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New Dining at Disney

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Nothing ever really stays the same at Walt Disney World and that includes the food. New restaurants and new menus are always being added. It is all part of the Disney business plan – give the people what the want. Trans fats are being phased out of park foods and children’s menus are becoming much more than chicken nuggets and grilled cheese sandwiches. Today’s Disney World visitors have even more varied tastes and discerning palates than they ever did and Disney is keeping up with them. Here are some of the recent changes going on at Disney World: The Animal … Continue reading →

Buying Nothing

Are you capable of buying nothing but the necessities? It is harder than you might think. A couple of weeks ago, Julie G, our hardworking deals blogger introduced the concept of the five stages of deals. In the article, she listed five stages of shopping, from buying full retail to only buying necessities. She talked about a friend of hers who has a five acre waterfront property almost paid off, attributing her lack of debt to never buying anything that isn’t a necessity. Now I try to live pretty frugally, looking for deals, conserving our resources, buying used when it … Continue reading →

My Frugal Weekend Report: September 22-23, 2007

I like having frugal weekends, days when we either don’t spend money or find ways to be frugal. Of course, the weekends can be tough. We tend to spend more not less on these days. Running more errands, we are out and about, and we have more opportunities to spend money on those not so necessary items. So, I thought I might start a weekend report as motivation to spend less. Will you follow along and keep me in check? Here is how my household did this past weekend. It lists the good, the bad and the ugly. We had … Continue reading →

Frugal Thinking

Have you read the Frugal Blog on Families recently? Well, even if the word frugal drives fear down your spine… I recommend reviewing the mindset. Living frugally is more than just saving money, it is almost a religion. While not everyone has the discipline to truly live a frugal lifestyle, if you want to be good with money – it is important to grasp some of its teachings. A common criticism is that frugal choices are mostly about the little things, like saving pennies by washing plastic bags. Although this can be true, little things can add up to big … Continue reading →

Week in Review September 9 – 15th, 2007

With many major problems in our life, our first temptation is to pretend they don’t exist. Unfortunately this tactic can often make our financial struggles even worse. If you are having trouble making ends meet, please read Seek Financial Assistance to help you get back on track. The communication marketplace has truly exploded. New technology has enabled far more services and competition between phone companies. Whether it is a cell phone or home line, learn to use this rivalry to your advantage in Debbie’s article Phone Bill Savings. September 11th is not a date many of us will soon forget. … Continue reading →

Money Week in Review August 26th to September 2nd

The next time you leave the house for some major shopping, stop and pick up the phone first. In Debbie’s Use the Phone article she reminds us all we can save time and money by calling around. Not only do you want to check and see if the store has an item in stock, why not call a couple places and do a price check as well. Then you will be well prepared to find the best deal, saving both time and money! Ever wonder how much your neighbors make? Curious to know how that co-worker was able to buy … Continue reading →

Do Your Spending Habits Reflect Your Income Level?

Have you ever been surprised when you found out someone else’s annual income? Annual income is something that is usually not discussed with others. This information is generally private, but people estimate how much money others make based on the cars they drive, the amount of money that they spend on a regular basis and how relaxed they may seem when it comes to money. However none of these factors can give a true picture about how much money a person makes. And in reality (well partially) it is not so much how much a person makes but how he … Continue reading →

Stopping Your Spending Spree

How do you stop a spending spree? Have you ever had one? Be honest. I know that there are a few people who haven’t, but most people experience at least one in their lives. You could have just moved into a new house, and then decided that you did not want to wait to buy new furniture and went a little crazy. You may have gotten a new computer and decided that with the new hardware, you need all the latest software as well. Or it may be a new gaming system, a new big screen television, and a new … Continue reading →

Solutions for A Frugal Weekend

I tried to have a frugal weekend, did you? Did you spend or save this weekend? Share your experiences at the end of this post! As usual, we tried to be very frugal this past weekend. Weekends are usually the tough days for frugality for my family. We are out running around doing errands, and the temptation to spend money can lead to some very non frugal choices. In fact, it is pretty easy to spend, spend, spend. But here are some of the spending opportunities that we experience along with out solutions. Some of the temptations on the weekend … Continue reading →

Money in Review July 8 – July 14

When it gets hot this summer, eating out can ease some of the heat. Save Money When Eating Out by Debbie provides 5 easy tips to help you still enjoy a night out treat. So many of us put off taking the time to create and follow a budget. Miriam offers up some simple advice in Start Budgeting Now! to motivate you into that very direction – planning for your future. Does spending lots of money on your kids improve the quality of their life? Miriam explores this premise within her article Spending Money on Your Kids. With balanced judgment, … Continue reading →