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April 10, 2015

Getting Paid To Shop At Thrift Stores

If you are a regular reader, you are no doubt aware of my recent adventure that I call 'Amazon Flipping.' I stumbled across this weird business opportunity about six months ago, and it has been a very wild ride (and a lot of fun). If you have missed my updates, here are links to a variety of articles I have posted on the topic - 


Amazon Flipping: A Weird New Way People Are Making Money Online


 Finding Items To Resell - Amazon Flipping Update


 Amazon Flipping: Deciding What Items To Sell on eBay Instead


 Planning To Pocket $500 On My First Amazon FBA Shipment


 Saving Time By Using A Desktop Scanner Device


 These Toys Bought For $76.85 Will Be Sold For More Than $300


I have developed several sources for buying items that I can turn around and resell on Amazon for a minimum of three times my purchase price. This includes buying in retail stores, garage sales, flea markets, foreign and domestic wholesalers, library book sales, and thrift stores (my favorite). I have gotten very good at quickly finding items to 'flip' at local thrift stores. I do very well with books and electronics. Each person usually finds their own niche that they end up specializing in.


I recorded a video yesterday, and I am sharing 20 minutes of it publicly (the rest is saved for those that are going through my paid training on Amazon flipping). Take a look at the video below and I think you will be convinced of how easy this really is.



I made an offer recently that included a $75 discount on my entire training program. If you missed it, I am opening this up again for this weekend. Here is a link to the article (look for the coupon code toward the very end). The coupon has been turned back and is good until April 12, 2015. I should also add that this offer includes some amazing bonuses (free desktop scanner, digital shipping scale, and textbook on importing from China).


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James L. Paris 
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Published on April 10, 2015 10:54

April 8, 2015

Did Lois Lerner Simply Get Away With It?

Is genuine religious freedom in the process of being sacrificed on the altar of political correctness? Has it already happened? Are gays truly seeking equal treatment under the law…or are they looking for preferential treatment as a protected class? Jim has plenty to say about this subject, as well as a host of others, including the Justice Department’s decision to allow disgraced IRS bigwig Lois Lerner to walk away scot-free, in his “Perspective” column, a regular feature of The James L. Paris Report monthly digital newsletter.


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Other articles in the most recent edition of the newsletter look at the rampant “fake IRS agent” scam that has fleeced millions from American taxpayers, President Obama’s proposed “student aid bill of rights,” and the recently-published ISIS “kill list,” among other topics of interest to the self-reliant, independent-thinking citizen. The James L. Paris Report monthly digital newsletter is only one of many features enjoyed by subscribers to Christian Money Plus – other benefits include access to regular, members-only podcasts, webinar trainings on a variety of personal finance subjects, unlimited email-based Q&A with Jim and his staff *, and more! For additional information about Christian Money Plus, including how to become a subscriber, Click Here!



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Published on April 08, 2015 16:21

Former NFL Cornerback Will Allen Accused Of Running Ponzi Scheme

Bloomberg is reporting that the Securities And Exchange Commission has filed a fraud lawsuit against former cornerback Will Allen for allegedly running a Ponzi scheme. The suit alleges that Allen promised investors returns of as much as 18%. Allen reportedly raised $31 million dollars from investors that was to be used to make loans to professional athletes. The suit claims that Allen and his partners began using money from new investors to pay back early investors, and that millions were diverted for personal expenses. Allen's assets were frozen by the government when the suit was unsealed this week. 


Will Allen, Former Dolphins Player, Charged With Running Ponzi Scheme Miami New Times


Allen played in the NFL from 2001 to 2012. 

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Published on April 08, 2015 07:20

Free Amazon Fire And Roku Internet TV Devices

One of the most popular reasons that people subscribe to our premium content site ChristianMoneyPlus, is our vast and growing content on how to drop cable TV. In our most recent podcast we discuss SlingTV, which is a new service that provides live sports, news, and a host of other channels (previously only available with a cable TV or satellite TV subscription). The base service goes for just $20 per month. 


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I just learned that SlingTV is currently giving away basic Amazon Fire and Roku devices for subscribers that pay for three months of their subscription in advance. They are also offering very substantial discounts for those that want to purchase more deluxe versions of these devices. A great chance to cut cable and get your hardware for free. 


Helping you make the most of God's Money!


James L. Paris 
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Published on April 08, 2015 06:49

April 7, 2015

How To Get Student Loan Forgiveness

Student loan expert Jan Miller joins Jim Paris Live. How to lower your student loan payments and even get complete forgiveness from paying them back. Student loan consolidation, student loan default, student loan rehabilitation, and how to use the income based repayment program.

