Money Saving Wednesday…Vacations

Since we began a discussion of vacation plans yesterday I thought I would continue with a few money saving tips for those who are traveling. Some will travel to family reunions or to grandma’s house and some will travel for adventure and stay in hotels, others will have a specific destination with brief stops along the way. Whichever vacation applies to you there are ways to save money. Today lets talk...

Vacation at Home!

After I posted my suggestions for a stay at home vacation or staycation, I had many people ask me for more ideas. I am happy to have finally finished a download full of suggestions. It includes recipes, directions for crafts and other projects. It also includes many internet resources to help with your plans. There are sites with ideas for games and crafts. There are sites that help you to find festivals, historic...

A Few More Money Saving Tips

Now is the time of the year we seem to spend more time in the car. Little league has started and there are school field trips and soon graduations and end of the year parties. We are also planning our vacations. So a few ideas…. 1. Never buy individual packs of cookies or chips. Two reasons, they are much more expensive and think of all the trash! I never buy individual packs even thought there are only two of...

Cheap Vacation Tip

The news has been full the last few weeks and especially the last few days with talk of a recession. We have decided it is time for us to really get serious about reducing our expenses and increasing our savings. It is almost time for vacations and of course spring break is upon us right now. I thought I would give you something to think about as you plan. Try vacationing at home. I know this doesn’t sound...