Tim and Lesley Year of Million Compromises/TONS pics- 8/5 help me pg. 164!!!

[Cinderella16]

Finally I am all caught up. And guess what?...tomorrow we will be at the 29 mark too!! It is so exciting, but a little crazy too. I have been doing like you and began my packing, but I just know I am going repack everything at least 20 more times before we leave. The excitement is building!!! I cant wait to read more!

 

[momof2cutegirls]

Where did you get the super cute 'princess dollars' from? I am assuming they are to be used anywhere on WDW property. They are adorable, and I would like to get them for my girls for our Halloween trip! Do Disney dollars that you can buy at the Disney Store look like these?

I get my girls a charm each time we go to WDW, and they love it! You should start one for Lauren as well! They don't wear them a ton, but I know one day they will.

 

[timandlesley]

Love love love this report!


Where did you print out those cool tipping certificates?


ETA: I just graduated from the U of P with my Masters!

Thanks, the link for the mousekeeping tip envelopes is located by the pictures of the envelopes in the post. I may have had you in class - I teach the Maters of Education courses.
Lesley

"I am so glad to know that i am not the only one worried about having too much luggage and carryons. i keep thinking that i will carry less each time but i never can get rid of anything...it is all necessary. I also did the mousekeeping envelopes and have already got them stuffed and ready..now all i have to do is pick which one to leave each day. our day is getting here quick ....i hope i have it all together.

I know, so worried, so much to think about. I'm sure you're get it all together, every year I feel so overwhelmed, the lists come out and slowly but surely it all gets checked off and everything just falls into place.
Lesley

UGH! The carry on's were my biggest nightmare too! I knew I needed sunscreen but you can only have 3oz. in your carry on blah,blah,blah it's enough to give you a headache You are such a good planner though I'm sure you'll have everything all set w/more than enough time to spare! Too funny about you forgeting your suitcase That is something I would do, always worried aboout everyone else except myself! When you said "Tim came up on a break from 1-800-flowers" I got the funniest picture in my head like he had been trapped in the basement and now has a big long beard and an empty coffee mug in his hand! I love all your t-shirts and charm bracelet!

Thanks for the 3 oz tip on sunscreen, didn't think of that, anyone know where you can get it in this size? That's so funny about Tim and coming out of the basement it did feel like that this week with all the hours he's been working but he put in his last shift last night and is off for a week, YIPEEE!
Lesley

Oh Lesley, I look forward to all your photos. If your pre-trip is this much fun to read, I can't even imagine how good your trip report is going to be.

I did have a question for you about Sunshine Rewards when you have a sec.

I just cashed out my first $20.. Did you buy some of the offers to get so much more than $20? I feel like I've completed just about every free offer they have and that I'm now maxed out. I'd like to get a couple more cash outs for my kids before our trip in August...they would be thrilled!! Any tips? thanks bunches!!!

Thanks so glad you are enjoying it. With Sunshine, I feel the same way at times, but they are constantly updating their lists and the offers so I can always find something new to do, look for the emails they have the good ones in them. Good luck getting more Disney Dollars.
Lesley

 

[timandlesley]

I love your new tops and charm bracelet for Disney! That was so sweet of your family to think of you on Mother's Day!

Great mousekeeping envelopes, too!

Thanks, can't wait to wear them in Disney, I am blessed with an incredible family.
Lesley

Wow woman!! You have been busy! I am getting all excited and I am not even the one going! Those Disney dollars are so cute!! Do they ever expire or could I start doing Sunshine Rewards now for a trip way in the future?

Oh and expect a PM from me. DH got the job in the Cincy area and we are moving in the next month!!

Yes, I have been busy, and it will continue right up until we leave. As for the Disney Dollars, I wouldn't think they'd expire,they spend just like cash in Disney. PM'd ya back
Lesley

You are a super planner !! I wish I could be as organized as you are. I make lists and then can't find them when I need them (and guess what, I'm a teacher ) I love your Disney tshirts and the charm bracelet, very cute. I bet the kids are getting super excited.

Thanks, it's funny I think I'm more detail oriented with my Disney planning than I am with teaching . The kids are getting SOOOO excited. Luke helped me pick out the Mousekeeping envelopes. You know, it was so cute, last night at Dinner Luke said "You know mom, wouldn't it be cool if instead of the United States of America, this was Mickey Land and every house was a Disney theme, like we could be Mickey and our house would be painted like that and then Teagan (our neighbor) she could have a Minnie house because they have more girls in their house, and everyone could have their own character like Donald, wouldn't that be cool mom? " THAT'S MY BOY!!!!
Lesley

Great presents! I thought I was a pretty good pre-planner, but you take the cake! I actually didn't do as well as I expected - had all my stuff laid out but waited until the night before to actually fill the suitcases and was up much later than I expected, trying to stuff it all in. I have one big tip for you - space bags. Those things really work. I used them for the beach towels and for the matching shirts for everyone and it allowed me to actually fit them in the suitcase after I thought I was maxed out! I had the kind that you roll up instead of using the vacuum. (Otherwise they wouldn't help much on the way home!) I am going to use them for storing spare bedding while I don't need them for travel.

