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Homemaking Deep Dive | Family Vacations
Season 24
Episode 14
Published 11 months ago
Description
Summer is right around the corner and many of us are making summer travel plans. Jessica Fisher is back to share her knowledge on traveling with a large family on a small budget.
We are going to focus mostly on international travel today, as that’s where Jessica’s experience is, but many of the concepts will apply to all sorts of travel.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Figuring out your motivation for travel and how to facilitate good family communication regarding travel plans and expectations.
- Benefits of traveling together as a family and some specific benefits of international travel.
- Researching & Organizing the Big 3: Transportation, Lodging & Food.
- Budgeting, Saving & Paying Cash for Vacation
- Vacation Homemaking: how to pack, stay organized and manage laundry on the road.
- Good-to-Know & Things You Might Not Think About
NOTES & LINKS
Connect with Jessica
Instagram| @lifeasmomdotcom | @goodcheapeatsblog
Blogs
- lifeasmom.com for all the mom content
- goodcheapeats.com for all the food and food savings content
- Follow her travels in Japan lifeasmom.com
Grocery Store Picnic e-book | Free for AoH listeners, use code "artofhome" at checkout at goodcheapeats.com
Family Travel Tips from Jessica at lifeasmom.com
Resources Mentioned
- Rick Steves for European Travel
- Lonely Planet Kids Travel Series, Not for Parents, Everything You Ever Wanted to Know
- TripAdvisor
- AAA International Driving Permit
- booking.com
- packing cubes | Compression | Regular
- laundry detergent sheets
- compact elastic travel/camping clothesline
HOMEMAKING RESOURCES
- Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal Magazine (Coming May 2026!)
- Private Facebook Group, Homemaker Forum
- JR Miller's Homemaking Study Guide
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