that would be great underlined words...wow everything would be underlined!:rotfl:

[DISNEYJAZZ]

really enjoying your pre-trip report!:cool1: and your budget ideas are great!:thumbsup2 when we went to disney in april we paid for the trip with our tax returns and dh had won a bit on the lottery after we had paid for the trip and were going to go but be tight on spending money,but even with the extra money we did pretty good for a ' going to disney and not worry about the $$ trip' but our next trip will be more budget friendly and as we are a 'cash only' kind of family it will be great to read all your ideas and see what we can do. going in sept. 09 { i hope } with other dd and her 3 girls! :dance3:
about the rude people commenting about spelling,odn't give them another thught...even disney people can be rude huh? no worries about spelling or typos whent he report is good it is good all by itself w/o spellcheck...:banana: can't wait to read more!

[Gisele]

Yes some people can be rude on this site, for example not long ago, I posted some of my thoughts and feelings about my job situation (lack thereof) and the like, next thing you know, several people posted that I am a whiner, boy that god me mad, they don't even know me, but yet they are judging me as if they are god. I am so glad that those people have great jobs, but many of us, in this world, are still very much struggling, for one or more reasons.
I just wanted to add that, I am not looking for any sympathy, nor do I want to sound like a whiner. ;) :)

[Gisele]

Just wanted to add, that when one can pay in full with cash, that is wonderful! credit cards, can kill you, unfortunately I would know more or less about that. :(

[stahshee]

Thanks so much for all of your support:wave2:

I was able to get 3 Rain forest gift cards :dancer: … now I have a total of 4 cards
I still have some choices to get one more 50$ gift card by the end of July and possibly a 25$ gift card.:love1: I just need to think of what I want

Do you need to make adrs for rain forest?

[mum4jenn]

YA know what???No one was really trying to be rude about the spelling. I was reading somewhere else and posters were making huge fun of her and calling her names. I thought I would come here and suggest spell check but someone else beat me to it. Spell check is available for a reason. It is available for those who are unable to spell correctly and to give them an opportunity to not look uneducated. Most people do not want to give an appearance of being dumb or uneducated and believe me dozens of incorrectly spelled words in a couple of paragraphs can make people assume those things.
I know several people who are horrible spellers. SOME really are lacking in a proper education. Others realize they are terrible spellers and therefore use the spell check. Innocent typos are one thing but the OP has so many errors it DOES make reading her info extremely difficult. Many do not want to take the time to try and "figure out" what she is trying to convey. There might be some good ideas for saving money in her posts but many stop reading because it is so difficult to read.
There was one person who said to please use spell check and then I backed up her statement with a smiley figure. No poster was rude. Sometimes the truth hurts though and that is what happened here.

[stahshee]

YA know what???No one was really trying to be rude about the spelling. I was reading somewhere else and posters were making huge fun of her and calling her names. I thought I would come here and suggest spell check but someone else beat me to it. Spell check is available for a reason. It is available for those who are unable to spell correctly and to give them an opportunity to not look uneducated. Most people do not want to give an appearance of being dumb or uneducated and believe me dozens of incorrectly spelled words in a couple of paragraphs can make people assume those things.
I know several people who are horrible spellers. SOME really are lacking in a proper education. Others realize they are terrible spellers and therefore use the spell check. Innocent typos are one thing but the OP has so many errors it DOES make reading her info extremely difficult. Many do not want to take the time to try and "figure out" what she is trying to convey. There might be some good ideas for saving money in her posts but many stop reading because it is so difficult to read.
There was one person who said to please use spell check and then I backed up her statement with a smiley figure. No poster was rude. Sometimes the truth hurts though and that is what happened here.

where is the spell check? I am I am using office to spell check now and no harm done. :thumbsup2 I can not spell at all and I can admit it! If I can’t laugh at my:rotfl: self then I am just too boring. If they want to make fun of me oh well. :snooty:

[lmillercrew]

YA know what???No one was really trying to be rude about the spelling. I was reading somewhere else and posters were making huge fun of her and calling her names. I thought I would come here and suggest spell check but someone else beat me to it. Spell check is available for a reason. It is available for those who are unable to spell correctly and to give them an opportunity to not look uneducated. Most people do not want to give an appearance of being dumb or uneducated and believe me dozens of incorrectly spelled words in a couple of paragraphs can make people assume those things.
I know several people who are horrible spellers. SOME really are lacking in a proper education. Others realize they are terrible spellers and therefore use the spell check. Innocent typos are one thing but the OP has so many errors it DOES make reading her info extremely difficult. Many do not want to take the time to try and "figure out" what she is trying to convey. There might be some good ideas for saving money in her posts but many stop reading because it is so difficult to read.
There was one person who said to please use spell check and then I backed up her statement with a smiley figure. No poster was rude. Sometimes the truth hurts though and that is what happened here.

