Last year I shared how we went to Colonial Williamsburg on a $200 budget, but most of my tips were ways to save money on the things you have to spend money on, like lodging and food. But one of the great things about Williamsburg is that there are lots of things to do in the Williamsburg/Jamestown/Yorktown […]
The Aloha State promises so many wonderful things, but just getting your feet on the ground can cost a lot! The good news is that there are countless things to do across the islands that won’t cost you anything. Because of the mild temperatures year-round and the gorgeous natural beauty of the geography, Hawaii has […]
It’s the time of the year when many families pack up the car and head out of town for a vacation to the beach or a trip to the mountains. Even if your kids are seasoned travelers, it can help to have something new to listen to when everybody piles into their seats. It’s also […]
As you read this I am packing my bags to head off tomorrow to Scotland! I surprised my husband and “gave” him a trip to Scotland for Christmas (and his birthday, our anniversary, my birthday…). I say it was a gift, but in reality the gift was from grandmothers being willing to watch our kids! […]
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Now is the time that many of you are probably starting to get ready for spring break for you and your family. And if you’re trying to live a frugal lifestyle, you know that it can be a little bit tricky sometimes to plan an exciting vacation. There are some ways that you can save […]
I am an experiences mom. I’d rather give a trip that makes memories than any other gift, and I soak up all the minutes I can on those trips. Recently we decided to head to Colonial Williamsburg for a family holidays trip between Christmas and New Years. We went about 3 years ago, and it was […]
It’s a good time to book cruise vacations! Plan a trip in advance and get a Bahamas cruise for as little as $52 per night. Cruise Deals: Book a 5-Night Carnival Cruise to the Bahamas for as low as $263 ($53 per night). This price is for November of 2018, but there are some similarly […]
If you’ve traveled any time recently, you know that finding cheap airline tickets can be a major headache. Bottom line is: to get cheap tickets, you need to do your research. Here are five ways I’ve always found helpful to keeping costs down for my plane tickets. 1. Compare Prices A few years ago I did a […]
