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Is the Building of Experiences and Memories Worth the Cost?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Recently, an extended family trip to Hawaii got put on hold due to costs. As it turns out, my estimate for a 2 week trip to Hawaii (one week on Oahu and one on the Big Island) would have been over $20,000 US Dollars. How can one determine if they are worth the cost?

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Highlights for Children – It’s National Puzzle Day!

Nicoles Nickels

If you are living most anywhere in the country besides Hawaii or southern Florida, you are probably experiencing unseasonably cold temperatures this week. Pledge to Puzzle today with your kids or grandkids by downloading a FREE pack of puzzles from Highlights. It’s a chance to share my love of puzzles with him!

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How to Plan a Multi-Generation Family Vacation

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here is what I did (and am currently doing while planning a dream trip to Hawaii for all of us). One of our son’s and his wife peeled out after touring Yellowstone, while our other son, wife and grandkids went with us to a few other destinations prior to heading home. Plan on providing at least some funding.

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