❤ Love love love your bravery to leave. It's soo very hard to leave what you know and was taught your whole life. I googled in the past about living on a cruise ship. Thank you for living out your AMAZING LIFE and bring us along. Thank you.
@rej990 THANK YOU for the kind words. You are so right. It wasn't easy, but it's MOST DEFINITELY worth it! I appreciate you watching, and your kind words touched my soul. Thank you. 💝🌻🛳
Your voice is so soothing. I couldn’t possibly afford this lifestyle in my retirement but even so, I will be watching, living vicariously and listening to a lovely soothing story teller.
@yodaami 😅 Haha. I've never heard that before. Thank you. 😇 I never imagined being able to afford it either but "there are many ways to skin a cat". Perhaps this video can help you in the future: ruclips.net/video/zxPeKBPawYo/видео.html Wishing you many blessings 🤗🌻🛳
First, congratulations for living your dream! Second, you are my hero…a NUMBERS PERSON! I can only dream!! Third sorry about your toxic work environment. Been there. Done that. You were smart to cut the cord. I have a feeling you will continue to grow your viewership. Wishing you happy sailings!
Congratulations on being monetized! This video was very motivating. Something for me to think about. Keep up the good work. I would like to see a video on how you handle your timeshare down to free. I am so glad to a video about a woman of color AND plus size traveling solo. It is cool to see yourself represented on you tube doing something positive. God be with you.
@clarareaves6874 Hi and thank you. Apologies ahead of time but in my Forest Gump voice, "that's all Imma say about that" 🤗 Timeshares are very tricky and I want to focus on the main content of the channel. Hope you understand. ☺️🛳
Girl! You have got it going on! Your budgeting system is so right in it! I would love to do the same thing! Studying your finance set-up! Keep up the good work!
Hello Lynnelle, you got me totally intrigued in what you got going on. I've been cruise vacationing for about 30 yrs now and not once have I heard of "free casino" cruise offers!!!! Probably because I very very rarely go to the casino.....I'm not a big (or small) gambler so I guess that why. I am approaching retirement and look forward to enjoying some free cruises going forward. Keep up the GREAT work.
Love your channel, Lynnelle! You've got such a fun, positive personality. It doesn't surprise me to see how quickly your channel is growing. And now you are monetized!! Excellent!! Hubby and I are doing some cruises out of Tampa in just a few months.... hope to see you on one of them!!!
My new favorite youtube channel! I just found you and love this video. Congratulations on your monetization and new lifestyle. I have been wanting to do what you are doing, I can't wait to see what happens next!
Congrats on already being monetized! Huge accomplishment and aspiring RUclipsrs should follow your example. You’re having fun w RUclips and anything else is gravy. You don’t “need” RUclips which makes your content so natural and genuine and free flowing. Once again congratulations 🍾🎉 well deserved Also…I think the simple brilliance of your channel name is something to emulate!!
Congrats on being monetized! I love your planning and strategically using points. I see that your subscriber numbers have gone up too. :) Looking forward to your future travels.
I've been watching for the last month. Love the content! Also, you might want to consider signing up for the apps for restaurants for more savings and free items. Thanks for coming to my city (Tampa). I love seeing the ships in port on my way to work.
Great idea!! I am on some like McD's, Firehouse, etc. I should do better since I'm trying to do this on a budget. Thanks for the reminder and thanks so much for watching! 😊💖🚢
Congratulations on being monetized! Very informative video. You are truly an Accountant. Although I loved to watch the extreme couponing shows, I only managed to save a few dollars couponing when there were actual coupons. I appreciate how you showed all of your expenses. I plan to cruise for at least 6 months out of the year once I retire and this video provides a really good template that I can use to budget. Thank you for sharing information about the Exodus Summit. You are probably one of the few people who were able to make a Timeshare work for you. I often thought of going to some of those information sessions for the perks. Safe travels!
You're very welcome and I hope you are able to make cruising work for you. I'm biased, but I think it's an amazing way to transition an exodus or even just take a break before going back to the states. Thanks for watching and for the kind words. Wishing you the best in your journeys. 🤗💞🛳
I've been waiting for you. I'm inspired to do the same. I'm over this corporate life and I get ALL the best offers from Carnival!! Going thru ALL your videos! Thank you!!
Hello! I’m fairly new to your channel!! I’m a cruise addict so I’m definitely enjoying watching your journey😊 Congratulations on being monetized!! That extra income does help a lot!!
Congratulations Lynnelle with the Awesome news of your monetization for your content, and for your channel growth as well. Great job 👏 👍 On your Carnival cruise there were $20 charges for entertainment, I thought entertainment, outside of excursions, was free on a cruise, or was this charge for casino expenses? Just curious for future cruise itinerary. Seafood, crab legs, lobster, and shrimp are one of my downfalls, most anything chocolate too. I don't blame you for splurging a bit, treating yourself once in a while is not a crime. 😊 Thank you for showing the breakdown of your expenses and showing everyone how we can do this too. I look forward to following you in future travels. Happy cruising 🛳 Blessings and Peace 🕊 🙏 ✝️
👍Thank you so much! Yep, that's exactly what those $20 'Entertainment' fees were - casino. If you check the video that is scheduled for this Sunday, you'll see more details about my experience and the total amount that I actually "spent" in the casino on that cruise. 🚢😇🎰
These are so much fun! Thanks for sharing. Congratulations on the monetization - that’s fantastic. I’ve been thinking about getting a go-pro, and seeing this may have helped me decide- this footage looks great! What mic do you use?
