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Disney World Discounts
Asked by H.K. from Houston
on July 20, 2009
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Does anyone know where to get (very) discounted Disney World tickets? We have been planning a Disney Vacation for over a year but had to replace a transmission recent...
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- Not sure there are discount tickets available for park admission. Be careful about buying tickets from others because you won't know if they are legit. My tip is for...
- You can try looking at Craig's List to see who might have tickets to sell. Many times if you go to a time-share location for a tour, you are able to recieve at least ...
- Go to a Disney store. I believe you can get discounts through them. Also, go to the Chamber of Commerce that has Disney World in it. They might have some discounts ...
Borrowing from Piggy Banks....
Asked by L.N. from Detroit
on September 18, 2006
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I just wanted to know what others thought about borrowing from your child's piggy bank.
A couple of times we were in need of money for food, diapers or Gas! I though...
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- I think many have resorted to the piggy bank and I would think that most have returned the money. Even though the child is to young to realize, it is only fair to ret...
- I have to laugh at this and have to admit my sons piggy bank is 60 dollars short too and has been now for a few months =0( I too have borrowed and put back and yes its...
- This was a pet peave of mine with my ex husband. I put all the money my children received in cards and such into their piggy banks. My husband kept taking it when he...
Hawaii
Asked by S.S. from Minneapolis
on October 27, 2007
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Hello moms...
Have any of you been to Hawaii or know of a good travel agent that you used to get a good deal to go to Hawaii? We are thinking about planning a trip e...
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- I grew up in HI and still go back every year to visit family. I assume you are going to the Big Island since you want to see the volcano. Christmas is always really ex...
- I have a friend who has been a travel agent for over 30 years. I know that she will get you the best deal that she can. Her name is Judy, her e-mail address is ____@...
- When we went to Hawaii it was before we were married in 2004 and so it was just us and not our daughter. We stayed at hostels. The ones we were at were fine (I think...
Grocery Shopping with Online Coupons, Etc.
Asked by D.P. from Pittsburgh
on October 13, 2008
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Hi, moms! I was just wondering if anyone uses online resources like Coupon Mom, Grocery Game, etc with any success. If so do you find that it makes your grocery shop...
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- I have always used coupons. I am not able to boast buying $200 worth of groceries for $5.00 but I am happy with my savings - usually around 30%. Sometimes I will go ...
- I've used grocery game-- it is kinda a pain, but you can save 25-30%, if you really do it (depending on what you buy). With GG, I found it easiest to get one of those...
- I have found with the internet coupons that even though many different sites offer them they often rely on the same 'platform' so once you print them about twice you a...
Daylight Savings
Asked by R.M. from Pocatello
on November 1, 2008
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I am sure other mothers are dreading this too? Any thougths on how to change a baby's schedule to meet daylight saving time change? My 10 month old currently goes to...
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- Ah, the time change. It affects us all. Really, the babies are the least affected, I think, because they don't have to go to school or work and can change much more gr...
- I put a big blanket over my son's (1 yr old) window since we only have blinds and the sun always shines directly in my DS room first thing in the morning. I will even...
- it is fall (spring forward, fall back), so it will actually be later on the wall clock, it is the spring when this will be more of an issue.
Cash for Clunkers
Asked by N.A. from Dallas
on August 8, 2009
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Hello moms, Has anyone used the CASH FOR CLUNKERS program?
I have car that has 190,000 miles. It is not in the best of condition. Can't really afford a car payment. ...
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- the other option is looking for a reasonably priced used vehicle. You can't use Cash for Clunkers, but your payments will be lower and chances are you will get more o...
- Some auto shops---like Firestone and Goodrich---have no interest payment plans. This is what I do to keep mine running. Also cook dinner for a friend or brother in exc...
- Probably not worth it. We have a minivan that qualifies but you are limited on the car you purchase instead.... Ex: the car we plan to buy next does not qualify....
Bring Lunch or Eat at School$$$$
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on August 7, 2009
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So I just asked the college question and just thought of another issue! My kids have always bought lunch at school. My thinking has been- by the time I buy bread,lun...
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- I did a combination of both last school year, but I spent way too much money letting my son eat school lunch. After watching the account I realized that my son was go...
- I really don't know if you save money or not. I keep PayPams loaded so daughter has a choice. Sometimes she just takes a meal replacement bar and gets a drink, others...
- I'm not sure on the expense, but I do think you can send a healthier lunch than they will buy on their own.
What Responsibilities Should I Require of My 5 Year Old--and How Much Allowance?
Asked by T.W. from Dallas
on August 4, 2009
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My son is 5 years old and we have decided to assign responsibilities for himself, as well as household duties--chores. What do you/ did you expect of a 5 year old? H...
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- our 5 year old helps put away laundry, match socks, cleans his room, picks up the communal areas when asked, helps lugs garbage to the garage, and even helps with pets...
- You are so smart ot start early. Also ahve him save up his change and go to a coinstart every now and then. Offerings are ok at like a dollar-no need to go crazy- th...
- In our home, allowance wasn't contigent upon chores. The chores were required, because they lived in the house and all household members are to participate. We taugh...
Help! I Need to Be More Cost Conscious!
Asked by C.P. from Pittsburgh
on August 1, 2009
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My husband and I are trying to buy a house. We are saving as much money as we can. One of our biggest expenses right now is grocery shopping. We go out to dinner at le...
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- C. P you got a lot of advice here, I just want to add that generic foods a lot of times are made by the same companies that brand name foods are made by just packaged ...
- Something that has saved us a tonne of money is to write a list of all our favorite meals and then plan them out for the whole month. You could do it for one week or t...
- First off try B&B's or another discount food store. I shop there at least once a week for things like drinks. I pay half of what they charge at giant, for the same ite...
Restaurant Delivery Charge and Tipping Driver
Asked by L.D. from Chicago
on August 1, 2009
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Okay everyone, I have a question that I need an explanation. What is the difference between a delivery charge and tipping the driver. I like to have delivery as oppo...
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- First of all, you need to report that deliveryman to the owner of that business. NOBODY HAS TO TIP. He should never have said that to you or anyone else. However some ...
- What everyone has said is generally right-each store is different but most restaurants pay their drivers less than minimum wage or minimum wage because the restaurant ...
- The driver does not get the delivery charge. It goes to the store. The driver should get a tip, however, this guy was rude and did not deserve one in my opinion. It...
