Nestled at the base of the Wasatch Front, Salt Lake City has so much to offer. Not only is Salt Lake City a great place to live, it’s a great place to visit! Many visitors starting or ending trips to Utah’s Might Five National Parks or the wonders of Yellowstone and beyond end up in…
Free things + National Parks are two of my great loves. We’ve been waiting nine years for this moment, and you can bet last September 1st we invited our adventurous nine-year-old to take two minutes (literally) and earn an annual National Parks pass for free. Yahoo! Want to have one too? I created a short…
When I start dreaming of my next trip or planning out my budget for the upcoming year(s), it can be hard to gauge how much you will need to spend on a location you’ve never visited before. When visiting Joshua Tree you can feel confident knowing it is possible for every budget and comfort level….
I have had my fair share of leaky, difficult-to-wash, or bulky bottles that have caused me more frustration than hydration. But easy-to-access drinking water is a must, whether you’re spending long hours in the classroom or exploring the national parks. Let me save you some pain and help you find the best water bottles for…
When it comes to back-to-school essentials that double as travel gear, backpacks are an absolute must-have. I’ve searched for the best backpacks with functional and stylish options that can be used in the classroom as well as on your weekend adventures. Check out the best back-to-school backpacks for young adults, teens, big kids, and your…
Spoiler alert – I love to travel. But I don’t love every aspect of travel. I’m not a fan of long lines at the airport, kids who need bathrooms in the middle of nowhere, and pretty much the entire packing process. But for me, the benefits outweigh the negatives, and I have learned through experience…
Anyone who knows my family personally would easily identify us as cheap thrifty. I am always figuring out ways we can save for travel, get deals, and make those dollars stretch. I already have two other posts on budgeting for travel here: Part One and Part Two, but before we plan a travel budget, we…
Part Two: Getting Specific We’ve tackled looking at the big picture when it comes to travel budgeting in Part One: Key Considerations. Now it’s time to start getting an idea of the actual amount of your next family vacation budget. Disclaimer: By clicking my links and making purchases, I may make a small commission with…
Key Considerations Am I the only one who gets a rush in just planning a trip, whether I go on it or not…just me? Well, when you are ready to plan a trip (hopefully one you are actually taking), let me help make the process more exciting than painful – starting with budgeting. Disclaimer: By…