@GinaStanyerBooks Hey! 👋🏽 Thanks a bunch! I appreciate you. ☺️ I'm using RODE mics. My goodness I never knew the difference until this accident happened. That background noise is SO annoying. 😂🤷🏽♀️🛳
@BrewToo 😂🤷🏽♀️😎 Thank you. Yes, when the Go Pro went out, I didn't have time to re-record so I had to use the phone's footage. Wow what a difference in mics! 😂🛳
Hi, Thank you! Yes. If you watch my very first video, ruclips.net/video/P7xL4TmrkFI/видео.html, you'll understand why. I've mentioned how I got 2 free 7-day cruises with other lines as well [Princess & Holland]. If you're interested, feel free to check out the other videos on the channel. ☺️🛳
@@PovertyToParadise oh I must have missed that, off to watch, Thank you!!! And happy cruising, I saw that you are off on a new adventure today! Can't wait to see the video😁
Are you doing any type of travel insurance? Also, do you do anything special for health insurance to cover out of country costs? Thank you for these videos they are very helpful.
Nope. No travel insurance other that what is covered by my credit cards $5k per trip (my trips are less than $5k each). Nope. I am not covered for health issues outside of the U.S. You are very welcome. Thanks for watching. 😊
Congratulations 🎉🎉 Have you booked any transatlantic/ transpacific cruises yet? OMG I use to extreme coupon. Stockpile room, binders, accordion folders, all of it lol😊
May I ask, can you stay in balcony cabins when you are using the casino offers? Are you limited to staying in windowless cabins? Thanks so much for sharing how you do all this travel.
@marychang2823 Yes, you can. I have received Casino Offers for Interior, Oceanview & Balcony rooms - I have other videos on this channel with reviews of those. No matter which category I am offered, I can always upgrade to the next level for a fee. But I'm trying to keep my expenses as low as possible & don't mind interior so I have never upgraded... YET! Thx for watching. 🤗🛳
This is absolutely insane detail. Wow good on you and your journey. Hey so I am 100% sure you know your journey will come to an abrupt end if you stop playing the casino games. That’s how you received these offers and like you said you booked these 2024 cruises but how will you continue your journey if you don’t play anymore? Either way thanks again for your post!
Thank you so much!! Yes, you are correct. Free cannot last forever. I talk about my future views in this video. ruclips.net/video/aBcnxK0IusI/видео.html Appreciate you watching and welcome aboard. 🚢🤗
Please talk a little about how you get the free cruises. I’ve watched all your videos, but a little refresher course would be helpful along the way. 😊 BTW, will you be going on the cruise with Grounded for Life?
🤣😅 Noted! I will try. I'm still new & learning. I'm laughing bc this video was 90 minutes and I had to edit out 60% of what I wanted to share. I can only put so much in one video, but I get your point, appreciate the feedback and will consider that going forward. Thanks so much for watching. No, I already had other cruises booked in another part of the country when they announced the cruise, and it would be too much to change it. I'm so bummed I won't be able to join. Hope yall have an AMAZING group cruise! #jealous 🤗🛳
Getting ready to go on a cruise today and have my casino money set aside to play and have fun but if it bring free cruise offers then I will be over the moon! Congrats on being monetized 🎉
Glad you got monetized! I have a question for you and I apologize if you’ve already covered this. You did a really thorough breakdown of all of your expenses. The one thing I’m wondering is, I understand you get these free fares because of casino credits. My question is about your casino expenses. Overall, let’s say for the month of August did you win money, lose money or do you just try to break even and would August be a typical representation of your casino activity? I’d like to try your system, but that’s one thing that I have a question about. Thanks in advance for your reply.
@Robertsramblings 🤗 Hi & welcome aboard. Thank you so much! The answers to your questions are in the very first video I made. Check that out here ruclips.net/video/P7xL4TmrkFI/видео.html
Hey! 👋idk. I don't buy travel insurance. Seen this question come up often. I may have to do a video about it to explain why. Thanks for asking and thanks for watching. 🤗🚢
Congratulations I knew that you would become monetized and I know It's going to become a great source of income for you very soon. I would be willing to bet that It will become a greater source of Income than your retirement, because you're relatable and very pleasant. Please tell how you ended up paying $60 for a bottle of water.
@pameladavis950 Awwww, what a sweet comment. Thank you SO MUCH! 🤗☺️❤️ I'll be working on the video regarding the $60 water while on this cruise. Stay tuned. #Anticipation 😎🛳
Hello. A heads up. You had information censored in other slides that may not censored here. Appreciate your content and congratulations on monetization.
Thanks. I'm ok with it. It's bound to happen from time-to-time. Not worried about most... I just gotta watch out for scammers / spam, etc. Appreciate you looking out and thanks so much for watching and commenting. 🤗🚢
thanks for sharing your story and teaching us! I am so thankful for the lessons you share. Are you able to cruise out of Europe or Australia with your system? Also, with free cruises do you still get the credit for the cruises, raising your levels within the frequent cruiser award system?
@calicokitten6121 Hi. You're welcome and thx so much for watching. Yes, I have some offers for Australia that I've passed on and I have booked some free transatlantic cruises coming up...stay tuned for those. 🤗 Yep! I still get my points for status and w/ Royal Caribbean I get double points for crusing solo, even with the free cruises. Carnival only gives me the regular 1 point per day so it's gonna take me longer to get to the higher statuses but I have more free cruises with Carnival so, I guess that's OK. 😂🏆🙌🏽
Congratulations!!!! Great video. How do you stay out of the casino, I will be sleeping there!!!If you don't play how will you keep getting free cruise credits?
