I love a good bargain, and I love it even more when it turns into a domino effect of money-saving goodness. Flying low-cost carriers, for instance, is one of my favorite budget-friendly strategies. Though budget airlines aren’t for everyone, Brian
The cost of staying warm at home this season looks like it’s going to be more than I care to spend. Increased gas and electricity rates are keeping us on our toes this year! Brian and I have been paying
There’s an unrivaled ease to late-summer travel that appears when the crowds subside. The clamor of traffic and tourism gives way to the expected rhythm of changing seasons. Milder weather (even if only a slight difference), as well as off-peak
Public libraries are underutilized resources in many communities. In 2015, nearly a decade ago, about half of Americans reportedly used the library within that past year. Through casual conversation, I’ve found that many of our peers haven’t had an active
A road trip is one of the best ways to experience and explore a destination. It’s immersive and fun, but it can also get pretty expensive if you’re not careful. Planning a road trip on a budget will help you
Brian and I will occasionally head out of town on a whim. We’ve ventured to areas with hot climates, cold climates, and temperatures in between. Our most recent trip brought us to Alaska. Packing for cold weather in a single
Today’s hyper-connected world grants much opportunity and access to different products and services. It can be very easy to waste time and money on these conveniences, but Brian and I have worked together to find ways to save rather than
The end of summer is nigh. With just a few short weeks until we enter the fall season, Brian and I are reflecting on our summer. It’s been a different experience compared to last year’s hectic imbalance of heavy workloads,
Summertime sunshine appeared alongside an intense heat wave that simmered through much of the country. Brian and I tucked ourselves away indoors. As we enjoyed a simple, air-conditioned date night, I thought to myself that it’d be fun to share
Brian and I maximized our Las Vegas trip and turned it into a 2-week west coast getaway. It has been one of our favorite trips to date! We initially planned for a long weekend in Vegas, but decided to extend