Budget Travel: Toddler
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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 ...
Family Vacation on a Budget
Asked by G.B. from Orlando
on January 17, 2008
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I'm planning on taking a week off for my daughter's spring break (6 & 11 years old)I would prefer to go away from Florida, but every website I've checked for vacation ...
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- G., My name is M. Frankowski and I own a timeshare with Westgate resorts, it is a beautiful resort and I have a full 1 bedroom with kitchen, etc that sleeps six. I...
- Hands down the best place for a family vacation is Washington DC!! Especially for the ages of your kids! Your biggest expense will be getting there (gas) and the hotel...
- hello, not sure if this is what you are looking for, but for years my familiy (and friends) would drive to Helen, Georgia for a lower budget, "outdorsey" type of vacat...
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...
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!
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...
Money and Budget Help Needed!
Asked by K.S. from Salt Lake City
on September 20, 2008
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OK, I have a hard time asking for advice from perfect strangers about something that is very personal to me, but I need help. My husband and I made a decision together...
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- Money is always a hard topic. I work for IHC, and they have various kinds of jobs that need to be filled 24 hours a day, including receptionist type jobs, clerks, etc...
- I can't offer any good advice Kim! But I feel for you. Make your husband work two jobs. :) I know he will love that right! John and I have sat down and made a bud...
- Totally do the Dave Ramsey "thing". My husband and I started in February and it has made a huge difference. First make sure you have $1000 in an emergency fund. I w...
Wedding Reception on a Budget!!!
Asked by S.R. from Los Angeles
on December 30, 2010
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My little sister is tying the knot!
And she has appointed me in charge of all things reception!
the wedding is going to be centered around the plumeria flower becau...
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- $500 for a reception isn't much, but you can probably pull it off! I would have a dessert reception following the wedding, perhaps in the church basement? Lots of chur...
- maybe you or friends could make a lot of stuff yourselves. if anyone is crafty at all.... check out etsy.com, search for ummmm i dont know, homemade weddings or somet...
- Check craft stores for silk plumeria flowers. If you can find some then get a couple of clear bowls and fill them with colored pebbles and blooms. South Coast Plaza...
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...