WOW

[mum4jenn]

where is the spell check? I am I am using office to spell check now and no harm done. :thumbsup2 I can not spell at all and I can admit it! If I can’t laugh at my:rotfl: self then I am just too boring. If they want to make fun of me oh well. :snooty:


I have it in my Google tool bar. I am certain there are other ways to get it where it is handy to use but since it is in the Google tool bar that is what I use. It only checks your spelling if you click on the logo "ABC check". I find the ones that are underlining the mistakes are annoying but when you click on this one it highlights the errors and then you click on the highlighted word and it gives you several possibilities. Sometimes it is just a matter of leaving out a letter or reversing the letters (which I do sometimes when I am typing fast). I just want you to know that I meant no harm...I just find it very hard to read your posts and I hate to see people being made fun of on other sites about something as simple as this. I appreciate that you realize that you have a difficult time and have a sense of humor about it instead of denying and getting upset.Hope this helps.

[Gisele]

Stahs,


You sure are doing a wonderful job of accumulating gift cards! you are the Queen of gift cards! I have a my points account, however frankly, it is so old, I don't even know if I am still signed up,any longer. I did not have many points, to begin with. Perhaps I should see if I can resurrect my account, I do not do much shopping on line, so I am not so sure as to what results I may yield with the my points site. It does not hurt though for me to look into it, I think ;) he!he!
As far as making ADR for the Rain forest Café, I don't know if it is necessary, however, figuring such is accepted at that establishment, it sure could not hurt to make them.
I still do not know when you are planning to take your trip? I am presuming this year, but of course it may be next year, in which case you have even more time to save,save,save! :) :flower:

[stahshee]

I will be going Sept.29-Oct. 8

[mindyd]

Hi,

I just read everything and have to say I am very impressed with all the free things you have got and how great you are doing with your budget. If you are still looking for a meal to cook you could do sloppy joes and Walmart has a can of the sauce I think for less than a dollar my friend uses it all the time and loves it. That is something that is cheap and goes far!

[dogodisney]

YA know what???No one was really trying to be rude about the spelling. I was reading somewhere else and posters were making huge fun of her and calling her names. I thought I would come here and suggest spell check but someone else beat me to it. Spell check is available for a reason. It is available for those who are unable to spell correctly and to give them an opportunity to not look uneducated. Most people do not want to give an appearance of being dumb or uneducated and believe me dozens of incorrectly spelled words in a couple of paragraphs can make people assume those things.
I know several people who are horrible spellers. SOME really are lacking in a proper education. Others realize they are terrible spellers and therefore use the spell check. Innocent typos are one thing but the OP has so many errors it DOES make reading her info extremely difficult. Many do not want to take the time to try and "figure out" what she is trying to convey. There might be some good ideas for saving money in her posts but many stop reading because it is so difficult to read.
There was one person who said to please use spell check and then I backed up her statement with a smiley figure. No poster was rude. Sometimes the truth hurts though and that is what happened here.

Both the spell check comment and this reply could/should have been done in PMs. :rolleyes:
You may not realize it and I'm sure you did not mean it to, but it comes across a little harsh and insulting. ;)
:)

[strmtroopr96]

I will be going Sept.29-Oct. 8

We'll just miss you! We are there 9/13-9/21...3 months 2 days!! LOL :cool1:

[stahshee]

Hey all I am using my spell-check and if a word is spelled wrong blame Microsoft!:badpc:

So I just want to add one more up date:tigger: ….. I did earn another Walt Disney World gift card... This one is 25$

So my total amount in free $ earned (by me ruing my computer)… 80.00 Disney dollars. 50.00 WDW gift cards 75.00 rain forest café 60$ pizza hut = 265:tink:

I have been given for presents:bday:
40.00 Wendy’s. 25.00 sub gift card 20.00 Wal-Mart 20.00 Dunkin donuts Mc Donald’s 5.00=110.00


Free coupons 3 coupons for 3 yogurt 6 packs
2 coupons of general mills products and 2 free boxes of super pretzels
A free Pepsi
3 free cases of Coke thanks to Coke rewards
By saving my cans I have 110.00 on a Wal-Mart gift card:jumping1: :drinking1

[Gisele]

OMG! and WOW! Stahs what a way to go! like I said before, you are the Queen of gift cards, I just feel so pathetic,no gift cards, so far for me! :( I may have to buy my own, when I finally get a job! ;) seriously.
I was given an at&t rebate card from a relative recently, that was nice, it was worth $30.00, which I happily spent at you probably can guess?.............
TARGET! and I only went over by $5.25c, not bad, not bad . :)
When was it your birthday? if it recently passed then HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY! TO YOU, STAHSHEE! :)



SEE SPOT SAVE! AND YOU SAY HELLO AND I SAY GOODBUY :flower:

[lmillercrew]

Awesome! I want to collect cans for my Disney fund also, but my husband doesn't want to do it over the summer. With no inside place to store them and the bee situation, I'm going to have to wait until the fall. No matter. My family thinks I'm crazy for wanting to do that anyway. You made good money doing it. How long HAVE you been doing it to collect that much in can money? I've seen a lot of cans in neighbors recycling containers that would make me some good money. (I think):thumbsup2

[1lear]

You're really good at saving money/finding ways to make money. I wish I was that disciplined.

