Something I learned on one of our trips

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

I save DD10's not so nice panties and socks just for vacations. Wear once and toss. I make sure to tuck them in the bottom of the trash or wrap them up in some thing. Don't want mousekeeping thinking either she's having daily 'accidents' or that I accidentally threw them away.

It works great!

ewwwwwww

 

[PrincessKsMom]

Guess I'm the opposite of others here. We get brand new undies, socks and bras for vacation.

Also, as Van stated, when I was at ASMo this past August, we were getting ready to leave and realized we had a brand new styrofoam cooler I had ordered from Garden Grocer, and I think a case, or case and a half of water left over. We were hanging out at the pool, so I saw two men and their daughters (about my own daughter's age) who were swimming around so I asked the one man how long they were staying. I think he said another 4-5 days so I asked if he would like our cooler and water. At first he seemed a little hesitant, but I told him I'd bring it down to the pool. I was so glad when he said yes. Made me feel like I was passing along a little of the magic by doing something nice for someone else.

 

[MomofLogan&Evan]

We were there in October. We ordered a case of water and other food from garden grocer. The 10 days were extremely cold so we didn't even use 1/3 of the water. We donated it to the bell services personnel who picked up our luggage (at the Caribbean Beach). They were extremely happy about getting it! They took it directly from us and shared it with all of the staff.....

 

[knewton64]

I always bring clothes my son is about to out grow (summer clothes). We have winter here so by summer he surely will not fit them. I also bring clothing that by my standard are getting "old". I leave them all down there with a note saying that that Mouseservice may keep the following items: (an list them)

childrens clothing - boys
Womans clothing
Food Items
etc.

Upon arriving home the next day I always get a call asking me if I intended to give away A,B,C and I say "Yes, I left a note stating that". One time I did forget to leave a note, well I wrote it but then some how picked it up and brought it home with me. They called me and told me they would be happy to send me back my clothing. I told them what my intentions were. They said I could either fax a note to them OR they would give the clothing to good will. They do not throw clothing away. However, with out a note they will throw ALL food away.

-- I work in the hotel / hospitality industry & I see this all the time. Very shameful that so much food is thrown away - Leaving a note with words like, "free to good home" helps because there have been other things guests leave behind (you would be surprised) & those items get bagged & put in Lost and found. This way, no one can be stand accused of stealing.

- Kris