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Published on April 07, 2015 23:43

Did Jesus Exist? What Historians Have To Say About The Claim That He Never Lived.

On this episode – Robert Schuller, the founder of the Crystal Cathedral, died this week at the age of 88. Jim discusses Schuller’s life and legacy. Also, did Jesus of Nazareth exist? It has only ben in the last 100 years that people have begun to doubt that Jesus really lived. Is there historical proof that Jesus really existed? Can you pray for your finances? Can you even pray for a financial miracle? Jim shares insights from his bestselling book, “How To Pray For A Financial Miracle.”

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Published on April 07, 2015 23:40

April 5, 2015

Live Sports And News WITHOUT Cable TV

Dish Network, the popular purveyor of satellite television throughout America, has thrown its hat into the streaming service ring with its brand-new Sling Internet television service. Jim Paris speaks in depth about this latest “player” in the realm of Internet TV on the latest podcast available exclusively to members of his premium subscription service, Christian Money Plus.



What makes Sling TV so notable is that it transforms the experience for the viewer, from on-demand programming to live television. Through Sling TV, viewers can enjoy live programming from a wide variety of popular channels, including AMC, TNT, the History Channel, CNN, even Disney; as a matter of fact, Sling TV makes available both ESPN and ESPN2 as a part of its standard $20/month programming (that’s right…20 bucks a month!); up to this point, access to ESPN’s primary channels in any form has been practically nonexistent within Internet TV, but not only are those channels now fully available to Internet TV viewers courtesy of Sling, they are available live!


To hear Jim expand on this amazing new leap forward in Internet television…as well as hear Jim and Bob Yetman discuss a variety of other topics, including help for those carrying student loans and the evolutions that are allowing seniors to age comfortably in their own homes… you must cast an ear to the latest Christian Money Plus podcast, available only to members. Membership in Christian Money Plus always comes with a laundry list of valuable standard features, including access to The James L. Paris Report monthly newsletter (including all past issues), all of the podcasts, personal finance webinar workshops, unlimited email-based Q&A with Jim and his staff, and lots more! You can receive all of this great stuff for an upfront fee of $37 and $9.95 per month (cancelable at any time), or, if you want to realize a substantial savings over the monthly plan and purchase an annual subscription outright, you can do so for just $119. Plus, for a limited time, all annual subscribers will receive will receive, as bonus gifts, the fascinating prophecy books The Mystery of the Shemitah by Jonathan Cahn and Blood Moons by Mark Biltz!  


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Published on April 05, 2015 15:20

How Can We Trust the Bible? How Do We Know that Jesus was Not Just a Kook?

The Following Commentary Originally Appeared In The ChristianMoneyPlus Members Only Newsletter For December 2014


I had a disturbing conversation with a young person this week. As is often the case at social gatherings, the issue of religion came up in conversation. This young person (who I believed to profess a faith in Christ) shared some rather disturbing comments. First, they said that the Bible cannot really be trusted as accurate. “After all, it was written by men and those that decided what books were to be included in the Bible likely had their own agenda as well. How can we really know anyway what Jesus said or if he really lived as the Bible claims? People that say they are Christians act like they are better than everyone else and most of them are hypocrites. I don’t agree that people who don’t accept the existence of God can’t have a good life without a faith.”


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Wow, this was both an opportunity, and a challenge (and an unexpected one at that). These are the kinds of things that people have been saying for generations, but I am finding such sentiments more and more prevalent among Millennials. The indoctrination in our schools about ‘not judging’ and accepting everyone and all life choices as equal…is starting to come out of the pipeline. The notion that all religions are the same, and the idea that even atheism is now considered a religion, as well, raises some very interesting questions. It also brings to our doorsteps an intellectual challenge for us to be able to defend our faith in a logical way that cannot be dismissed by such shallow criticism.


The Historical Jesus


The question about whether or not Jesus lived should not be left on the table as an open matter. We know that Jesus of Nazareth did live and walked this earth. Some question the claim that he rose from the dead after his crucifixion by Pilate, but the existence of Jesus is nearly unanimously accepted by scholars. Perhaps the most authoritative reference to the historical Jesus of Nazareth was by the Jewish historian Josephus. Of course, debates will rage about whether He really performed miracles, what His religious philosophies were, and whether He came back from the dead. Nevertheless, we know Jesus lived, and that is a good starting point for any conversation like the one I had.


