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Enjoy the great outdoors at the best family campgrounds in the US

June 6, 2020 by Karen Dawkins 10 Comments

This summer, family vacation might look a little different than we might have expected. People are looking for ways to enjoy fresh air and wide open spaces. Of course, camping fits the bill. So, I asked bloggers from around the country to share the best family campgrounds in the US. Take a look at these […]

Filed Under: budget, Kid Fun, Roadtrips

Disney Cruise Line: 6 tips to stretch your vacation budget

December 29, 2018 by Karen Dawkins 19 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 […]

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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 23 Comments

When planning for vacation, we use this travel cost estimator to figure out our vacation budget! For us, it’s not necessarily about cheap family vacations. For us, budgeting is a way of life. We budget groceries, gas money, clothes and gifts. So, we plan family vacations on a budget, too. Sometimes, that vacation budget is […]

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

May 16, 2016 by Karen Dawkins 6 Comments

Ellie meets Disney Princesses

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 Save $53on a […]

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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 2 Comments

Ahhhh… Disney! It’s a dream vacation for many of us. But, for some, it’s a dream that can seem out of reach. Some people charge a Disney vacation to credit cards and deal with the aftermath later. But, there is another way: The vacation savings account! If you’ve never considered a vacation savings account, there […]

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Budget tips: Using Groupon Coupons

June 26, 2015 by Karen Dawkins 1 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

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Meet Karen Dawkins

An avid traveler, I enjoy discovering new places: history, culture, and adventure. I love it all! Well, not bugs. I don’t like bugs very much, so I probably won’t visit a bug museum.

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