Comments on: Vacation Frugality

By: Roddy the Traveller

Roddy the Traveller — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:39:32 +0000

As far as frugality, they didn’t start living in that style until after he had
made his money and could live off the interest if I recall.

By: Cheerful Frugality Cooks From Afar | Frugal Hacks

Cheerful Frugality Cooks From Afar | Frugal Hacks — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:01:25 +0000

[...] Heather from Home-Ec 101 raided her freezer for quick vacation foods for her busy family. [...]

By: TravelGirlDC

TravelGirlDC — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:44:14 +0000

If you are going to use your crock pot while on vacation you should bring along some slow cooker liners to make clean up a snap.

http://www.reynoldspkg.com/reynoldskitchens/en/product.asp?cat_id=1337&prod_id=3200

By: warillever

warillever — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:02:19 +0000

We are heading out on vacation tomorrow morning. I am bringing along a menu and shopping list for “disaster meals” that can be made without cooking or refrigeration — 4 bean salad, tuna sandwiches, gazpacho, etc.

I’ll tell you how it went when we return.

By: tink

tink — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:52:47 +0000

::smackin self in forehead::::

The crockpot! I can’t believe I never thought of the crockpot!

Excellent idea. Thanks!

By: EarthlyJane

EarthlyJane — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:30:32 +0000

WOW!!!! I would have never thought of that!!! Everytime we’ve ever gone on a vacation, we “break the bank” with food.
But this is sooo much better!
Thanks!

By: Patia

Patia — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:43:33 +0000

Great idea. I personally love trying new foods when I’m traveling, but if there’s a fridge I always stock up on yogurt, fruit, cheese and other things for breakfast, as well as snacks.

I really ought to use my crockpot more. I think I will run an extension cord out to my mudroom this summer, so that it doesn’t heat up my house.

By: Heidi @ Carolina Dreamz

Heidi @ Carolina Dreamz — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:14:32 +0000

I not only bring my crock pot but started bringing an electric skillet or griddle when we go camping, if our site is not primitive, which since leaving California, hasn’t been any problem, anywhere.

You should have heard my jokes about my glorified hotel stay, at Henrico’s hospital, in Virginia.

My “vacation” was not frugal.. its the first time and I really was alone for most of it.. so not so bad in the food department.

Glad to be home..

By: Rapunzel

Rapunzel — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:04:39 +0000

Years ago when my then-husband and I took our three kids to Disney World, we did the same thing! We rented a small townhouse (got a great deal) and brought the crockpot, dinner ingredients, breakfast items, etc. We had breakfast before we hit the park, brought snacks & juices in the diaper bag, shared a lunch at the park and then had an early dinner late in the afternoon. It was perfect because during the heat of the day we were in our room, kids napping, then we went back to the park in the evening once the sun went down.

We do the same thing when we go to the Keys for a week, share a house with a bunch of friends and we all go shopping together and share the grocery bill. We probably go out to eat one night during our stay but for the rest of the time it’s home cooked meals, including the crockpot.

Since my kids are vegetarian, I will make a pot of chili using veggie crumbles, also have good luck with stuffed peppers. Easy, hearty and cheap!

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:52:14 +0000

This is a great idea. I will be joining my husband on a business trip in the coming weeks, and this would be a great way to save a bunch of money while we are away!