@irenez5160 Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. 😂 I'm definitely tempted but not addicted. Same way I don't eat a whole pack of Oreos in one sitting. I want to, but I know it's not good for me & I can anticipate the outcome will be bad for me if I do. There's a gazillion other things to do so I'm good! I don't anticipate they will give me free cruises forever. I am definitely content w/ the 60 cruises I have as I know they didn't anticipate me booking ALL of them 😂. You & I both will have to stay tuned to see how long they keep dishing them out to me. 😊🙏🏽🛳
Just to let you know your name is on the itemized statement, on most you opt out the last name. I’m impressed with your new adventure. Would you consider getting an American Express card to utilize points for your travel? Also Carnival credit card benefit is double points when card used for your Carnival cruise.
Thanks. I'm ok with it. It's bound to happen from time-to-time. Not worried about most... I just gotta watch out for scammers / spam, etc. Appreciate you looking out and thanks so much for watching and commenting. 🤗🚢I'm open to any credit card rewards that will get me the most bang for my buck. Yep, I use ship cards: Carnival for Carnival and Royal for Royal. 🙌😍🏆
Congratulations on being monetized! Do you include your gambling on your budget, or are you not gambling? Do you gamble every cruise? If you don't, how does that affect your free cruises?
@debbiecreech3436 THANK YOU! 🙌🏽 Hi & welcome to the channel. Be sure to watch the entire video. I answered the 1st 2 questions in this video & my 60 cruises are already booked so my future play will not impact my "current" bookings. 🤗🛳
I’m trying to figure out how I can do this as well!!! I’m wondering you said that you can’t spend time in the casino but then how did you get the cruises for free??? Isn’t that your strategy?? I’m trying to figure out how to go from ship to ship to save $$ on hotels until I get my IHG credit card Have you cruised the repositioning cruises yet?? Also do you have a home or not? I’m hoping to rent my house out to the snow birds for 4-6 months to pay my lot lease and while it’s rented out I can cruise October- March I have a very limited budget!!! Thanks for answering my questions
@PjSmith Whew chile! 😂 That's a lot of words! You're missing the gap on questions I have answered in previous videos. If you check out the other videos on my channel, most if not all, of your questions have been answered. May I suggest the very 1st video that I made, which is going to answer most of your questions. ☺️🛳 1st video - ruclips.net/video/P7xL4TmrkFI/видео.html
@@PovertyToParadise yes I have been binging on your videos and other cruise videos and the reason I ask so many questions is because I’m looking for those specific answers thanks for answering in advance
@PjSmith yes, in that 1st video I answered how I get my free cruises. In my packing videos, I mention everything that I own... I sold my house, etc. I have repositioning cruises in my casino deals. Ship getting ready to sail out so I'm turning on airplane mode & will review comments when I can. If you have any questions regarding something I said in a specific video, please post the question in that video & be sure to subscribe as I will continue to give more details about future upcoming cruises & how I get/do casino cruise deals. 👋🏽🤗🛳
Hi! I use to solo travel but now I travel with my 2 young children. On my own I wasnt so concerned with travel. How do you keep yourself safe in different ports. Recently Ive had to make adjustments because ive run into some creepy situations and im wondering what is helping you
Hi & welcome. I have not come into any creepy situations...yet. For the most part, I stay in port or with a tour and when I do go off on my own, I take the same precautions as I do when I'm in the U.S.... I make sure I'm aware of my surroundings, stay in public areas, and don't get lost! 🤗🌻
No worries! Thanks for watching. Yes, you missed a bunch. I have a link in the video description to my 1st vid that explains how I got my free cruises. Enjoy. 🚢🤗
So happy I found your channel!! I been wanting to become a full time cruiser myself wondering how to much upfront start up cost it’ll be. I have a savings but I’m on the fence if I should be “responsible” and buy a house or should take the adventure. Also being that I am in a relationship it is hard for my boyfriend to take time off from work. Please keep making content on your journey! Ps I’m also a couponer lol maybe we have an addictive personality lol
Great video, thanks for sharing your monthly expenses! What do you do for health insurance? and...sorry but, the clapping while you are explaining things in your video is distracting!
I have health insurance that covers me in the U.S. but not in other countries. That's my choice. As for the clapping, this may not be the channel for you because my personality is going to come out in the things I do and say. I hope you can get past it, but if not, I understand. Thanks for watching. 😊🚢
Love your videos! Question: I know you got “free” cruises from gambling. I didn’t see casino in your budget. Aren’t you afraid that the offers will stop?
