• Magic Kingdom Family Disney
    Disney Planning

    Disney on a Budget: 17 Rookie Mistakes That Can Cost You At Disney World

    Disney World can be expensive. There is no way of getting around that…or is there? Here are some of the easiest ways you can save money at Disney. Learn from some of the most common mistakes to avoid if you are doing Disney on a budget.  Picking the Wrong Resort for You Your home resort for your trip can change your perspective of your entire trip. There are people who spend more time at their resort than they do in the park! They might be traveling with kids who need naps and love pool time, they could enjoy the amenities and entertainment at the resorts, or they just simply find…

  • Budget Travel,  Travel

    Airfarewatchdog: Low Fare Flight Alerts

    Do you want to travel, but don’t want to spend a ton getting there? I’ve talked before about my favorite app Skyscanner and why I recommend it so highly. It isn’t the only site that I use. Airefarewatchdog is a site that helps you with travel tips and low fare alerts. I am a sucker for saving money. Who isn’t really? Traveling is no different. I would rather save money on one trip so I can extend a vacation or go on an entirely different trip later. The two biggest costs of a vacation (typically) are the hotel and traveling to your destination. If I can fly somewhere, I do.…

  • Budget Travel,  Travel

    How to Use Skyscanner to Find Cheap Flights

    I love a good deal. I bargain hunt with the best of them. I constantly am trying to find new side hustles that will make me extra cash so I can travel and try new things. Occasionally I find some great sites to earn extra money. Other times I find some great sites that help me save money. The number one travel site I always use when planning a vacation is Skyscanner. When you don’t know where to you want to go One of the reasons that Skyscanner is my favorite and most recommended flight site is that it is perfect for the person who doesn’t care where they want…

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    Disney Planning,  Money

    Swagbucks Review – How I Earned Over $1,000 with Swagbucks

    I am a big fan of earning extra money (I mean who isn’t) so I will try almost any app/site/service that says there is a way for me to earn cash back. There are quite a few that I love and use repeatedly, but by far my favorite and most lucrative way of earning is Swagbucks. Here is how I earned money and a full Swagbucks review.  Swagbucks, while it sounds fake from the name, is very real and a great source for extra money. It is distributed through things called SB. 1 SB equal 1 cent, 100 SB equals $1 and so on. It makes it very easy to…

  • Skydeck Willis Tower Chicago Illinois
    Chicago,  Travel

    What You Need To Know About Chicago CityPass

    I love being a tourist in new cities. Not the wandering around not knowing where to go part, but viewing things the city is known for. While not everyone likes to be a tourist, for those who do the CityPass is a great option. Chicago CityPass was a great addition to our trip to the windy city!  Who is CityPass? CityPASS itself is a company that has combined top attractions around major cities so you can enjoy the major destinations at a fraction of the cost. They offer passes in most major cities like New York City, Boston, San Francisco, and many more! What is included with Chicago CityPass? Chicago CityPASS…

  • French Quarter Bar in New Orleans, Louisiana
    New Orleans,  Travel

    Best Happy Hour in New Orleans

    New Orleans is one of my favorite places to visit. The energy that the town gives off just by walking down the street is something you cannot recreate. There are so many things to do in NOLA besides drinking on bourbon street, but let’s be honest, chances are if you are visiting the French Quarter, you plan on having a few cocktails. Before we left for vacation I began looking up things to do, where to eat, etc., the typical vacation research. Since we were going on somewhat of a budget I added an extra step – locate the best happy hour in New Orleans. I have shared this list…