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7 Ways Your Vacation Budget Gets Out Of Control

September 20, 2023

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Vacations are a wonderful way to unwind and explore new places. But, without proper budgeting and financial discipline, your vacation expenses can easily spiral out of control. Before you swear off vacations forever, let’s look at the 7 most common ways that your vacation budget gets out of control and how to not let this happen to you. Not Enough Planning So, I’m currently in the middle of…

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Unlock Unbeatable Savings for Your Next Vacation with Amazon Prime Day

July 6, 2023

It’s no secret that Amazon is one of my favorite places to find the necessities we need for upcoming vacations. And Amazon Prime Day is something my family takes full advantage of to make our dream vacations way more affordable. Waiting until the last minute makes it way too easy to get carried away and splurge on all those last-minute items. Next thing you know, you’ve blown your…

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10 Free and Cheap Activities In Walt Disney World

February 27, 2023

The words “free” and “cheap” aren’t usually things you hear associated with Disney. But, what if you only had an extra $100 to spend. What would you do? Where would you go? And how many activities can you get done before your money is gone? I know what you’re saying…if you only have $100, there’s no way you’re going anywhere. Tickets and Resorts cost far more than that.…

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What A Travel Agent Doesn’t Tell You (But Probably Should)

January 28, 2023

If you’ve every wondered what working with a Travel Agent is like or if it’s the best decision for you, I encourage you to give this post a read. After all, a Travel Agent can be a great asset to you and your family, especially when you’re new to vacation planning. But, I also understand that it’s not for everyone. The Travel Business is a fascinating and complicated…

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Save On Food With The Brand New Disney Dine Promo

January 5, 2023

Walt Disney World is starting off the new year off strong with the Disney Dine Promo. It’s the first promotion that Disney has released in 2023. And, considering the promotions we’ve had in the past couple years, it’s a pretty big deal. The Disney Dine Promo should not be confused with the Disney Dining Plan, or the Free Dining Promotion that was popular many years ago. We still…

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Gift Ideas For Your “Disney Adult” This Holiday Season

November 23, 2022

Yes, it’s that time of year again. The holidays are rolling around again. And you know what that means? It means we’re all looking for ideas on what to get our loved ones for the holidays. But, we’re not talking about just any loved one. We’re talking about the perfect gift for the “Disney Adult” in your life. The list of people I need to buy gifts for…

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