Hi. Thank you. Good questions! 📌 I do not have a "casino" budget. I have a misc spending budget of $500/month. Any spending money, magnets, lotion, casino plays, gifts for grandkids, etc. falls into that category. Nope. I'm not afraid. I know eventually they will stop which is why I said in THIS video [ ruclips.net/video/aBcnxK0IusI/видео.html ] the types of places I am looking to "retire" to once this journey is done and I am ready for the next phase of my life. 😊🌎🚢
Thank for the reply! I started doing casino “free” cruises about the same time you did. My first one was in June 2024. I’m not retired yet but I DO have a flexible job so I’ve been going on a “free” cruise monthly since then and have ones scheduled each month until next May. I do gamble some on each cruise because I want them to continue to send me offers. I just don’t know if I’m gambling “enough”. Love your content!!! Keep ‘em coming
@SandraBrown-hh3qw Hello. You are definitely new to my channel! 👋🏽💞🤭 Girl, Disney does not have casinos! 😂 Check out some of my older videos, links in the description. I'm all about finding Paradise on a Budget. 🎉😊 Welcome & thanks for watching. #TeamNOLA #WhoDatNation
@thejulztolife1008 Oooh. I can't publicly answer that 1st one yet. 😂 I might mess up my blessings! 🤭 So, far, Carnival has given me the most free cruises. ❤️🛳
@thejulztolife1008 Oooh. I can't publicly answer that 1st one yet. 😂 I might mess up my blessings! 🤭 So, far, Carnival has given me the most free cruises. ❤️🛳
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Congratulations on being monetized and on your channel growth! 🎊 🎉
@@Auntieneece.1279 Thank you so much 🤗🛳
You are awesome! It’s not being cheap, it’s learning and working the system! 👏🏼
Thank you. It really is!
❤ Love love love your bravery to leave. It's soo very hard to leave what you know and was taught your whole life. I googled in the past about living on a cruise ship. Thank you for living out your AMAZING LIFE and bring us along. Thank you.
@rej990 THANK YOU for the kind words. You are so right. It wasn't easy, but it's MOST DEFINITELY worth it! I appreciate you watching, and your kind words touched my soul. Thank you. 💝🌻🛳
Your voice is so soothing. I couldn’t possibly afford this lifestyle in my retirement but even so, I will be watching, living vicariously and listening to a lovely soothing story teller.
@yodaami 😅 Haha. I've never heard that before. Thank you. 😇 I never imagined being able to afford it either but "there are many ways to skin a cat". Perhaps this video can help you in the future: ruclips.net/video/zxPeKBPawYo/видео.html
Wishing you many blessings 🤗🌻🛳
Enjoy your ice cream. Life is too short, happy cruisin' 🏝️
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Congratulations on being monetized in August!!! Thanks for sharing your details of your monthly expenses. I really appreciate your time in sharing!
Awww, thank YOU for watching! 😊🚢
I truly wish you luck and hope you GROW GROW GROW. 300 plus August will only go up! Your videos are refreshing! Good luck🎉
Awww, what I sweet blessing. Thank you so much. Fingers crossed! Thanks for watching. 🚢
First, congratulations for living your dream! Second, you are my hero…a NUMBERS PERSON! I can only dream!! Third sorry about your toxic work environment. Been there. Done that. You were smart to cut the cord. I have a feeling you will continue to grow your viewership. Wishing you happy sailings!
Wow, thank you! What sweet things to say. Thanks for watching. 🤗🚢
Congratulations on being monetized! This video was very motivating. Something for me to think about. Keep up the good work. I would like to see a video on how you handle your timeshare down to free. I am so glad to a video about a woman of color AND plus size traveling solo. It is cool to see yourself represented on you tube doing something positive. God be with you.
@clarareaves6874 Hi and thank you. Apologies ahead of time but in my Forest Gump voice, "that's all Imma say about that" 🤗 Timeshares are very tricky and I want to focus on the main content of the channel. Hope you understand. ☺️🛳
Girl! You have got it going on! Your budgeting system is so right in it! I would love to do the same thing! Studying your finance set-up! Keep up the good work!
@@juliekm6495 Thanks! There's more to come. Stay tuned... 🛳☺️
@@PovertyToParadiseI’m Iinterested too
Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉
Hello Lynnelle, you got me totally intrigued in what you got going on. I've been cruise vacationing for about 30 yrs now and not once have I heard of "free casino" cruise offers!!!! Probably because I very very rarely go to the casino.....I'm not a big (or small) gambler so I guess that why. I am approaching retirement and look forward to enjoying some free cruises going forward. Keep up the GREAT work.
Younare so inspiring. Congratulations on figuring out to live life to the fullest. You deserve to be happy.
Thank you so much!! ❤️
Love your channel, Lynnelle! You've got such a fun, positive personality. It doesn't surprise me to see how quickly your channel is growing. And now you are monetized!! Excellent!!
Hubby and I are doing some cruises out of Tampa in just a few months.... hope to see you on one of them!!!
Congratulations on being monetized, your content is interesting. You are my friend in my head, I watch every video.
@msbscorner374 Aw, thank you. I cool with that as I can use another friend. 😊🤗
My new favorite youtube channel! I just found you and love this video. Congratulations on your monetization and new lifestyle. I have been wanting to do what you are doing, I can't wait to see what happens next!
@@jrbowie3575 Awwwww! You made my day, THANK YOU! ☺️🤗 Welcome aboard. 🛳
Girl, you have me revamping my plans. I love cruising. Thanks for sharing.
You got it girl! We are so happy for you. Pam and I are retired and we travel full-time, crusing 72 days this year. Keep it up.
Thank you! You too! 🤗🛳💞
thanks for sharing your finances!! congrats on getting monetized🎉🎉🎉❤!!!❤
@theluxuryminimalistraveler You're welcome and THANK YOU 🤗🛳
I love how organized you are. You give me so much hope❤
I’m a new subscriber today! Congratulations on monetizing!
Hi Thank you. Thanks for subbing and welcome aboard! 👋🚢😊
Congrats on already being monetized!