Hope you have an awesome trip!

Lisa

[bettyann29]

Hey all I am using my spell-check and if a word is spelled wrong blame Microsoft!:badpc:

So I just want to add one more up date:tigger: ….. I did earn another Walt Disney World gift card... This one is 25$

So my total amount in free $ earned (by me ruing my computer)… 80.00 Disney dollars. 50.00 WDW gift cards 75.00 rain forest café 60$ pizza hut = 265:tink:

I have been given for presents:bday:
40.00 Wendy’s. 25.00 sub gift card 20.00 Wal-Mart 20.00 Dunkin donuts Mc Donald’s 5.00=110.00


Free coupons 3 coupons for 3 yogurt 6 packs
2 coupons of general mills products and 2 free boxes of super pretzels
A free Pepsi
3 free cases of Coke thanks to Coke rewards
By saving my cans I have 110.00 on a Wal-Mart gift card:jumping1: :drinking1

Just wanted to tell you that you are my hero! :worship:

You have done so good!! You should be proud!! You definitely deserve this trip..

[mum4jenn]

Hey all I am using my spell-check and if a word is spelled wrong blame Microsoft!:badpc:

So I just want to add one more up date:tigger: ….. I did earn another Walt Disney World gift card... This one is 25$

So my total amount in free $ earned (by me ruing my computer)… 80.00 Disney dollars. 50.00 WDW gift cards 75.00 rain forest café 60$ pizza hut = 265:tink:

I have been given for presents:bday:
40.00 Wendy’s. 25.00 sub gift card 20.00 Wal-Mart 20.00 Dunkin donuts Mc Donald’s 5.00=110.00


Free coupons 3 coupons for 3 yogurt 6 packs
2 coupons of general mills products and 2 free boxes of super pretzels
A free Pepsi
3 free cases of Coke thanks to Coke rewards
By saving my cans I have 110.00 on a Wal-Mart gift card:jumping1: :drinking1

You are doing a great job on saving and by the time your trip gets here it will be even better. Congrats on the spell check!! You will never know how much easier it makes things to read.

I think I need to start saving cans as well!!!

[stahshee]

Awesome! I want to collect cans for my Disney fund also, but my husband doesn't want to do it over the summer. With no inside place to store them and the bee situation, I'm going to have to wait until the fall. No matter. My family thinks I'm crazy for wanting to do that anyway. You made good money doing it. How long HAVE you been doing it to collect that much in can money? I've seen a lot of cans in neighbors recycling containers that would make me some good money. (I think):thumbsup2

I started at Christmas!

[stahshee]

Well I am still working on ways to save money for this trip. As I said early in the thread I really want to come home with 500. For Christmas money... So now that is my new obsession always on the back of my mind. …..:rolleyes1

Now I found an awesome deal on a 12 passenger van for 400 for the week... thanks to some one on the dis…:disrocks:
So my dad and I will split the cost of that... but here is the kicker remember, I was going to pay the car rental off after the trip? Now, I really want to give my dad the money when we arrive. So I need more money (I have 1,030) so I will need to pull it out of somewhere. I have 25 in change to bring to the bank.

I must be rubbing off on my dad. He received a 50$ Wal-Mart card from my brother for father’s day :idea: :cheer2: and he said he will use that for our food…

Here are some more free items I did getpirate: ... A free coupon for French’s product... I wrote them an email telling them how I can not get the mustard stains out of my children’s clothes
A free Box of Luigis Italian ice... I am on there mailing list
A free bottle of Purex. I called them to tell them how much I enjoyed the free sample. I asked them if they had any coupons and they sent me a coupon for 4$ off:laundy:

I earned from MyPoints a 10$ gift card to sub way..
I am also on my way to earning a 25$ Cracker Barrel gift card for breakfast for the family.. (I hate breakfast):worried:

[DCLMan]

Hey all I am using my spell-check and if a word is spelled wrong blame Microsoft!:badpc:

So I just want to add one more up date:tigger: ….. I did earn another Walt Disney World gift card... This one is 25$

So my total amount in free $ earned (by me ruing my computer)… 80.00 Disney dollars. 50.00 WDW gift cards 75.00 rain forest café 60$ pizza hut = 265:tink:

I have been given for presents:bday:
40.00 Wendy’s. 25.00 sub gift card 20.00 Wal-Mart 20.00 Dunkin donuts Mc Donald’s 5.00=110.00


Free coupons 3 coupons for 3 yogurt 6 packs
2 coupons of general mills products and 2 free boxes of super pretzels
A free Pepsi
3 free cases of Coke thanks to Coke rewards
By saving my cans I have 110.00 on a Wal-Mart gift card:jumping1: :drinking1
I've been following this thread and I have to say you've done very well with your saving.

