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Disney Cruise Line: 6 tips to stretch your vacation budget

December 29, 2018 by Karen Dawkins 17 Comments

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 tips for planning a Disney cruise on a budget might just sway you. Either way, we’ve got you covered. I discovered these 6 budget stretching tips for Disney Cruise Line […]

Filed Under: budget, budget, cruising


Best travel sites to save money on vacation

October 25, 2017 by Karen Dawkins Leave a Comment

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning we may receive a commission if you click a link that we have recommended. They help us keep this site up and running! Please check out our disclosure policy for more details. Thank you for your support! I was talking with a friend recently and shared a […]

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Budget travel: Save with CityPASS

February 9, 2017 by Karen Dawkins Leave a Comment

One of my favorite ways to save on travel is using savings booklets or multi-attraction tickets. If you shop BJs or Sam’s Club, you’re already familiar with this idea — buy in bulk and save! One of my favorites is the CityPASS program. For more than 19 years, savvy travelers who want to visit a destination’s […]

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How to estimate travel expenses

January 17, 2017 by Karen Dawkins 16 Comments

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 other expenses. We might […]

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5 time-tested pro tips to save money at Disney World

May 16, 2016 by Karen Dawkins 6 Comments

Planning a Disney vacation is so exciting! With more than 20 visits to WDW under our belts, we’ve found ways to save money at Disney World without sacrificing any of the fun. These practical tips to save at Disney are super easy to do, too!  5 tips to save money at Disney World 1. Don’t buy […]

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Hilton Head vacation by the numbers

February 10, 2016 by Karen Dawkins 1 Comment

According to American Express, US families spend about $1,145 per person for a one-week vacation. For our family of five, that would be $6,870! YIKES! We travel a lot — and except for two splurge trips (a Disney cruise and our trip to France) — I have never come close to spending that much. If […]

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Stacking discounts to save on travel

January 4, 2016 by Karen Dawkins 34 Comments

Happy new year! We’re kicking off 2016 with a GREAT WAY to save on travel, whenever and wherever you go. Today’s post is by my friend, Trevor Thorpe, a travel blogger and savings guru! Here’s Trevor: Stacking is a method of using multiple savings options to get the best price on travel. To understand why stacking works, we […]

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5 ways to save like Scrooge McDuck on your Disney vacation

July 9, 2015 by Karen Dawkins Leave a Comment

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. You might […]

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Budget tips: Using Groupon Coupons

June 26, 2015 by Karen Dawkins Leave a Comment

**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 […]

Filed Under: At home, budget, budget, Shopping, travel tips


Summer Vacation: Plan now and save $$$

March 2, 2015 by Karen Dawkins 28 Comments

**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 used EBates for […]

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