Warning:  This is by no means a complete and thorough review of Legoland!!! Last week we drove down to Orlando for a five day vacation. (Have you read http://scruggbugcorner.blogspot.com/2013/05/my-money-saving-disney-tips.html?  I packed the same items for Legoland)   The original plan was to spend the first day at Legoland and  the second day at the Legoland Water park.  We … [Read more...]

Chugga chugga choo choo!  Last month we took a 4 hour ride on the rails and it was definitely an experience.  School is starting so it has been a wee bit hectic around here so I will make it short and sweet.Pros:A fraction of the cost of a plane ticket Way more room than a plane.  Really, it was ridiculously spacious and comfortable.  The train had outlets for phone chargers … [Read more...]

We’ve been to Disney World a few times…ok, more than a few times but we live in Florida and we have small children!   Over the last couple of years, I have tried several things to make the trips more affordable and thought I would share them.   Please keep in mind that these tips are more for shorter trips (either day trips if you live in Florida) or two-four day trips.  If you … [Read more...]

My four year old daughter has been very bravely testing out "potty words" on me lately.  A few of them have even elicited the age old threat of "I'm going to wash your mouth out with soap."  (The really naughty words get immediate disciplinary attention and not threats...in case you were wondering) This evening, while I was grabbing Miss Sassypants a towel and she was playing … [Read more...]

Americans waste a lot of food.  I waste a lot of food. (Yes, it makes me feel better to think that everybody else wastes as much as I do! ) Vegetables go bad in the fridge and used to go into the garbage but now goes into my trusty compost bucket....but still they should have been eaten.Last night I decided to change that bad habit!  I made a dish that required celery but … [Read more...]