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    Disney Caribbean Beach Resort Restaurants {Updated}

    ByLeah Crocker Althiser May 23, 2024

    The Disney Caribbean Beach Resort restaurants have changed dramatically in the past year. All four dining locations are new and (mostly) improved.  Get all of the details on the dining scene at Caribbean Beach in this post! Sebastian’s Bistro The most exciting addition to the Caribbean Beach dining is Sebastian’s Bistro. It is a casual…

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    Emerald Pointe Water Park With Kids + Discount Tickets

    ByLeah Crocker Althiser May 15, 2024

    I was compensated for this post but all opinions are my own. A guide to visiting Wet n Wild Emerald Pointe in Greensboro, NC with kids! When you live in the South, finding a way to cool off is essential to surviving the summer! So today I’m bringing you my experience visiting Wet n Wild…

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    5 Easy Ways To Save Money On Your Summer Vacation

    ByLeah Crocker Althiser August 21, 2020

    I hope this round-up post gave you some ideas for saving money on your summer vacation! Any questions? Leave a comment below or send me a message on The Frugal South’s Facebook page. 

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    How To Use Autoslash For The Best Rental Car Deals

    ByLeah Crocker Althiser May 19, 2025

    After years of researching how to find the best rental car deals, I’ve finally settled on an easy three-step process for getting the lowest price with the least hassle. In this post, I’ll walk you through my three-step method for using Autoslash to save big on all of our car rentals! 1) Book At The…

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    Top 7 Things To Do In Pigeon Forge With Kids!

    ByLeah Crocker Althiser May 18, 2023

    Here are my family’s favorite things to do in Pigeon Forge with kids. This post is sponsored by Pigeon Forge Tourism but all opinions are my own. If you love the idea of escaping to nature but want plenty of things to do, I recommend Pigeon Forge TN as a base for a Smoky Mountains…

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  • Disney Pop Century Resort Review: Amenities, Rooms, and More
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    Disney Pop Century Resort Review: Amenities, Rooms, and More

    ByLeah Crocker Althiser May 31, 2024

    Here’s my detailed Pop Century Resort review, including details about the rooms, amenities, pool, food court, and more at this popular Disney World resort.  I’ve stayed at Disney Pop Century Resort many times over the years and I think it’s an amazing place to stay at Disney World. However it’s not right for everyone, so…

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    Disney Caribbean Beach Resort Pool, Room, Renovations, And More…

    ByLeah Crocker Althiser October 16, 2023

    A detailed overview of Disney Caribbean Beach Resort pool, rooms, dining, transportation, and more! Disney Caribbean Beach Resort sometimes gets a bad rap for being the oldest Moderate resort or for being huge/spread out. While this is true, I think Caribbean Beach has a lot of strengths, including: An incredible pool complex Recently refurbished rooms…

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  • How To Take An Affordable San Francisco Family Vacation
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    How To Take An Affordable San Francisco Family Vacation

    ByLeah Crocker Althiser November 18, 2024

    Are you wanting to plan a San Francisco family vacation on a tight budget? Then you’ve come to the right place! San Francisco has the reputation of being one of the most expensive cities to visit in the US. I love a good frugal travel challenge, so I decided I would plan a San Francisco…

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    7 Cheap Things To Do With Kids In San Francisco

    ByLeah Crocker Althiser February 15, 2023

    We took a quick family trip to San Francisco recently and were able to visit on the cheap thanks to all of these tips for visiting San Francisco on a budget. You could easily spend a LOT of money on activities in the city if you aren’t careful, but there’s no need to do that….

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    DIY Homemade Vanilla Extract

    ByLeah Crocker Althiser March 8, 2025

    A homemade vanilla extract recipe so you never have to buy it at the store again! Seven years ago my friend Brooke gave me a jar of homemade vanilla extract. I haven’t bought any vanilla extract from a grocery store since then! I discovered that homemade vanilla extract tastes so much better in recipes and…

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