Couponing 101

JUNE 11, 2020

Going on vacation is one of the best ways to refresh and recharge. But with COVID-19 still lingering, some vacation destinations may not be options this summer. So how can you make up for your canceled vacation and get the break that you deserve? For many of us, food is one of the highlights of any vacation.

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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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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. We learn to navigate public transportation, we learn new words, we learn to order off different menus.

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Motherhood Moments

JUNE 26, 2023

To view the full report and your state’s rank, please visit: [link] best-worst-states-for-summer- road-trips/4648 Expert Commentary Do you have any budget saving tips for those looking to hit the open road? Households want and strongly desire a return to ‘normal’ and ‘authentic’ travel planning and vacations in Summer 2023.”

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Shereen Travels Cheap

APRIL 27, 2024

While I'll ask friends for recommendations, I'll also ask people I meet while out and about, like my Uber driver, or staff at my hotel when I meet them in the elevator (cleaning staff mostly, because they are the regular people who have to budget and don't get anything for sharing those special spots.

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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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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2014

Alcohol was dirt cheap in New Orleans, and transportation was a very small line on our budget in New York City. I know grocery shopping doesn’t sound like a lot of fun when you go away on vacation (you’re probably dreaming about not having to do that!), Thanks, couch surfing! Grocery Shop. Daily Deal Sites.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

One of the moves we made, out to Seattle, the only way we could make our budget work AND have me be home with our young kids, was to not own a vehicle at all. I transported my kids everywhere either by walking, biking, or taking the bus. We specifically chose a community with biking, walking, and public transportation infrastructure.

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Couponing 101

OCTOBER 18, 2019

These four simple steps will lessen the environmental impact of your vacations. And as an added bonus, the same steps that help the environment may also help your budget. That means that the more you pack, the more fuel will be consumed to transport it. Walk, Bike, or Use Public Transportation When Possible.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

APRIL 10, 2024

I have been working on bringing fewer or smaller things on my trips when I travel, which might be difficult for those who want to take their whole routine on vacation with them. I don't want to find that all my makeup melted off halfway through a 12-hour bout of sightseeing where I'm taking public transport.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 9, 2019

The following is a guest post by Raising A Family On A Budget. People would taste the jam and it would transport them back to their childhood summers of helping their grandmother and aunts make jam in the hot steamy kitchen. Stephanie Huston is the mom behind Raising A Family On A Budget.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Also See: How to Budget Money on a Low Income How Much of Your Salary Should You Save? It goes: 50% of your salary should go to your expenses and needs 30% should go towards what you want (a new car, a vacation, and all that) 20% should go towards your savings plan So, using this rule, 20% of everything you earn should go toward savings.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 13, 2011

This impulse spending will prevent you from saving for the important things like a house, a new car, a vacation or retirement. We need to work together to set some financial goals and a budget for you so that you can resist spending money on items that really don’t matter in the long run. This my friend is not a good thing.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

strict budget. We committed to using a cash budget, and we talked daily at. 1 – Set a budget. Not only did we write a new budget before the start of. came up that day that made us need to tweak some of our other budget. 2 – Used a cash budget. cash for our cash budget categories.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 6, 2011

The following is a guest post by Raising A Family On A Budget. People would taste the jam and it would transport them back to their childhood summers of helping their grandmother and aunts make jam in the hot steamy kitchen. Stephanie Huston is the mom behind Raising A Family On A Budget. Photo Credit.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

We paid cash for our vacation condo and paid off our last mortgage in 1993 (Yeah!). Transportation. Airlines (American); trains (Amtrack); car rental (Budget); Cruise lines (Carnival) all offer discounts to veterans. VA Mortgage. We don’t like debt. Theme parks offer discounts on certain days.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Introduce budgeting concepts by talking about how much you allocate for groceries. Compare what was spent to what you budgeted – with the kids and explain what happens if you spend more or less than you planned. While planning your vacation. Food Related. While you are planning meals. Talk about why you plan meals.

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