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You should never have to pay for a meal on your birthday, and with the 48 birthday freebies below, you'll have plenty of choices when it comes to dining out or saving money on clothes.
Even though some of you may splurge and spend too much money on birthdays, there are plenty of ways to save and get lots of free stuff on your birthday, as well as the entire month of your birthday.
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Traveling and living abroad has taught me new ways not only to save more money but to also travel in a way where I'll get a more authentic experience.
The websites below will help you save money on flights, accommodations, rental cars, and more, while also getting to meet locals and share experiences with people that live in the country you're visiting.
Meeting locals has allowed me to save money on transportation to different countries.
For example, I would've never heard about Blablacar (#9) if I didn't live with an Italian family. I scored cheap fares to travel from Italy to different countries for less than a train ticket, and it was a direct trip.
Below are 12 travel websites that can save you a ton of money annually.
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Are you planning a trip to Europe anytime soon?
If so, you're going to want to add these 7 castles to your itinerary.
Visiting a castle in real life not only gives you jaw-dropping views but you also have the chance to tour the inside and discover how unique and interesting it was to live as a king or queen. You'll find out where exactly they lived, slept, ate, and while that might sound boring, it's actually really cool to experience in person. … Read more
The United States is filled with many family-friendly cities. Though most families flock to Disney World or Disneyland, (which might I add, aren't that affordable), there are plenty of other cities to see that are just as fun in the United States.
The cities below are affordable and have plenty of free things to do that are exciting for the whole family.
If there's something missing on the list that you recommend doing, please leave a comment and I'll add it to the list.
1. Airbnb is usually much cheaper than hotels and offers plenty more amenities. Get $40 for signing up with my link.
2. Use STA Travel Card to get access to over 160,000 discounts.
3. Use Ibotta to save on groceries and hundreds of other items. Get $10 for signing up here.
4. Get cashback on flights with Ebates. Get $10 for signing up here.
At almost 5,000 feet, Grand Junction is home to Colorado's wine country and has miles and miles of trails to explore in the area. The area is also known for its dinosaur museum which holds real dinosaur fossils.
I lived in Fruita/Grand Junction for a little under a year, and even met J.D. there! We did a lot of camping, hiking, and cycling. I also saw my first mountain when I moved to Colorado.
The coolest part about Grand Junction is that you'll get a real feel of Colorado. Denver is overcrowded and in my opinion, a little bit overrated (sorry Denverites).
I've lived in Austin for a year and have been able to explore the city and everything it has to offer. Here is a list of the top things locals recommend to tourists that are all free, along with a few restaurants you must try out while you're here.
Austin is vegan-friendly and has several restaurants to try whether you're an omnivore or a herbivore…. Read more
I've been inspired by Michelle at Making Sense of Cents and Natalie Bacon over at Natalie Bacon to start publishing monthly goals and updates for my readers. I love reading these posts from my favorite bloggers, so I figured maybe a few of my readers would enjoy these as well, and they also keep me accountable and goal oriented.
I'll be going over my monthly goals for my blog, health, and other areas of my life.
I've been blogging for 8 or so months and still can't believe it. I get to work at home, work a flexible schedule, hang out with my dogs all day, and travel whenever I want to.
Update: You can check out my first income report here.… Read more
The kids are out of school and entertaining them can get costly.
However, there are plenty of things to do with your children in the summer that can improve their confidence and skills while also giving them a fun and happy summer.
Here are 20 free activities to do with your child that is fun for both the parent and the kids.