Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 20, 2012

Yeah, times are tough, but that is no excuse to let those vacation days slip by. Staycations can save people money, but so can being a savvy vacation planner. When you plan your vacation equipped with the right knowledge and a few well-placed clicks, you can afford to LEAVE and actually GO on a vacation. Here’s how.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 25, 2013

We used to think that a vacation wasn’t a vacation unless we had eaten like the locals and indulged in all of the local foods. The problem with this was that often we ended up spending $50 or more for a meal while on vacation, but we rarely found the meal satisfying. Fixing simple meals is very easy in a VRBO.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

Vacations are those times when the much needed rest and relaxation are in order. But for some, vacations become a rather stressful event especially after spending too much and feeling the pressure of having spent more than one can afford. If you are planning a vacation, always remember that vacations need not be expensive to be fun.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 11, 2014

You might be saving up for a vacation, while at the same time building up your emergency fund and creating a fund for car maintenance and repairs. The same applies to a vacation, home down payment, or anything else. Break Out Your Objectives. Chances are that you are saving for different purposes. Adding an Investment Component.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Families playing football in the back yard after a turkey feast; grandparents watching Christmas Vacation with their grandchildren; decorating the Christmas tree and remembering just how each ornament came about. A Vacation. That is not what the holidays are about. These are the things that make the holidays special.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

When we traveled, we packed a cooler full of food to eat on vacation and while on the road. Now that there are 5 members of our family, we easily save at least $100 a day every day that we’re on vacation and eating our own food. What’s your favorite way to save when vacationing with your family?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Here are some of the ways to do so, some of the ways I milk each dollar on my vacations – no matter what my vacation budget is. A hot air balloon ride; a trip to Alaska; and an all inclusive beach vacation are a few of the ideas I have yet to execute. What is your most valued vacation memory? Anticipate.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2012

Cancellation of Trips – If during your vacation or business trip an emergency at home arises, such as a death within the family or incidence of fire in your home, travel insurance can cover your emergency flight back home. The basic types of Travel Insurance are the Vacation Plans (VP) and the Travel Medical Plans (TMP).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 25, 2013

In Canada, the longer you’ve been at a company, according to labour law, the more vacation time you get. There are some people that work for the company that I work for that have over eight weeks of vacation a year. Here are the pros and cons from my point of view: Benefits. They could theoretically take the entire summer off.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 12, 2013

Here are some suggestions on what your savings focuses can be after you’ve met your goal: A Vacation. Why not save up for a vacation? Hopefully you don’t have any debt, but if you do, you should skip over the vacation and start paying it down with the money you are introducing back into your cash flow. Pay Down Debt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Teaching Kids The Power Of Giving This Holiday Season Remember, We Are Not Superheros The Economics of Selecting Vacation Days Remember to Celebrate Your Success Ways To Ensure A Stress Free Holiday Season. Enjoy the next couple days, celebrating however you like to celebrate, and cherish the time together. Get Healthy'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 20, 2016

These vacations are where you are able to escape everyday reality, unwind and recharge your batteries. Although it may seem that luxury and environmentally-conscious vacations are impossible, it can actually be relatively easy to indulge on holiday whilst also going green.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 2, 2014

Take a vacation. A vacation might be just what you need. You may think that you will fall behind on your work if you take a few days off, but if you come back from your vacation energized, you’ll be able to tackle work more successfully.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2015

We Baby Boomers are fueling the travel industry and many of us are taking our extended families along on our vacations. Even the New York Times acknowledges that: As boomers join the ranks of grandparents, many are financing vacations for their children and grandchildren. Find a general time-frame for the vacation.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 25, 2017

To spend money you party or visit with others, maybe even vacation with others or shop with them. Backed by money, you can tell off the boss, quit your job, start your own business or take that vacation. Money has the power to make you interact with others. To get money, you train with others, work with others.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

It’s kind of like a little vacation. A little vacation can also help you recharge your batteries, and return to your routine ready to be more productive overall. It’s a Break from the “Normal” Sometimes we all need breaks in our lives. I can already see that working in my life. I love going to conferences.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 18, 2016

As sort of an insider, I have seen ways that “in the know” folks can save on their vacation rental stays. When I say ‘vacation rental’ I am talking about renting a condo, house or cabin directly from the owner or from the owner’s property manager. Where vacation rental owners advertise.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Any one heading somewhere warm for a winter vacation? 5 Pieces of Advice to Tell Your Child About Money- Part 5 10 Easy Ways to Save Money 5 Pieces of Advice to Tell Your Child About Money- Part 1 Providing for Your Child’s Future The Economics of Selecting Vacation Days. My current lack is just temporary. Enough about me.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

