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5 Budget Friendly Family Travel Tips

by Guest May 8, 2013
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What is your idea of a fun family getaway? Whether it is taking the kids to Disney, a cruise or a family friendly resort, chances are that your family getaway will not happen if you are not able to afford it. Here are five ways to save on your family travel budget.  

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The Many Reasons I Love Vacation Rentals by Owner (VRBO)

by Jason Clayton March 4, 2013
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If it was possible for me financially, I would spend most of my life traveling the world. There is something in my soul that connects with traveling that makes me feel alive and exhilarated about life. If you are someone who loves to travel, than you probably know exactly what I’m talking about. Traveling gives [...]

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5 Family Activities I’m looking forward to this Winter

by Jason Clayton December 13, 2012
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If you haven’t been outside in the last few weeks, then you may have missed the fact that winter is in full swing. Up here in Wisconsin, there is already a couple inches of snow on the ground. The lakes are freezing over, and the cold long winter is setting in and becoming a reality. [...]

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Interesting Facts about the 1st Thanksgiving

by Jason Clayton November 22, 2012
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I’m a big fan of Thanksgiving. (aren’t we all?) As I write this post today – the day before Thanksgiving – I’m reminded of all the wonderful traditions my family has in store together for tomorrow and the subsequent days into the weekend. I am looking forward to the ‘great feast’ that will most certainly put [...]

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Five Ways to Help your Kids Learn about Money

by Jason Clayton October 22, 2012
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Personal finance is one class that was never taught in my school growing up, and I wouldn’t be surprised to hear the same is true for you as well. Today’s young adults have either been taught by their parents how to save money, create a budget, and handle their finances – or they have no [...]

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Don’t Neglect what is Truly Important in Life

by Jason Clayton September 24, 2012
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We all have people in our lives we love… I’m not talking about good friends or people we enjoy hanging out with, although within this group there may be people we love. I’m talking about people who in themselves make up a piece of our own soul. If we were to ever lose them, we [...]

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Give your Family an Amazing Fall with these 8 (Frugal) Activities

by Jason Clayton September 17, 2012
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It is now officially fall! Even though autumn technically starts on September 22nd this year, I’ve always turned the page on the summer season directly after the labor day weekend. I’m not sure if its the kids going back to school, the weekend football games, or the crispness of the air as the leaves begin [...]

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5 Ways to Save Money on a Weekend Getaway

by Jason Clayton August 9, 2012
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Last weekend, my wife and I took a weekend getaway for our 11th year anniversary. We left our 2 girls behind with the grandparents and finally took a few days off from life. It’s been quite some time since we have escaped away over night  together without any kids and with no plans whatsoever – [...]

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12 Frugal Ideas for Summer Fun with the Family

by Jason Clayton July 4, 2012
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We all love summer… the sun, the outdoors, time with family – it is by far one of the best times of the year. I live in the northern part of the US where the winters are excruciatingly cold, so summer is always a great time of year for me. (I love the outdoors!) Below [...]

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