tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3421475838864238344.post7701341101801138765..comments2023-10-24T06:40:27.247-06:00Comments on 11th Heaven's Homemaking Haven: Ten Ways to Have a Cheaper VacationMom2my10 @ 11th Heavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14813012011182498512noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3421475838864238344.post-90337069624116950712011-09-04T09:13:58.641-06:002011-09-04T09:13:58.641-06:00Hi Jen ;->
When we 'travel', I usually ...Hi Jen ;-><br />When we 'travel', I usually pack a smaller cooler between the front seats of our van. In it, I put beverages, cheese sticks, and other munchies. Doing so makes 'pit stops' cost free. And even if I do pack pop in the cooler - it's far less expensive when purchased at Sam's Club than at a gas station type of place!<br /><br />Especially when we use to travel with our kids, we would only eat out one meal a day*. We'd pick a hotel that featured a free breakfast buffet, and I'd bring along either sandwich stuff or easy to microwave stuff for our dinners.<br /><br />About the * - the rule for picking a restaurant to eat at, was that it could not be from a chain which we could eat at in our own city. We've discovered some wonderful places that it's probably a good thing they aren't in our own city ;-p<br /><br />About the driving slower. The "driving between 45 and 55 MPH will ensure your car is at it's peak of efficiency." depends on your vehicle. A lot of the older ones actually do better at the higher speeds. For the record, none of our cars are newer than 1999 ;-p <br /><br />Also, if your driving below 55, you often become a traffic hazard. Others coming up behind you are not expecting you to be traveling that far below the "normal" speed.<br /><br />Maintaining your car is so-o important!!!! Also, it is far cheaper to carry a couple of cans of oil with you 'just in case', than to pick them up en-route! <br /><br />A lot of museums are not free. Nor are a lot of beaches or even parks. But a money saving tip about the ones that aren't. Compare the different fees offered. For our family of 6, we found that sometimes it was cheaper to purchase the year membership to museums, than to pay the individual rates per person. PLUS, the year membership let us return free, bring a guest with us, parking was free, etc. The same then applies to beaches, etc.<br /><br />We always enjoyed camping. Just wish more 'big cities' had camp grounds closer than a forty minute drive away!!!<br /><br />Now a days, most of our traveling is either to visit our out-of-state kids (although a couple of times we have chosen to stay at a nearby less expensive hotel for out own reasons ;->), or to some friends cottage they allow us the pleasure of borrowing.<br /><br />I think a vacation will definitely be in order come Oct., when all of this wedding related stuff is officially done.Brian + Cheryl B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05798594961567766748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3421475838864238344.post-73765807117421182502011-09-04T08:55:24.597-06:002011-09-04T08:55:24.597-06:00Thanks, Ale! :)Thanks, Ale! :)Mom2my10 @ 11th Heavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14813012011182498512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3421475838864238344.post-45093373512181147402011-09-04T07:50:53.134-06:002011-09-04T07:50:53.134-06:00Oh and beautiful photos :DOh and beautiful photos :Dalessandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02717630869734731630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3421475838864238344.post-63247891987704319652011-09-04T07:50:31.266-06:002011-09-04T07:50:31.266-06:00Great tips, you are absolutely right about plannin...Great tips, you are absolutely right about planning and I'm not a planner too.alessandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02717630869734731630noreply@blogger.com