I too use Firefox as it has a built in spell checker.

Go girl!!!

[Gisele]

What a way to go Stahs! geese, I wish I was as good at having so many different sources to which to receive savings and gift cards from. I will have to look into that! :)
There are many good companies, that still do believe in good customer service :)

[Gisele]

Hello? stahshee ? anyone? stahshee ? ;)


I hope you are doing fine, and saving, saving, saving! :)
Just checking to see how you are doing, and to see how you are coming along, with your savings and trip plans.


~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ :flower: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

[Leonsmom]

Hi,
I've been outta touch for a while so i am just catching up here.

lol dh is a party pooper:( My kids and I love disney as so dose my dad:cool1: dh hates heat and dose not want to go in Sept because of Hurricane season:worried:

any way. I am to stressed I will be takeing one more carry on with me. Forget food. I am just takeing oatmeal:thumbsup2 also did I mention I will be stuffing my purse with kool aid dropins :thumbsup2 (I have about 200)

I have to get to budgeting. There is no way I am going to be able to get what I need for less than 200.00. Ok back to the drawing board....
I feel so much better:hug:

Okay the thing about only taking carry-ons......
i am the carry on queen, I hate to check baggage, BUT this is Disney, this is Home away from home, This is where you put your foot down and say "would you rather save money and check baggage, or would you rather spend more money than neccesary to just have carry ons?

Ok my shopping list
3 free packages of yoplait yogurt.. I got one more free coupon

2 free gronla
bars useing coupons
3 cases of Coke using free coupons

oxyclean
laundry soap (why not just buy drop ins - they are small and pack easily)

4 rolls of toilet paper (won't the condo have toilet paper?)
paper towels (same question)
sugar (start grabbing sugar packets when ever you go out)

What am I missing.. How much do you think the bill will be?




I have major mypoints now thanks to being a bzz agent. I will let you know what I get for my trip.. I have 100.00 worth of gift cards to claim.. Thank you God:thumbsup2

What's a bzz agent?

YA know what???No one was really trying to be rude about the spelling. No one was trying to be rude, but they were rude

I was reading somewhere else and posters were making huge fun of her and calling her names. I thought I would come here and suggest spell check but someone else beat me to it. Spell check is available for a reason. It is available for those who are unable to spell correctly and to give them an opportunity to not look uneducated. Most people do not want to give an appearance of being dumb or uneducated and believe me dozens of incorrectly spelled words in a couple of paragraphs can make people assume those things. You know what they say about people who assume don't you? People who ASSUME make an ***-out-of-U-and-ME You assume people and obviously yourself included will think she is uneducated. You also assume that everyone has spell check. you are incorrect on both accounts
I know several people who are horrible spellers. SOME really are lacking in a proper education. Others realize they are terrible spellers and therefore use the spell check. Innocent typos are one thing but the OP has so many errors it DOES make reading her info extremely difficult. Many do not want to take the time to try and "figure out" what she is trying to convey. There might be some good ideas for saving money in her posts but many stop reading because it is so difficult to read. And those people can just step-off. I am curious, do you know these MANY people personally or is this just another assuption?
There was one person who said to please use spell check and then I backed up her statement with a smiley figure. No poster was rude. Sometimes the truth hurts though and that is what happened here. It is my opinion through observation that OP was not even hurt by the spelling comments - the only hurt is in seeing people be rude and judgemental[/QUOTE]

WOW
Yeah my sentiments exactly

Bad Spellers of the World Untie:rotfl2:

[mum4jenn]

Hi,
I've been outta touch for a while so i am just catching up here.



Okay the thing about only taking carry-ons......
i am the carry on queen, I hate to check baggage, BUT this is Disney, this is Home away from home, This is where you put your foot down and say "would you rather save money and check baggage, or would you rather spend more money than neccesary to just have carry ons?







What's a bzz agent?

No one was trying to be rude, but they were rude
You know what they say about people who assume don't you? People who ASSUME make an ***-out-of-U-and-ME You assume people and obviously yourself included will think she is uneducated. You also assume that everyone has spell check. you are incorrect on both accountsAnd those people can just step-off. I am curious, do you know these MANY people personally or is this just another assuption? It is my opinion through observation that OP was not even hurt by the spelling comments - the only hurt is in seeing people be rude and judgemental


Yeah my sentiments exactly

Bad Spellers of the World Untie:rotfl2:[/quote]
Pot....Meet Kettle:rolleyes:

[Gisele]

Buenas Noches!, Stahshee y amigas!

Que pasa! ¿cómo estás? Stahshee? ¿cómo estamos? yo bien.

¡cuidate!


¡nos vemos!







