95 | How to Plan Summer Vacations on a Budget + Budgeting for Family Vacations

Snag Our Simplified Budget System! In this episode we’re breaking down exactly how to plan and pay for family vacations without debt. We’ll show you how to budget for travel, make smart trade-offs, and bring those dream trips within reach—without blowing up your finances.Key Points:💬 Real stories: One client saved $3,000 in 6 weeks by breaking it down into weekly hustle goals. Another with six kids used a year-long savings plan to send her oldest on a high school trip.💡 Count the cost: Most people skip this step—and either under-budget or never go. Flights, hotels, food, transportation, activities, souvenirs—get it on paper!✨ Budgeting = more memories: Budgeting gives you the power to choose experiences and plan ahead with intention. Set up a vacation savings bucket and start setting aside a little each month.🗓️ Plan early: Cash-flowing a trip is way less stressful. Build a savings timeline and look for deals on flights, hotels, and experiences.🔄 Make trade-offs: Cut back temporarily on non-essentials and funnel that money into your vacation fund. Get the whole family involved!🎉 Prioritize what matters: Focus on shared experiences, not stuff. Research free or low-cost fun at your destination and stretch your dollars.Bottom line: You can take the trip and stay on budget. With a little planning and a lot of clarity, you can vacation guilt-free—without relying on credit cards or sacrificing your bigger financial goals.Connect With Us:1️⃣ Facebook Group – Join the community. Our free group is where the real talk happens. Connect with other women who are learning how to budget, save, and finally feel in control, together. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/facebook2️⃣ Automate Your Budget Masterclass – Watch it now, no waiting. This FREE on-demand training shows you how to set up a budget that matches your lifestyle, without tracking every dollar or feeling restricted. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/automate3️⃣ Budget – Grab our Simplified Budget System! You don’t need another budget, you need a system that does the math, makes the plan, and gives you permission to spend. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/budget4️⃣ Private 1-on-1 Coaching – Get a plan and a coach. We’ll build your full budget system together, so you always know what to do and feel confident doing it. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/coaching5️⃣ Be on the Podcast – Free coaching, real convo. Come chat with us on the show! Get real-time financial coaching and help other women by sharing your story. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/livecall"I love Shana & Vanessa and this podcast is amazing!" 👈🏻 If that sounds like you, please consider...