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Necessary Holiday Travel Tips

Shereen Travels Cheap

The holidays are coming and that means braving the crowds and being ready for all the extra headaches that come along with it, including delayed and even cancelled flights. I definitely approve of those, because the holidays can be stressful and getting away from everything is always nice and relaxing.

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Holiday Travel Gift List 2023

Shereen Travels Cheap

Normally, I break my list down into three categories - budget, moderate, and splurge - but this year everything is under $120, and most are much less than that, so you can get more for your buck and be even more popular to that traveler on your list. Time to start working on (or finishing) up your gift list for the year.

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Happy New Year 2024

Shereen Travels Cheap

Keep masking in crowded areas - We went to several events, rode on planes, and went to multiple theme parks this year. Do more local activities and events - We spent a good chunk of December exploring the city's holiday markets, pop-ups, attractions, and events. It helped a lot going to 5 or 6 holiday markets in a month.

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20 Fun (& Budget-Friendly) Christmas Activities

Family Balance Sheet

20 Fun (& Budget-Friendly) Christmas Activities. Attend Holiday Events at Your Library. Our library has activities all month long, such as holiday story times, gingerbread house decorating, and even a visit from Santa. Frugal Holiday Fun' Plan a Movie Night In. Check out your library’s calendar.

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Winter Activities to Escape the Cold

Shereen Travels Cheap

Any vendor who makes and/or sells Scandinavian goods in Oregon and Washington come to help folks with their holiday shopping lists and decorate their home. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shereen Travels Cheap (@srayle) Nights at the museum We have a science museum that hosts an After Dark event once a month.

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8 Action Steps for a Frugal February!

Family Balance Sheet

8 Action Steps for a Frugal February: 1 – Write a budget/spending plan for February. I’m a big fan of Zero Based Budgeting. If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!) For a list of budget categories, read: How to Start a Budget.

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Super Saver Holiday Ideas

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Holiday time can be fun, but so very expensive and consequently stressful. Amidst the frantic schedules we keep all year long, the extra tasks thrown in for the holidays and all those expectations, sometimes we are just glad when it is all over. Save On Holiday Decorating. Save On Holiday Parties And Dinners.

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