The Frugal Bostonian

Friends have discussed going to one of the Disney Parks later this year, something I might be interested in doing.  Such a trip would obviously be the subject of much research.

But, while I was reading my Triple A magazine, I came across information about Disney, including getting a free admission voucher in return for volunteering at thousands of places nationwide.  I went to DisneyParks.com and hunted around for the “HandsOn Network.”  I created an account (basic biographical and contact information only), and researched the volunteer opportunities.   I signed up to be a volunteer usher at a local theater, something I would have done anyway.  After I complete my volunteer stint, the HandsOn folks are supposed to send an email directing me to a place to print an admissions voucher.  I will post as to that process next month.

Disney has a mechanism where the voucher can be donated to a Boys and Girls Club or something equivalent if I don’t use it (vouchers are non-transferable, the volunteer’s name will be on the voucher, and that’s who needs to use it, unless donated through Disney).  I also do a lot of other volunteer at places not eligible associated with the Disney program, so I am just going to enjoy getting a freebie for ushering - something I do anyway.  And I am going to encourage others to try out volunteering - the motivation might be to get a voucher, but they might find that they enjoy volunteering.

Up to 8 household members can sign up, one voucher per person, and persons aged 6 and up are eligible.   I plan to get the voucher so that if I do end up at Disney, I will this option to get in for free.

I was wandering around CVS and decided to look in the after-Christmas clearance section.  I was pleasantly surprised.  Several Burt’s Bees trial size packages had been marked down to $3.  These are usually $12-$14 each.  Perfect travel sizes, and I had been wanting to try this product line (but not willing to fork over $12 for something I might not like.  I bought three of them (different products in each), for a total of $9, and can now try these products!  And I am all set for travel, these are airline sized, and come in their own zippered clear plastic case.

I don’t know why CVS decided to mark these down - they were “regular” products, with nothing making them a part of the holiday season.  Even if you aren’t looking for giftwrap or other “holiday products,” it’s worth checking out the clearance area as you never know what will be there.