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How to Save Money When Traveling

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Be sure to mention whether you are in the military, a teacher, a first responder, or AAA member. In our experience, Marriot offers the best military discount, so we try to stay at hotels within that brand. I’m passionate about food waste, and dinner portions are too much, bringing me to my next point.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

Also, we’re by a military base, so it’s a little easier to find houses to rent if you know when people will be PCSing out and needing to rent out their homes. And because my husband has access to the military base we can use their lake and camping sites which are much less crowded than the civilian areas.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

” Sunrise on Lake Michigan I’ve moved a LOT – not as much as a military family, perhaps, but quite a bit for someone my age! Tell us a little about yourself When asked the question “Where are you from?”, ”, my response is always “How far back do you want to know?”