**This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine.** Around here, we’re always looking for ways to trim the budget so we can spend more on fun stuff like travel. Our son is getting married next spring, and so now we have another great reason to trim the budget! We want to help him and […]
Canal Boat Ride at Canal Fulton, OH
Who Has Time To Vacation? Most everybody loves vacations. Unfortunately, vacations never seem to last long enough. Maybe one reason why people don’t get enough out of their vacations is because no one really wants to be completely separated from the rest of the world. I personally know plenty of people who would gasp in […]
4 easy tips to save for vacation
This post contains affiliate links and links to outside businesses. Traveling to and from Louisiana last week, I met lots of neat people. When they learned I write about families who travel on a budget, many shared that they wished they could travel, but had no money for it. With these 4 easy […]
5 easy tips to save for vacation
I may write a blog titled Family Travels on a Budget. Sometimes “budget” isn’t in the vacation savings. Sometimes “budget” means saving on other spending to make that dream vacation happen. Curious? Read on… 5 easy tips to save for vacation 1. Shop ebates Save money on the things you buy anyway using ebates. The […]
Super Simple Piña Colada Cake
Birthdays and cakes are a big deal at our house. We scour the internet for recipes and challenge my husband to make them. Some cakes are a true labor of love, taking hours to prepare — and minutes to devour. This one, which looks impressive, starts with a boxed cake mix so it’s really easy! […]
Arizona inspired Mexican Soup Recipe
Ellie and I just returned from an inspiring trip to Tempe and Chandler, in southern Arizona. Besides horseback riding and exploring desert gardens, we got to eat at some fun restaurants. My favorite (though I liked them all) was Serrano’s, a family-owned restaurant that first opened in 1979. Inspired by Serrano’s fresh flavors, I created […]
Simple Staycation Idea: Backwards Weekend
We’ve survived the Polar Vortex of 2014, but really… winter has just begun! But, we’ve got a long way to go. No worries, though! You can beat the winter blues with this simple staycation idea: Backwards Weekend! Best of all, it’s easy, fun and cheap (super cheap)! Ready? Turn any weary winter weekend inside out […]
Inspired Thai Chili Recipe
One thing I love about Facebook is the dinner inspiration I get! Well, that and catching up with long lost friends from high school. A couple days ago, I shared my kids’ enthusiasm for dinner and got to be the inspirer for a change. Friends texted, emailed, and messaged their requests for the recipe. Of […]
#Recipe: Ham and Egg Cups
Inspired by our recent B&B getaway, we recreated the leisurely breakfast experience at home. The key to a successful multi-course breakfast is timing. This ham and egg cup recipe takes only a few minutes to prepare and bakes in just 15 minutes, perfect for a leisurely family breakfast or to entertain overnight guests. Enjoy! Ham […]
#Staycation Fun: B&B at home!
If you’ve followed my posts for a while, you know I love making time at home special, just like vacation… Inspired by our incredible B&B weekend, I planned our own B&B breakfast at home. When I told the kids what I was thinking, they asked if I’d be making the coconut-chocolate muffins or the apple […]