Abbie moth
and my self i have a 12 year old a 9 year old a 6 year old a 3 year old and a 2 year old and im 31 weeks along
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It sounds like you have a beautiful family! We have 10 so I understand your problem.
When we travel I let everyone bring one small backpack or other bag of "stuff". If it doesn't fit in their bag - they aren't allowed to bring it. (That eliminates a lot of requests) They keep their backpack with them in the van to entertain them on the trip and it goes into the hotel as well. They choose what goes into it - with guidance. It always includes one small (not too special in case it gets lost) stuffed animal to sleep with, several hot wheels cars or "my little ponies", and always a new notebook to draw in - (70 page lined from dollar store) and colored pencils. My kids love to draw. (Crayons melt in the car in the summer so we don't do those.) We never take things that are not replaceable! Kids lose things.
My teens bring homework in their backpacks. They also bring games like checkers. Anything that isn't too bulky can work.
Oftentimes my kids will each bring something that they can use to play with a sibling- like a go-fish or other card game, a polly pocket or other small toy that can be shared. We love the little round 20Q ( electronic 20 questions) game. It can be played while driving too. Building toys like legos/k'nex are also good choices. It doesn't really matter if you lose one tiny piece if they have a lot at home. We just don't take any "special" pieces. Oh! and everyone brings a few books for quieter times. My big kids take novels and my toddlers take board books -but everyone brings at least two.
Snacks (& wipees!) are good to have with you. Hunger can make kids as grumpy as boredom does. But the kids don't have control of choosing snacks. - I do. I try to chose things that have protein - not just sugar - but that won't make too big of a mess. Peanut butter or cheese crackers. Or just cheese slices and apples if I am taking a cooler. With a toddler though it's tough. Mine make a mess of any food. A cheap thin plastic tablecloth to sit on while they eat can help keep the hotel room neat. They you just slide the crumbs into the trash.
The one other thing that goes in each kids backpack (usually under everything else ) is one spare outfit in a ziplock bag. Saves a lot of time digging down into the suitcases just because someone had an accident or got baptized with juice by a little sibling during the drive to our destination.
The last thing I take is a new box of gallon zip lock type bags. . Ziplock bags will hold liquid - even if it is the entire contents of your child's stomach. - and them seal tightly so you can't smell what is inside. Don't ask me how I know. I would have to tell SEVERAL stories. lol! They also hold stinky clothing until it can be washed. (Hope even if you carry them that you Never need them! )
Happy & Healthy traveling with your bunch!
It sounds like you have a beautiful family! We have 10 so I understand your problem.
When we travel I let everyone bring one small backpack or other bag of "stuff". If it doesn't fit in their bag - they aren't allowed to bring it. (That eliminates a lot of requests) They keep their backpack with them in the van to entertain them on the trip and it goes into the hotel as well. They choose what goes into it - with guidance. It always includes one small (not too special in case it gets lost) stuffed animal to sleep with, several hot wheels cars or "my little ponies", and always a new notebook to draw in - (70 page lined from dollar store) and colored pencils. My kids love to draw. (Crayons melt in the car in the summer so we don't do those.) We never take things that are not replaceable! Kids lose things.
My teens bring homework in their backpacks. They also bring games like checkers. Anything that isn't too bulky can work.
Oftentimes my kids will each bring something that they can use to play with a sibling- like a go-fish or other card game, a polly pocket or other small toy that can be shared. We love the little round 20Q ( electronic 20 questions) game. It can be played while driving too. Building toys like legos/k'nex are also good choices. It doesn't really matter if you lose one tiny piece if they have a lot at home. We just don't take any "special" pieces. Oh! and everyone brings a few books for quieter times. My big kids take novels and my toddlers take board books -but everyone brings at least two.
Snacks (& wipees!) are good to have with you. Hunger can make kids as grumpy as boredom does. But the kids don't have control of choosing snacks. - I do. I try to chose things that have protein - not just sugar - but that won't make too big of a mess. Peanut butter or cheese crackers. Or just cheese slices and apples if I am taking a cooler. With a toddler though it's tough. Mine make a mess of any food. A cheap thin plastic tablecloth to sit on while they eat can help keep the hotel room neat. They you just slide the crumbs into the trash.
The one other thing that goes in each kids backpack (usually under everything else ) is one spare outfit in a ziplock bag. Saves a lot of time digging down into the suitcases just because someone had an accident or got baptized with juice by a little sibling during the drive to our destination.
The last thing I take is a new box of gallon zip lock type bags. . Ziplock bags will hold liquid - even if it is the entire contents of your child's stomach. - and them seal tightly so you can't smell what is inside. Don't ask me how I know. I would have to tell SEVERAL stories. lol! They also hold stinky clothing until it can be washed. (Hope even if you carry them that you Never need them! )
Happy & Healthy traveling with your bunch!
what's the most inexpensive way to take kids to california disneyland?
lovebrin05
Would love to take my kids to disneyland this summer. For the weekend or a few days. Need a hotel and tickets. Should I book on Disneyland.com or bargin shop online?