How Can We Trust the Bible?


Many will be surprised that in such an argument I choose to not make the debate about the inerrancy of Scripture, but, rather, focus on the core message of the Bible. As I said to this young person, even if you have doubts about the Bible and whether each and every word is accurate, what about the core message – the multiple Gospel accounts of Jesus’ life, death, resurrection, and promise of salvation to those that accept him as Savior?


“But what if the Gospels are not true? What if we simply can’t rely on the account provided by the four writers?” Again, probably not an argument that will yield a lot of fruit (especially if you have limited time).


Evidence That Is Simply Too Big To Ignore


Whether you throw the Bible out as inaccurate or can’t believe that Christ rose from the dead, you still have to reasonably have questions about what happened 2,000 years ago. Something so significant took place that millions converted to the Christian faith; most notable were the conversions of those living at the time of Jesus. If He never existed, or was just a ‘Tony Robbins’ type motivational guru that was put to death for stirring up trouble, how does that mushroom into the worldwide movement of Christianity? Furthermore, why would people living at the time of Jesus believe any of this? After the crucifixion of Jesus, it was over… the man of miracles was gone and His followers denied they knew him and went back to life as usual. The disciples returned back to their old jobs, the story of Jesus and the claims he made turned out to all be lies. No group could have been happier than the religious leaders of the day. This blasphemous ‘messiah,’ his fake miracles, and claims of being the Son of God, all died with him. IT WAS OVER… Jesus was just another false messiah as the Pharisees had insisted.


But then something happened. I can only imagine the buzz and the word on the street about the notion that Jesus was alive. If Twitter existed at the time, it would have no doubt been the top trending topic – #jesusalive. Of course he could not be alive, they had seen him crucified and his dead body carried away to a tomb. This was all nonsense, and likely more hype by Jesus’ fanatical followers, right? But then Jesus starting making public appearances – and it was the headline of all headlines – HE IS ALIVE AND HIS TOMB IS EMPTY!The example that often comes to mind when placing this in a modern context is the JFK assassination. What if three days after President Kennedy was killed in Dallas he started making public appearances? Can you imagine the public reaction?


Appearances of Jesus after the Resurrection


(Source of Compilation: Christian Answers.com)
1. To Mary Magdalene at the sepulchre alone. This is recorded at length only by John (20:11-18), and alluded to by Mark (16:9-11).
2. To certain women, “the other Mary,” Salome, Joanna, and others, as they returned from the sepulchre. Matthew (28:1-10) alone gives an account of this. (Compare Mark 16:1-8, and Luke 24:1-11.)
3. To Simon Peter alone on the day of the resurrection. (See Luke 24:34; 1 Cor. 15:5.)
4. To the two disciples on the way to Emmaus on the day of the resurrection, recorded fully only by Luke (24:13-35. Compare Mark 16:12,13).
5. To the ten disciples (Thomas being absent) and others “with them,” at Jerusalem on the evening of the resurrection day. One of the evangelists gives an account of this appearance,John (20:19-24).
6. To the disciples again (Thomas being present) at Jerusalem (Mark 16:14-18; Luke 24:33-40;John 20:26-28. See also 1 Cor. 15:5).
7. To the disciples when fishing at the Sea of Galilee. Of this appearance also John (21:1-23) alone gives an account.
8. To the eleven, and above 500 brethren at once, at an appointed place in Galilee (1 Cor. 15:6; compare Matt. 28:16-20).
9. To James, but under what circumstances we are not informed (1 Cor. 15:7).
10. To the apostles immediately before the ascension. They accompanied him from Jerusalem to Mount Olivet, and there they saw him ascend “till a cloud received him out of their sight” (Mark 16:19; Luke 24:50-52; Acts 1:4-10). It is worthy of note that it is distinctly related that on most of these occasions our Lord afforded his disciples the amplest opportunity of testing the fact of his resurrection. He conversed with them face to face. They touched him (Matt. 28:9; Luke 24:39; John 20:27), and he ate bread with them (Luke 24:42,43; John 21:12,13).
11. In addition to the above, mention might be made of Christ’s manifestation of himself to Paul at Damascus, who speaks of it as an appearance of the risen Savior (Acts 9:3-9, 17; 1 Cor. 15:8; 9:1).
12. It is implied in the words of Luke (Acts 1:3) that there may have been other appearances of which we have no record. 


How Can We Trust Any of This? Isn’t It Possible that These Accounts Were AllSimplyMade Up?