After that I kind of get stuck! ha!ha! on me! ;) oh well




OMG! and WOW! and I reiterate, Hello Stahshee, hoping that you are doing well.
Maybe we should all try to write in a different language, one that we are learning or in my case still working on, that way, anyone that wants to be tuff about spelling, we can be forgiven for we are but a mere student of a foreign language. ;)

[Leonsmom]

Pot....Meet Kettle:rolleyes:
To: Mum4jenn,
I was going to PM this, however I feel I should do it publicly.

You are right, and I apologize. Thank you for calling me on it.

You also made me LOL because I use that expression all the time.

Again, sorry!

[mum4jenn]

To: Mum4jenn,
I was going to PM this, however I feel I should do it publicly.

You are right, and I apologize. Thank you for calling me on it.

You also made me LOL because I use that expression all the time.

Again, sorry!


WOW!! Thank you!! That was AWESOME of you!!!:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[Gisele]

O.K. Stahshee! If I do not hear from you soon, I shall be forced to send out a search party for you! ;)
I hope that all is well, and that you have been just too busy, as of late, if not for quite some time, to visit us, and to let us know how things are coming along.
Have you forgotten us already? ;)
Seriously though, post a post, otherwise, I will have to worry about you. :flower3:

[dogodisney]

I've been thinking about you too! Hope all is well. :tink:

[mum4jenn]

O.K. Stahshee! If I do not hear from you soon, I shall be forced to send out a search party for you! ;)
I hope that all is well, and that you have been just too busy, as of late, if not for quite some time, to visit us, and to let us know how things are coming along.
Have you forgotten us already? ;)
Seriously though, post a post, otherwise, I will have to worry about you. :flower3:


I have seen posts by her on other threads in the last few days.

[stahshee]

I am here and busy:scared1: . I will up date tonight.:lovestruc :lovestruc Thanks so much!

[Gisele]

