Well Summer time is here. School is out or almost out for the kids. What are your kids going to do this summer?? If they are old enough for part-time work and want to earn a little extra spending money, share some ideas with them.
** Mowing grass for neighbors or family
** Cleaning house for parents, dusting, moping, cleaning windows
** Clean up that brush pile outside, rake leaves, wash the porch/deck off
** Clean the pool ( and even take a cool down swim when finished)
** Walk dogs
** Babysitting
** Snowcone stands always need summer help if you are old enough
Whether you are 9 or 16, earning summer money can be a breeze!!
Tell us what you plan to do this summer to earn extra spending money!!
Monday, May 24, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
The skinny on saving for vacations big and small
The skinny on saving for vacations BIG and small
No matter what age you are, the idea of vacations will always bring a smile to your face! Whether you are going on that seven day cruise covering 3 countries or taking a weekend trip to Garner State Park, having a well thought out plan is essential before taking any trip. In this week’s blog post, we are going to list steps you need to take to plan either a small or extravagant vacation, so get your pen and pencil ready!
First, let’s look at expenses if you are traveling to Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas:
· Car Trip Expenses- 294 miles or about 4 hours 49 minutes
o Traveling by car will definitely save you money when looking to go to a place like this due to having your own car for transportation as well as in emergency situations.
· Lodging- Competitive hotel rates
o The ability to find great deals on lodging will be easy when traveling to San Antonio due to the amount of hotels located along the way as well as the amount in San Antonio itself. Be sure to check out hotels that are located right off of the Riverwalk as they can be a cheaper option.
· Entertainment- Lots of activities for all ages
o The different activities when traveling to and from San Antonio can be great for all ages. Whether you want to stop in a small town along the way or hang out in San Antonio at the Riverwalk, there are certainly many fun and affordable things to do!
· Dining- Many options to choose from
o The different choices of dining will please any picky person who is faced with the long drive to San Antonio. While in San Antonio, there are many places that range from Mexican (be sure to check out Mi Tierra’s) or head to the Riverwalk for fun, on the water dining.
Next, let’s check out the expenses of traveling somewhere outside the great state of Texas, Estes Park in Colorado is a great place to check out:
· Car Trip/Flight Expenses: 1,226 mile trip by car
o For the “experienced” traveler, you might choose the car trip route, but before you decide to do this, make sure you weigh the pros and cons. A pro would be having transportation when you get to Colorado. A con to driving would be the length in trip, which is roughly 21 hours drive time, and possible car trouble. Make sure you check and see how much tickets are and weigh that against gas money to give you a proper estimate.
· Lodging- Small amount of choices
o If you choose to travel to Colorado by car, the choices of lodging will be great, but once in Este Park, you are limited in your choices of hotels. Although there might be different places to stay, check online as to get the best deal. Websites like Expedia and Priceline can help you get the best deals. Or you can choose to camp instead to save on lodging expenses.
· Entertainment- Activities can be limited if you are not into outdoor entertainment
o When you are traveling to a resort type of location, there may be a limited amount of things to do. If your family is looking for a place to only ski, then resorts like this might be a better place to travel to, but make sure everyone knows that “skiing” will be the main thing that everyone will be doing. Although your choices might be limited, the main activity of the resort will be excellent.
· Dining- Choices might be limited
o The amount of restaurants might be limited when traveling to a place like this. It is a good idea to check and see what type of food will be available and run it by everyone who is deciding to go on the trip. If everyone is dead set on going but the food isn’t good, maybe it would be a better choice to purchase food and store it in the hotel room or at your campsite.
When deciding where to take a vacation, make sure you take all the areas of planning into consideration, especially if you are going on a group trip. Weigh the pros and cons of staying local versus going out of state to really get a good idea of how much money you are going to spend and how easy it will be to take the vacation because after all, vacations are suppose to be fun, not a headache! Happy planning!
No matter what age you are, the idea of vacations will always bring a smile to your face! Whether you are going on that seven day cruise covering 3 countries or taking a weekend trip to Garner State Park, having a well thought out plan is essential before taking any trip. In this week’s blog post, we are going to list steps you need to take to plan either a small or extravagant vacation, so get your pen and pencil ready!
First, let’s look at expenses if you are traveling to Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas:
· Car Trip Expenses- 294 miles or about 4 hours 49 minutes
o Traveling by car will definitely save you money when looking to go to a place like this due to having your own car for transportation as well as in emergency situations.
· Lodging- Competitive hotel rates
o The ability to find great deals on lodging will be easy when traveling to San Antonio due to the amount of hotels located along the way as well as the amount in San Antonio itself. Be sure to check out hotels that are located right off of the Riverwalk as they can be a cheaper option.
· Entertainment- Lots of activities for all ages
o The different activities when traveling to and from San Antonio can be great for all ages. Whether you want to stop in a small town along the way or hang out in San Antonio at the Riverwalk, there are certainly many fun and affordable things to do!
· Dining- Many options to choose from
o The different choices of dining will please any picky person who is faced with the long drive to San Antonio. While in San Antonio, there are many places that range from Mexican (be sure to check out Mi Tierra’s) or head to the Riverwalk for fun, on the water dining.
Next, let’s check out the expenses of traveling somewhere outside the great state of Texas, Estes Park in Colorado is a great place to check out:
· Car Trip/Flight Expenses: 1,226 mile trip by car
o For the “experienced” traveler, you might choose the car trip route, but before you decide to do this, make sure you weigh the pros and cons. A pro would be having transportation when you get to Colorado. A con to driving would be the length in trip, which is roughly 21 hours drive time, and possible car trouble. Make sure you check and see how much tickets are and weigh that against gas money to give you a proper estimate.
· Lodging- Small amount of choices
o If you choose to travel to Colorado by car, the choices of lodging will be great, but once in Este Park, you are limited in your choices of hotels. Although there might be different places to stay, check online as to get the best deal. Websites like Expedia and Priceline can help you get the best deals. Or you can choose to camp instead to save on lodging expenses.
· Entertainment- Activities can be limited if you are not into outdoor entertainment
o When you are traveling to a resort type of location, there may be a limited amount of things to do. If your family is looking for a place to only ski, then resorts like this might be a better place to travel to, but make sure everyone knows that “skiing” will be the main thing that everyone will be doing. Although your choices might be limited, the main activity of the resort will be excellent.
· Dining- Choices might be limited
o The amount of restaurants might be limited when traveling to a place like this. It is a good idea to check and see what type of food will be available and run it by everyone who is deciding to go on the trip. If everyone is dead set on going but the food isn’t good, maybe it would be a better choice to purchase food and store it in the hotel room or at your campsite.
When deciding where to take a vacation, make sure you take all the areas of planning into consideration, especially if you are going on a group trip. Weigh the pros and cons of staying local versus going out of state to really get a good idea of how much money you are going to spend and how easy it will be to take the vacation because after all, vacations are suppose to be fun, not a headache! Happy planning!
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