Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

The splurge that makes me happiest is the vacation we took last year. Vacations are clearly a luxury. We decided it was necessary to reduce our debt repayment and start saving for family vacations. We hit a number of museums, which went surprisingly well for our small children. Nonessential. Unnecessary.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Scale Down The only one who will know that you’ve worn the same clothing separates more than once on vacation is you (and your travel companions). If you really want to wear a pair of nice shoes out, look for a fun pair of ballet flats or wedge booties that will go with other outfits as well.

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Couponing 101

MAY 18, 2019

With busy day-to-day schedules, families will often plan big vacations or activities to spend time together and get away from the hustle and bustle. Spending time with your family doesn’t have to be expensive and many free or affordable activities can actually help improve your overall health and wellness. Take a Road Trip.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 20, 2024

Sometimes, when I'm feeling meh, and I remember something cool that happened or look back on a particular vacation, I feel myself perk up a bit, knowing I'll have more of those moments. Well, there you have it, a long list of why travel is important for your happiness. It also makes you a better conversationalist, I think.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 23, 2011

With gas prices inching closer to $4 in many parts of the nation, a lot people are staying close to home this summer for their vacation. Tomorrow, I will be posting all of the links to the other bloggers' sites for you to possibly plan out your summer vacation or staycation. Date: June 16, 2011 from 10 am to 9 pm. Admission: FREE.

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Motherhood Moments

JUNE 26, 2023

Hillary’s exciting escapades have included saving other ladybugs from a praying mantis, meeting Bigfoot, exploring a haunted castle, vacationing in Malibug Beach, going on a nuclear submarine ride, entering a mystery cave and traveling on an alien spaceship into outer space.

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Birmingham Bargain Mom

MARCH 23, 2012

Here's an example of how a stockpile can help you have an easy transition back into your home after a long vacation:

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 27, 2013

A staycation is virtually a vacation but one that you enjoy while staying home. When you plan a staycation, you are not only saving money but quite possibly your sanity as well! Why not learn a few new Italian words this week as well or play a backyard game of bocce ball? Vacations on a Dime: Why Traveling By Train is the Way!

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 29, 2013

Find out more in this Vacations on a Dime series, starting with ways to save on flying. Everyone knows that flying is the quickest way to get to your vacation destination. Well, not always. While you would like to think of air vacation travel as simple, when it comes to paying the bill it can be downright painful!

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Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 27, 2024

Pair your champagne vacation with a tour of your favorite foods by taking a French journey to explore the country and the origins of those foods like brie and Roquefort cheese. AFAR is here to tell you the best vineyards to check out, as well as where to stay and eat. Hopefully, they're still drinkable.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 20, 2013

State Parks in your area will often offer residents discounts that can be used on campsites as well as camp activities. Feel free to bring fun dishes, cups, and even nice napkins as well! Some parks will allow wine and beer as well, but please check all rules and regulations before bringing some. Bring background noise.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

As well as other “from scratch” things like my current main hobby of teaching myself how to spin yarn from our sheeps’ wool. Although we had to invest in machines like a plucker and scalder for butchering chickens, as well as the animals and their shelters, eventually our home-raised meat will be basically free.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 3, 2024

Usually, we try to travel during this time, but we've been doing so much local stuff, that it has felt like a mini vacation. Not being sick on vacation is wonderful and I highly recommend it. Revive Destination Potlucks - Okay, we tried this for Mardi Gras and it went over okay, but not well enough for me to keep it up.

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Motherhood Moments

JUNE 25, 2023

People will be socializing more, enjoying the weather and taking vacations … trying new experiences, making new friends and putting as much of the bad news as they can in their rear-view mirrors. He also wrote that, while oneness may be an obvious positive goal, diversity should be embraced as well. “On

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Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 2, 2011

Not only does that disrupt vacations, but it also leads to missed days from work and school for children. Last flu season… Over 1 million weddings were missed, more than 3 million vacations were canceled or interrupted, almost 5 million holiday celebrations were missed. billion in lost wages. Read more on my Disclosure page.

