When planning for vacation, deciding on the budget is not the most exciting part! But it is important to successful planning. After all, who wants to come home from vacation to work six months to pay it off? We've been budgeting for vacations our whole marriage, just like we budget groceries and … [Read more...]
Budget Talk: Online shopping, do you really save?
Over the past 5 years, online shopping sites have gained so much market share that they outsell many brick and mortar stores. Sites like Amazon.com, Overstock.com and Wayfair.com promise low prices on first quality goods. For a really long time, that was true. True enough to convince us, … [Read more...]
Stretch the budget with Groupon Coupons
This post is sponsored by Groupon Coupons, but all opinions are mine. 2016 is proving to be a budget challenge! We have one son graduating from college in Alabama. Two weeks later, he gets married -- in Alabama! And two weeks after that, our second son graduates from high school. Late this summer, … [Read more...]
Budget tips to cut energy costs!
Around our house, one thing we ask is, "Would you rather spend money on this or vacation?" Most of the time vacation wins! With this summer's record setting temperatures in North Carolina, we've had to work hard to keep our electric bills in check. It's worth it though. I don't want to dip into … [Read more...]
5 ways to save like Scrooge McDuck on your Disney vacation
1. Don’t be afraid to start small. In 2013, Forbes Magazine estimated Scrooge McDuck’s wealth to be around $65.4 billion – up from a modest $28.8 billion in 2007. But even Scrooge, with his vast fortune, had to start small. Scrooge started with a single dime and within a year had saved $1,000,000. … [Read more...]
Budget tips: Using Groupon Coupons
**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 his fiancé … [Read more...]
Almost Staycation: Airport Hotel Fun!
When my oldest was not so old, we saw helicopters practicing take-offs and landings at a small airport near our home. He was, like most young boys, mesmerized. I pulled the van over to watch for a few minutes -- until his snoozing baby brother woke and started wailing. Kids love stuff that … [Read more...]
Summer Vacation: Plan now and save $$$
**This post contains affiliate links.** Looking out the window at piles of snow everywhere might not make you think summer vacation, but vacation planning season is here. In fact, now is THE time to plan your vacation and save! Here's how. Use EBates to book your vacation and earn cash back I've … [Read more...]
Disney Cruise Line: 6 tips to stretch your vacation budget
You've compared the cruise lines and decided to take the plunge --- Disney Cruise Line it is. Or maybe you're on the fence, and a few more budget savers might just sway you. Either way, we've got you covered. I discovered these 6 budget stretching tips for Disney Cruise Line on our family vacation … [Read more...]
Let’s talk value!
Budget does not mean cheap! I’ve said it many times, and I will say it again. Budget means value. When grocery shopping, I compare prices to get the best value for my dollar. Sometimes, I buy store brand. It’s often the cheapest, and if it tastes just as good as the name brand, it’s a great value. … [Read more...]
