All posts in category Vacations

Saturday Evening Post

What a whirlwind week it has been. Wasn’t yesterday Tuesday? (consults crayon, glue and apple calendar.) No? *Sigh* On a brighter note, that means tomorrow is Sunday. (Yes, I am a candidate for Mensa.)

You Need To Start Tomorrow.

Yes, I know there is still a wad of crumpled wrapping paper under the tree and there are 14 containers of leftovers in the fridge. Your in-laws are snoozing, and the children are playing in the boxes from their gifts. Want to skip the last minute brouhaha next year? Get Ahead  Planning ahead is the […]

Winterize

This is the beginning of the Auto Savings Series. The winter months are here for some and rapidly approaching others. Is your car ready? Winter can cost you a fortune in repairs if your car is not winterized or you are not ready to drive in wintry conditions. Follow the three “P”s: Prepare, protect and […]

Pinching Vacation Pennies

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Part VII of the Vacation Savings Series. This is the end, but this is the beginning. Today is the last day of the poll to your left. Stand up and be counted! Down to the Last Dime Throughout this series, we have stressed the correlation between planning and saving money. Let’s recap and add a […]

Roughing it on the Cheap

Part VI of the Vacation Savings Series. If you missed a segment, begin here. Now, beyond the obvious of no hotel bills, you can save a boatload of money camping, if you are willing to rough it, plan and stick to it. Location, Location, Location There are still plenty of places to camp which are […]