If you’re like most couples, you have a busy schedule that sometimes leaves little room for spontaneity. In fact, many couples rely on scheduled activities and events to keep the spark alive in their relationship. This blog post is for those of you who are looking to spice up your relationship this Valentine’s Month without breaking the bank or having to shell out for expensive gift certificates.
By following these simple steps, you can make your own Valentine’s Day activities at home without spending a dime. And if all goes according to plan, you and your husband will be 100% free use for the entire month of January!
How I saved $1,000 on my 2018 travel budget
January was an amazing month for travel savings! I was able to save $1,000 on my 2018 travel budget by using free travel resources for my husband. Below are three ways that I saved money on my travel budget this January:
- I used free online maps to plan my trip. By using free online maps, I was able to find all of the hidden tourist attractions and hidden restaurant gems that we would have missed if we had paid for a guidebook.
- I used free wifi hotspots to stay connected while traveling. By staying connected with the internet through free wifi hotspots, I was able to keep up with work and blog posts back home without spending any extra money.
- I booked our flights using a discount code. By using a discount code, we were able to save over $100 on our roundtrip flight tickets from Texas to California. These three methods saved me a total of $1,089 on our 2018 travel budget!
The 5 best travel hacking apps
- TripIt
- Hike
- Kayak
- Hipmunk
- Airbnb
How to find a cheap flight
If you’re looking for a way to save money on your next flight, check out airfarewatchdog.com. The website provides users with real-time search results for the cheapest flights available. Just enter your destination and departure date and the website will display all the fares that are available for that route. You can also filter results by price range, airline, carrier, and travel class. If you want to book your tickets right away, airfarewatchdog offers both manual and automated booking tools. You can also read expert reviews of popular airlines before making your decision.
How to save money on hotels
Looking for ways to save money on hotel costs this winter? Here are five tips:
- Use a hotel deal site. Sites like Hotels.com and Expedia offer discounts on designated nights of the week.
- Call ahead and book an off-season rate. Many hotels reduce rates during the off-season to attract customers.
- Check out discounted hotel deals online before making your reservation. Many websites offer exclusive deals that are not available through the chain hotels.
- Ask about hotel promotions in advance. Some hotels offer substantial discounts for stays during specific periods, such as spring break or Christmas week.
- Stay in a hostel or cheap hotel instead of a expensive chain hotel if budget is a concern. Hostels and inexpensive hotels can be just as comfortable as chain hotels, but they often cost less per night.
Should you use credit cards for travel?
Credit cards are a great way to save money on your travel expenses. When you use a credit card, the issuer pays the charges for you and typically offers 0% interest rates on purchases for the first few months. That means that not only do you save money each time you spend using your card, but you also have the added benefit of receiving free interest if you pay off your card in full each month.
However, there are a few things to keep in mind when using a credit card for travel. First of all, make sure that you can afford to repay your debt quickly if you decide to borrow money from your credit card issuer. Second, be aware that some credit cards impose fees for making purchases with them overseas or using them in certain currencies. Finally, always remember that no matter how good the deal may seem, there’s always risk when it comes to using a credit card and spending money unnecessarily.
My husband and I were 100% free use for the entire month of January
In January, my husband and I were 100% free use for the entire month. This was a great opportunity to get some creative work done without any distractions and see how well we work together when there are no outside forces pulling us in different directions. We had planned this month out well in advance, so there wasn’t any stress or surprises along the way. We both enjoyed the challenge of working together without any outside constraints and felt very productive by the end of the month. Our relationship benefited from this time apart as we were able to communicate more freely and build closer bonds. Overall, it was a great experience and I would definitely recommend it to others!
What we learned from our experiment
- We learned that our decision to use % for our husband for the entire month of January was a successful one. Not only did he feel like we were doing something special for him, but he also felt like he had more control over his digital life and didn’t feel overwhelmed by technology.
- We also realized that it was helpful to set clear boundaries for how much % we were willing to give him access to and what type of content we wanted him to be able to see. This way, he knew exactly what was allowed and wasn’t able to sneak in any unauthorized content.
- Overall, we felt that using % gave us a lot of control over our digital life and made us both feel more comfortable with technology.
