It’s officially time to start day dreaming and planning your summer vacation to the beach! This is a family favorite for us. If you are heading somewhere warm and sandy this year, check out these tips for a cheap beach vacation before you book and travel! Be Flexible Timing really is everything when it […]
Located in the center of the state, the motto of Columbia is “famously hot.” Having lived here for many years, I can attest that it’s not an incorrect motto. So while that may not draw anyone here on its own, there are lots of free things to do in Columbia SC that make it worthwhile to […]
I went to Baltimore at least once as a child, and I remember very little about the city except for the harbor. Now, when I hear the word “harbor,” I immediately go back to my memories of that trip. Baltimore is a very unique city in terms of setting, because there is so much water […]
I have to admit, when I began coming up with a list of cities to cover for these posts, I wasn’t super excited about Little Rock. In my mind, it isn’t really close to any exciting mountainous areas, it’s not close to the beach, and I guess in my limited thinking, I wasn’t sure what […]
Last year I shared how we went to Colonial Williamsburg on a $200 budget, but most of my tips were ways to save money on the things you have to spend money on, like lodging and food. But one of the great things about Williamsburg is that there are lots of things to do in the Williamsburg/Jamestown/Yorktown […]
The Aloha State promises so many wonderful things, but just getting your feet on the ground can cost a lot! The good news is that there are countless things to do across the islands that won’t cost you anything. Because of the mild temperatures year-round and the gorgeous natural beauty of the geography, Hawaii has […]
As you read this I am packing my bags to head off tomorrow to Scotland! I surprised my husband and “gave” him a trip to Scotland for Christmas (and his birthday, our anniversary, my birthday…). I say it was a gift, but in reality the gift was from grandmothers being willing to watch our kids! […]
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Now is the time that many of you are probably starting to get ready for spring break for you and your family. And if you’re trying to live a frugal lifestyle, you know that it can be a little bit tricky sometimes to plan an exciting vacation. There are some ways that you can save […]
