Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 25, 2013

My husband and I both like to travel, but we’ve never had a large disposal income, so we’ve never had a lot of money to travel. In fact, eating out while on vacation got so expensive for us, especially after we had our first child, that we often had to cut our vacations short because we ran out of money.

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Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Travel Food Vacation 176

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? We are very blessed that my husband earns enough so that I have been able to stay at home and homeschool–so my “why” in saving money is to balance that out. Maybe four years?

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

There was the gas, the hotel, and the restaurants to pay for. We thought eating in restaurants was a main attraction of travel because you get to try local foods. However, most of the time, we only had money for the low cost restaurants, so they were all one greasy spoon after another. Use hotel rewards.

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Travel Family Hotel Making 196

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

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. It might seem so obvious, but a little planning will help you save money while on your trip, so that you can have the relaxed vacation that you hoped for. Vacations are supposed to be enjoyable.

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Vacation Saving Money Money Food and Drink 178

Couponing 101

JUNE 14, 2019

Packing your own cereal, fruit, lunch meat, cheese, peanut butter, and bread can save you TONS of money when traveling! For those times that you will want to eat out, see what’s available at Restaurant.com ahead of time. It’s definitely worth it to keep refilling the ice in the ice chest to keep the food cold.

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Travel Frugal Hotel Food and Drink 85

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 19, 2011

This is why they spend their money on gadgets and extravagant travel getaways. Instead of looking at it this way, think of the act as a way of saving money for your future benefit. Even though they have all the money in the world, they have simple lives free of all the complexities. Learning to Start. Food is essential.

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Frugal Frugal Life Frugal Lives Frugal Living 185

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Brian and me at the Sears Tower Having our first child just one month after our first wedding anniversary was NOT in the plan, but so far it’s worked out well! She’s still exploring herself and the world to figure out her path! How did you get interested in saving money?

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 25, 2012

You may not leave home (or travel far), but you’ll want to have some money set aside for tickets, eating out, gas, and possibly a night or two at a hotel. enjoy eating out at new restaurants. checking out a local winery or brewery. Create a budget for your staycation. visit a water park.

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Vacation Hotel Backyard Kids and Family 102

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

Yes, we followed the recommendations outlined in Dave Ramsey’s resources, Total Money Make Over/ Financial Peace University. What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt. Otherwise, we could both get sidetracked and spend that extra money frivolously. So direct the money often and early.

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