Since I'm just about done planning the trip, the logistics of it all are coming into play. Since we will be coming from Vermont, DD's will not be in their summer clothing yet here at home...so what I've been doing...
I ALWAYS purchase a ton of next years summer clothes at the end of the season. DD's have always been 1 size off eachother so this works GREAT.. I just starting going through what I bought last fall at Walmart and Kmart, and found that DD's only need some more t-shirts/tanks.
I checked walmart today and they've got some of last years summer stuff on clearance again! $1.25 for t-shirts CANT beat that. I picked up quite a few in a few different sizes. Saved tons of money from regular prices.
While in Kmart today I noticed they had a lot of shoes on clearance, knowing that DD's will need 2 pair of sneakers incase of blisters/wet shoes etc... I picked up 4 pair. each of them got 1 pair 1/2 size bigger than right now, and 1 pair 1 full size bigger. Knowing my kids, 1 of them will go 1/2 and 1 will go full LOL...better to be safe then sorry. $3.00 per pair. DD's will start wearing these the 1st week of April, this will give them 3 weeks to break them in..
One thing that I've noticed when vacationing with others, or just talking to friends is that they always overpack, and STILL forget something.
Since we're driving, I CAN bring more stuff than those flying, but golly I dont want to. We drive a truck, with a toneau cover over the bed, we do not use suitcases when we take the truck, we use blue rubbermaid totes. Yes, we look funny dragging them into the Marriot LOL...but then if you look at my Vermont plates- you'll get it ...... I made up a list of what I need, and what would be nice to have. Knowing that everything I need is available everywhere, I compiled two lists. The need list is stuff I'm now searching for on clearance etc.. it's a list that stays in my purse. The would be nice is a list that I'll work off if I have a few extra $$, but other than that we may buy it down there.
I will be purchasing my park hoppers 2 at a time, this will allow me to pay off the credit card in full, and not incure interest. I will also NOT be using our credit card to pay for our room. We will be paying by cash/travelers check instead.
Because I've heard about the cheaper soveniers at Wal-Mart near disney, I'll be purchasing a few walmart gift cards prior to leaving. DD's get these often and understand how they work, and can figure out if they can get everything they want or not.
I've started picking up a few cheap toys at the Dollar Store each time I go in (not too often)...these are kept in the basement, and will be brought out during our drive, and also in the afternoons at the resort. Some of these are disney themed, others are not.
If anyone else wants to add how they are dealing with the logistics of their trip please do so!! I'd love to hear some other tips of heading out with family on a crazy trip!...This trip started as 5 days in orlando and has turned into 12.
Brandy
I ALWAYS purchase a ton of next years summer clothes at the end of the season. DD's have always been 1 size off eachother so this works GREAT.. I just starting going through what I bought last fall at Walmart and Kmart, and found that DD's only need some more t-shirts/tanks.
I checked walmart today and they've got some of last years summer stuff on clearance again! $1.25 for t-shirts CANT beat that. I picked up quite a few in a few different sizes. Saved tons of money from regular prices.
While in Kmart today I noticed they had a lot of shoes on clearance, knowing that DD's will need 2 pair of sneakers incase of blisters/wet shoes etc... I picked up 4 pair. each of them got 1 pair 1/2 size bigger than right now, and 1 pair 1 full size bigger. Knowing my kids, 1 of them will go 1/2 and 1 will go full LOL...better to be safe then sorry. $3.00 per pair. DD's will start wearing these the 1st week of April, this will give them 3 weeks to break them in..
One thing that I've noticed when vacationing with others, or just talking to friends is that they always overpack, and STILL forget something.
Since we're driving, I CAN bring more stuff than those flying, but golly I dont want to. We drive a truck, with a toneau cover over the bed, we do not use suitcases when we take the truck, we use blue rubbermaid totes. Yes, we look funny dragging them into the Marriot LOL...but then if you look at my Vermont plates- you'll get it ...... I made up a list of what I need, and what would be nice to have. Knowing that everything I need is available everywhere, I compiled two lists. The need list is stuff I'm now searching for on clearance etc.. it's a list that stays in my purse. The would be nice is a list that I'll work off if I have a few extra $$, but other than that we may buy it down there.
I will be purchasing my park hoppers 2 at a time, this will allow me to pay off the credit card in full, and not incure interest. I will also NOT be using our credit card to pay for our room. We will be paying by cash/travelers check instead.
Because I've heard about the cheaper soveniers at Wal-Mart near disney, I'll be purchasing a few walmart gift cards prior to leaving. DD's get these often and understand how they work, and can figure out if they can get everything they want or not.
I've started picking up a few cheap toys at the Dollar Store each time I go in (not too often)...these are kept in the basement, and will be brought out during our drive, and also in the afternoons at the resort. Some of these are disney themed, others are not.
If anyone else wants to add how they are dealing with the logistics of their trip please do so!! I'd love to hear some other tips of heading out with family on a crazy trip!...This trip started as 5 days in orlando and has turned into 12.
Brandy