Well now, thank goodness! I am glad to hear that you are still with us, :) am looking forward to your update, tonight.
You might have to share one of your gift cards with me ;). Seeing how you are awesome, with such, and with other things too.


~~~~~~~~~~~~:flower3: ~~~~~~~~ :flower:~~~~~~~~~

[stahshee]

Well I have been really busy…. :laundy: :hyper2: :jumping1: whoosh
I can cash out for a Cracker Barrel gift card in Aug, through Mypoints. It will only be for 25.00 I am not a breakfast person:crazy2: so this could work.
I have a huge garbage bag filled with cans to return. I plan on waiting until the end of summer to cash that in. :dancer: I hope to get 10-20 more for my trip. Basically I need some airport food money.
I am stressing out because I need to come back with some Christmas money. I need at least 500.00 I would like 700...

I have received some more free coupons.:cheer2:

Free Helmans mayonnaise
Free Kraft Mac and cheese
Free Klondike bars.
Free Blue Bunny ice cream

Here is my list of free stuff as of today
Free Helmans mayonnaise
Free Kraft Mac and cheese
Free Klondike bars.
Free Blue Bunny ice cream
Free Purex laundry soap
Free granola bars x2
Free luigi Italian ice
Free French’s potato sticks

Free Hostess diet bread
Free superpretzel x2
Free Yoplait yogurt x3
Shout 1$ off


I have also saved 160.00 towards the cost of the van rental (split in half with my dad) I would like to find 40.00 to put in with that. Also this would work out better , now I will not have to charge the price of the van. :yay:

[strmtroopr96]

I can't remember if I saw it mentioned here, but were you planning on Planet Hollywood? In past years we have always gotten some kind of food voucher with our packages but never use it so if you are, you can have it! We may end up with 2 because my parents will have a room as well. Just let me know if you are interested. If we do get them, we will be back 9/21 and can drop off. :goodvibes

[stahshee]

I can't remember if I saw it mentioned here, but were you planning on Planet Hollywood? In past years we have always gotten some kind of food voucher with our packages but never use it so if you are, you can have it! We may end up with 2 because my parents will have a room as well. Just let me know if you are interested. If we do get them, we will be back 9/21 and can drop off. :goodvibes

thanks so much. I will check out our budget:rolleyes1 lol

[lmillercrew]

So glad to hear that you are alive and well. It's crazy how life gets in the way of posting. Hope you find the extra $40 that you're looking for. We are going in June 2009 and I told DH today that I'm going to get a bank/jar that is sealed shut so that we can't dip into the "vacation fund". He just laughed and said "whatever". I also told you before that I'm taking your idea of collecting cans and using that money too. (but, can't do it until after the heat of the summer...d@#$ bees) Anyway, keep us posted on your mission. It seems we all enjoy hearing about your savings.

[Gisele]

Holy cow! Stahshee! what a way to go! :) that is really great about your update. :flower:
How do you go about receiving so many great coupons? Man, let me tell you, I am missing out, and I believe big time as well, by not be savvy about coupons, like you are.
Are you able to do some child care in your home? or baby sitting, where the parent brings their child to your home? as a way to earn money for your trip.
Keep up the great work! :flower3:

[stahshee]

A big budget bust for me.:furious: I had to pay for our condo. I took out of my Disney savings 314.14 . (I put that money away for Christmas to) My husband made me feel guilty about the amount of bills we had to pay:worried: . So now I have been suckered into paying for this house.
. You see we just took a 10,000 loan to put siding on the house we live in.

anyway the amount I have saved for my trip is 1,319. The three hundred is for the car. I really want to have 1600. I don't want to spend that much I just want to take that much and come back with 1,000

ugh I am stressed because I want money.. lolpirate:

[lmillercrew]

So I can't remember. Was your DH supposed to pay for the condo orginally? That stinks!:mad: How many more weeks do you have left to save before you leave on your trip?

[Gisele]

Ah...... cheer up Stahs! :) :flower3: you can do it! you can at least come close to your budget goals, if not achieve them! do not become too unhappy, whatever your dh was suppose to pay for, hold him to it, you still have time to achieve your goals, and do not let your dh, make you feel guilty about the bills, if life could be free, that would be grand, but we know, that is not how it works, does he want you to work outside of the home? if you would like to, you should, but if you do not have to, then don't, it is a zoo out there!
Anyway, I have confidence in your endeavors to achieve your goals! :)

[stahshee]

So I can't remember. Was your DH supposed to pay for the condo orginally? That stinks!:mad: How many more weeks do you have left to save before you leave on your trip?


yes dh was:headache: . oh well I know my dh I should have not fallen for his tricks:rotfl: The good new is that I have some money comming towards me with a part time job (ands its all mine) Its not very much , but I will take it. I need some Christmas money :sick:

[dogodisney]

I pray everything works out for you. :hug:

[sumlthomp]

I am amazed & impressed with everything you have done to get your family to WDW! I would love to know more details on how you're getting all these free coupons, gift cards & exactly how you go about getting cash for cans. We're planning for November 2009 so I would love to try out some of your tips for saving more money.

[erinmomof2]

I don't think anyone answered your question about whether Rainforest takes reservations. I don't know about the Animal Kingdom location, but DTD definatly does... I just made my reservations for my September trip last weekend. So you may want to make some reservations if you haven't made any yet... I would hate to see them be all booked.

I've really enjoyed you PTR, I love all the ways you've found to save $$..

[Gisele]

I still say hold your dh to his words!
That is great that you have a part time job, if you do not mind sharing, what kind of work will you be doing? and I was still wondering if you had thought about doing child care in your home? or going to the families home, to do so.

Keep up the great work! :flower3:

[stahshee]

well I just got a 50.00 gas card :cool1: (we refinanced our cars and dh and I both got a card for 50) I can use this card for gas while in fl:wizard: .....but no.. dh said well then I am not putting gas in the car for home.:headache: . I will work on that. I might just use it for gas to the airport .