If you don’t consider the Bible to be accurate or an authoritative source, I won’t have much success using a series of scriptural references to persuade you, will I? But there is still one big problem trying to dispose of the story of Jesus – Why did the movement continue after his death? Some might argue that other religious movements have taken a foothold even after the death of their founders, so the longevity of Christianity proves nothing. Jesus, however, was the only such leader of any of these movements that claimed he would rise from the dead (and then did so). If Jesus did not rise from the dead and make numerous public appearances, Christianity would have fizzled out in a matter of just days.


Would They Die for a Lie?


We know that not only did the movement continue, we know that the followers of Christ were threatened and killed for their faith. This includes not just the disciples (all but one), but countless individuals that were martyred for their faith in Christ. There is such a weight of evidence here of ‘something’ so significant that it changed the course of history, that we simply can’t allow the story of Jesus to be dismissed without requiring that some tough questions be addressed. Where we end up here is one of two possibilities – Jesus pulled off the biggest con in history, or He was who He said He was.


I challenge you this holiday season to dig deep and develop an intellectual foundation for your faith!

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Published on April 05, 2015 02:06

April 1, 2015

A Day At Disney Without A Ticket

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No, the title that you just read is not a typo. I just spent a day at Walt Disney World in Florida FOR FREE. A free day at Disney may be one of the best kept secrets within the world of 'free stuff' and freebies. I thought it would be poetic to write this article to commemorate Disney's recent increase in ticket prices. A one day ticket to the Magic Kingdom is now $105 for an adult and $99 for a child (age 3 to 9)! Breaking the $100 price point for a single day has more than just psychological significance. I believe that Disney is alienating the very people that Walt intended to enjoy his theme parks. I mentioned my free Disney trip to a good friend and his response was, "Disney, I stay away from that place with my kids, I just can't afford it." I said, "No worries you can go for free."  He says he can't wait to read this article. What a shame, however, that even upper middle class families are being priced out of the Disney experience.



Living in Florida for many years now, I have 'been there and done that,' when it comes to buying tickets and standing in line inside the theme parks. My free Disney days have been much more fun, and not just because they are free. My free activities involve very few lines to wait in and tons of stuff to see and enjoy. I understand that most people want to visit the theme parks at some point, but if your budget isn't quite ready for that kind of shock, a free day at Disney is the next best thing!


I am quite aware that there are a variety of ways to get discounts by purchasing multiple day passes, taking advantage of Florida resident discounts, etc... This article is not going to touch on any of this, but will focus exclusively on how you and your family can enjoy one to two days at Walt Disney World 100% for free - without buying a ticket. 


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Planning Your Free Day At Disney World


If you are traveling from out of the area, you will need a hotel. There is no 'magic' about getting a good hotel deal in the Disney resort area. I would use your regular hotel booking sites to do a price comparison. One thing to note is that Highway 192 (the surface road that travels east and west through the communities of Kissimmee and St. Cloud) is notoriously slow moving and it can take 40 minutes or longer to travel just 8 to 10 miles. I recommend hotels west of the Disney main entrance. The west side of 192 has much less traffic and is simply not as busy as the east side. Also, don't rule out booking a hotel an exit or two (I-4) past the Disney exit (toward Tampa). I booked a very nice hotel (same day) using the app Hotel Tonight for just $69 on spring break week.  


What You Can Do For Free At Disney


The Disney resort complex operates under a principle known as 'open resort.' This is the secret to my free Disney strategy. Over the 28,000 acres that makes up the world's most popular vacation spot, there are tons of free things to do! You don't need a theme park ticket or even be staying at any of the Disney resorts to participate in the free activities going on at the various venues throughout the complex.


Free Parking


If you park in one of the theme park lots you will pay $17. Of course, we can't do that and call it a free day at Disney, can we? My favorite place to park used to be the Contemporary hotel (the hotel that has the monorail running through it). The trick used to be to drive up to the Magic Kingdom gate and tell the parking fee folks that you were going to the Contemporary Resort. They would direct you to the furthest most right lane and you were on your way to the hotel and paid no parking fee. Well, Disney got hip to fact that people were parking for free in the hotel lot and taking the monorail to the parks (avoiding the $17 parking fee). What happens (at peak times) is that the security at the gate to the Contemporary will ask you for your hotel reservation or restaurant reservation or they will turn you around. They call this a 'hard close' and go into this mode whenever they feel like the parking lot is getting too full. You will find a 'hard close' at the Contemporary, Polynesian, and Grand Floridian parking lots during all holiday weeks (especially around Christmas and Thanksgiving). You can get around the 'hard close' by setting up a restaurant reservation, but if you don't show you will pay a cancellation fee (so only do this if you actually plan on having a meal at the resort).