Huge accomplishment and aspiring RUclipsrs should follow your example.
You’re having fun w RUclips and anything else is gravy.
You don’t “need” RUclips which makes your content so natural and genuine and free flowing.
Once again congratulations 🍾🎉 well deserved
Also…I think the simple brilliance of your channel name is something to emulate!!
💖😭🤗Awwwww, *happy tears*. Bless you for your kind words. Thank you so much. This is so encouraging. Thanks for watching and welcome aboard. 🚢🚢🚢
Congratulations 🎉
@@Poodlekisses007 thx
You are one of my heroes!!!!
Congrats on being monetized! I love your planning and strategically using points. I see that your subscriber numbers have gone up too. :) Looking forward to your future travels.
Fingers crossed!
Yay so excited for you. Love your content. You always so happy. And I love your details.
Thank you so much!! #HakunaMatata 🤗🤭😎
You are so helpful thank you ❤
@@mli6861 You're welcome 🛳
I've been watching for the last month. Love the content! Also, you might want to consider signing up for the apps for restaurants for more savings and free items. Thanks for coming to my city (Tampa). I love seeing the ships in port on my way to work.
Great idea!! I am on some like McD's, Firehouse, etc. I should do better since I'm trying to do this on a budget. Thanks for the reminder and thanks so much for watching! 😊💖🚢
Congratulations on being monetized! Very informative video. You are truly an Accountant. Although I loved to watch the extreme couponing shows, I only managed to save a few dollars couponing when there were actual coupons. I appreciate how you showed all of your expenses. I plan to cruise for at least 6 months out of the year once I retire and this video provides a really good template that I can use to budget. Thank you for sharing information about the Exodus Summit. You are probably one of the few people who were able to make a Timeshare work for you. I often thought of going to some of those information sessions for the perks. Safe travels!
You're very welcome and I hope you are able to make cruising work for you. I'm biased, but I think it's an amazing way to transition an exodus or even just take a break before going back to the states. Thanks for watching and for the kind words. Wishing you the best in your journeys. 🤗💞🛳
Thank you for transparency. Appreciate your update
@@TamiBarber-j9n You're welcome. Thx for watching. 🤗
I've been waiting for you. I'm inspired to do the same. I'm over this corporate life and I get ALL the best offers from Carnival!! Going thru ALL your videos! Thank you!!
😊 Wonderful! Glad you found the channel. THANKS for watching! 🚢
Congratulations!!!!!!
Thanks! 😊
Wow! Congrats on getting monetized! I love your break downs. A lot of useful information. Thank you!
@@TerryeToombs Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it. ☺️🛳
Congratulations on your growth!
Thanks a bunch!
Congrats!!!
As a "numbers" person, I absolutely love how you have made the numbers work to see the world!
Thank you. 😊💲🚢
Love your content
Congratulations 🎊🍾🎉. Keep up the good work!
Thank you! Will do!
I thought I was OCD on budgeting, but you got me beat...I love to cut those coupons .
@@jeancrain4681 😂 #TeamOCD #CouponersUnited
Hello! I’m fairly new to your channel!! I’m a cruise addict so I’m definitely enjoying watching your journey😊 Congratulations on being monetized!! That extra income does help a lot!!
Thank you. Welcome aboard and thanks for watching.
Congratulations on your monetization!!! Signed part time fellow solo casino free cruiser, hoping to become full time!!!
Thank you & welcome! 🤗
Congratulations on getting monetized🎉. I’m a new follower and I’m loving your videos. Thanks for shouting out Exodus Summit 😊
Thanks for subbing! Glad I could help. 🤗🚢
Hello Indianapolis Indiana! I love your content ❤
@@charlenephelps2696 Hi & welcome aboard 🛳☺️
Wonderful update!
@@itwillgetbetterihope Thanks
This woman is a national treasure!
Congratulations Lynnelle with the Awesome news of your monetization for your content, and for your channel growth as well. Great job 👏 👍
On your Carnival cruise there were $20 charges for entertainment, I thought entertainment, outside of excursions, was free on a cruise, or was this charge for casino expenses? Just curious for future cruise itinerary.
Seafood, crab legs, lobster, and shrimp are one of my downfalls, most anything chocolate too. I don't blame you for splurging a bit, treating yourself once in a while is not a crime. 😊
Thank you for showing the breakdown of your expenses and showing everyone how we can do this too. I look forward to following you in future travels.
Happy cruising 🛳
Blessings and Peace 🕊 🙏 ✝️
👍Thank you so much! Yep, that's exactly what those $20 'Entertainment' fees were - casino. If you check the video that is scheduled for this Sunday, you'll see more details about my experience and the total amount that I actually "spent" in the casino on that cruise. 🚢😇🎰
@@PovertyToParadise
I look forward to your videos 😊🙏🛳
These are so much fun! Thanks for sharing. Congratulations on the monetization - that’s fantastic.
I’ve been thinking about getting a go-pro, and seeing this may have helped me decide- this footage looks great!
What mic do you use?
@GinaStanyerBooks Hey! 👋🏽 Thanks a bunch! I appreciate you. ☺️ I'm using RODE mics. My goodness I never knew the difference until this accident happened. That background noise is SO annoying. 😂🤷🏽♀️🛳
🎉 Congratulations on getting monetized!! 🎉😎
Thank you!! 😁
I can tell you were an accountant! Great job. Are you shooting on your phone? Separate microphone? Looks good.
