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March 17, 2022

Our Budget Guide to Florence, Italy

Florence is the ideal destination for wine drinking, street shopping, and dancing the night away! When we were planning our Italian city tour, we originally did not have Florence on the list. But luckily, a few of our friends talked some sense into us, and we are so glad we added it to our trip! It’s smaller than some of the other popular Italian cities like Rome but worth spending a few days to explore all of its charm! It can be overwhelming when visiting a new city to know what the must see spots are and where to spend your money. That's wh[...]

Europe

March 6, 2022

Our Budget Guide to Cinque Terre, italy

two girls hugging for a picture in Cinque Terre Italy

We recently did an Italian city tour, and it was so hard to narrow down to the top few areas! There are so many incredible cities to explore in Italy: Rome, Florence, Cinque Terre, the list goes on. We created a budget guide for each place, so consider this your budget guide to Cinque Terre! We were not familiar with Cinque Terre when we were planning our 10-day Europe trip but after stumbling across some pictures, it quickly rose to the top of our bucketlist. Cinque Terre is a coastal area within Liguria, in the northwest of Italy. It consists of[...]

Europe, Thrifty Tips

February 24, 2022

Our Budget Guide to Paris, France

Paris is one of those unique places where each time you visit, it could be a completely different experience. Whether this is your first time visiting the City of Lights, or this is one of many trips to Paris, you will find great recommendations in this post to help curate the perfect Parisian experience! Let's address the elephant in the room. Paris is NOT a budget friendly destination. There is no sugar coating it. It is known for its high quality cuisine and chic fashion after all. But in every city that we visit, we find ways to budget, and Paris was[...]

Holiday Gift Guide 2021, Thrifty Tips

November 24, 2021

2021 Local Holiday Gifts under $50

We hope to make shopping a little easier for you this holiday season by putting together a curated list of 14 local holiday gifts from some of our favorite Minnesota and Wisconsin business owners! Not only are each of these gifts super affordable, each item is from incredible women owned and/or minority owned businesses that we love to support! Cheers to all of our last minute holiday shoppers! This one is for you :) Happy shopping! Woolly Bear Knits Women Owned, Local Minnesota We can't get enough of Woolly Bear Knits! Her hand knitte[...]

Minnesota, United States

June 27, 2021

7 Reasons to Book a Spa Weekend at Madden’s Resort in Brainerd, MN

black girl looking out at the lake at Maddens in Brainerd

I wish I would have discovered Spa trips much sooner in life, but I am definitely making up for lost time! A few weekends ago, I took an incredible staycation to Brainerd, MN with my three sisters and my mom. It was intended to be a Mother's Day gift from all of the children, but it ended up being a gift for everyone! We did not realize just how much we ALL needed a restful weekend away, to relax and recharge. Coming off of a year of lockdowns, racial and political tension, a global illness, etc., I'm going to assume that you could use a spa weekend away[...]

Minnesota, Thrifty Tips, United States

June 7, 2021

The Ultimate Weekend Getaway in Stillwater, Minnesota

Two women sitting in front of a fireplace

Whether you are looking to take a romantic getaway with your significant other, a fun girls weekend, or simply a relaxing staycation for yourself in Minnesota, Stillwater is a great option! It is 40 minutes outside of the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area and located on the beautiful west bank of the St. Croix River. In this guide, we will share tips on where to stay, where to eat, and what to do while in Stillwater. We partnered with Discover Stillwater to come up with the perfect itinerary for a two-day trip to Stillwater and want to share it[...]

Thrifty Tips, United States

March 24, 2021

9 Free & Cheap Things to do in Arizona

What do you get when you combine perpetually warm weather, a charming food scene, and plenty of outdoor landscape to explore? The ultimate trip in sunny Arizona! In this post, we list all of the top free and cheap things to do while visiting Arizona. Enjoy! window.wanderlogEmbedKeys=['kkmmpbbncb'];window.wanderlogEmbedOptions={"alwaysShowRouteLines":true,"omitExternalLinks":true,"omitWebsitePhone":false};Trip map created using Wanderlog, a trip map maker Did Someone Say Free? Hike your way through all of AZ Arizona has some great options for hiking--[...]

Thrifty Tips

December 19, 2020

9 Outdoor Winter Activities To Do in Minnesota

If you are like us, the thought of being cooped up inside all winter feels pretty terrible. With Covid cases on the rise, majority of indoor activities in Minnesota will be limited to help minimize the spread and keep everyone safe. Knowing this, we were determined to come up with a list of outdoor winter activities in Minnesota that we would still be able to experience safely this season. Minnesotans are no strangers to the cold, so luckily there are still a lot of great events taking place outside this winter. So bundle up, grab your face mask, and[...]

Holiday Gift Guide 2020, Thrifty Tips, Wisconsin

November 28, 2020

13 Milwaukee Local Shops to Support This Holiday Season

It's time! It's time to show up and show out for some of our favorite small businesses in the Milwaukee area. It has been quite the year and all we have is each other to get through the end of it. This holiday season, help us show these amazing local businesses support. There are so many wonderful small businesses out there, but we gathered a list of our 13 favorite Milwaukee local shops to support this holiday season. A friendly reminder that you don't have to make a purchase in order to support local businesses. There are free ways, too! Write a review. Share w[...]

Holiday Gift Guide 2020, Minnesota, Thrifty Tips

November 28, 2020

13 Minneapolis Local Shops to Support This Holiday Season

You're here! Thank you so much for showing up. All of the locally businesses in this post need your support this holiday season. We are excited to share our list of the 13 Minneapolis local businesses that have helped make this shopping season extra special! Each business in this post was carefully selected, majority of which are women owned and/or Black owned. We hope you enjoy shopping these small Minneapolis shops as much as we did! Make sure you check out our 13 Milwaukee local business gift guide as well! SPOONFUL OF FAITH For your best[...]