Look Hacks I've found
Restaurants
Here are some restaurant hacks I've done:
- You walk into a restaurant and put your name in to find a long weight.
- Look online to see if you can put your name in online - many places priorities online reservations over walk-ins
- Similar to the first, but all in. Phoning in may all you to put in a time i.e in 10 mins that beats walk-ins.
- Share will others. Look at appetizers as you walk in. May times the appetizers are either as big or bigger then a meal and cheaper.
- Look for discount before going out. Restaurants.com and Groupon are two choices.
Air Travel
- I think most people know about getting PreCheck to help avoid some of the lines. One thing I don't think everyone realized many travel cards come with $100 reimbursement for getting PreCheck.
- Southwest companion pass. Really I had no clue on this until a couple of years ago. We may of changed from United to Southwest sooner if we would of know about it. In short once you reach the miles/points either through travel or CC points you get a pass for the rest of the year and next for a buy one get one free airline ticket.
- Next his child rates.https://www.southwest.com/html/customer-service/family/children-pol.html
- Bring an empty bottle to fill up at the airport. All snacks and drink are marked up 5x
- Always take advantage of early entry on the plane
Kids
- Always ask for a twins discount if you are buy two of the something. I joked about this once with a cashier and they gave it to me. From then on every time I've gotten something off.
- Don't throw away old toy or cloths. Look into selling it or donating. The stuff was expensive and was probably only used a few time. Bike and other size limited toys are meant to be used for year and just the one year it fit your kids. They don't do any good rotting in you garage encase you have another rugrat.
- Rent car seats at your destination. Not worth the headache of carrying it on. Or sending your $300 car seat under a plane and having it break.
- Get in umbrella stroller for travel. Again not worth bring your expensive Bob stroller or the likes with you.
- The one caveat would be if you have very young kids and bring the stroller and car seats are the best options. Get travel car-seat bags and a snap-n-go stroller. Lightest weight and security of your own seats.
Hotel
- This is well known but always see if there are any free upgrades.
- Always signup for the rewards program.
- If you staying multiple days. Ask for a refrigerator and stock it with breakfast food.
