Last year I got $6800 and spent $5,000 of it on a spring break trip to Key West with my kids. What an expensive trip, but what a great time we had, snorkelling, touring the Everglades, more snorkelling, parasailing, and taking a helicopter ride.
THIS year I'm getting almost the exact same amount, and it's going into the 529 plans the DAY I get it. I'm setting my alarm clock early for the day the IRS says I'll get it, and I'm going to get up, check my bank online, and make the transfer. Whoo hoo!!!