Avoiding The "Gimmies" While Vacationing With Kids!

It’s not only Angie & Julie’s post on Disneyland Tips & Tricks that has me thinking about vacations…it’s that we’re taking off to Disneyland, really soon!  We’ve been counting down the days, like crazy, around here.  We had an amazing time at Disneyland, a couple years ago.  But, the one downside that stands out to me was the kiddos whining for “popcorn, candy, pop, toys, churros, t-shirts” and all of the other super-enticing items Disneyland is trying to sell you on.  So, we decided to nip that in the bud this time around and make a plan!

As of 2 months ago, I told the kids they were no longer allowed to spend their allowance money until we went to Disneyland (they earn a dollar every week day, if they do all their chores and school work.)  It’s been torture for them to actually have to SAVE their money.  What a mean mom, right?  Well, they’re thanking me for it now.  Last week, I gave them each their own fanny-pack, stuffed with their own sunglasses, a poncho (it poured on us at Disneyland, last time) and all of their allowance money, in one dollar bills. (Usually, while earning their allowance, they never actually GET the money, I just write it on a notepad…it’s easier that way.  So, they were super excited to actually get their money, this time.)

I found the cutest little fanny packs for only 6 bucks each!!  They’re nice quality, come in several colors, and are the perfect size for kids.  It fit my two year old perfectly and my 9 year old.

 Each of the kids knows HOW much money they have in their pack and it will be up to them how they spend it.  When it’s gone, it’s gone.  The “gimmies” can kiss-off.