Mouse Unlimited has customized their site to make things as easy for our members as possible. Just visit our special quote page and be sure to put in your Sunshine Rewards member id (found on the Member Zone page if you do not have it handy). You can get your Disney rooms, tickets, and even cruises booked with Mouse Unlimited. We used them to book our 11th anniversary stay at the Polynesian last month and it was terrific.

If you are looking for a deal on a Disney vacation, take a look at Mouse Unlimited and see what they can do for you. In addition to their deals, you will earn cash back from us. Use that cash back to turn into Disney Gift Cards and you will be on your way to another Disney Vacation already!

Here’s a cute little video that we put together about Sunshine Rewards and Mouse Unlimited. It’s our “Google Search Story.”

Show Notes:

* Travel and Entertainment: Some great ways to save money while staying at home include Entertainment Books and Restaurant.com. If you are trying to work in some inexpensive trips, check out Go Cards from Smart Destinations and Priceline for flexible plans ($12 rental cars!).
* Outdoor Fun: Have a pool? We like In the Swim and PoolProducts.com for our chemicals. Swimsuitsforall.com is a great place for a variety of swimsuits at good prices. Stock up on suntan lotion online so you don’t get stuck paying high prices for it at the grocery store or amusement park.
* Membership Clubs: Netflix and Blockbuster are obvious, but have you heard about BookSwim? It’s a fun way to read a lot of new books for one low monthly price. Gamers should check out GameFly. If you’re into audiobooks, Audible is a good option.

We decided on the City Sights bus tour as well as the NBC Studio Tour and the Statute of Liberty ferry tickets. In the video below, I explain how we used the tickets to see some awesome attractions. What I do not mention in the video are some of the other perks. These included not waiting in line at the Statue of Liberty ticket office, the option of upgrading one City Sights ticket to 5 different tours for only $12 more, and all of the percentage off restaurant coupons in the back of the tour book.

I love seeing cities by tour bus because the guides add history and trivia to what might otherwise just be photo opportunities. Go Card USA and Smart Destinations have attraction tickets for many major cities such as Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Orlando, and more. My hope is to someday try every one of them! You can get cash back on your Go Card USA and Smart Destinations purchase plus find coupons at Sunshine Rewards.

It’s summer travel time, and who doesn’t love a good bargain? This week we reviewed three different sites that we think of most when we think of travel. We managed to just barely stay within our new 30 minute timeframe! Thanks to all of our forum members for the feedback on that.

Show Notes:

* For some reason I had a case of the “ums” this week. Maybe we should give a prize for whoever counts them all. I think I was distracted by all of the Michael Jackson coverage.
* Angie reviewed our first merchant, Expedia. Are you one of those people who always sings “dot.com” after you say the word “Expedia”? We spent some time talking about the different features of their site including last minute deals and their price guarantees. (SR offers variable rates on completed reservations)
* Tricia gushed about how the Hilton Hotels are her favorite chain. Whether you are looking to book a quick overnight while on the road or a fancy getaway (or a trip to Affiliate Summit!), there is a Hilton hotel that will work for you. And Hilton Honors is one of the best point programs out there. They don’t feature coupons per se, but they do list specials and packages on their site. (SR offers 2% back on completed reservations)
* Cindy took a different route (no pun intended) and reviewed Irv’s Luggage. Whether you are looking for a full set of luggage, a laptop bag, or even travel gifts, Irv’s has some great deals. (SR offers 6% back on purchases plus a number of Irv’s Luggage coupons)
* Announced the winner of last week’s contest and our new contest to win a Sunshine Rewards luggage tag (which is really cool).

Next episode: Back to School. Can it be so soon?

I wanted to show you a way that I thought I would use the Space Bags most, so I chose using them for packing. However, keep in mind that the Space Bags are used most frequently for storage. It’s too late for me to pack up all of our summer clothes in them, but I definitely plan on packing away the winter clothes in them at the end of the season to save room in the closets.

In addition to the space that I saved in my suitcase, the Space Bags were also handy for organizing the clothes. You can pack separate family members’ clothes in separate bags. And no working about TSA routing through your underwear!!

Check out our whole AsSeenOnTv page to find the best deal on Space Bags and all other products that you see on television.

In the past I have created “photobooks” at Shutterfly, but they were primarily text and a few pictures. When I started looking through their Gallery of books, I realized that I have been missing out on a great opportunity to make easy scrapbooks. Shutterfly has two easy options for those who want to “scrap” digitally. First, you can create your pages through another program and have Shutterfly print them on 8X8 or 12X12 paper for you. Second, you can use their Photobook functionality to add images, text, and backgrounds to your pictures and have whole books printed. Whether you are making a book for your wedding, a trip, your new home, a new baby, or just life in general, these books will remind you of memories for a lifetime.

Shutterfly often runs specials on shipping, prints, and photobooks. Watch the video below of a sample book and then check out SunshineRewards.com for the latest Shutterfly coupons and discounts.

View this Photo Book & See More Here

First, you can use them to pay on the balance of your Disney vacations before you travel, including Disney Cruises. Second, you can use them at DisneyShopping.com to make purchases. Third, you can use them almost anywhere at the Disney Parks and Resorts. This includes buying park passes for Disneyland and Walt Disney World as well as buying souvenirs, snacks, and meals at the parks and hotels.

Check out the video below of our recent trip to Disneyland. Not only will you see what we spent our Disney Gift Cards on but also some great shots of the park itself and our favorite snacks!