Thanks, yeah, I'm not a last minute packer, I think I would have a panic attack if I left it to the last minute. I may look into space bags, thanks.
Lesley

Finally I am all caught up. And guess what?...tomorrow we will be at the 29 mark too!! It is so exciting, but a little crazy too. I have been doing like you and began my packing, but I just know I am going repack everything at least 20 more times before we leave. The excitement is building!!! I cant wait to read more!

Glad you are all caught up, CONGRATS ON THE 29 MARK, crazy isn't it!!!
Lesley

Where did you get the super cute 'princess dollars' from? I am assuming they are to be used anywhere on WDW property. They are adorable, and I would like to get them for my girls for our Halloween trip! Do Disney dollars that you can buy at the Disney Store look like these?

I get my girls a charm each time we go to WDW, and they love it! You should start one for Lauren as well! They don't wear them a ton, but I know one day they will.

Actually those were earned through Sunshine Rewards, I would think those are the same Disney Dollars you would get at the Disney store, you could call and ask. I love the charm bracelet idea.
Lesley

 

[4boysrus]

you are so close to DISNEY!!

How exciting! I can't wait to read even more about your last month of preparations!

 

[Stargazer]

Wow - you've DEFINITELY been busy! Trust me when I say I feel your anxiety ... we're officially in the teens!

I've been up til about 11:30-12 every night (so far) tweaking itinerary, working on our autograph cards, bidding on pins at Ebay, etc.

I absolutely love the Ariel dollar. I think I'll have to try to pick up some of those to go with our Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty dollars = they sell these at WDW Guest Services, right?

The next 29 days will fly!

 

[samandryanmom]

Okay, I'm officially behind in packing. We leave in 8 days and our suitcases are still empty, in fact they're not even out of the attic.

You are one organized lady.

Just wanted to know, how much do you tip mousekeeping? Does it depend on different things? If you want to PM me that's fine. It's going to be four of us at ASMU but we'll be there for 9 nights.

Thanks,
Kerri

Oh, love the pictures and the report. Your kids are precious.

 

[almousefan]

Okay, I'm officially behind in packing. We leave in 8 days and our suitcases are still empty, in fact they're not even out of the attic.

You are one organized lady.

I am so glad that I'm not the only one! But I just received the Disney luggage that was on sale (thanks, Lesley!) and am ready to start packing any time now!

 

[Nicole786]

I love the envelopes!! I used the same website except i personalized it in photoshop with our names, heres a couple of them:

I can do the same for you if you'd like, i printed the companies logo on the backside of the envelope.

 

[jenr812]

Love your MD gifts - I can see why you've been wanting that shirt for so long. It's really nice. Doesn't it feel great to get so much accomplished in such a short time?

 

[ampc3]

Lesley,
Think I am all caught up with you all now! I will be following your trip closely b/c I am going to have to cancel our trip in Sept(w free ddp) and we are going to reschedule for next June! I am thinking June is better than July what do you think? Annette

 

[dddisrunner]

Lesley, I am not sure that you can find just 3 oz. of sunblock but I know in Target they have lots of sunblock that come with free samples of about 2 oz. which should be enough just for 1 day. I packed a stick of face sunblock made by waterbabies and a free sample that was attached to my waterbabies sunblock. I bet if you check the travel size items they have there you might find some there as well. Good Luck I'm sure it will work out!

 

[KatGarcia]

Love the planning...you sound like me except DH usually is all "why are you doing that so early?" HA What does he know! I am with you in the not taking a purse on the trip. I pretty much dont carry anything but a small lip gloss and mirror with me as well and it fits in our camera bag and DH carries my ID and room key. I still have 29 days till we head to DL but I wanna pack, it makes me feel better lol! I'm enjoying the heck out of your report!

 

[ktturner]

I love the envelopes!! I used the same website except i personalized it in photoshop with our names, heres a couple of them:

I can do the same for you if you'd like, i printed the companies logo on the backside of the envelope.

I thought I was keeping up, but somehow I missed these. Where did you get them from?

 

[katiemouse]

What an amazing planner you are! I love all of your Mother's Day gifts. The mousekeeping envelopes are great. I wished we had used something like that.

Congrats on making it to 29 days.

 

[dddisrunner]

Lesley, I am not sure that you can find just 3 oz. of sunblock but I know in Target they have lots of sunblock that come with free samples of about 2 oz. which should be enough just for 1 day. I packed a stick of face sunblock made by waterbabies and a free sample that was attached to my waterbabies sunblock. I bet if you check the travel size items they have there you might find some there as well. Good Luck I'm sure it will work out!

Just got back from the grocery store and saw that the Hawaiin Tropic Brand for kids has a 2 oz. travel size bottle attached to it. That would be perfect!

