Disney is expensive, ya’ll. Like stupid expensive. And your resident cheapo is going to try and spit some facts about how to save money at Disney. This is a 3-parter (you’re welcome) and in Part 3 we’re rounding it up with Disney meals and snacks. If you missed Part 1, […]
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Disney for the BOUGIE, the BEGINNER, and those on a BUDGET- Amusement Parks
Disney is expensive, ya’ll. Like stupid expensive. And your resident cheapo is going to try and spit some facts about how to save money at Disney. This is a 3-parter (you’re welcome) and in Part 2 we’re forging ahead and talking about the Disney Amusement Parks. If you missed Part […]
DISNEY for the BOUGIE, the BEGINNER, and those on a BUDGET- Hotels & Resorts
Disney is expensive, ya’ll. Like stupid expensive. And your resident cheapo is going to try and spit some facts about how to save money at Disney. This is a 3-parter (you’re welcome) in Part 1 we’re tackling where to lay your pretty head. Disclaimer: 1. I know a LOT of […]
Peace on the Prairie: Tiny House
A couple of weeks ago, we were able to spend a night at a tiny house. Alone. Without kids. By OURSELVES. I asked my parents, as nicely as I could, if they would mind watching my children for a night. When I called, she said, “Hmmm, let’s see…..” as she […]
Skiing & Tubing: Wisconsin Dells
Every year we try to take the kids somewhere over Christmas. The long school break is just long enough for me to lose my mind if we stay home. So we go. Somewhere. Anywhere that will give me direction and purpose. When I am at home I tend to spend […]
Memphis, Tennessee
It all started when my one of my best friends called and said he wanted to take my other best friend on a trip for their 10th anniversary as a surprise. “Do you all want to go with us?”“Heck YES!” I replied. And when he found out I was game […]
Visit Waco on a $500 Budget
I just got back from a quick two days in Waco, Texas with my best friend in the world. We took our Moms because they are also best friends. They grew up together in the booming metropolis of Nebo, Illinois, went to Europe together, lived together before they got married, […]
Indian Rocks Beach, Florida
We recently spent time in Indian Rocks Beach over our school’s spring break week. We had a great time and the weather was perfect. As pasty Midwesterners, we thought that 70-80 degree temps were just right to keep us warm throughout the day but not too warm to burn us […]
We Took our Turkey’s To See The Eagles
We live in between the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers, which has provided endless entertainment for each of us growing up. We love being on the river in the summer, but we recently attended Clarksville, Missouri Eagle Days and enjoyed the river in the winter. Sophie’s class has been learning about […]
Wisconsin Dells Ski Trip
Last month we went to the Wisconsin Dells after Christmas. I recently wrote about skiing with children and the wonderful experience that was. You can read about that here. After that blog went out, I had a couple of my friends ask about the details, where we stayed, if we […]