@BrewToo 😂🤷🏽♀️😎 Thank you. Yes, when the Go Pro went out, I didn't have time to re-record so I had to use the phone's footage. Wow what a difference in mics! 😂🛳
Thanks for your catalogue of inspirational videos!!!
You're welcome. 🤗🚢
Love your channel! I see that you are on Carnival and Royal Caribbean, are you happy with these 2 lines? Would you like to try any other lines?
Hi, Thank you! Yes. If you watch my very first video, ruclips.net/video/P7xL4TmrkFI/видео.html, you'll understand why. I've mentioned how I got 2 free 7-day cruises with other lines as well [Princess & Holland]. If you're interested, feel free to check out the other videos on the channel. ☺️🛳
@@PovertyToParadise oh I must have missed that, off to watch, Thank you!!! And happy cruising, I saw that you are off on a new adventure today! Can't wait to see the video😁
Are you doing any type of travel insurance? Also, do you do anything special for health insurance to cover out of country costs? Thank you for these videos they are very helpful.
Nope. No travel insurance other that what is covered by my credit cards $5k per trip (my trips are less than $5k each). Nope. I am not covered for health issues outside of the U.S. You are very welcome. Thanks for watching. 😊
Yay!!🎉Congrats on monetization!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Thank you!!!! 🙌
I definitely would love to hear more about getting monetized I started a channel in may or June and have 350 subs now but I have a lot of views
Thanks for watching. I will definitely do my best to continue to share what I know and learn along the way. Thanks.
Congratulations 🎉🎉 Have you booked any transatlantic/ transpacific cruises yet? OMG I use to extreme coupon. Stockpile room, binders, accordion folders, all of it lol😊
😆😅😂 Thank you. Yesssssss! #CouponersUnited 🙌 I have not YET been on any transatlantic/pacific but I have some coming up. Stay tuned... 🏆🚢🚢🚢🌎
May I ask, can you stay in balcony cabins when you are using the casino offers? Are you limited to staying in windowless cabins? Thanks so much for sharing how you do all this travel.
@marychang2823 Yes, you can. I have received Casino Offers for Interior, Oceanview & Balcony rooms - I have other videos on this channel with reviews of those. No matter which category I am offered, I can always upgrade to the next level for a fee. But I'm trying to keep my expenses as low as possible & don't mind interior so I have never upgraded... YET! Thx for watching. 🤗🛳
That was very interesting thank you! Glad you are monitized!
@@smileytow1925 Thanks! 🛳
This is absolutely insane detail. Wow good on you and your journey. Hey so I am 100% sure you know your journey will come to an abrupt end if you stop playing the casino games. That’s how you received these offers and like you said you booked these 2024 cruises but how will you continue your journey if you don’t play anymore? Either way thanks again for your post!
Thank you so much!! Yes, you are correct. Free cannot last forever. I talk about my future views in this video. ruclips.net/video/aBcnxK0IusI/видео.html Appreciate you watching and welcome aboard. 🚢🤗
Please talk a little about how you get the free cruises. I’ve watched all your videos, but a little refresher course would be helpful along the way. 😊 BTW, will you be going on the cruise with Grounded for Life?
🤣😅 Noted! I will try. I'm still new & learning. I'm laughing bc this video was 90 minutes and I had to edit out 60% of what I wanted to share. I can only put so much in one video, but I get your point, appreciate the feedback and will consider that going forward. Thanks so much for watching. No, I already had other cruises booked in another part of the country when they announced the cruise, and it would be too much to change it. I'm so bummed I won't be able to join. Hope yall have an AMAZING group cruise! #jealous 🤗🛳
Congratulations! Just started watching your channel and have subscribed!
@@moeych6291 Thanks. Hello & welcome aboard 🛳
Thank you for your info. You answered a question I had at the beginning before your battery died. Safe travels!
😅Haha. Yaaay. Thanks for watching.
Getting ready to go on a cruise today and have my casino money set aside to play and have fun but if it bring free cruise offers then I will be over the moon!
Congrats on being monetized 🎉
Sounds great! Thanks and thanks for watching. 😊
Good job!!!
Thank you! Cheers!
I just found your channel, you have a new subscriber great content.
Awesome! Welcome aboard! 👋😊🚢
Glad you got monetized! I have a question for you and I apologize if you’ve already covered this. You did a really thorough breakdown of all of your expenses. The one thing I’m wondering is, I understand you get these free fares because of casino credits. My question is about your casino expenses. Overall, let’s say for the month of August did you win money, lose money or do you just try to break even and would August be a typical representation of your casino activity? I’d like to try your system, but that’s one thing that I have a question about. Thanks in advance for your reply.
@Robertsramblings 🤗 Hi & welcome aboard. Thank you so much! The answers to your questions are in the very first video I made. Check that out here ruclips.net/video/P7xL4TmrkFI/видео.html
@@PovertyToParadise I will check that out thank you
Amazing. Good for you!!!
I'm learning alot
Thank you for sharing
I wish I can cruise for free too so happy for you
What about travel insurance expenses how much does that cost per cruise
Thanks
Hey! 👋idk. I don't buy travel insurance. Seen this question come up often. I may have to do a video about it to explain why. Thanks for asking and thanks for watching. 🤗🚢
Great job Lynelle! Love this video. Smart move with the additional recording devices. 😉
Thanks! Someone upstairs was looking out. I did not have time to re-do it! Phew! 😅😆Thanks so much for watching.🚢
Congrats on getting monetized! Exciting.
