Budget Travel: Tween
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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...
Where to Vacation?
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on January 1, 2009
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Hi Mommies! I am sure it is not news to you that the economy is rough and is expected to get a little worse this new year. So far, my husband has been fine with his ...
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- last summer for the 4th of july we went to Beaver's Bend OK www.beaversbendcreativeescapes.com or www.beaversbend.com (boken bow national park) close enough to HOME b...
- Check out cruises again, weve done it w/ 6 people 3 kids 3 adults and i think it was great for the $$. All the on borad entertainment is free for the kids and you all ...
- One of our favorite family vacations was to Destin, Florida. It's absolutely beautiful! There are a wide selection of hotels to fit your budget. The beaches are very w...
Where Should We Go on Vacation??
Asked by R.T. from Orlando
on February 10, 2010
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Where should my family go for Spring Break?
I have a 12 year old boy, 10 year old girl, and 3 year old boy (plus me and my husband)
We live in Florida, so we don't n...
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- We have a cabin we rent out in the North Georgia mountains. Check out www.vrbo.com and type in 138199 to see the cabin and get details about all the things to do in th...
- Maybe the Great Smokey Mountains? It can be REALLY cheesy in parts, although sometimes that cheese is fun (think Dollywood), but the Smokey Mountain National Park is g...
- Have you thought of Atlanta. It is a long 1 day drive. There Six Flags, Stone Mountain (there is a ton to do here), the High Museum and some other smaller museums. ...
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...
Feeling Guilty About Family Vacation
Asked by B.H. from Detroit
on May 3, 2010
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Before my husband and I had kids we loved to travel during the summer months. sometimes we would have at least 3 vacations during the summer. When we had kids that s...
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- Hey B., Don't feel bad about about how you're feeling! My girls are 8 and 10, and travel is my passion. However, a few years ago, we took a few too many family vacatio...
- Hi B.! I haven't been on Mamasource in ages but when I got your request I just had to log back on! I find that planning vacations is easy if you pick the right vacat...
- At their age, I would suggest a series of day trips that you can access within an hour of your house. They are both too young to really enjoy a "vacation". Don't f...
What's Your Favorite Vacation Spot and Why?
Asked by P.M. from Harrisburg
on April 9, 2012
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We're behind in planning for summer vacation. There are 4 of us...who each have a different idea.
1. I'd like to go to the beach (any beach, either coast would be...
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- I love to go to new places, so it is hard to pick a favorite. We do weekend trips here in Texas -- just got back from the San Angelo area and the bluebonnets and othe...
- I don't have one favorite spot because I like to see new places, but Hawaii was probably our best ever family vacation. It was beautiful and had a mix of activities--...
- Here's my thought: Road trip. Head to FL (Disney) by way of North Carolina. Go through the mountains to get there and stay there for a couple of days. Stop in My...
Family Vacation for Single Mom
Asked by T.H. from El Paso
on April 15, 2008
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I was wondering if anyone has ideas / suggestions for taking a family vacation with my two boys (ages 8 and 3). I am recently separated but I don't want this to deter...
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- Hi T.! I think you should take them on a short cruise. I book SO MANY single moms and/or dads with their kids. I personally have taken my kids on four and they love...
- Disney offers a cruise. It offers a wide variety of activities for every age level AND a daycare for much needed alone time for yourself. I have been talking about t...
- My vote is for a cruise. They have lots of affordable cruises with activities for all ages.
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. ...
Ideas for St. Louis Vacation
Asked by M.G. from Kansas City
on June 10, 2009
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Hello, My husband and I are thinking of taking our boys (10 and 7) to St. Louis for a short vacation in July. Does anyone out there have suggestions of places we abso...
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- The City Museum is the best place to visit for this age group. It has awesome indoor and outdoor activities. Website: http://www.citymuseum.org/home.asp My kids ...
- St Louis is a great city! Don't miss the City Museum (kids really love it! and could spend the whole day there), Six flags, and the Magic House. At Forest park you ...
- I personally like staying right outside St. Louis, we normally drive over to Illinois and stay over there. The prices are cheaper. We stay at the Fairfield Inn in Coll...
Vacation Suggestions for Mom with sp.needs Son
Asked by S.S. from Chicago
on January 30, 2008
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Hi, all -
I've got a 9.5 yo special needs son - no "umbrella" term for what he has, not on autism spectrum, has speech issues, sensory integration dysfunction, hypo...
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- IL has some wonderful state ownded resorts. I have not had a chance to go to any but I know people who have and many of them are highly recommended. I have two special...
- What about indoor water parks? I know they don't get as hot as outside, plus you can go all year round! I know getting a room can be kind of expensive, but I think yo...
- Although it's not inexpensive, I wanted to let you know that Disney has a policy regarding special needs patrons. You get a kind of "fast pass" that lets you go to the...