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Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Once I saw the change in my own well-being as well as my family’s, it became a personal mission of mine to help out as many struggling women as I could, leading by example to prove that women don’t have to make a choice between being a successful business woman as well as an amazing mother. No one can take time back or buy it.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 6, 2013

Well you might decide to, after you see how inexpensive and entertaining travel by train can be! Traveling by train can not only get you to your vacation destination for less, but can actually be a vacation destination itself! You are not charged for your luggage on a train and can enjoy more storage space for it as well!

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2023

Sidebar: Restaurants are also a budget buster for us, and I will be extra diligent in this category as well. My motto has always been to “live well on less” by being creative with our resources, and now it will be “living well on (even) less” and being even more creative. Travel We work hard and really enjoy our time away.

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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.

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Simply CVS

JUNE 15, 2016

I got back from vacation this week, and needed to start using my ECBs before they started expiring, actually I'd let $1 expire.

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Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

rather than leave you to scour the internet at the last minute for budget-friendly destinations, beautiful destinations, or activity-filled destinations, family vacations expert Family Destinations Guide has done this for you. Ogden also offers lots of shopping, dining and nightlife options, as well as art at the local community theatre.

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Nicoles Nickels

MAY 30, 2012

From May 20 – June 24,2012, contestants can enter the It Pays to Vacation at Home sweepstakes on dollargeneral.com for a chance to win one of 20 Grand Prizes or 100 First Prizes: Grand prize is a $500 “paycheck” to vacation at home. Make sure to play today to see if you’re an instant winner as well.

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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? Plus, there’s nothing like rewarding yourself for doing so well. You won’t miss the funds because you’ve been saving for so long, so you might as well take extra steps to financial freedom.

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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. But, with the right approach, this can work well. Break Out Your Objectives. 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. So I’ve brainstormed some ways that we can avoid the malls, while keep the giving spirit alive and well: Food Giving.

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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

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Then, about four years ago, I found out that I as well as two of our children have food intolerances including some biggies, like dairy and gluten. When we traveled, we packed a cooler full of food to eat on vacation and while on the road. What’s your favorite way to save when vacationing with your family?

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Motherhood Moments

JUNE 26, 2023

They often have package deals as well.” Households want and strongly desire a return to ‘normal’ and ‘authentic’ travel planning and vacations in Summer 2023.” Nancy G McGehee – Professor, Virginia Tech; Co-editor, Journal of Travel Research “Planning for safety should start well before the busy summer travel season.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Conferences can be great places to improve your career, as well as grow as a person. You want to maintain — and deepen — the ties you already have, as well as forge new ties. It’s kind of like a little vacation. And not just because I sometimes party like I’m in college again. Networking.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 12, 2020

The semi-annual sale season is alive and well, and that includes the Disney Store! And, if you read our post on how to save money on your Disney vacation , you know the value of stocking up on Disney Parks items BEFORE you leave for your trip! Disney Vacation Club Alex and Ani Bracelets $14.99 (reg.

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freestuff.tv

APRIL 15, 2011

s well-rounded approach to celebrities provides unique insight into the latest fashion and beauty trends, fitness, vacations, and news on the hottest couples and cutest babies in Hollywood. Packed with sizzling exclusives, original photographs, and the hottest “A-List” stars, OK! delivers the inside scoop about celebrities each week.

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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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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

AUGUST 22, 2016

Summer is slowly coming to an end but your Facebook feed is still bursting with vacation photos! Have you ever wondered how all your friends manage to look fashionable, chic and comfortable while on vacation? Patchology Flashmasque Sheet Mask – Look flawless on vacation by packing mess-free beauty treatments. on vacation!

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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. A full sized car would actually work well, except that the seats would be too low for my spouse. Reserve well ahead of your need. Watch the fees though.

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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. There are, of course, many cons to staying at your job for too long as well: Loss of competency.

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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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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

If you feel like a vacation is out of your reach, these tried-and-true ways to save money when traveling will help you get there without breaking the bank! He worked hard and was gone a lot, but somehow, he always took us on a yearly vacation. I truly believe that family vacations are a necessity. Avoid weekends.

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