@nncadi1 Thanks. Yes, very exciting. 🤗
Love this! Congrats on being monetized!
Thank you!!
Congratulations I knew that you would become monetized and I know It's going to become a great source of income for you very soon. I would be willing to bet that It will become a greater source of Income than your retirement, because you're relatable and very pleasant. Please tell how you ended up paying $60 for a bottle of water.
@pameladavis950 Awwww, what a sweet comment. Thank you SO MUCH! 🤗☺️❤️ I'll be working on the video regarding the $60 water while on this cruise. Stay tuned. #Anticipation 😎🛳
Hello. A heads up. You had information censored in other slides that may not censored here. Appreciate your content and congratulations on monetization.
Thanks. I'm ok with it. It's bound to happen from time-to-time. Not worried about most... I just gotta watch out for scammers / spam, etc. Appreciate you looking out and thanks so much for watching and commenting. 🤗🚢
Congratulations
Thanks
Congratulations on being monetized! Keep on keeping on.
Thank you! That's the plan...thanks for the encouragement. 🤗🚢
congrats love the videos can't wait to retire so I can travel
thanks for sharing your story and teaching us! I am so thankful for the lessons you share. Are you able to cruise out of Europe or Australia with your system?
Also, with free cruises do you still get the credit for the cruises, raising your levels within the frequent cruiser award system?
@calicokitten6121 Hi. You're welcome and thx so much for watching. Yes, I have some offers for Australia that I've passed on and I have booked some free transatlantic cruises coming up...stay tuned for those. 🤗 Yep! I still get my points for status and w/ Royal Caribbean I get double points for crusing solo, even with the free cruises. Carnival only gives me the regular 1 point per day so it's gonna take me longer to get to the higher statuses but I have more free cruises with Carnival so, I guess that's OK. 😂🏆🙌🏽
@@PovertyToParadisethat’s such great news! Try a transpacific sometime. We just did that (not for free) and it was amazing. 30 days!!!
@@calicokitten6121 I'll be on the lookout. Thx. 👍🏽😊
Congratulations!!!! Great video. How do you stay out of the casino, I will be sleeping there!!!If you don't play how will you keep getting free cruise credits?
@irenez5160 Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. 😂 I'm definitely tempted but not addicted. Same way I don't eat a whole pack of Oreos in one sitting. I want to, but I know it's not good for me & I can anticipate the outcome will be bad for me if I do. There's a gazillion other things to do so I'm good! I don't anticipate they will give me free cruises forever. I am definitely content w/ the 60 cruises I have as I know they didn't anticipate me booking ALL of them 😂. You & I both will have to stay tuned to see how long they keep dishing them out to me. 😊🙏🏽🛳
Just to let you know your name is on the itemized statement, on most you opt out the last name. I’m impressed with your new adventure. Would you consider getting an American Express card to utilize points for your travel? Also Carnival credit card benefit is double points when card used for your Carnival cruise.
Thanks. I'm ok with it. It's bound to happen from time-to-time. Not worried about most... I just gotta watch out for scammers / spam, etc. Appreciate you looking out and thanks so much for watching and commenting. 🤗🚢I'm open to any credit card rewards that will get me the most bang for my buck. Yep, I use ship cards: Carnival for Carnival and Royal for Royal. 🙌😍🏆
I got a refund too and we also went to Bimini. I don't know exactly what it was for. We still went to the ports on the itinerary.
I love that word: REFUND! 😊😆
Being a couponer is a superpower
Yesssssssss! Your comment brought back memories!!! #CouponersUnited!!!!! 🙌😆💯
Congrats on getting monetized and meeting your goal early!
@@LysaBrown-o5r Thanks so much 🙌🏽
Congrats!!!
Thanks. I just subscribed to your channel. Hopefully I can learn a few tips from you as well. #TeamFemaleSoloCruisers 🚢💖
Congratulations on being monetized! Do you include your gambling on your budget, or are you not gambling? Do you gamble every cruise? If you don't, how does that affect your free cruises?
@debbiecreech3436 THANK YOU! 🙌🏽 Hi & welcome to the channel. Be sure to watch the entire video. I answered the 1st 2 questions in this video & my 60 cruises are already booked so my future play will not impact my "current" bookings. 🤗🛳
Congratulations on being monetized!!
Thank you so much 😀
I’m trying to figure out how I can do this as well!!!
I’m wondering you said that you can’t spend time in the casino but then how did you get the cruises for free???
Isn’t that your strategy??
I’m trying to figure out how to go from ship to ship to save $$ on hotels until I get my IHG credit card
Have you cruised the repositioning cruises yet??
Also do you have a home or not?
I’m hoping to rent my house out to the snow birds for 4-6 months to pay my lot lease and while it’s rented out I can cruise October- March
I have a very limited budget!!!
