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    Planning a Trip in 2019? Let's Share Our Budgets!

    Hi we're(me, DS29,DD25,&DD15) going to be at Pop from 11/9-11/14. Small world!
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    Quick serve plan and oop

    My kids (DS30,DD25 and DD15) and I are going to WDW in November. We are staying at Pop Century in two rooms. I was originally planning on paying all meals and snacks out of pocket. I am getting a grocery delivery for breakfast items and some snacks and drinks. We will mostly eat quick serve with...
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    Bark Collar for very small dog, not a budget buster.

    Have you tried other deterrents? My dog is a barker and we just recently found out he hates being sprayed with water. Don't know how long it will work but for now things are quieter.
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    Awkward sleeping arrangement

    I think it is supposed to be 75 inches.
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    Awkward sleeping arrangement

    Well budget is a concern but at the same time this is most likely the last time we will all be able to do this for awhile. That being said I wanted to as cost effectively as possible come up with accommodations that would cover the most important aspects. I am a saver which is the biggest...
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    Awkward sleeping arrangement

    Hi again! Thanks for all the ideas. Some I had already considered and others I hadn't thought of. Anyway, finally got to talk to my kids after twisting myself in knots about what to do. The consensus was that they want to spend as much time in the parks as possible and the faster we get there...
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    Awkward sleeping arrangement

    Thanks for the replies from everyone! First, to clarify my older two kids are contributing to the trip! However, they are pretty strapped for cash too. I'm just lucky they manage to live in their own. I can pay for two rooms but just seeing if anyone has a better idea. As far as staying offsite...
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    Awkward sleeping arrangement

    I am planning our next trip to Disney World in 4 years for next November. This will include myself, DS30, DD25 and DD15. Technically we can stay in a standard value room but truthfully neither me or the girls want to sleep with their 6 '2" brother so we need at least three sleeping areas. The...
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    Any tips or tricks for managing gift card balances in the park?

    I'm low tech also. I did the wrapped receipt as well. Also I held onto the receipts to figure out what I had spent where so I could adjust the next day by spending less on souvenirs or food. Also I had alloted a certain amount for DD11.
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    Why are you a single parent?

    It does hurt but where I work there are kids in foster care who don't have parents so I try to focus on the positives that my child has at least one (actually two, we're just not together) that thinks she's awesome!
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    Single parent dating.

    I remember "Bye,Bye Love". All I can say is if only dating was half as easy as the movie made it seem. Somehow its even worse. I don't understand the attraction of being in a bar and online dating was just awful. So now I just hang out with my family(kids) and friends or putter around the house...
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    How many more days until your Disney vacation?

    17 days until we get to AOA for 6 days/5 nights.
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    Such a deal!!

    I don't have a Kohl's card but every so often get a $10 off $10 coupon in the mail. I use these to let my DD11 pick out something that I wouldn't normally buy her. She has gotten metallic leggings and Marvel comic strip leggings the last few times.
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    PSA for those who use childcare

    I work for a very large daycare( over 200 children). In our state in order to be a licensed daycare everyone who works in any capacity (even kitchen staff) with the children needs CPR/ first aid training. The catch there is licensed. Some operations aren't, but they're cheaper so they stlll get...
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    Upcoming Disney Vacation(s) w/the kids?

    Hi, I ordered groceries from Garden Grocer. I looked at a couple of others but they matched what I wanted best.Plus the earlier you order the more of a discount you get. We're just staying in a standard room, not even a coffee maker, so I ordered bagels and cream cheese for a couple of days...
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    Upcoming Disney Vacation(s) w/the kids?

    My DD11 and I will be at AOA from Aug 15-20. Its her second trip to Disney (her first was when she was 5) and our first trip with just the two of us. I wanted to do one more before she started middle school! This is the first time staying onsite as well. I'm just amazed that I've saved enough to...
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    Packing List

    I forgot to say though that this works partially because my daughter is older. A parent with smaller children would probably need a bit more stuff (stroller, diapers, changes of clothing, etc).
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    Packing List

    Hi, I'm the exact opposite of an overpacker. I think I was emotionally scarred as a child by how much my mom over packed! We were a military family and moving was usually an ordeal.Also I'm paranoid about the airlines losing my luggage and I would have to pay this time for even the first bag...
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    Frosty Towels, are they worth it?

    someone mentioned using a dishwasher to sanitize the towel. I'm wondering if the trick of microwaving them would work like it does for kitchen sponges?
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    Need to share my happy dance!!!

    Its not closing until sometime next year I think.
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