Month: May 2018

Getting ready for an upcoming exciting theme park vacation for the whole family?  It can be even more fun if you can save money before and during your excursion!

1. Visit in between Seasons: Early spring and late fall are often times to score great family deals!
2. Social Media: Follow your favorite parks on social media so you don’t miss out on offers and deals.
3. Smaller Theme Parks: Smaller parks can often run $50 per person per day ($100 for large parks) and can be really fun and with smaller waiting lines for going on rides.
4. Look for Package Deals: Multi-day deals will always decrease your cost per person per day.
5. Special Brand Discounts: Look for online and store discounts from AAA, the Military, Unions, and Seniors. Avoid buying tickets on Craigslist and eBay as they are too big of a counterfeit risk.
6. Book a room with a kitchen: There’s no need to eat 3 meals out every day! It’s much easier and healthier to eat 1 or 2 meals in per day.
7. Bring water and snacks into the park: You can buy a $5 case of water for the price they will charge for 1 bottle.
8. Consider buying souvenirs in town: You pay a premium every time inside the park for impulse purchases. Try going to the town stores, Target, supermarket etc and the identical goods are often available for half price.

5 Ideas for the Summer Camp Care Package

This is the time when kids are getting dropped off at camp and parents are feeling a range of emotions from separation anxiety to the euphoria of free time! A great way to stay in touch is by sending your campers a care package within the first few weeks of camp. Keep the following in mind:

1. Brain/mind games: Studies show that kids can regress mentally up to 25% during the summer. Games like masterminds, puzzles, books and playing cards can keep them sharp.
2. Glow in the dark products: Party pack glow in the dark bracelets, sticks and Frisbees are fun and can be shared with bunk mates.
3. Battery operated: Fans, radio’s if permitted and electronics are always appreciated.
4. Snacks: Some camps no longer allow food in packages or have campers open the box while supervised. Try rice crispy treats which are nut and gluten-free so easily shared.
5. Make it personal: This is a great time to communicate feelings even perhaps some that you don’t often verbalize. A time to share words of wisdom by including a card and/or hand-written note. A little note can go a long way and have an everlasting effect on their summers and through lives journeys!While the kids are away at camp contact Robert for a free financial review this summer.