Mardi Gras in New Orleans
With a four day weekend that happened to align with Mardi Gras, New Orleans was calling our names! We enjoyed the parades, food and city and caught way too many throws. This was our second time going to Mardi Gras and we can’t wait to go back!
How to Plan & Pack for the Perfect Cruise
Boarding a cruise ship means that you put most of the vacation planning in someone else’s hands - food, onboard entertainment and scheduling are all taken care of! But there are a few items that will be on your checklist and getting them right can set you up for the perfect cruise vacation!
Learn how to choose the ideal cabin location, the best time and strategy to get on and off of the ship and the cruise-specific gear that will make your life onboard a breeze.
New York City for Thanksgiving
Spending Thanksgiving in New York City to watch the Macy’s Day Parade and welcome in all of the Christmas celebrations is a bucket list trip for many!
We used a variety of techniques to take a trip valued at nearly $15k for only $2,500. This made the cost manageable for our family and allowed us to take a truly memorable trip together!
The Grand Canyon
We noticed a four day weekend on the school calendar - so we booked a trip to the Grand Canyon!
Dive in to learn how we took a $4k trip for just a few hundred dollars and turned an ordinary weekend into something worth remembering.