I am broke but I need a WDW fix

[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 .. 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 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.

 

[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 ..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