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Where I found money in February

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I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. Airfare Refund: $2700. Neither my husband nor I have been to Europe so this was a big deal and we were very excited to be able to take our kids on such a trip. Yep, I found a $20 bill on a morning run at the beach!

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How to Plan a Multi-Generation Family Vacation

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We Baby Boomers are fueling the travel industry and many of us are taking our extended families along on our vacations. We aren’t the first generation of my family to include multiple generations on trips though. She was in her seventies at the time, my spouse and I in our forties and our kids were tween and teen.

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Save $100 on Family Hawaii Vacation

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We have wanted to go back for one of our anniversaries, but finances, jobs, school, kids, and just life, has come first so it hasn’t happened yet. We would love to take our kids now that they are a bit older and would remember the vacation – plus it would be fun to show them the beach that mommy and daddy were married on!

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Staycations Are For Suckers!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Families are facing some really desperate times. The costs of feeding, clothing, and housing a family have nearly doubled over the last decade. Sometimes the family vacation is put on hold because there just isn’t enough money in the budget to pay the skyrocketing costs of airfare. Weekend Getaways. Outdoor Fun.

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Is the Building of Experiences and Memories Worth the Cost?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Recently, an extended family trip to Hawaii got put on hold due to costs. I followed my own advice and tried to be very clear on what parts my spouse and I would be able to handle for the rest of the family – financially. I was raised in a family that went on a two week road trip every year, no matter what.

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Terror in Tinseltown Sweepstakes — Savings Blogger

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How to Create and Stick to a Vacation Budget

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Summer is the perfect time to go on a family vacation. After all, the weather is nice, the days are long, and the kids have off from school. If you fly, your largest expenses will likely be your hotel stay, airfare, and car rental, so you’ll want to account for these costs first. How do you know how much you’ll need?