I fly from North Carolina to Orlando three to four times each year to visit Walt Disney World, and I almost never pay for airfare on Southwest. How do I pull this off? I fly for practically free using points earned from a Chase Southwest credit card. And right now there is an offer of …

Enjoy my popular Snickerdoodle cookie recipe – they are the best no butter cookies and cookies without butter! Last week I was craving some yummy cinnamon and sugar coated Snickerdoodle cookies like my grandparents used to make. I was excited to make some when I discovered I was out of butter, one of the main …

Here are my top Epcot Food And Wine Festival tips to help you have the best possible experience at this amazing event.  The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is likely the most popular annual event at Walt Disney World. It is also an enormous event – the size and scope of the festival can …

Here is my recipe for sugar cookies without butter, adapted from my super popular no butter Snickerdoodle cookies! I personally love a classic cutout sugar cookie. But I hate chilling the dough, rolling it out, and cutting out all of my cookies. Who has time for that outside of the holidays? Turns out you can …

How to check your Amazon promotional credit plus everything you need to know about using your digital credits!   It’s pretty easy to earn credits on Amazon that you can use towards eBooks, music downloads, and video rentals or purchases.  The trick is knowing what credits you have and actually using them!  This post will …

Looking for budget patio makeover inspiration? Here’s how I turned our sad patio from drab to fab for only $160 total. We’ve been living in our house for almost 10 years now and we’ve never done anything with the old patio area in our backyard.  Well, I finally got us something we’ve been wanting for …

Where to buy discount Disney gift cards online and how to spot the best deals! Paying for all (or part) of your Disney World vacation with discount Disney gift cards is an easy way to save money. You can use Disney gift cards to pay for: A Disney vacation package Disney resort hotel stays Disney …

Here are my favorite Disney crafts for kids to keep those little ones busy! You can still have lots of Disney magic in your life, even when you can’t get to the theme parks. Disney crafts are a fun way to bring some Disney into your life.  Kids will love these easy Disney crafts and …

What to expect from Iceland June weather plus a handy free packing guide! A visit to Iceland in June is certainly not your average summer vacation! In this post, I’ll prepare you for what to expect in terms of weather, cost, and crowds.  Iceland Weather in June Iceland weather in June can be very unpredictable. …

I started this blog as a hobby over eight years ago on a super low budget. I’ve managed to keep my blogging expenses low and four years ago I started earning a full-time income from the blog. In this post, I’ll share my strategy for how to start a successful blog on a shoestring budget, …