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,…
Here in the South, one of our “good luck” foods to eat on New Year’s Day is black-eyed peas and I prefer to eat my good-luck food in a cheesy dip form if at all possible, so here is my recipe for hot black eyed pea dip that is delicious any time of year. I…
Disney World DVC Rental is the BEST way to save thousands on a Disney World vacation. Learn what resorts have DVC villas, what renting points costs, and the downsides of DVC rental at Disney World. Ten years ago I learned how to “rent” Disney Vacation Club (DVC) points and stay at Disney World Deluxe resorts…
After countless 40 trips over the past 40 years, I’ve finally figured out how to skip the lines at Disney World. I love riding all of the incredible attractions at Walt Disney World… but I hate waiting in line. In this post I’ll share my strategies for avoiding long waits at Disney World, so you…
Learn step by step how to take the ferry to Flamenco Beach, Puerto Rico. How to first get to Culebra, a smaller island in Puerto Rico, and then how to take public transportation to Flamenco Beach, one of the most gorgeous beaches in the world! If you are considering a trip to Culebra, the small…
After countless trips to Disney World over the past 30 years, I have acquired lots of tips and tricks for saving money on Disney World park tickets. Disney park tickets are definitely expensive, but you’ll get incredible value from the money you spend because there is real bang for your buck in the parks. Here…
This easy pumpkin zucchini bread recipe is one of my favorites for any time of year! Our neighbor shared some zucchini from his family’s garden with us this week and I immediately wanted to make some zucchini bread. I had a can of pumpkin hanging around so I decided to use it in place of…
This Italian Lemon Ricotta Cake with the addition of raspberries makes this recipe the perfect sweet ending to any meal! If you need a cake that is easy to make AND impressive, look no further than this super moist and delicious Italian Lemon Ricotta Cake with Raspberries. This Italian dessert has a pound cake-like texture…
Considering a Puerto Rico family vacation? Here’s everything you need to know about visiting Puerto Rico with kids! Puerto Rico has so much to offer families who want to visit the Caribbean. It’s affordable, easy to get to, has lots of kid-friendly things to do, and uses the US dollar. I wanted to take my…
A cheap and easy DIY patio makeover that will drastically improve the look of your outdoor space! Concrete patio ideas that are cheap and easy. I transformed our ugly old concrete patio with some cleaning and an easy-to-apply tinted sealer! Here’s how to do it yourself… Concrete Patio Makeover: Cleaning When we moved into our…