by Bridget Jean
Member since:
September 18, 2006

Planning a Frugal Beach Vacation

February 22, 2010 04:19 PM UTC (Updated: February 22, 2010 04:37 PM UTC)
views: 0 | 13 people recommend this | comments: 22

Last summer I was able to take my family on a FREE summer vacation on the Oregon Coast, How I took my family on vacation for FREE!

We had a wonderful time.  The kids played on the beach for hours and never got bored, it was fantastic!  After our summer vacation last August on the Oregon Coast, I decided that I would start saving my online earnings again for the same exact thing... a summer beach vacation on the Oregon Coast.

I'm happy to share that I just paid for our 10 nights at a beach house with my online earnings!  That's one major expense already paid for and out of the way!  WOW, now I'm so excited and already looking forward to our summer family vacation!

? ƒåit? ? and her family are going to come over for a weekend again, so we can spend it together.  This will be the 3rd year in a row that our families have gotten together for summer vacation!  I'm really looking forward to spending the time with them again this year, they are wonderful!

One step closer to vacation, I can almost feel the sand between my toes!

 

 

Comments: 22

Vivian P. Feb 22, 2010, 4:28pm UTC
We usually head for the hills and camping but I would love to go to the beach with my son and his family
Looking forward to summer! That's just the kind of thing I like to read about on a rainy February day. Thanks, Bridget!
Larry H. Feb 22, 2010, 4:47pm UTC
I guess I helped you go on your vacation then... not as many comment on my post as they do yours.
Sensational Sadie Sexy Senior Sitizen Feb 22, 2010, 4:48pm UTC
It is great to take a vacation paid for in advance and just be able to enjoy the funs things.
Tory H. Feb 22, 2010, 5:09pm UTC
Hooray! :) That's fantastic.
Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat Feb 22, 2010, 6:46pm UTC
You've got a quite a few months to earn some more towards it. Good luck!
RedBird. B. Feb 22, 2010, 7:08pm UTC
Bridget, I think that is Wonderful! What a great way to get away and really 'Enjoy' yourselves and spend time with Family and Friends!
I Hope You All have a Wonderful Time!
Stephanie S. Feb 22, 2010, 7:24pm UTC
thats nice!!
Karen M. Feb 22, 2010, 7:35pm UTC
That is wonderful! Have a great time!
Janet "Jax" B. Feb 22, 2010, 9:26pm UTC
That does sound like a lot of fun....all my money is going towards dance and college now...
j - Frugal Mom - r. Feb 22, 2010, 10:00pm UTC
That is so cool Bridget, you are doing awesome with your online earnings.
Nora D. Feb 22, 2010, 10:11pm UTC
That's really cool!!!!! We had such a fabulous time on our cruise (went to Haiti and Jamaica), that I already started a new "vacation/cruise" account in January......LOL!!!!! Have been depositing all of my refunding checks, survey checks, my online data entry job paychecks, etc.......sometimes I even earn free gift cards and then turn around and sell them on my refunding boards for even more $$$$$!
Beach vacations are cool.....when the kid was little, we went to Disney World many, many times and spent time at some of the beaches and out on the ocean. It's still fun, though, now that he's grown up.......whenever I plan a cruise, or some sort of trip, I always include him and try to pay his way as well.....he won't be living at home forever, so we enjoy the time while we can!
You really do great with all your online stuff.....I am very impressed!!!!
Dagmara H. Feb 22, 2010, 10:50pm UTC
this is so cool. I wish more people read this article and see that everything is possible
Brittney R. Feb 22, 2010, 11:25pm UTC
That's great! I know you and your husband will enjoy it even more, since you do not have the added stress of expenses. My 3 year old is so excited about his first beach trip, that he can hardly contain himself.
Steph-in-NE ..... Feb 23, 2010, 12:12am UTC
cool have fun
you know you can alway do the cross country drive and see all your friends,, LOL
Leah Christensen Feb 23, 2010, 12:12am UTC
Awsome!
Kat W. Feb 23, 2010, 12:34am UTC
Congrats! I usually put my online earnings towards camera equipment, lol.
rainne c. Feb 23, 2010, 9:39am UTC
that is awesome i hope to see some wonderful photos when you get home and i hope you will be able to earn more money for your trip before you go good luck to you
Angela A. Feb 23, 2010, 11:45am UTC
You're so very lucky!
Rose Hill Feb 23, 2010, 12:05pm UTC
That's fantabulous, Bridget - WTG!
Jeanne Amequohi Feb 25, 2010, 12:31am UTC
Congrats! I love to take my time and drive along Highway 10. I also love the beach and ocean. Your story is so inspiring. Be sure and save us pics when you go!
Marsha C. Apr 24, 2010, 1:51am UTC
popping over from redgage

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