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    Illuminations and Happily Ever After Cruises - Find One To Share

    I know this is last minute and a long shot - Does anyone have a spot for 2 adults on July 4? TIA! Lori
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    Check your Soutwest Prices!

    I just booked yesterday for July 1 to July 6 from Chicago to Orlando. Checked today and rebooked! Saved $85.01 on my flight and 5535 points on hubby's flight. Lots of $79 fares available!
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    July 2015 Car Rental Code Watch...hoping there is not already one!

    I just used these and got a full size for July 1 - July 6 for $195.35. I would like it cheaper but it right were I had budgeted. Lori
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    Eat at Home 3!

    I will start with today. Wednesday - Zuchinni Stroganoff, veggie Thursday - Tenderloin, Brown Rice, veggie Friday - Tuna, pea, pasta salad and crackers Saturday - Chicken Wings, baked beans, Sunday - birthday party for my fil - Brats and Buns, lettuce salad, grilled veggies, potato salad...
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    Trip Report - May 2015

    We always staff off site. We will be headed down in August. We won't be doing any parks since this is a very budget trip. Can't wait to follow along.
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    Tips on Driving from Chicago Suburbs to Orlando

    We usually leave about 3:00 pm on Friday and travel to Nashville for the night. We then arrive WDW about 4:00. We have left earlier and went to Chattanooga and made it to Wide World of Sports for a noon game on Saturday.
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    Eat at Home 3!

    I usually read what you are all eating but very rarely post. So here goes! Sunday - we had - Mom's Day Brunch leftovers - ham slices, fried potatoes and beets. Monday - we had - Salmon, leftover veggie pasta sauce with elbow macaroni, broccoli, Tuesday - chicken tenders, oriental stir fry and...
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    Showcase of citrus

    I just purchased this off Living Social yesterday. I went through Ebates for 16% back! Total cost was $18.50. We, too, are doing a non Disney trip this year and doing other day trip type fun...
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    Newbie - Please tell me about Mardi Gras

    I am a newbie to going to Universal. Doing a mom and college son trip from 2/28 - 3/7 leaving dad at home. I heard about Mardi Gras at Universal and would love to know more about it. I haven't found much on line yet but maybe am not looking hard enough. Any information would be great to...
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    What do you do on departure day from WDW?

    We do Downtown Disney and Earl of Sandwich for our final meal.
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    A Review of Victoria & Albert's 7/19/2014

    Great review! It's on my bucket list! Someday... Lori
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    Parents of College Class of 2018 (A.K.A., "Is this the line to the poor house?")

    My son's student mentor told him to get the book new or make sure the code wasn't used if getting rental or used book. I had him ask with this code was about and found out it was for testing. News to me! I am on the search to find the best price on a new one. Lori
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    Parents of College Class of 2018 (A.K.A., "Is this the line to the poor house?")

    I hadn't thought about cleaning supplies. I can't imagine my son cleaning. Guess, I better just in case. I had no idea about those codes for books either. I have to buy one new since they need the code to take the online tests. ARG! DS had connected with 2 of his 3 roomies. He...
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    Sun, Shopping, Sand, Surf, Sweat & Shamu: A Splashin Summertime Sabbatical at SVR!

    We eat in, too, many meals. Our place has a community grill so we grill chicken tenders, etc. This year we are having frozen pizza on our arrival night (10pm!) and I have planned for fajitas one night. We don't eat lunch in but do do breakfast. By the way, our lonely only gradduated high...
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    July 2014 car rentals *helpful codes in first post*

    Thanks so much!!!! I just went back and used these codes and got a full size from 7/25 - 8/2 for $160.82!! Saves me $88.42 from my best Alamo rental! Lori
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    July 2014 car rentals *helpful codes in first post*

    I had a full size Budget for $160 using codes first posted yesterday. Then I checked Alamo - stupid me! I went back a poof the rate was up to over $300! Will keep trying!
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    Parents of College Class of 2018 (A.K.A., "Is this the line to the poor house?")

    DS received his housing assignment yesterday. We knew what dorm he had been placed from the tuition, etc bill. He now has contact information from his roomates and friended 2 of them on facebook already. We did start packing - not much at all - and have started a list of needs, etc. One book...
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    Sun, Shopping, Sand, Surf, Sweat & Shamu: A Splashin Summertime Sabbatical at SVR!

    Yea! I read your August trip report cause we were there at about the same time. I am leaving in just 10 days and staying offsite. We are doing Disney 4 days, a Tampa Bay Rays game, going to the beach, and shopping since tax free weekend is beginning as we are ending our trip. Our trip...
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    Parents of College Class of 2018 (A.K.A., "Is this the line to the poor house?")

    I just found this thread! Ironically, today was the day I moved into the Poor House - made the first tuition payment! DS leaves for school on August 16th. Going for a visit tomorrow so the girlfriend and the grandma can see where he is going. Lori




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