Basically I'm cheap. So spending $30 to $45 on a souvenir shirt will seldom happen. But they are so cute and it's fun to dress up to get into the theme of the Parks when on vacation.
So take some on sale for $7 - $10 T-Shirts and sweatshirts. Add some embroidery using the machine I already have and here's the results:
Minnie floating around on a tube is on a over large sweatshirt. Should keep me warm on cooler evenings if necessary and doubles as a swim suit cover up. We usually head to the pools in the evenings. It gets chilly on the walk back to our room when we are wet. Double duty means less to pack.
What else have I cheaped out on (oops, isn't the current trendy word "hack")? One of the most recent items the Walt Disney World Stores have been selling are the watches that slip over Magic Bands. Not exactly in-expensive! So, with a purchase of 40 hair elastics (no metal on these) for $1 at the dollar store, an old Minnie Mouse watch and....
With a crochet hook pull some of the elastic band through between the watch pin and watch. Repeat on opposite side. With the elastic band attached add the Magic Band:
Total cost $1. Disney provides the Magic Band when you are a resort guest. The watch was purchased years ago and has been sitting in the drawer. It didn't owe me anything so I'm counting it as a freebie.
Fortunately I know a little girl who can use the extra 39 hair elastics.
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