Elvis and I debated for months about a family vacation. We went over what we thought was our "needs" list and realized it was mostly wants. What we NEED is time together, as a family.
We started listing off places to go that didn't require a plane. It had to be fun, it had to be worth the money!
We booked a cabin in the White Mountains of NH for 6 days/5 nights. I have activities planned for most of those days, and some "hanging around the campground" time too...
This cabin is MUCH better than the one we had the last vacation... this one has INDOOR PLUMBING!
So... here is our vacation on the cheapish... (prices are totals for 2 adults and 1 child)
Country Bumpkins Campground & Cabins - $353.98 (incl. taxes)
Elvis and I plan on getting a 1-day fishing license. I think they are $15 each. Diva doesn't need one since she will only be 10. $30 is well worth the cost of a full day of fishing fun. I don't know who loves it more! We'd rather pay for one than get caught fishing out of state without one!
Since there is a full kitchen, I plan on making breakfast and dinner at home everyday, we will only be eating lunch out twice. I am going to bring the non-perishables from home and I already looked up the local grocery store for the perishables. We would need to eat if we were home.
So, other than some firewood and bait, we will be spending the money on...
Clark's Trading Post - $54 (bear shows, circus, train rides, guided tours, museums, etc)
Hobo Railroad - $36.00 + lunch
~Hobo Picnic Lunch - $10/each - Sandwich on bulky, choc. chip cookie & drink (Old Man and Diva only... I'm not a sandwich person)
Hobo Hills Mini-Golf - $24.00
We started listing off places to go that didn't require a plane. It had to be fun, it had to be worth the money!
We booked a cabin in the White Mountains of NH for 6 days/5 nights. I have activities planned for most of those days, and some "hanging around the campground" time too...
This cabin is MUCH better than the one we had the last vacation... this one has INDOOR PLUMBING!
So... here is our vacation on the cheapish... (prices are totals for 2 adults and 1 child)
Country Bumpkins Campground & Cabins - $353.98 (incl. taxes)
Elvis and I plan on getting a 1-day fishing license. I think they are $15 each. Diva doesn't need one since she will only be 10. $30 is well worth the cost of a full day of fishing fun. I don't know who loves it more! We'd rather pay for one than get caught fishing out of state without one!
Since there is a full kitchen, I plan on making breakfast and dinner at home everyday, we will only be eating lunch out twice. I am going to bring the non-perishables from home and I already looked up the local grocery store for the perishables. We would need to eat if we were home.
So, other than some firewood and bait, we will be spending the money on...
Clark's Trading Post - $54 (bear shows, circus, train rides, guided tours, museums, etc)
Hobo Railroad - $36.00 + lunch
~Hobo Picnic Lunch - $10/each - Sandwich on bulky, choc. chip cookie & drink (Old Man and Diva only... I'm not a sandwich person)
Hobo Hills Mini-Golf - $24.00
