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Enjoying Spring Vacation on a Tight Budget

Penny Pinchin' Mom

The post Enjoying Spring Vacation on a Tight Budget appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. Winter is holding on tightly, which makes the idea of a vacation even more appealing! But, of course, you want to make sure you plan your vacation with your budget in mind. Stay at home Skip the big vacation this year and stay home!

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Creative Ways to Save Money for Travel

Shereen Travels Cheap

Or buy the tickets and get a trip out of it. Find free things at home - I always suggest finding free things to do on vacation, so your dollars stretch further. Buy previously owned items/clothing - Some people like to make use of the Free sections on Nextdoor and Facebook. You just saved service fees.

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Planning Your Summer Travels

Shereen Travels Cheap

Go early If your kids get out of school sooner the rest of the country, take advantage of your good fortune and vacation before the second week in June. The Southern Hemisphere experiences winter during our summer, making it a less desirable place to vacation. You can even get cash back for buying essentials like sunscreen and shorts!

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8 Tips to Help You Save Money While On Vacation

Family Balance Sheet

The school year is winding down and I find myself day dreaming of sand, surf and our upcoming summer vacation. Less than five more weeks of the mad morning dash to make it to the bus stop on time and then we''ll start counting down the days until our summer vacation. 8 Tips to Help You Save Money While On Vacation.

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10 Ways to Find Cash for your Summer Vacation

Family Balance Sheet

Are you dreaming of a summer vacation? Vacations can be costly, but my husband and I are firm believers that everyone needs to recharge by getting away from work, and/or school. Every summer we take a week to focus on our girls, fitness, good food and spending time with our extended family that we vacation with. Keep reading!

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Eight Tips To Help You Save Money While On Vacation

Family Balance Sheet

Summer is here and for many people it is time for a much needed vacation. Vacations are supposed to be enjoyable. We save and eagerly wait all year for our vacation and the last thing that we want to do is stress about the money spent while on our trip. Everyone’s vacation destination and expectations will be different.

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11 Things I learned After Owning a Vacation Property

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We purchased a vacation condo in a local resort area in 2006 (yep, right before the crash). I scouted nationwide, looking for a likely spot to buy – wanting an area that had enough attractions to rent well, was someplace we would enjoy, and which was close enough to home to make it accessible for weekend trips for all of us.

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