How We Save Money on Vacation


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Budget-Friendly Vacation

All work and no play makes Jack/Jane a dull boy/girl. As much as Johnny and I talk about saving and budgeting, we’re also big proponents of having some fun. A yearly vacation is mandatory in this household, even if it’s just a weekend trip (and some years that’s all it’s…

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Back from the Beach


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Baby Girl Poolside

We’re back! We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect mini-vacay last week. Baby Girl experienced the ocean and the swimming pool for the first time. And we experienced our first vacation with a little one! There were blowouts and two-hour cry sessions in the car, but we still had…

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OFB 50 States Project: Florida


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OFB 50 States Project: Florida

In The OFB 50 States Project, you the readers spill the beans about your state: the good, the bad, and the delicious. And thus provide “forever place” seekers (like yours truly) a useful resource in their search. We’d love to hear about your state! To be a part of this project, click here to…

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