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    FAFSA form

    I am finally done with FAFSAs after doing 20 for our 5 kids over the last 9 years. The CSS Profiles I had to do for the private universities were no fun either. Of course we never received any Federal aid, but the forms had to be done to qualify for their loans and scholarships. Even though I...
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    Presents under the tree - when?

    When the kids were young, all the presents(wrapped) were put out after they went to sleep Christmas Eve. A few years ago, I decided to put them out as I wrapped because they stay up much later than me. I numbered them so they wouldn't know whose was whose, and told them their numbers that...
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    visiting colleges over spring break

    Check out the college websites, under admissions there should be information about tours. If you can't find it, call the admissions office to inquire. We have 5 children in/graduated from college and went on the tours with them, a few times a younger sibling went along also. That seems to be the...
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    College and financial aid - who applies?

    You will fill out one for each school year. So for 2015-16, he needs to fill out one now even though he won't be going until January. That form will have his & your 2014 income information. Next year, he will fill out another FASFA with 2015 income information and will put college 2 on there...
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    dropping freshmen off at college

    We have dropped 5 kids off. A lot depends on the distance traveled and the orientation schedule. 1DS- 2 hour drive, unpack, store run, drive home 2DS- 3.5 hour drive, unpack, take him to eat, drive home DD - 2 hour drive, unpack, store run, student/parent activities for next 2 days,drive home...
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    SW Early Bird Check-In debate.....

    The part I bolded isn't always true. Once on a morning flight to Vegas, a man boarded after us and proceeded to try to save at least two rows of seats near the front of the plane. Another passenger tried to sit there and they had some words before the 2nd passenger moved on. After boarding was...
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    Poll For MY LAST MATH PROJECT!

    MK,DHS,AK, Epcot
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    Facebook rant

    I'm not sure what state you are in, but in Illinois a 24 year old with a 16 year old would be aggravated criminal sexual abuse. As a mandatory reporter, I would have to report it to Child Services.
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    Charged cancellation fee for showing up early. UPDATED post 16

    OP here. I was finally able to get through to the correct department in guest services. I explained the situation to him and he said the charge would be reversed. I guess I should have included a little more info in my first post. I made the ADR the night before, knowing that I would not...
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    Charged cancellation fee for showing up early. UPDATED post 16

    In November my DH,DS and I were at WDW. We had an ADR at Le Cellier at 5:45. That morning, we found out the private Illumination viewing for his company included appetizers and desserts. Figuring we would not want to eat that big of a meal that close to the party, we stopped in around 2:30. My...
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    A Free Trip

    Who: Myself(49), DH(48), DS(17)- his twin chose not to come with due to too many other commitments When: November 9-12 How: DH earned an incentive trip through his job. Previous Trips: took oldest three in 1999, all 5 kids in 2001 SATURDAY: Flew Southwest out of Chicago Midway, car...
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    Ohio State band forms T-rex, then eats Michigan quarterback

    Another awesome show. If you liked that you should search for some of their others: video game tribute and Disney(though it does contain Shrek). On a side note, my daughter is good friends with the sousaphone player who dotted the i in the Ohio script yesterday. Very big honor for him.
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    if I go to ________ concert, they better play _______ or I will demand my money back!

    Are you referring to the song R O C K in the USA? I had to laugh because I couldn't think of the correct title at first-my husband would always sing it as Our Little Secret in the USA.
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    Spin Off: Life Insurance for College Students

    We have a policy on our 3 oldest through State Farm(bundled with home and auto). Oldest has 125k, other 2 have 100k each-enough to cover their parent plus loans. I think that each policy was $15-20/month. As far as not co-signing, that is a personal choice. In order for our children to attend...
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    MORE Vegas questions/Vegas experts needed

    Since you are not going for another year,you'll have plenty of time to research. You should go to the website of any resort you're interested in and sign up for their players card. You will then start getting emails for special rates/offers.
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    MORE Vegas questions/Vegas experts needed

    Resort fees-NYNY does have a fee,I think it's around $20/night Yes there are only certain points where crossing the street is allowed. Most of the busiest corners have the pedestrian bridges, so there is a lot of stairs. Always cross at a light and only on the walk signal. Jaywalking is...
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    Christmas Crisis Averted!

    Last Christmas Eve,my 22 year old son listened as his young cousins explained how they needed to behave or else their elf would report them to Santa. My son turned to his aunts/uncles and said "We didn't need any elf on the shelf,we had a crack in the back of the head". We thought that was...
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    Advice on Vegas Honeymoon

    I am pretty sure the MGM Lion habitat just closed permanently on Jan 31. The Mirage has the secret garden and dolphin habitat and Mandalay Bay has a shark reef. I'm not sure of admission prices, but I'm sure you can find more info on the resorts' websites.
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    Constipated 4 year old... UPDATE Post 46

    My 15 yr old son had this problem when he was a toddler. What finally worked for us was a product called fiber juice. He would have at least one juice box a day and after a couple months he was going regularly and we were able to stop the juice boxes. They were expensive but we were willing to...
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    How to find offsite rental

    We are going Aprill 11-18. We can get All stars for 98/night but are thinking off renting offsite, 3 bedroom. Any suggestions of a website to use? I have been looking through villa direct so far. Also, I know windsor hills and windsor palms are close to disney, what other areas are also...




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