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11 Things I learned After Owning a Vacation Property

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I wanted a place for our family to gather – adult children and grandchildren along with us. Family members may not use it as much as anticipated. It is disappointing, but there isn’t much you can do to force family to enjoy a get together. Extended family members expect free days. Hint: not mine.

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A clean-the-inbox Q&A

The Frugal Girl

I saw that you don’t exchange Christmas gifts with nieces and nephews on your side. What did Christmas and birthday gifts for nieces and nephews look like when they were young? Does this look different now that your kids are older? Leave your recommendations in the comments for Andrea and me!

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