Thanks for answering my questions
@PjSmith Whew chile! 😂 That's a lot of words! You're missing the gap on questions I have answered in previous videos. If you check out the other videos on my channel, most if not all, of your questions have been answered. May I suggest the very 1st video that I made, which is going to answer most of your questions. ☺️🛳 1st video - ruclips.net/video/P7xL4TmrkFI/видео.html
That seems like a perfect idea to rent out your house to the snow birds 🎉
@@PovertyToParadiseI’ll watch that too I’m new and catching up
@@PovertyToParadise yes I have been binging on your videos and other cruise videos and the reason I ask so many questions is because I’m looking for those specific answers thanks for answering in advance
@PjSmith yes, in that 1st video I answered how I get my free cruises. In my packing videos, I mention everything that I own... I sold my house, etc. I have repositioning cruises in my casino deals. Ship getting ready to sail out so I'm turning on airplane mode & will review comments when I can. If you have any questions regarding something I said in a specific video, please post the question in that video & be sure to subscribe as I will continue to give more details about future upcoming cruises & how I get/do casino cruise deals. 👋🏽🤗🛳
Hi! I use to solo travel but now I travel with my 2 young children. On my own I wasnt so concerned with travel. How do you keep yourself safe in different ports. Recently Ive had to make adjustments because ive run into some creepy situations and im wondering what is helping you
Hi & welcome. I have not come into any creepy situations...yet. For the most part, I stay in port or with a tour and when I do go off on my own, I take the same precautions as I do when I'm in the U.S.... I make sure I'm aware of my surroundings, stay in public areas, and don't get lost! 🤗🌻
Maybe I missed it on other vids, how did you get free cruise?
Great idea to live in a ship. Good luck to you on your fantastic journey Sis.
No worries! Thanks for watching. Yes, you missed a bunch. I have a link in the video description to my 1st vid that explains how I got my free cruises. Enjoy. 🚢🤗
@@PovertyToParadise Thank you.
🎉way to go on being monetized🎉
@@jeancrain4681 🎉🏆🙌🏽 Thank you so much.
Subscribe today! I’ve watched a few episodes! Thanks for the accounting updates!😊
Hi Valrice & thank you very much for subbing. Welcome aboard! 🛳☺️
So happy I found your channel!! I been wanting to become a full time cruiser myself wondering how to much upfront start up cost it’ll be. I have a savings but I’m on the fence if I should be “responsible” and buy a house or should take the adventure. Also being that I am in a relationship it is hard for my boyfriend to take time off from work. Please keep making content on your journey! Ps I’m also a couponer lol maybe we have an addictive personality lol
💖😍I love it!!!! Welcome aboard and I wish you well on your journey. Thanks so much for watching. 🤗🚢
I would love to know more about how to get free cruises with casino deals. Would you do a video about that?? ❤
@@travelbungalow6267 link in the description ☺️🛳
Great video, thanks for sharing your monthly expenses! What do you do for health insurance? and...sorry but, the clapping while you are explaining things in your video is distracting!
I have health insurance that covers me in the U.S. but not in other countries. That's my choice. As for the clapping, this may not be the channel for you because my personality is going to come out in the things I do and say. I hope you can get past it, but if not, I understand. Thanks for watching. 😊🚢
Love your videos! Question: I know you got “free” cruises from gambling. I didn’t see casino in your budget. Aren’t you afraid that the offers will stop?
Hi. Thank you. Good questions! 📌 I do not have a "casino" budget. I have a misc spending budget of $500/month. Any spending money, magnets, lotion, casino plays, gifts for grandkids, etc. falls into that category. Nope. I'm not afraid. I know eventually they will stop which is why I said in THIS video [ ruclips.net/video/aBcnxK0IusI/видео.html ] the types of places I am looking to "retire" to once this journey is done and I am ready for the next phase of my life. 😊🌎🚢
Thank for the reply! I started doing casino “free” cruises about the same time you did. My first one was in June 2024. I’m not retired yet but I DO have a flexible job so I’ve been going on a “free” cruise monthly since then and have ones scheduled each month until next May. I do gamble some on each cruise because I want them to continue to send me offers. I just don’t know if I’m gambling “enough”. Love your content!!! Keep ‘em coming
That's awesome. How did you get the FREE cruises?
Hi & welcome aboard. 🛳🤗 Here's how I got the free cruises: ruclips.net/video/P7xL4TmrkFI/видео.html
Congratulations on being monitized. Make sure you select the aggressive options for commercials.
I have no idea what that is or how to select it, but thanks for the suggestion. Let me go figure this out. 😆😊👍
Hi Nola girl are you going on the new Disney Destiny cruise ship ?
I’m looking at how to be a solo cruiser.
@SandraBrown-hh3qw Hello. You are definitely new to my channel! 👋🏽💞🤭 Girl, Disney does not have casinos! 😂 Check out some of my older videos, links in the description. I'm all about finding Paradise on a Budget. 🎉😊 Welcome & thanks for watching. #TeamNOLA #WhoDatNation
Yes I am new to your channel…I’ve been binge watching your channel… new to the whole cruising thing … so very proud of you Congratulations 🎉
What app did you use to create your budget?
None. I use Excel spreadsheet to input my expenses as I go.
Are you now residing in Florida and catching all of your cruises out of Florida ?
@SherrieMcDaniel-z8f Hi & welcome. No. I live on the ships full time. See link in the video description
Do you have a video that shows how to get the free cruises and cruise deals?
Hi. Yes, check the video description for a link. 😊
so just wondering which cruise line do you prefer and which one gives you the most perks
@thejulztolife1008 Oooh. I can't publicly answer that 1st one yet. 😂 I might mess up my blessings! 🤭 So, far, Carnival has given me the most free cruises. ❤️🛳
@thejulztolife1008 Oooh. I can't publicly answer that 1st one yet. 😂 I might mess up my blessings! 🤭 So, far, Carnival has given me the most free cruises. ❤️🛳
You are living my dream. I have a husband to convince though. -Rita
Thanks. Good luck with that. Happy cruising. 😀🚢