I also just got a free 20 oz coke zero coupon (from my coke rewards) I am saving that for my trip. :banana:
I also got a free coffee mate creamer coupon (I have no idea how I got this it just came) :confused3
I wrote to chef boyardee and ask them for some coupons and they sent me to at 50 cents each.. I thought that one day for lunch I could make it. .. This is a treat because I never buy it.

Later today I am going to swap some free stuff with my mom:woohoo: .. I will let you know if I get something good..:dance3:

[Gisele]

Good going Stahs!

You should be able to use your gas card however you best see fit! :) that was not very nice of your dh, to say that! :(
Am looking forward to seeing what good things that you were able to trade with your mother. :)

[tink1957]

Just found your report today & I congratulate you on your money saving ideas.:thumbsup2 I wish I was as frugal as you, I probably would not have as much credit card debt(mostly from WDW trips). Oh well, what can I say I'm addicted to the mouse & must go no matter what it costs.

[stahshee]

Good going Stahs!

You should be able to use your gas card however you best see fit! :) that was not very nice of your dh, to say that! :(
Am looking forward to seeing what good things that you were able to trade with your mother. :)

He said he did not care how I used it. I think I am using it for gas to get to the airport 2 hour drivepopcorn::

[dogodisney]

Did you make any good swaps with your mom?

Since you are having to redo your roof, maybe you can convince DH to let you check a few bags at the airport so you can save some money on groceries and such.

[Tanzanite]

Hi i am loving reading how to save for trip how do you get free coupons id espicially love some free blue bunny ice cream with several kids we get through a lot of it never find coupons i give up on the sunday paper very rarely has any i use thanks:cool1:

[Gisele]

Now how did I miss the part about the roof? for I so diligently read this thread. :) I say, roof, you can wait until we come back, o.k. so hopefully it can. I am thinking someone has the inside poop, as it were, that might explain, my being in the dark, about the roof. ;)
Seriously, if you need a new roof, I hope that you can get a great price on it, and have the work finished before the rain season hits.
How did your trading go with your mother? I hope that you got something pretty darn cool and useful. :)

[stahshee]

[QUOTE=Tanzanite;26518995]Hi i am loving reading how to save for trip how do you get free coupons id espicially love some free blue bunny ice cream with several kids we get through a lot of it never find coupons i give up on the sunday paper very rarely has any i use thanks:cool1:[/

I called Blue bunny and complained about the sugar free ice cream. Every time I eat it I have major stomach cramps. So I called and gave them all the product info. :sick: :sick:

[stahshee]

My mother gave me some great free-bees. I did get some perfume and body wash samples which I will save for stocking suffers :rolleyes1

For my trip my mother gave me 2 coupons @ 2.00 each for Jennie-0 turkey products. I might be able to purchase something for dinner.. Any Ideas?? :confused3

also she gave me Red-kin shampoo, conditioner, and hair gel samples that are perfect for traveling..( I must have missed that free sign up)
also she gave me some Gillette body wash for my dh to use on our trip.

also my dh bought me a 10$ gift card to Dunkin donuts for Disney:faint: . I was shocked that he was planning for our trip.(I was so happy that he was thinking about our trip:love1: :love1: )

[Gisele]

It sounds like you did very well with your trading, most definitely good going! :)
What about your roof? will it be o.k. for the rainy season? or will you be having the work done, before you leave.
How is your new job going? I hope that no one is driving you nuts at your work place.

[dogodisney]

[QUOTE=Tanzanite;26518995]Hi i am loving reading how to save for trip how do you get free coupons id espicially love some free blue bunny ice cream with several kids we get through a lot of it never find coupons i give up on the sunday paper very rarely has any i use thanks:cool1:[/


I called Blue bunny and complained about the sugar free ice cream. Every time I eat it I have major stomach cramps. So I called and gave them all the product info. :sick: :sick:
Do you have any other problems when you eat sugar free things? I did some reading after I got an upset stomache after using Splenda, and what I read was that it can cause stomach cramps.
It sounds like you did very well with your trading, most definitely good going! :)
What about your roof? will it be o.k. for the rainy season? or will you be having the work done, before you leave.
How is your new job going? I hope that no one is driving you nuts at your work place.

Sorry, that was my bad. :rolleyes1 I went back and looked and it is siding not the roof. (Hey, at least I new it had to do with the outside of the house :rotfl:).

[strmtroopr96]

Just wanted to stop by and say that the siding looks really nice! Drove by today and noticed it. :goodvibes

[Gisele]

O.k. now, and hey wait a minute, if Stahs lives in Northern Ca. then I can take a look at it too! :)

[stahshee]

Just wanted to stop by and say that the siding looks really nice! Drove by today and noticed it. :goodvibes

Thanks so much! I am pumped about it. Its major money:sick:

[stahshee]

I just earned a 5$ Subway gift card from Coke rewards and a free bottle water coupon.:thumbsup2 (A friend gives me the points , so this is total profit)

[Gisele]

Oh my goodness! Stahs, another gift card, once again, you are the Queen of gift cards! I wish I was! I currently have a big fat zero, oh well! that is just how it is, I feel so left out. ;) he he!

[stahshee]

I just got in the mail a coupon for a free 46 oz v8 v fusion:banana:
4 20 oz free Dasani flavor water( thanks to Coke rewards and to my friend who gave me 3 shopping bags filled of tops)

I am takeing that on my trip:banana:

[Gisele]

Good going Stahshee! :) how is your budget going? is your husband going to pay for the condo after all? I hope so, and how is your job going? I hope very much that all is well, and is going great! :)

[stahshee]

dh is not paying, but thats ok . We are in a money crunch with this house. We are trying to refinance...uhh .. He will be paying for back to school clothes :cool1: ( I was going to pay for that with my side money)..

