That pencil box for cutlery is a good idea.

deborah harris I know they have all the coffee fixins in the hotel but I like all my own "stuff". I can never get their coffee to taste the way I want it :) I will let you know if I have any problems with my neighbors.

Carrie LeighAnna Thanks!

Connie Francis Aww thanks I didn't think if that

I have a rice cooker. Smaller and works about the same.

Kyle Kakouris: My husband was a career USN guy (as was my father, now long deceased), and I remember well those 2-3 month "camping trips," as my mother referred to them. This is a tad off topic but may be *very* useful to our military folks, whether still active duty or retired. I'm not sure about reserve status, but it might be worth checking out. There is a fairly large military-owned motel here on our base, as well as 15 or so separate little cottages. Nothing especially fancy, we've been told, but "almost free" is a pretty good trade-off for triple-sheeted king beds and turn-down service. All these wonderful tips for cooking in hotel rooms brought to mind one other note of caution: many of the on-base facilities are booked well in advance, so if you're interested, call the specific base for specific info on terms, costs, and how early to try to book or a cottage. The motel, btw, is smack on a large river, perhaps 200' from the water; the cottages are perhaps 1/2 mile down the road. Hope this turns out to be useful info for someone.

I like that thought. I guess we do the opposite. We stay at a nicer hotel, and save money by cooking

Nice hotel and cook is the way to go!

It went great. I do this all the time. Making things ahead that can be warmed in the crockpot are my go to hotel cooking meals, also pre making taco meat and having taco salads work well also.

I have been bringing a waffle iron lately. Great for eggs or paninis. I make waffle batter ahead and bring it. Have fun on your trip, we are headed to Disney first week of December 😁

Amy Howell I am so grateful to be able to be a stay at home wife that I really try to save money where I can. Don't want Honey working himself into an early grave because of me ;)

+DixieDebutantes Perhaps you should get off your butt and get a job!

Why do you feel the need to be so judgemental? Leave people alone and keep your nastiness to yourself.

I haven’t ventured into the Instapot yet. I have one, just don’t know how to use it 😜

michelle from down under in bundy Good luck on the surgery! I'm glad this video helped with your plans.

It does trigger smoke alarm and you will be charged additional cleaning fee

I’m so glad you found this helpful! I filmed this before the Instapot was a thing. I’m sure one of those would be great in a hotel 😁

Not sure what part of the video you are referencing but I usually make eggs and breakfast wraps at home and bring them already prepared.

Simply_Mari I'm glad you found me too!

Lol. HahaHa. I had to laugh.

Ourritzlife HAHAHAHA “I am a major foodie” but you refuse to eat at restaurants because they’re “overpriced” so you only cook at home. God you people must be a joy to travel with. If I rolled my eyes any harder at your ridiculous attitude I’d see the back of my freaking skull.

Gosh, Nunya, the only childish insult you missed out on was calling Ourritzlife a fscking Boomer. Once you get get a little more maturity (I know it's really tough to be in your teens and unable to demonstrate even rudimentary writing skills. Perhaps when your lack of education is overcome through intensive tutoring you'll have enough language skills and spare time hunting for a job to research the concept of civility. Very few employers offer entrance-level jobs in which a prime prerequisite is a juvenile snottiness displayed with an entertaining lack of judgment. I'd also suggest you be careful with that "rolling your eyes" stuff to see into your skull. It's entirely possible, given the evident lack of anything in there, that your eyes might just drop down into your skull and get stuck there. I do have a compliment for you, however, concerning your ability to recognize your one positive character trait and to feel very comfortable with your own inability to stay out of other peoples' business. You chose a particularly appropriate user name. Not especially clever, but appropriate. Have to start somewhere, hmm?

I always say the more expensive the less amenities you get :( I have never had the fire alarm go off when I used the george forman. If you use a crock pot you don't have to worry about the alarm :) It is crazy how expensive some of the hotels are around Orlando, especially on Disney property. You could always supplement restaurant meals with easy breakfasts like protein shakes (I have a travel blender) or oatmeal you can make with the hot water from the coffee maker. Make ahead snacks, like cheese and crackers, fruit and sandwiches will help save you money.

+Cheryl Galloway No one gave us a hard time

+DixieDebutantes awesome! My fiancé likes your George Foreman grill idea lol :)

She's using it too boil food. That's why she got the percolator type.

+Alex A I see your point! I changed the title of the video so I could eliminate any confusion. Thanks for your input!

You could make that same exact same point without being rude.

Christopher Kidd Well, if I said 'misleading title' would that be more rude?

+Alex A No, that would be perfectly acceptable. Just removing the "duh" at the end of your first comment would have been an improvement.

grow a pair Chris Kidd

Carolyn Klei The microwave is a great idea! I have traveled with my crockpot, I cook the meals ahead of time and use it mostly to heat up.

We drove to our destination

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Dreamz this was my first thought, however it was 2015 and I’m hoping she’s changed her mindset now. In 2015 I’d have thought chickens and steaks were healthy foods too.

I'm so glad you can tell my whole financial story from this simple "tips" video! Thank you so much for your helpful advice! I guess being so frugal that we carry no debt wouldn't be worth mentioning.

Aren't you a little ray of sunshine? *eye roll* She could easily rent a condo and do her cooking from there while on vacation but because of budget and timing (life is quite the baseball player believe it or not) this was the option she had to go with. I'm moving into a new place and staying in an extended stay hotel on someone else's dime while paperwork and inspection process, most of my stuff is in storage and my laptop, backpack I take with me to work, suitcase and food are with me (I used a rolling cooler, 2 boxes and a Whole Foods bag to take it from my old apartment to the hotel I'm staying in) This hotel also provides (if you ask them because apparently at this location, they don't stock their rooms) pots, pans, bowls, spoons, forks, knives, dishes, glassware and even dish liquid (it used to be an Extended Stay America according to the back of the dish liquid packets. It's now a Crossland Economy Studios) Anyway, you came off as kind of rude to her and as someone who's also living on a budget (read also: Living off of a low income and gets SSI due to disability) I took offense to that and thus thumbs your comment down.

jerrhann who rattled your cage sweetie

hehe

Hotel . and hostel room cooking is lots of fun !