As a parent, and especially as a single mom, finances are always top of mind for me. It can be quite stressful to ensure your money stretches enough to cover essentials like food, housing, and even the occasional day trip.
When planning any family travel, I recommend creating a budget and doing your best to stick to it. You don’t have to break the bank to have a wonderful family vacation.
Here’s a glimpse into how I manage finances for our family activities. It might not be universal advice, but it can offer some insights into how I handle budgeting for family holidays.
*This post may contain affiliate links. Travelling as a family can be a wonderful experience. Not only do you get to take your kids to different places, and potentially experience different cultures, you also make memories with them that will remain with you forever. However, as appealing as travelling as a family is, it can …
Disclosure: This is a collaborative post. Saving up for holidays isn’t easy when you’re trying to keep your head above water with rising housing costs and bills. But holidays are important, so it’s worth trying to build up a bit of a fun fund, whether you’re looking for a fancy holiday abroad or a weekend …
If you have children, then going on a family holiday can cost an arm and a leg most of the time. There is always the time-old question of when is it the best time to book a family holiday? Over the years when I have been booking our family holidays, I have noticed several factors …
When planning a family holiday, there are several things you have to consider before even booking that family holiday you are after. Sometimes it can be difficult trying to afford a family holiday, that is why I decided to write some tips for budgeting for your family holiday. However, there are ways you can budget and …
One major problem families face when they are looking to go on a family holiday is saving enough money. I have found a great way around saving money towards a family holiday is to set up a separate account. This means you don’t dip into your family holiday budget. I call this separate account my …
I am always looking for ways to save money while on a family holiday. There is nothing worse than running out of money while on a family holiday…luckily it hasn’t happened to me so far. Before any holiday you should set up a budget and set yourself a daily budget. This means you won’t be …