We put dormers in right before we went on vacation, so they sat there half finished. It’s better if you can get it all done in one go, so if you have to leave the larger one for when you are on vacation that might be best. At least it is for me. Budgetary Constraints.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 6, 2014

We will probably be renting a car for our vacation this year. I want this vacation to go well and that rental car will be our daytime home for 12 days. We are driving (roundtrip) around 1800 miles, across several states, plus touring locally once we get to our destination. Normally we take my spouse’s minivan.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 13, 2013

However, if going out to eat with friends or going on all-inclusive vacations is your thing, I’m not one to judge. 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Purchase A Luxury Car 6 Reasons to Meal Plan The Luxury of Vacation The Difference Between Looking Rich and Being Rich How Much Money Can You Live Off Of? Which ones do you pay for?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 23, 2014

The Times reported: The study, published in the journal of Applied Research in Quality of Life, showed that the largest boost in happiness comes from the simple act of planning a vacation. In the study, the effect of vacation anticipation boosted happiness for eight weeks. Trying new introduces you to different people.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Firstly, if you’re thinking of taking a loan to purchase something or perhaps take a vacation, think long and hard about whether you really need to buy that item or whether a less expensive UK based vacation is more sensible given your financial situation.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Manage maintenance and cleaning for a vacation home or condo. If you live close to a vacation area, and don’t mind being on call, you could make quite a bit doing this kind of work. 7 Reasons to Lease Your Vacation Condo Which Type of Home Should You Buy? We own a condo in the Branson, MO area. Free lance writing.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 20, 2012

House Sitting When people go on vacation, they may not want to leave their home unattended. Not everyone wants to do chores on their vacation. You basically get paid to go on vacation. This is where the opportunity to house sit comes in. You can also talk to relatives and friends that live in other places.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Blinkin’s post, The Economics of Selecting Vacation Days as did Family Money Values who hosted the Totally Money Carnival #54. My University Money hosted the Carnival of Financial Camaraderie #20 and included A.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 31, 2013

In some cases, travel is really about vacation — as stress-free as possible. 5 Ways to Save on Travel 5 Ways To Save Money On The Biggest Travel Expenses How To Save on Vacation Costs 4 Good Reasons To Buy Travel Insurance 4 Reasons Why Traveling Alone Rocks. And that often means having someone else plan it all. Travel Tips'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 19, 2015

Vacations are supposed to be fun activities, where you can relax, unwind and recharge. But sometimes, vacations fail to produce the fun were expecting and stress us out. Some people get so stressed that they wish for a vacation from their vacation. One time, I went on vacation with my mother’s relatives.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Limit eating out and the activities that are outside your budget such as expensive movies and far away vacations. If you want to take some vacation time with the family, choose a location that is affordable. Tone Down Your Entertainment Expenses Spending quality time with your family doesn’t have to be expensive.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2011

We took infrequent vacations. When we do go, we spend an average of $3000 for one week of vacationing. If we had vacationed every year for 25 years we would have spent $75,000 on vacations. Based on that, we saved $222 dollars a year on a $500 a month food budget for 40 years for a total of $8,880. 91,404 Entertainment.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 7, 2013

The best thing is there is light at the end of the tunnel; I will be leaving on vacation next week and won’t be back until late April. I ended up getting sick which slowed me down a bit but I seem to be better now which is good because the busy schedule has continued. I can’t wait. I need a break badly as you know.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

I have two LLCs, one for a vacation rental and the other for my online activities. As in, when did we last put on a new roof, or how long ago did we take that vacation to London or when did we redo the bathroom? During first quarter, I have historically chosen to perform the following tasks. Update business records.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 21, 2012

Whether you’re spending minutes or hours pinning photos of your favorite meals, outfits or vacation destinations, there is a wealth of money-saving knowledge floating around on those boards. But did you know that Pinterest is also a fantastic resource for saving money?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2013

Staycations are inexpensive activities that your family can do at home, or locally, that you can all enjoy without running up an expensive vacation tab. According to debtconsolidation.com, the average family vacation costs $1,415. If you’ve got camping equipment, why not camp out in your backyard?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 23, 2017

It is a somewhat modern phenomena for parents to arrange to pay trip expenses for multi-generation vacations. We did this in 2012 – taking the family to Yellowstone – and it was one of our very best vacations ever. Parents may be trying to keep the family together.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Do you hope to take a family vacation in six months? Whether it’s saving up for a family vacation, or preparing for a comfortable retirement, determine whether or not you are working toward your most important goals with your spending. What do you want your money to do on your behalf? Are you trying to achieve early retirement?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 1, 2013

John and Mary Jones, both in their early 80′s, have owned a vacation condo for a number of years. ” Up until now, we haven’t considered using these types of trusts in our estate planning, but since we may be selling our vacation condo in the next couple of years, I think I will check it out with my attorney/accountant.

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