My new 'secret' free parking area is the Animal Kingdom Lodge complex. It is free and I have never known it to have a 'hard close.' This is probably due to the fact that there is no monorail connecting this hotel to the theme parks (but the free Disney buses will take you from the lodge to anywhere you want to go on property).


See The Animals For Free At The Animal Kingdom Lodge


The Animal Kingdom Lodge is a spectacular property. I love just walking around the Disney hotels, (especially during the Christmas holidays). Just visiting a Disney hotel is a treat in and of itself. You just never know what you might be able to take in. Whether it is listening to a big band in the Grand Floridian, a singing group, or other musical surprise, it is always fun to hang out at a Disney Resort.


The Animal Kingdom Lodge has its own wildlife park! No kidding, you can see all manner of animals, and even attend a free lecture about the Lodge's three savanna viewing areas. Whenever visiting a Disney hotel, always stop at the front desk and ask about any and all free activities available. For example, throughout most of the year you can take a free culinary tour at the Animal Kingdom Lodge (it even includes free food samples!). Also, you can call a couple of days before your trip and ask for the concierge desk at each of the hotels you will be visiting. Prioritize your list of free activities - it will be very hard to do it all in just one day! 


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Take A Free Bus To The Monorail-Connected Hotels   


No one will ask you for a theme park ticket or a room key, just go to the bus pick up area and get on the bus to either the Contemporary, Polynesian, or Grand Floridian hotels. Once you get to one of the three original Disney hotels, you now have access to the Monorail system. I may have a low threshold for fun, but I love riding the monorail. I love the view from the elevated tracks, especially at night.  The really cool thing about the monorail system is that you now have access to three amazing hotels to check out. If you want an even longer monorail ride, switch to the Epcot monorail at the transportation and ticket center. This monorail ride takes about 15 to 20 minutes and also gives you an amazing view of Epcot Center. 


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Free Fireworks And Water Parade


If you have never seen a Disney fireworks show, you have really never seen fireworks. A pyromaniac's dream come true, you will be stunned by the show that Disney puts on nightly. The three original Disney resorts (Contemporary, Grand Floridian, and Polynesian) provide key viewing opportunities to see both the fireworks show and the nightly  electrical water pageant. The easiest way to find out times of these events is to ask at the front desk of the hotel. Many of the hotels have free movies and other gatherings to keep you busy until the fireworks begin. You can even get a free 'hula' lesson when visiting the Polynesian hotel!


One of my favorite spots to watch the fireworks is the viewing deck at the Contemporary Resort. It is a spectacular place that overlooks the Magic Kingdom park and iconic Space Mountain attraction (and a great place to take a picture). You will find the public observation area on the fourth floor (just down from the arcade). Walk outside and the view will take your breath away (pictured below). 


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Free Movie, Campfire, And Sing-Along With Chip 'N Dale


You could easily spend hours in a single Disney hotel. Take for example Disney's Wilderness Lodge and campground complex. Take a bus or water taxi to the Fort Wilderness section of Disney and you will get lost with things to see and do. You can even see a Disney created geyser near the Wilderness Lodge.  Just like Old Faithful, it goes off on schedule throughout the day! 


One of the most fun things I did on my free day at Disney was to take in the free bonfire, movie, and sing-a-along. I have to admit I felt a bit guilty partying for free alongside those that likely paid thousands for their 'Disney experience.' What an amazing campground and complex and a wonderful free night for kids. What kid does not just love a bonfire, sing-a-along with Disney characters, and a free Disney movie (our movie was the original Cinderella)? Save money by bringing your own S'more stuff (Disney will sell you a package of chocolate, graham crackers, marshmallows, and a couple of wooden sticks, for $15). You can keep all that stuff in a cooler in your car and park later in the day right at the Wilderness resort (another free and easy place to park). After the movie, you can also catch a free boat from Fort Wilderness to the Contemporary Resort for a perfect view of the fireworks.


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Note: The free movies are not just at Fort Wilderness. Many of the resort areas also feature free movies. In some locations, you need to bring your own chairs or blanket to have a place to sit. At Fort Wilderness there were seats provided. 


