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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). My sister-in-law and her husband had one that they used and rented out and indicated that it was doing well. My daughter-in-law went with me (my first grandson in tow) to look over various properties and we found one we both preferred.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

I’m a long-distance cyclist, a triathlete, a wife, a mother of two, a sister, a daughter, a friend, DIY-er, and a community member! Sunrise with my daughter at Lake Michigan Our son is now 15, and about 25 hours into his private pilot’s license, which he’s funding by earning money working for my father-in-law.

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Disney Food Review | Quinoa Salad At Tamu Tamu Refreshments Inside Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park

Saving Everyday

My sister was with me when I went back to get my second Pulled Beef sandwich at Tamu Tamu Refreshments and decided to try the Quinoa Salad. FREE Disney Cruise Vacation Planning DVD! I’m a foodie, so food is one of the most important factors when planning a vacation. Pin This To Pinterest. It’s easy to miss.

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$25 Restaurant Gift Certificates For $2 + 15% Cash Back

Saving Everyday

My sister and I just used another one of these tonight at Chameleon Fusion Bistro and had a fabulous (super cheap) meal! I am going to buy another one so I can take my daughter when she gets to Florida. This is a great way to save while on vacation. Please Support Us & Click The +1 Button. *

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Financial Lessons from The Hunger Games

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Instead of letting her little sister be led off to death in the game, Katniss volunteered to go in her place. The wife expects the family to take a vacation each year. What if all those citizens in each of the 12 districts had refused to give up their sons and daughters to the hunger game?

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Monte Carlo Movie & Fandango Movie Ticket Giveaway!

For the Mommas

Grab your daughter or friends and head to the theaters to check out Monte Carlo ! If you are looking for a movie to catch this holiday weekend with your teen daughters or girlfriends, this looks like a good one. This post brought to you by Monte Carlo. All opinions are 100% mine. In Theaters Now - Monte Carlo !

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Family Office Manager

Family Balance Sheet

Fast forward 16 years, I am working outside the home at our business and the cute baby in the above picture is now in high school and has a middle school-aged sister. Home, auto, kids, dog, medical, vacation, blah blah blah…it all adds up and it all needs to fit into our budget. Project short-term cash needs.

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