Thrifty Thursday: Making an Easy Scrapbook

Souvenirs can be a major budget buster on your Disney vacation, so I wanted to chat today about a very affordable….and very fun…. Disney souvenir that you  can make for yourself. One that, while inexpensive, will ultimately be priceless, because it contains memories.

Yup, we’re talking scrapbooks today. 🙂 Read more

Terrific Tuesdays: Space Mountain

13581973_10153805118696234_355398857857426939_oAnyone that knows me knows I am not a huge roller coaster fan. I will scream loudly and if I stop screaming – it will not be pretty! My husband has convinced me over the years to try it – I’ll be there and it will be ok. UGH – famous last words! Oh sure, I was fine and nothing happened when I recently rode Space Mountain….other than those around me lost their hearing! Read more

Disney With Special Needs: Taking a Break at the Disney Parks

Walt Disney World is a busy place so if you are traveling with someone with special needs it is always nice to know a couple of calm areas to take much needed breaks. When we travel to the parks with my brother (he has autism) just taking a few breaks throughout the day really helped keep him going. So, here are some calm areas that can be enjoyed at the Walt Disney World parks anytime of the year. Read more

Thrifty Thursday: What’s the Deal with Disney Pin Collecting?

One of the biggest budget-busters when it comes to Disney vacations are souvenirs….because there are just so darn many cute choices! And a lot of things that you (or your kids) will want are not cheap either, which means that giving in to “gottabuyit” means that you’re probably also giving in to spending more than you intended….and possibly lots more than you intended. Read more