I rolled some change today.. 15 wopping dollars:laughing: .. I stole some money out of dh's car (he uses it for tolls) don't tell dh:lmao: . I left hime some in his car.. He will never know:laughing: (he is loaded with change.. not pennys the good stuff silver only:rolleyes1 )

[Gisele]

I like that! that is funny! matter of fact, I am chuckling as I type,

stole some money out of dh's car (he uses it for tolls) don't tell dh . I left him some in his car.. He will never know (he is loaded with change.. not pennys the good stuff silver only )


I agree, the best stuff is the SILVER, BABY! especially quarters and dimes, :)
and don't worry, I know nothing about it, I like to take the Sgt. Schultz approach to life, when it suits me, he he!
I still say he should follow through on his word, for paying for the condo, I am trying to figure out why on earth he said he would, then at some point, whamo, he is not? :( that's o.k. though, you can just put extra starch into his shorts, amongst other tactics, to drive your point home!

[stahshee]

I like that! that is funny! matter of fact, I am chuckling as I type,



I agree, the best stuff is the SILVER, BABY! especially quarters and dimes, :)
and don't worry, I know nothing about it, I like to take the Sgt. Schultz approach to life, when it suits me, he he!
I still say he should follow through on his word, for paying for the condo, I am trying to figure out why on earth he said he would, then at some point, whamo, he is not? :( that's o.k. though, you can just put extra starch into his shorts, amongst other tactics, to drive your point home!

lol

[stahshee]

I cut out of the news paper a coupon for free marcal tp:thumbsup2 and my mother gave me her coupon:thumbsup2 . So that will be used towards my trip:banana: . Also I did get one more coupon for a free 46 oz V8 V fusion. Now I have 2:banana: ..

I have so many coupons:)

[strmtroopr96]

I cut out of the news paper a coupon for free marcal tp:thumbsup2 and my mother gave me her coupon:thumbsup2 . So that will be used towards my trip:banana: . Also I did get one more coupon for a free 46 oz V8 V fusion. Now I have 2:banana: ..

I have so many coupons:)

Do you know what stores have this brand? I checked Walmart but couldn't find anything Marcal! :confused3 I know I have seen it before somewhere! LOL

[Gisele]

Good going again, Stashee, with the coupon savings! most excellent! :)
I do not recognize that brand either, but it could be a matter of geographic location. For example, I know of no Aldis in Ca. I don't believe that there is one either in So.Ca. We do have Safeway, (nor cal) Vons, (So.Ca) Target! yeah, I love Target, amongst other stores of course. :)

[stahshee]

Do you know what stores have this brand? I checked Walmart but couldn't find anything Marcal! :confused3 I know I have seen it before somewhere! LOL

I was thinking the same thing:confused3 .

[dogodisney]

You haven't been posting too much about your trip lately.
How is the trip planning coming along? How are you doing with your saving? Have you started packing?
Are you going this month or next month?

[stahshee]

I am so busy:jumping1: so here is a short up date
Well lets see. I have 300.00 put away for my car rental:woohoo: (600 for a 12 passenger van.. split the price in half with my dad) I am going to bring 1,200 with me and I want to come back with 700 or more.(the 300 is seperate from the 1,200) party:


Just this month I have been grabing dollar bills::yes::
I have put away 25.oo in dollar bills to be used for airport food. I also have 6$for the pool pas at WH.

I also have all my gift cards I think the total was 490.00 I am also waiting for one more 25.00 Rain Forrest Cafe gift card. This card is taking forever to come!:confused:

I also have my change jar which is pretty pathetic.. Maybe 25.00:mad:

[lmillercrew]

My change jar is pretty pathetic too. I counted the other day and I had $9. Woohoo!! I really need to get crackin on the aluminum can thing tho. My husband still thinks it's ridiculous, but I don't care. I'm not working, so why not contribute. Sure hope my neighbors don't see me picking through their recycle bins late at night:rotfl2:

[Gisele]

That is funny Imillercrew, and if you do that, don't worry about it, why should the garbage/recycling co. make all of the money?

[Gisele]

OMG! Stashee! once again, that is really great, between savings, and gift cards, what a nice stash! :)

[stahshee]

ok I went on my trip... I went with 490 in gift cards and I came home with 135 in gift cards...:banana: Still have a 75.WDW gift card that I never used.. also 45.00 in sub way 5 in McDonald's and the rest was in Wendy's.

My father and I had a combined amount of 165 in wal mart cards. I had so many coupons that I used. My bill was 205.00 with coupons 135.00 (we ended up going back to Wamart to buy more snacks and used up the rest of the card)

Pizza hut...:sick: I did eat there two times and I had to throw in some money on top of my gc. Rain Forrest was so much money I had to throw in about 100.00 more on top of my gift cards. (we did eat there 2 times and split meals also)
Wendy's .. well we never used the entire card. Sub way was OK


I went with 1,460 in cash and I came home with 1,160

I did pay also for shuttle bus tipping. My DD ended up with an Ear infection and that cost 60.00 for meds. I also did buy my 2 youngest some shirts on clearance for 40.00.. My kids had there own spending money . I did pick up two Christmas ornament's for my tree that was 30.00 .. Of course it was really free due to I earned it on Sunshine rewards


also we had so much food we had to throw it away..:mad: Next time I think we should eat more in the house!:teacher:

[lmillercrew]

Oh My GOSH You're back!!!! You don't sound like you had a very good time, but with an ear infection to deal with, I'm not sure I would have a very enjoyable trip. Kinda like going to Hawaii and dealing with a shark attack!! (yeah, DH last year)
I can't believe you came home with so much money! You are very frugal and I hope you are going to post a TR!!:

[Gisele]

Welcome back! I had remembered that you would be leaving this month, and I hope that you had a great trip.
I am sorry Stahs about the ear infection that your daughter ended up having, I am wondering, did she end up with such, because of the flight? or differences in temperature between the climate that you live in and that of Florida? or perhaps, she was in the initial stages, before leaving for your trip? anyway, that is too bad, I am hoping that she is fine now, and that she was o.k. otherwise, if not down right great! while visiting WDW.
That is so awesome, how much money you were able to keep, and bring back with you.
Will you be writing a trip report?

Take care, :flower3: