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Using Rakuten to Travel Cheaper

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Did you know that you can basically get paid to travel and shop [for your travel gear and clothing] for things you buy everyday? I never buy or book anything without first checking Rakuten. I like to use my cash back as a travel savings supplement. Of course, you can use it for whatever you want. So, what IS Rakuten?

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Creative Ways to Save Money for Travel

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So, now you're paying for a thing you don't even use. Or buy the tickets and get a trip out of it. Buy previously owned items/clothing - Some people like to make use of the Free sections on Nextdoor and Facebook. I like to use sites/apps like Poshmark to buy clothes at a fraction of retail.

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At-Home Lunar New Year Celebration

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Let's hope that's true, because we can all use a good year. I used this year as an excuse to buy a new sparkly gold table cover and a fancy dragon table runner , which can be used every year. You can buy the boba kit at TJs. It's also affordable, especially if you use things you already have around the house.

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10 of My Favorite Travel Items

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I've used them for snacks, for dirty clothes, for leftovers and for receipts and brochures. I have started replacing single-use bags with silicone Stasher bags. They are heavy-duty and can be used for everything, plus they're freezer-, boil-, oven-, and dishwasher-safe. Back-up bag Usually when you go on a trip, you buy stuff.

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Holiday Travel Gift List 2023

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Buy this for the college kid off to see the world alone. USB Data Blocker for when you need to charge your phone and use a public outlet. Now, I use these for my laptop, headphones, car keys, etc. I've used this with the flat magnet inside my case (not attached to my phone). It fits over the lock inside the door jamb.

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Your Next Romantic Getaway

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Buy some Valentine's travel gear Getting ready to jetseet now? While a trip is the ultimate gift, maybe you'd like to extend the gift to useful physical things. In fact, there are different traditions in different countries, which can be really cool and romantic in other ways. Here are 11 of the most unique.