Staycation: Be a tourist in Your Hometown

How to Plan a Staycation

Have you ever looked at your hometown as a tourist? Have you still not seen all the great spots in your region despite living there for years? Many people advocate staycations because they are frugal. And they are frugal! You don’t have to spend  money on lodging, it is easier to brown bag it, and you save [...]

Vacationing Compact Style

Overheard at my house: DH: Are we breaking our resolution by taking this vacation?Me: No, because we aren’t buying stuff.DH: So, we’re okay as long as we have nothing to show for the trip?Me: Exactly! We might not come home with souvenirs, but we will come home with wonderful memories, shared experiences, and hundreds of [...]