Whitney's Disney Fund 2011

[whitsend2005]

Hi! My name is Whitney and I am married to a wonderful guy and have almost grown daughters (19 and 15). We went to Disney this June because my husband got a fantastic bonus and we were able to "Pay In Full". We can't count on THAT happening again, though!

I have been super excited about being able to track my Savings here that I didn't even think about setting a GOAL amount! So, I'm just going to post my Savings since June 1st and come back later with my 'game plan'.

Money Saved 6/1 - 6/30:

$170.90

Savings included Pinecone Survey payments, Overpayment return from AT&T, taking back shirts my husband didn't need for business trip, $ found in my shorts from last Disney trip (sweet!) and $7 found cash! The remaining amount is cash value of the coupons I used this month. (i.e. cereal coupon for .50 is recorded as .50 saved; if doubled at grocery store I will enter $1.00 savings).

I look forward to seeing how other people save and record their savings!

[pattya925]

You're off to a great start! When you you plan on going?

[tanya]

I also bank the amount of coupon savings each week! It can add to your fund very quick! One week I banked $83 in just coupon savings.

[cindyrella]

Sounds great! I am doing the same thing with coupons. If we start now, we should be enjoying the World this time next year!

[mkaleokalani]

I was wondering are your daughter's going. I noticed in the video that anyone over 18 you would have to pay for an additional adult price. Do you knwo anything about this.

[whitsend2005]

Wow - I'm sure you have found your answer by now but Yes, we had to pay the adult price for my 19 year old this year. It sure stinks - she's still a "kid" to me!

[whitsend2005]

Goodness, I was sooooo excited when Kristen added this area (heck, I was one of the first to sign on!) and yet it has been two months since I updated!! Shame, shame, shame on me!!

However, I have been saving and recording the savings in a little book my bank gave me. It's so cute - it's supposed to be used for debit card charges, but it is just the perfect size to record my Disney Savings in! It sits open on my desk so I have easy access.

I do want to update everyone on our progress here though! To date, 6-1-10 through 8-19-10 (which is when I made the last deposit) we have a grand total of $554.97!!! I simply cannot believe it!

My savings are based on face value (or doubled value if allowed) of the coupons I use, rebates, refunds and survey payments. I figure if I've purchased something and returned it - well, that is 'found money' to me. For example, I was paying weight watchers monthly but I had already reached my goal weight (lifetime member) and wasn't supposed to be paying. WW refunded me $39.95. That money went into my Disney Fund.

I am completely amazed at the fact I actually save this much by couponing. As 'they' say, it's not savings unless you SAVE it!

Now for some bad news - my wonderful, wonderful DISNEY Fund might actually have to turn into NEW ROOF Fund. We have leaks and desperately need to have a roof put on before the rainy season. We are over 1/2 to the cost - but I'm afraid we are going to have to bite the bullet and throw this money into it. I'm holding out as long as I can. I'll let ya'll know.

[tanya]

I understand. We have had to dip into the fund before also. Had to help the inlaws and it took us down to $15 but we have been building it up. Hopefully things will work out and you won't have to touch your fund!

[pattya925]

@whitsend - doesn't it always seem that there is always a wrench or two in the plans!? Hopefully you won't have to touch this money, but if you do, just keep in mind that it's going towards a need. Not a closetful of shoes.. Stay positive - Things will come together in time.

[mollybug2]

Hope you don't have to use your Disney money for the roof... but if you do, you know you can get right back to saving for Disney soon!