Ninja Mommy Hacks: Life with 2 Minions and lots of wine!

Again, I am a complete copy-cat.. got the idea off Facebook!     We will eventually take out the pool and fill the entire bottom with sand.   It will not fly away, it will keep cats out, it shades kids in the heat, it has vents..  seriously-  this cannot get any better. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/233694668146149964/ As always I explain our my family spends 25K a year on vacations while still have a $630 a month daycare bill.  1) Working REWARDS!       a) Disney Chase Credit card.  2% back.  Use if for EVERYTHING except 3 things.  We have one of us cruise for free on Disney every other year.   AND Disney Vacations are 6 months 0 % interest.          b) Costco Citi card!  We make over $1500 a year back from 2 cards and the Executive Membership.   That cash (sent as checks you cash at Costco registers) is used to pay for our entire Carnival Cruise this spring break!           c) Alaskan Airlines Credit Card-  companion fares, free baggage, miles.          d) EBATES!   In

My family goes to Monterey 3-4 times a year.   My husband and I were married there and since we are military we get to stay on-base at the Old Del Monte Hotel (where we said "I do"). Here are my tidbits: 1) Dennis the Menace Park-  seriously the BEST park you will EVER see.   Be careful because this kid Nirvana is huge and you can't just sit with coffee and watch the littles.  Prepare to run and break a sweat.   My 6 year old is fine... let the older ones run amuck.       Link to the park are below. 2) Beach      -bring sand toys, a blanket, a sunshade & beer!    Best beach is Carmel State beach.   Parking is a bitch, so get there early.    The sand is perfect,  no rocks... surf is low.      My husband drops me off at he Coach outlet at the top of the hill, I shop and get lunch for all (Little Napoli), then I walk down to meet them on the sand.   We drink beer and have lunch as the kids play.        Note:  are you flying in?  There is a TARGET in Sand City (4