Todays posts will be about how to earn giftcards and more

Since I am in Ireland I have set up different themes for each day I am gone.

Todays theme is rewards programs and how to use them to help you earn giftcards and more!

If you go here you can see the list of free giftcards I have gotten from using these reward programs just in the past few months.

Let me know which rewards programs you love to use!

Todays theme is how to save money without using coupons

Many of use love to use coupons to save, but sometimes that is just not possible because not all types of retailers accept coupons.

Today's posts will be about how to save without using coupons- thinking creatively to save money.



What are your best tips for saving without coupons?

New Disney news letter you can sign up for- help plan your Disney vacation like mine!

You can go here to sign up for the Disney Magical Ways news letter. This will help give you ideas and plan your future Disney vacations.

Back from Disney!

Sadly I am back from Disney....

It was HOT- it was rainy- it was Magical!

On Monday night we arrived and went to The Boardwalk at the Yacht Club for some ice cream at Beaches and Cream. You can sort of see the fireworks from there. It is at the very least a nice place to check out if you have the time.


On Tuesday we went to Disney's Hollywood Studios ( it will always be MGM to me). We did so much, and did not wait in a line more than 15minutes for any ride. We rode Tower of Terror twice, the Rockin Roller Coaster, The Great Movie Ride, saw the American Idol Experience 3 times, saw Muppets 3D, saw the High School Musical Parade a few times, saw the Beauty and the Beast show, did the Star Wars ride and
     Then we ate at the 50s Prime Time Cafe. I had never eaten there before but I can not wait to eat there again. Fantastic in every which way. Also during the day we had a frozen lemonade drink and rice krispie treats. Plus all the free water we could possibly drink.
      It did rain for about an hour, so we sat and people watched. Sometimes its nice to just have that break to relax and enjoy being there.

     This is my umbrella trying to protect me from the rain that was coming in sideways!


Tomorrow I will continue with my day at Epcot.

Disney tips and tricks.. I want to hear yours too!

I have been telling you for weeks now, how I am going to Disney... now that it is only a few days away I am as excited as ever! Granted I was just there last August, there is just something about Disney that I love and can not get enough of.

I have pulled rank with my family a few times, saying that I want to go to Disney on vacation- there have been other options, none of which seemed exciting enough to me to miss out on Disney!

My sister and I have gotten quite good at mastering the parks. We  do not have a "Clip Board of Fun" plan, instead we wing it. When we want to stop and eat, we do. When we want to ride one of the rides more than once, we do. If there is a 90minute wait( ha who am I kididng, we don't wait for more than 15minutes!) we come back later.

Last year in 7 hours we did all but 3 rides( those 3 we had no interest in) and a few rides more than once at Magic Kingdom. I think it is just because we have a laid back attitude about the whole thing. We do not want to waste time waiting in line.

So one of my best tips- if the line is more than 20minutes, don't join the line. Either grab a fast pass for later, or come back later!

When we are in Disney, we love to try new foods and places to eat. No I have never tried the Turkey Leg, or the Dole Whip- but now that I know what that is- I am all about it this time!


My very favorite place to eat is at the Cafe in France in Epcot- Ham on a French Roll and then a strawberry tart for dessert- simple but oh so perfect. Trust me there will be pictures.


Some places can be quite expensive- such as Portobello in Down Town Disney, but it is worth the cost. One of our bus drivers actually gave us a coupon for a free app with any dinner purchase there. I have been madly in love with roasted garlic since then. They give you a bulb of roasted garlic and some bread- again so simple and so perfect.


I know Florida can be hot- trust me I know, we go in August every year! 110degrees and HOT! You have to stay hydrated- that can quickly add up to $20+ a day. Or it can be free!

Yes free, if you go up to any service counter and ask for ice water they will give you a free cup of it. Usually a 16oz cup.

This year I got my sister and I CamelBak water bottles. Before we hit the parks we are going to fill them with just ice. By the time we need a drink some of the ice will be melted. Then we can continue to fill the bottles with our free ice water throughout the day.


If you have kids, I highly suggest bringing snacks- helps avoid melt downs in line and in between meals!

Now I want to hear about your best Disney tips, tricks and trips!

I am back from the Jersey Shore!

I am back from my short vacation-sadly... but the good news is I am back to blogging!

This is a picture I took as soon as I sat in my beach chair!

Off to Belmar NJ!

I just wanted to give you a heads up that I will be out of town for a few days- computer free! I will be live tweeting deals and such though! I have also set up some great posts for you to check out over the next few days.... I'll be back to dealin' on Sunday!


I am going to Belmar, NJ. I have never been but I hear great things!