Answer
Go to Disneyland.com and do the travel planning thing. You don't need to buy, but then you will be on their list and they will send you special deals. (*this is Disney, and its not much) I recently recieved a coupon for 10% tickets, and last summer they sent me a $10 gift card. But every buck counts with Disney.
Now the disney hotels are great, if you can afford them, but since its obvious you are going on a budget (as I always do), they are probably going to be out of range, especially during the peak time (all summer).
If you can manage it, I reccomend going during the week. Tues, Wed and Thur. are best (or at least better than weekends, again summer is peak time!).
Buy your tickets online through Disney.com, they may give a slight discount for doing the print at home option at least the night before you are going. Not alot saved, but a few bucks here and there add up. You can also look into buying your tickets through Samsclub or Costco. They sometimes have 2 and 3 day hoppers for a few bucks cheaper than through Disney. But at all costs avoid E-Bay and Craigslist. They are most often scams and it would be the worst to be there at the gates and turned away because the tickets are invalid. Only go through trusted sources for ticketed events like this.
As for hotels, there are plenty nearby. Just look on Expedia.com, Travelocity, etc., and you will find tons of listings for hotels. But when you plan on booking the hotel, I suggest doing a check through here to get real reviews of the hotels. Some can be really shady, and others, while nice, can be 10 miles away from the gates, making it inconvenient to get there if you aren't in a car.
Parking at Disney is about $10 (I heard it went up to $11), if you are in a car.
If this is your first trip with the kids, try to plan on doing a character breakfast one of your days there. Its not alot, under $20 each, and it is a buffet, but the kids get lots of face time, and it avoids spending lots of time in the parks to see just one character. Other than that special meal though, I usually eat breakfast out at a fast food restraunt before going in the park, and then walk out of the park at lunch to the McDonalds accross the street, and just have a small snack in Disney in the evening. Dinner is fast food outside (if your even hungry!). I also pack in a small backpack some granola bars, fruit roll ups, etc. for snacking and also make sure to bring the individual packettes of water flavoring (ie. Crystal light stuff, or now they do cool aid, too) and when I'm thirsty, I get a free cup of ice water inside any food service that serves their drinks in cups (not just in bottles).
Another great hint I heard, is that while in the planning stages, parent give allowances, Birthday gifts, etc. partially in Disney Dollars, which can be purchased at any Disney Store (usually at larger malls). The kids can then save this money for the trip and that is their money to buy the endless suvioners with. It puts a limit on what you will spend, teaches them some about dealing with money, and helps spread the expense out before the big trip.
Good luck and Have Fun!
Go to Disneyland.com and do the travel planning thing. You don't need to buy, but then you will be on their list and they will send you special deals. (*this is Disney, and its not much) I recently recieved a coupon for 10% tickets, and last summer they sent me a $10 gift card. But every buck counts with Disney.
Now the disney hotels are great, if you can afford them, but since its obvious you are going on a budget (as I always do), they are probably going to be out of range, especially during the peak time (all summer).
If you can manage it, I reccomend going during the week. Tues, Wed and Thur. are best (or at least better than weekends, again summer is peak time!).
Buy your tickets online through Disney.com, they may give a slight discount for doing the print at home option at least the night before you are going. Not alot saved, but a few bucks here and there add up. You can also look into buying your tickets through Samsclub or Costco. They sometimes have 2 and 3 day hoppers for a few bucks cheaper than through Disney. But at all costs avoid E-Bay and Craigslist. They are most often scams and it would be the worst to be there at the gates and turned away because the tickets are invalid. Only go through trusted sources for ticketed events like this.
As for hotels, there are plenty nearby. Just look on Expedia.com, Travelocity, etc., and you will find tons of listings for hotels. But when you plan on booking the hotel, I suggest doing a check through here to get real reviews of the hotels. Some can be really shady, and others, while nice, can be 10 miles away from the gates, making it inconvenient to get there if you aren't in a car.
Parking at Disney is about $10 (I heard it went up to $11), if you are in a car.
If this is your first trip with the kids, try to plan on doing a character breakfast one of your days there. Its not alot, under $20 each, and it is a buffet, but the kids get lots of face time, and it avoids spending lots of time in the parks to see just one character. Other than that special meal though, I usually eat breakfast out at a fast food restraunt before going in the park, and then walk out of the park at lunch to the McDonalds accross the street, and just have a small snack in Disney in the evening. Dinner is fast food outside (if your even hungry!). I also pack in a small backpack some granola bars, fruit roll ups, etc. for snacking and also make sure to bring the individual packettes of water flavoring (ie. Crystal light stuff, or now they do cool aid, too) and when I'm thirsty, I get a free cup of ice water inside any food service that serves their drinks in cups (not just in bottles).
Another great hint I heard, is that while in the planning stages, parent give allowances, Birthday gifts, etc. partially in Disney Dollars, which can be purchased at any Disney Store (usually at larger malls). The kids can then save this money for the trip and that is their money to buy the endless suvioners with. It puts a limit on what you will spend, teaches them some about dealing with money, and helps spread the expense out before the big trip.
Good luck and Have Fun!
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