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This post contains affiliate links. See the disclosure policy for more information. When I was younger, I never truly appreciated the appeal of Disney. But now with three kids, Disney certainly is the most happy place on Earth. Granted there is a lot of walking, I mean a LOT of walking and it isn't always the most relaxing trip, but we love going and we always have fun. Of course, we are super cheap and refuse to spend an arm and a leg to go to Disney so here are the ways we have a great vacation without spending a fortune. Book a Budget Airline and Fly on Weird Days There are a number of budget airlines (and traditional airlines) that fly direct to Orlando. We have had good success with Frontier. I'm not a fan of Spirit, but if it's a short flight I may make an exception. I also like tracking the prices a few months before the trip. I've had success checking the website Kayak.com. I also monitor flights with the Hopper app. We have found great deals if ...

A lot of people comment that they are surprised when I shop at a dollar store.  Isn't that a bunch of crap?  And while yes, there can be a lot of junky quality items, I have found a surprising number of items that I can use to make my life easier and save a lot of money along the way.  Here are some of my favorites: Party Items Any time we have a party, I'm at the dollar store.  Birthday parties, showers, graduations, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Halloween, Christmas, you name it.  It's my go to spot for plates, plastic silverware, napkins, plastic table covers, cups, etc.  They also have a variety of serving dishes and serving cutlery that is perfect for one time use (or wash and use again).  I also love the serving dishes when I go to family or a friend's house and need to bring something.  Then, I can leave the dish behind without needing it retur ned or worry about it breaking.  Also, don't forget the decorations.  Your fa...