“How To” Posts
Our Favorite Things to Take on a Road Trip From the Dollar Store!
We’re coming up on spring break which for us means… ROAD TRIP! We’re excited to get away for a bit but I also know it can make for a long day in the car. So to help keep our sanity I made a trip to the dollar store to stock up on some new and fun things for the kids to do. The dollar store (or dollar twenty five store now) did not disappoint. Let me show you some of my favorite items I found!
25 Expenses YOU DON’T NEED!
Budgets are tight, we all know that. So I’m sure it’s crossed your mind where you might be able to cut back. Here is a list of 25 things you can do without and while you might not want to go without, in the end you’ll be glad you did! All it takes is a little creativity and planning ahead to avoid buying these 25 things.
Ways to Save Gas on Your Next Road Trip!
There’s lots of information out there on different ways you can save on gas but today I have some for you that you might not have thought of. We recently packed up the kids and took our family 1400 miles and while driving I started realizing there are ways we could have planned a little better to save ourselves even more money. Here’s what I came up with;
5 Easy Ways to Save Money on Gas
Gas prices are rising and it’s getting hard to keep up with them! This past weekend I’ve been driving a lot and notice how gas prices are really hurting my budget. So I’ve come up with 5 different ways to save money on gas. These are easy things you can do that in the long run will save you big.
Season Passes That Are Perfect For This Summer & WON’T Break The Bank!
Summer is quickly approaching which makes it a great time to invest in a season pass! We love using our season passes for days we just need to get out of the house and have some family fun but some season passes can get quite expensive. With seasons passes they usually require you to pay a larger amount to begin with but after just a few visits they pay for themselves. Plus you won’t feel the need to stay hours to get your money’s worth like if you were to purchase a day pass at some of these locations!
4 Fun Things to do in Orlando that are NOT Amusement Parks!
We recently went to Orlando, Florida and had the best time. When you think of Orlando the first things you may think of are Disney World and Universal Studios. Those are super fun places but also SO expensive. If you want to enjoy the warm Florida sun during the winter, there are still so many fun things to do that don’t involve an amusement park. Check these out:
5 Fun & FREE Things to Do on St. Patrick’s Day with Your Family
St. Patrick’s Day is next week. It’s a fun and simple holiday, but the kids seem to LOVE it. This is one holiday that you can do a few simple activities that don’t cost any money and still make it so fun. Here are 5 different things you can do with the family that are absolutely free!
7 Attractions to Visit the Next Time You’re in St. George, Utah
St. George, Utah is a very popular destination in the spring and fall. It has perfect weather and some fun attractions that are perfect for a variety of ages. Here are 7 attractions you won’t want to miss while you are there:
Spring Break Money Saving Tips
Spring break is coming soon, do you have plans? We are trying to spend less money since inflation is crazy. So, spring break is going to be on a budget this year. There are some easy ways to still go explore and have fun all while spending less money.
How to Shop When Inflation is on the Rise
It’s been almost two years since we heard the word COVID-19 and the uneasiness we felt and the unknowns that were brought with it. Recently, we’ve seen a big inflation around the nation which basically means a general increase in prices. I’ve noticed this at the grocery store as well as online shopping for clothes and other items. It’s becoming pretty crazy for some food items that I usually buy. I’ve come to the conclusion that I can’t continue my normal shopping habits with this high inflation. I have to change how I buy. Here are a few tips that I’ve started doing that may help you during this hard time.