Two years ago, we had set aside $1000 for a simple, budget beach vacation. Then, I found out we didn't get the condo we wanted, and everything else was $200-300 out of our range. We were left trying to figure out how to quickly add to our vacation budget.
Then, I remembered the money was already there. [Continue reading on Babble.com...] Travel Inexpensively
Two years ago, we had set aside $1000 for a simple, budget beach vacation. Then, I found out we didn't get the condo we wanted, and everything else was $200-300 out of our range. We were left trying to figure out how to quickly add to our vacation budget.
Then, I remembered the money was already there. [Continue reading on Babble.com...] 
A family vacation is just not in the budget this year. Sometimes, even a staycation just doesn’t cut it. That’s why we’ve found something in between. The day trip. [Continue reading on Babble.com...]
We are just one week from spring break. I’d love to be counting down to an exciting trip, packing my bags for a week at the beach, or mapping out our trip to a fun destination. It’s just not in the budget this year. That doesn’t mean …
When Ford announced their eletricified vehicles in January, I was amazed at the fuel economy numbers—but, what can a real, live person actually get on the road? Last week, I had the chance to find out! I hit the Ford Test Track in Dearborn Michigan, in their new Fusion EV. I was on a stop [...]
With gas prices at an all-time high across the country, it’s time to step up our game and really take advantage of the fuel discount offers. One of my favorites is Kroger—partly because it’s right down the street, but mostly because it’s a simple way to lower the fuel budget by doing something I have [...]
I spent an awesome few days in Detroit with the Ford Motor Company earlier this month. I had the opportunity to see their production lines, learn more about the company & their green initiatives and attend NAIAS with the press. The big news of the week was Ford’s electrified vehicles—I love that term. It feels [...]
31 Days to a Better Budget Budgeting Fuel & Travel Each day of the series offers new tips, ideas and a challenge to start the year with a solid financial plan. Setting a gas budget is really tricky—you can’t control the prices, and it’s often hard to predict exactly how much you will drive each [...]
Yeehaw! My husband and I are brand spankin’ new Texans and are rarin’ to take in all the local sites. Unfortunately, relocating from Chicago to Austin put a hurt on us financially, so I’ve been scoping out budget friendly activities and Austin is full of them! Here are 10 awesome Austin attractions that are on [...]
I am still recovering from a very fun, completely exhausting blogging conference where I was able to connect with new companies to bring you tips & special offers to help lower your budget. One of those companies was Chevrolet. They sponsored several carpools to BlogHer, and I was lucky enough to tag along with some [...]