 

[lovehoney]

what about sunscreen towelettes? Not sure if they would count as a liquid or not.

http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=163792&catid=12101&trx=PLST-0-SEARCH&trxp1=12101&trxp2=163792&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-SEARCH

 

[Nicole786]

I thought I was keeping up, but somehow I missed these. Where did you get them from?

I got the bases the same place Lesley did, mousefanforless.com than i edited it in photoshop

 

[timandlesley]

you are so close to DISNEY!!

How exciting! I can't wait to read even more about your last month of preparations!

I know, I can taste it! Glad you are enjoying the pre TR so far.
Lesley

Wow - you've DEFINITELY been busy! Trust me when I say I feel your anxiety ... we're officially in the teens!

I've been up til about 11:30-12 every night (so far) tweaking itinerary, working on our autograph cards, bidding on pins at Ebay, etc.

I absolutely love the Ariel dollar. I think I'll have to try to pick up some of those to go with our Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty dollars = they sell these at WDW Guest Services, right?

The next 29 days will fly!

Yes, busy busy busy. I understand with staying up late tweaking the itinerary, I need to do that next. I need to look at daily park plans, etc. Good luck on the Ebay bids. Congrats on being in the teens!!! I'm a teenie bit jealous
Lesley

Okay, I'm officially behind in packing. We leave in 8 days and our suitcases are still empty, in fact they're not even out of the attic.

You are one organized lady.

Just wanted to know, how much do you tip mousekeeping? Does it depend on different things? If you want to PM me that's fine. It's going to be four of us at ASMU but we'll be there for 9 nights.

Thanks,
Kerri

Oh, love the pictures and the report. Your kids are precious.

Kerri,
OMG, 8 days to go and yo uhaven't started, wow, I would have to kill you J.K.
We tip mousekeeping 4 dollars per day, (1.00 per person in our party). That is what I read most people do so it is what we've done and they take VERY good care of us- good luck with the packing!
Lesley

Okay, I'm officially behind in packing. We leave in 8 days and our suitcases are still empty, in fact they're not even out of the attic.

You are one organized lady.

I am so glad that I'm not the only one! But I just received the Disney luggage that was on sale (thanks, Lesley!) and am ready to start packing any time now!

Glad you received the luggage, now GET TO PACKING
Lesley

 

[timandlesley]

I love the envelopes!! I used the same website except i personalized it in photoshop with our names, heres a couple of them:

I can do the same for you if you'd like, i printed the companies logo on the backside of the envelope.

Those are cute Nicole, thanks for posting, you sure are the photo shop whiz, thanks for the offer, but since I already used up our color ink printing ours I'll stick with those, thanks though, they are beautiful!
Lesley

Love your MD gifts - I can see why you've been wanting that shirt for so long. It's really nice. Doesn't it feel great to get so much accomplished in such a short time?

Thanks, glad you liked the shirt, I think it is unique, can't wait to wear it in Disney. Actually, I think I'll wear it to work on Friday we can wear jeans and casual shirts each Friday.
Lesley

Lesley,
Think I am all caught up with you all now! I will be following your trip closely b/c I am going to have to cancel our trip in Sept(w free ddp) and we are going to reschedule for next June! I am thinking June is better than July what do you think? Annette

Glad your caught up, can't believe we're on pg. 63 already, got a little out of hand I guess . Yes, I think June is better than July, crowds are a little less, but just my oppinion.
Lesley

Lesley, I am not sure that you can find just 3 oz. of sunblock but I know in Target they have lots of sunblock that come with free samples of about 2 oz. which should be enough just for 1 day. I packed a stick of face sunblock made by waterbabies and a free sample that was attached to my waterbabies sunblock. I bet if you check the travel size items they have there you might find some there as well. Good Luck I'm sure it will work out!

I found a 2 oz at CVS for only 1.99 today!!!!! Thanks for looking though.
Lesley

Love the planning...you sound like me except DH usually is all "why are you doing that so early?" HA What does he know! I am with you in the not taking a purse on the trip. I pretty much dont carry anything but a small lip gloss and mirror with me as well and it fits in our camera bag and DH carries my ID and room key. I still have 29 days till we head to DL but I wanna pack, it makes me feel better lol! I'm enjoying the heck out of your report!

Glad you enjoy the planning. Good luck with the 29 days, never have gone to DL it is on my list

What an amazing planner you are! I love all of your Mother's Day gifts. The mousekeeping envelopes are great. I wished we had used something like that.

Congrats on making it to 29 days.

Thanks, well, you can always use them on your next trip
Lesley

Just got back from the grocery store and saw that the Hawaiin Tropic Brand for kids has a 2 oz. travel size bottle attached to it. That would be perfect!

Thanks, I found one at CVS for 1.99 now I just need some other travel size items like deoderant, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.

what about sunscreen towelettes? Not sure if they would count as a liquid or not.

http://www.drugstore.com/products/p...163792&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-SEARCH

Hadn't even thought of those, good idea!!!!
Lesley