We are serial road trippers. We've been on a road trip recently and twice we noticed something sad while checking in to our hotel. I felt sorry for this guy: No, not William Shatner. This guy: one poor guy looked like he'd been sleeping in his truck for days. He seemed to be going from place to place inquiring the price of a night's stay. … [Read more...]
10 Free Things to Do in St. Louis that are Really Nice + 1 Indoor Playground that is Worth the Price
St. Louis, Missouri Looking for a fun family vacation destination? "Meet Me in St. Louis!" as the song goes. It's my childhood home that I still visit quite often. I love that you can have a great time in St. Louis and spend much less than you would in other cities. How about free concerts, free fireworks, a free day at the zoo, time … [Read more...]
Is Cheap Going Mainstream?
Smart Saving is "In"Is it cool to be cheap? I'm sensing a change in attitudes. I don't hear "It's only money, honey" anymore.Do your friends brag about how cheap they are? I was at a get-together where that was exactly what was happening. As we sat around a fire into the evening family and friends started bragging about how cheap they were. I mean … [Read more...]
12 Authentic American Destinations to Visit, Plus St. Louis Fun
St. Louis City Museum SlideThis is a repost from 2010, but the places are still great! They have been listed by the National Trust as "distinctive destinations." Many are off the beaten path and cost less to visit than more well known tourist areas.Many people are looking at different places to visit this year to get a non-touristy experience. … [Read more...]
50 Ultimate Road Trips
Road trips are back in style! More people are taking driving vacations than have for several years. It could be that gas is relatively cheap, but I think people just want to go somewhere and see something. Road trips can be one of the least expensive ways to travel, and you make some real memories!If you need some ideas for a road trip, the … [Read more...]
April Blog Round Up, April Flowers Edition
We seemed to have skipped ahead in the calendar this year. So we have lovely flowers to enjoy that ordinarily come in May. I wish you nice weather wherever you are! Here are my picks for April from around the blogosphere. I hope you find something helpful and valuable. At Prairie Eco-Thrifter you can get tips on How to Save a Lot of Money … [Read more...]
9 Radical Road Trip Savings Tips
We love to visit our family that live all over the US. We're retired, so we have the time for road trips to do that. Some people might be able to travel cheaper or for the same cost as a road trip. Some just don't have the time, but my husband is obsessed with loves driving. We've found a few ways to not cringe when we see the gas/fuel … [Read more...]
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