Budget Travel: Infant
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What's Everyone Doing to save Money
Asked by W.W. from San Francisco
on April 15, 2010
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I'm wondering what everyone's doing to save money. Tips on going grocery shopping, what are you cutting back on. I want to see if how else I would be able to save mo...
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- I didn't read through all your responses, and am getting to this a little late in the game, but I don't know if anyone mentioned Angel Food? You don't have to qualify,...
- Grocery Shopping - only purchase what is on sale. Clothing - Don't go to the stores unless you have a list and then stick with the list. I purchase everything off...
- If you get your hair colored, you might want to consider doing it yourself. I am SO not the type of person who is good with hair, but out of necessity I recently star...
Travel
Asked by J.B. from Rapid City
on February 25, 2011
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We're planning to fly to Seattle this summer with our 2 kids. Our daughter will be 4 at the time, and our son will have just turned 2. We haven't flown for years (sinc...
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- Regardless, of whether the airline will allow you to have your just turned two on your lap, my biggest advice is to buy him a ticket. Whatever the cost of the ticket w...
- We went on a vacation when my children were almost 4 and almost 2. We rented car seats and found it to be worth the extra expense! However, if you do take car seat...
- Check Southwest if they fly from your area. No charge for baggage. You can check up to two bags each. Also I have found they have the lowest prices. Your son will ...
Looking for Ways to save Money
Asked by N.K. from San Francisco
on October 2, 2008
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Hi Moms,
In this crazy economic environment, what are some things you are doing to save money on groceries, clothes, gas, etc. Please share.
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- You already have alot of great ideas posted but here is another. I get my clothes at Susies Deals in Roseville, eveything in the store is $5.99 or less. I get all my t...
- Although it seems extreme, I got rid of all my credit cards, and ATM cards. Everytime I need gas, groceries, or ANYTHING, I have to go to the bank and get cash. the in...
- Make realistic budget and attempt to stick to it - and then write down what you actually spent. My husband and I have tried to make saving fun and rewarding vs a nega...
Looking for Travel Websites
Asked by M. from Chicago
on March 6, 2008
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Does anyone know of any good travel websites. I am trying to plan a family vacation. Any advice would be great. Thanks
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- Once you pick your destination you may want to try www.pickpackgo.com or www.homeaway.com. These sites give you options to rent homes and condos which I have found to...
- Here is a site if you want to travel to New Zealand, www.new-zealand-vacation.info It is based on my daughter's 6 month tour of New Zealand and my one month visi...
- Check out tripadvisor.com. We LOVE the reviews and suggestions!
Photographer...on A Budget!!
Asked by C.H. from Dallas
on January 31, 2011
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I need suggestions for a wedding photographer...but we are on a budget, so finding one is NOT easy. I don't want anything over the top or super fancy. I really just wo...
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- I do not know what your "budget" consists of, but I recommend my husbands cousin. She is a proffesional photographer and graduated last year from college. Her business...
- Congrats on your wedding! You could contact an amateur photographer in the area...many of them are looking to add to their portfolios and can give you a reasonable rat...
- Where and when is your wedding? I'm not a professional by any means, but I am trying to put my "shingle" out there to see what happens. E-mail me and we can chat to ...
Travel to Maui with a Toddler...
Asked by M.S. from Salinas
on July 26, 2010
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We are considering/planning a vacation to Maui. We haven't flown yet with our son (he's 18 months old). Do you moms advise bringing your child's own carseat on vacat...
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- We go to Maui just about every year. It is so fun to go with the kids! Kaanapali is a really nice area. We booked a great condo via craigs list, it was the Marriott...
- We traveled to Maui with our toddler at that age. We rented a car seat since that is another piece of luggage you would have to pay for. I would rent a place where you...
- I'd recommend taking your car seat. It's an additional cost if you end up checking it (or if you weren't planning on getting him his own seat but decide to do so after...
Looking for Recommendations on Travel System
Asked by A.M. from Kansas City
on July 23, 2008
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I am looking to purchase a travel system that is easy to use and has a high safety rating. I know two moms who have highly recommended Chico Key Fit. Any suggestions o...
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- I am a first time mom and researched car seats/travel systems and found the Chicco Key Fit to be the best rated. In fact when we got our car seat professionally insta...
- I have the Chicco Keyfit 30 and love it also! Instead of buying the whole travel system since it was out of our budget, I got off of craigslist.com a snap n go frame b...
- I have the chicco key fit (30) and it is completely worth the money. They don't have to go forward facing until the hit 30 lbs, which is great for me because my LO wa...
Where to Vacation???
Asked by T.C. from Minneapolis
on July 9, 2010
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So my husband and i are thinking of taking a vacation togeather next year for our 5 year anniversary and leaving the kids with grandma and grandpa. We have never been ...
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- My son just got married in Cabo San Lucas at the Riu Palace, (all inclusive) It was so beautiful, lots of things to do. The wedding was in May of this year. Perfect...
- Hands down, Mexico! Either Cancun or one of the surrounding areas. Choose a place that is all-inclusive and adults only and you will be SO happy. There are lots of ...
- I second the Turks and Caicos Islands. So beautiful and the people are awesome. We took the family to the Beaches Resort (all-inclusive) and we were surprised at how...
Future Travel
Asked by B.P. from Orlando
on August 13, 2008
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Good morning Mommies! My Mom is retiring this year and has decided to take our entire family on an Alaskan cruise to celebrate. We aren't going until next September ...
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- It appears you have tons of wonderful advice here. Kids adapt...that is the key to remember here...as long as Mom & Dad don't appear stressed, they won't either...so ...
- I've never traveled with my boys, but I have been a passenger on a plane with young kids. And I have to say PLEASE, for the sake of the other passengers, book a flight...
- Hi, B.! First, let me say, How Very Wonderful for you and your family. I have never traveled THAT long at one time, BUT I have traveled ALOT car, train, plane wi...
Best Umbrella Stroller for Travel?
Asked by A.W. from Los Angeles
on March 15, 2009
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Hi ladies,
Our family is taking a trip to Cancun in April, and I'm looking for a good lightweight umbrella stroller to travel with. We currently use a heavy Graco...
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- I purchased one on One Step Ahead a few years ago to take with us to Hawaii with our then 18 month old. I loved it! ($50) It was lightweight and folded compactly for...
- It's so funny we just went through this. We have two very nice strollers that are just too big for travelling. We bought a $10 no-brand, used umbrella stroller at th...
- I have the Chicco, and I like it for travelling. However, I am 5'5". My husband is 6'1", and has to bend over just enough to be uncomfortable. For $70, it works gre...
