Budget Travel: Teen
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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...
Some Ways to save Money
Asked by A.L. from Phoenix
on August 28, 2008
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I was recently doing childcare out of my home as well as my full time job as a Social Worker. I was let go from my childcare position. I was expecting to get the chi...
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- I belong to a frugal (and free) site called Mommysavers.com. You may have seen the owner, Kim Danger, on Channel 3 on one of her visits to Phoenix. She's a SAHM th...
- One thing I did to save money was to get rid of my cell phone and switch to a VoIP (voice over Internet protocol) phone by the company Magic Jack (www.magicjack.com). ...
- One small thing that I've been doing to save money on electricity is keeping our appliances unplugged unless we are using them. I also keep all of the entertainment c...
Balanced Budget amendment...your Thoughts
Asked by S.K. from Dallas
on July 29, 2011
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I am up late and was watching the news. I keep hearing about a balanced budget amendment. I Googled it to make sure I really understand what that is. So it is a con...
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- You'd do better to study economics to get the answer to your question. This isn't supposed to be a political forum, and most of the moms on this site don't know the a...
- I think that in general there is an inverse correlation between the strength of people's opinions about what the solution is and the strength of those people's underst...
- You've asked a reasonable question, and I'd bet most people really don't fully understand all the stuff going on in D.C. today. I've believed for a long time that Con...
Just Lost My job.....pregnant W/two Kids - NEED BUDGET CUTTING IDEAS!
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on April 25, 2010
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I just lost my job, so our household income is now about half what it was. I am 5 months pregnant, so finding another job right now might prove challenging to say the...
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- You are like millions of other people in this economy. It is hard. There is no nice way of saying it. We all live the lifestyle our income allows. Very few of us h...
- Hi S., How many children do you have right now? (Feeding a family of how many and what ages, any pets, etc.) I use a lot of homemade cleaners, but also make my ow...
- Sounds like you're already doing the easy stuff. But you could call up your loan companies and apply for a forbearance. I was unemployed for many months after my fir...
Travel
Asked by J.C. from Seattle
on May 12, 2010
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We would like to take our child on a vacation that he really loves, but he hates everything we love......beaches, boats, sun anything having to do with water. He is 17...
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- Since he is 17 years old I'll bet he could be given a "vacation budget" to stay within and asked to plan a vacation for all of you that he would enjoy as well as the t...
- Vail, CO... They take you up the lifts and let you ride down the trails on dirt bikes. They also have different activities for teens to participate in without the p...
- New York City, Washington DC...or wait until he's 18 and hit Vegas!
Disney World Vacation - Where Do I Start?
Asked by J.S. from Dallas
on June 7, 2010
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Hi Moms! I am looking for advice on how to start planning a vacation to Disney World. We are looking at going this July so don't have a lot of time. Is a travel age...
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- I took my 6 yo duaghter last year. Ditto on the Unoffical Guide to Walt Disney world but get the edition with Kids ( I rented from the library because I didn't want to...
- I'm also a Disney fanatic, and I would start by investing in "The Unofficial Guide to Disneyword" book. It's the best info out there, here are my personal tips as well...
- First and most important question, how long are you planning on staying. Are you driving or flying? What is your budget? If you fly and stay at Disney, they will gi...
Need Help and Suggestions for a Disney Vacation And/or Disney Cruise Vacation
Asked by G.G. from New York
on September 23, 2008
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HELP!! Has anyone gone to Disney or gone on a Disney cruise in the last year? We are currently trying to set up a Disney vacation for my son's 5th b-day which is in Fe...
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- I worked for Disney for many years and know how expensive it can be. Don't go through a travel agency. You can go through the Disney web site directly and get pretty g...
- Check out mousesavers.com It really gave a lot of insight for our trip about how to save. If you stay in Disney DEFINITELY get the meal plan (not the deluxe one tho...
- Hi G., myself, husband & 3 year old went to the Disney Cruise in Feb. of this year...& we had a fabulous time! To make it easier and much more fun we went w/ the re...
Where Do You Vacation with Little People?
Asked by M.A. from Columbus
on June 25, 2009
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Ok, so my question is that my husband and I love to vacation but we have a 14 yr old, a 2 yr old, and a 11 mo old. The teenager loves to come with us and has been to m...
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- I am a big fan of cruises. They have child care, you need to do very little once you get on the boat, activities to pick everyday, spa, pools, food, etc. If you pick...
- I guess the 11 month old might be to young for Disney, but they do have a section for little ones there. Holiday World is designed for little ones in an entire area a...
- I always took my kids to the Myrtle Beach area. Some of beaches are more family oriented than others. I would definitely suggest that the 14 year old take a friend. ...
16 Year Old with Job - Help Pay?
Asked by T.B. from Eau Claire
on October 14, 2011
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My 16 year old just started a job. We have never asked for her to pay for anything - including gas/fun money/cell phone, etc. Course she never had a job before eithe...
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- My parents 'garnished' half of my paycheck to pay for car insurance, groceries to help the family and cheerleading. I put about 15% into savings, 10% to tithing and th...
- I think that absolutely sounds fair. When I was in high school and worked, if I wanted to drive I had to contribute. I had a checking account at 16. I paid half of my...
- At 16, I was paying for my gas, and half the insurance (I shared a car with my sister so we split insurance cost) and entertainment costs (movies, extra shopping- my m...
Seeking Practical & Economical Disneyland Vacation Tips for Family of Six
Asked by J.M. from Phoenix
on August 21, 2008
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We are a family of six: four children ages 15, 7 and twin almost 4 year olds. My Disneyland vacation research is turning up many package options in fours (2 adult/2 ch...
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- I THINK it's called Frommels guide to Disneyland. Borrow it from the library. It will have great practical and economical advice. R.
- Hello! We are a family of five and have done a ton of research over the Summer. We have never been to Disneyland, but are finally leaving 9/10....whew! Ok, there are ...
- well I am not sure of travel packages but here is a tip that might save you time. If you go to disneyland.com you can print your own custom map of the park. basicall...
