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07 Dec 2018

Disney Quick Tip: Pair a Baseball Hat with Your Poncho

Disney, Travel

71/365 When we were at Disneyland for Spring Break in 2017, it rained. No problem. I brought ponchos in anticipation of the forecast, so we were prepared. However, they were unwieldy, slipping and getting in our faces. It just wasn't working, and the kids and I were all getting frustrated. Finally, I ducked into a shop in Fantasyland, The Mad…

02 Dec 2018

By Debra Baca

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Disney Quick Tip: Have Your Kids Carry Their Own Backpacks

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66/365 As soon as we ditched the stroller for our Parks visits as the kids got older, I started worrying about where I was going to put all of the stuff we take in with us. I'm a big proponent of bringing anything we can get outside of the Parks in with us, including some snacks, drinks, and especially water.…

01 Dec 2018

By Debra Baca

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#HomeWithIHG

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65/365 IHG is International Hotels Group. You may have heard of some of their more popular properties, like Holiday Inn, StayBridge Suites, and Crowne Plaza. We've stayed at a few Holiday Inns, especially the Express version since they offer free breakfast, and had an unfortunate stay at the Candlewood Suites near Disneyland. (Hopefully they've improved since then!) IHG LOVES to…

29 Nov 2018

By Debra Baca

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Save with Get Away Today

Disney, Feature Articles, Saving Money, Travel

63/365 I am so excited to announce that I have partnered with Get Away Today! Get Away Today Is The Best The reason I'm excited about it is that now I can give you direct access to great travel deals. If you are a regular reader of my site, you know that it can take a lot of work strategizing,…

04 Nov 2018

By Debra Baca

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Trip Report: 2018 San Diego Family Wedding

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38/365 In July, we made the drive to San Diego for Bryan's cousin's wedding. San Diego is the perfect summer destination for its temperate climate and nice beaches. However, hotel prices spike in the summer since everyone else wants to be there, too. There is a joke about how many Arizonans go to San Diego for the summer, but I…

30 Oct 2018

By Debra Baca

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Chase Ultimate Rewards

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Day 33/365 2018-2019 Chase Ultimate Rewards are the gold standard in any travel hacker's arsenal. Some might say it's American Express Membership Rewards, but I haven't dabbled in those yet, and I think Ultimate Rewards is the best program to get your feet wet. Chase's 5/24 Rule Chase has made it a bit harder to do what's called "churning" of…

28 Oct 2018

By Debra Baca

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Trip Report: 2018 Staycation

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Day 31/365 2018-2019 Since Phoenix is a resort town, we have lots of choices when we want a "staycation," especially in the summer when their occupancies drop and they lower their rates. A friend had recommended the Hyatt Regency at Gainey Ranch because she knew we could book on points and get a Club Lounge upgrade with our Hyatt Explorist…

25 Oct 2018

By Debra Baca

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Top 7 Ways to Save on Gas Right Now

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Day 28/365 2018-2019 Gas prices are creeping up in my area. When we left on our trip to Northern California at the beginning of the month, the price of gas near us was right around $2.75. Now, it's looking like it might hit $3.00 soon. Here, I break down the best ways to save on gas. If you scroll to…

18 Oct 2018

By Debra Baca

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Trip Report: 2018 Fall Disneyland, Part 2

Disney, Feature Articles, Travel

Day 21/365 2018-2019 Yesterday, I laid out all of the nitty gritty of our trip to Disneyland over Labor Day weekend this year, including buying tickets, how we got there, our hotel and how we paid for it, meals, souvenirs, and using Disney gift cards. You can find that post here. Now comes the fun part: what we did each…

17 Oct 2018

By Debra Baca

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Trip Report: 2018 Fall Disneyland

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Day 20/365 2018-2019 For Labor Day weekend, we headed to Disneyland with my mom and my brothers for our annual trip. The kids and I had annual passes from January, 2017 through February, 2018, but we (read: our budget) decided to take a break from them until we get our Premier Passports next year. So we have a relatively long…