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Water Taxis And Disney Ferry Rides (Free)


There is a network of free water taxis all throughout the Disney complex. Yes, they have a functional purpose of getting you from point A to point B, but I look at them as free boat tours. On this day we would only have time to enjoy one free boat ride. We took the boat from the Magic Kingdom main entrance to the Grand Floridian resort. There is also a sneaky way to get a free ride on the big Disney ferry boat. If you attempt to board the ferry near the parking lot of the Magic Kingdom the attendant will ask to see your theme park ticket. If, on the other hand, you ride the 'returning' ferry back from the Magic Kingdom park entrance (the other side of the lagoon at the main gate) to the parking lot they won't ask to see a ticket. The monorail will take you back to the entrance to the Magic Kingdom, just disembark there and then take your free ferry ride back across the Seven Seas Lagoon. No worries, the monorail station has another pick up on that side that will get you back to where you started, or to another one of the resorts.


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Disney's Atlantic Boardwalk


The boardwalk is a great place to go at night. Modeled after the great east coast boardwalks, you will find plenty of free things to do. Along the boardwalk at night are a myriad of street performers. Magicians, jugglers, fire-eaters, comedians, and all manner of street entertainment light up the night. You will also find an opportunity there to take a free water taxi ride as well. 



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Downtown Disney


Another spectacular place to visit at night is Downtown Disney, a massive shopping complex and restaurant complex. There is always great live music to listen to, cool free things to see (like a free magic show at the magic shop), and don't miss the LEGO shop (an amazing place to visit and play for free!). There is even a cool play area where kids (and brave adults) can run around and get sprayed by random bursts of water. 


Window Shopping


Of course, whether it is Disney's boardwalk, or any of the hotels, just looking at the various shops is a lot of fun. My wife was checking out a shop at the Grand Floridan and they even gave her a free sample of some of their skin moisturizer. The prices at Disney are usually pretty crazy, so you probably don't want to lose the benefit of your 'free' day by buying too much stuff.


Bring Your Own Food


You are allowed to bring your own food into Disney (even inside the theme parks). On your free day, a simple way to avoid buying Disney's overpriced food, is to eat a hearty breakfast outside the park. I would keep a cooler in your car or carry your food along with you in a picnic bag  (and bring your own refillable water bottles).


Free WiFi


Bring your laptop if you need to stay connected. You will find free WiFi anywhere you go. I even found places to plug my computer and phone in to recharge them for free!


Making It An Entire Day Without Going Back To The Hotel


I love day trips, but it can get a bit uncomfortable once you have been out and about for 7 or 8 hours. In our own case, my wife and I had a hotel we went to for a break around 4 pm. This gave us a chance for a quick nap and a change of clothes. If that is not practical, you can freshen up the second half of your day by packing a few items in your bag. I carry a toothbrush, toothpaste, a deodorant stick (you can get travel-sized items for such an occasion), an extra pair of socks, and an extra shirt. A quick stop in bathroom to brush my teeth, change my socks and shirt, wash my face, and put on some deodorant, and I am ready for the rest of the day. Also, plan for cooler weather at night, and bring a light jacket. Even in Orlando, most evenings will bring with them a chill in the air (maybe the exception is July and August).  


One Last Strategy I Love


If you are a little adventurous, there is a way you can actually stay on Disney property for well under $80 (even less if you are a AAA member). This is the absolute lowest cost way to stay overnight at Disney (no, it is not sleeping in your car). You can even have a family as large as ten people and do this! Even more, you will have access to 24 hour heated pools as well! I am saving this strategy for members of our ChristianMoneyPlus premium content portal. For CMC Plus subscribers you can also look for another article coming soon on free things to do in Orlando (other than at Disney).


Up To 10 People Stay At A Disney Resort For $80 Or Less (Note: To read this article will require a membership in ChristianMoneyPlus)


What is your favorite thing to do at Disney? Use the comments section below and we can start a conversation and build this page into a fantastic resource.


Helping you make the most of God's Money!


James L. Paris 
Editor-In-Chief ChristianMoney.com 
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Published on April 01, 2015 15:43

The Bilderberg Group Movie - Daniel Estulin

Author and expert on the Bildergberg Group, Daniel Estulin, joins Jim Paris Live to discuss his upcoming movie. On this episode - the history of the Bilderbergs and how they influence society and politics. Barack Obama's secret visit to a Bilderberg meeting, why the mainstream media does not cover Bilderberg meetings, was Jekyll Island a precursor to the formation of the Bilderberg Group in 1954? What is the overall plan of the Bilderberg Group?

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Published on April 01, 2015 06:01