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In essence, believers are a part of two families. We’re a part of our earthly families, and we’re part of the family of God. There are privileges and responsibilities that go with both.

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How can you make great family memories without breaking the budget? That’s always the challenge and since summer is not that far, the kids are already thinking “vacation.” What can you do to be ready? On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West and Crystal Paine share some great tips for a budget-friendly family vacation. Then, it’s on to your questions on different financial topics. That’s Faith & Finance Live—where biblical wisdom meets today’s financial decisions—weekdays at 4pm Eastern/3pm Central on Moody Radio.

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Pastor Greg Laurie has counsel today for husbands (and wives) on undergirding our marriages. “You need to tell them you find them beautiful. You need to tell them you appreciated the meal. You love what they’re doing with the house. You see them being such a great mother to your children. Or whatever it is, you need to be building one another up. Far too often in marriage we tear each other down and we never build each other up.”

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Summer is not that far off, and for many families, the kids are already dreaming about vacation. But parents may be asking a different question: How can we make great family memories without breaking the budget?

A family vacation can be a wonderful gift, but it doesn’t have to create financial pressure that follows you home. With a little planning, creativity, and communication, you can enjoy meaningful time together while staying within your means.

Crystal Paine, creator of MoneySavingMom.com, joined us on today’s show to share practical ways families can plan a memorable, budget-friendly vacation.

The first step is to plan ahead. The earlier you begin, the more options you’ll have for lodging, travel, and activities.

Crystal recommends considering destinations that are a little off the beaten path. These places often have fewer crowds and lower prices while still offering plenty of opportunities for rest and fun. If you’re flying, she suggests using Google Flights to search flexible destinations. You can enter your travel dates and explore lower-cost flight options across the country.

Just as important, set a clear budget for the entire trip before you go. Decide what matters most to your family. Maybe staying near the beach is a priority, but eating out every meal is not. Knowing those priorities ahead of time helps you spend intentionally rather than react in the moment.

Some of the best vacation memories don’t cost anything.

Crystal encourages families to search for free things to do in their destination. Try looking up phrases like “best free things to do” along with the name of the city or area you’ll be visiting. You may find hiking trails, local parks, self-guided walking tours, free museums, art exhibits, festivals, or concerts.

These activities are often overlooked, but they can become the hidden gems of a trip. And they remind us that meaningful experiences don’t always require a high price tag.

A vacation is more enjoyable when everyone feels included.

Ask your children what they would enjoy doing. You may not be able to do everything, but letting each person choose one activity can help the trip reflect the whole family’s interests.

Crystal also suggests giving each family member a set budget and allowing them to plan a few hours of the vacation within that amount. This can be a fun way to teach kids practical money skills. They learn how much things cost, how to make tradeoffs, and how to enjoy the responsibility of planning.

Food can quickly become one of the most expensive parts of a trip, especially if you eat out for every meal.

One way to save is to stay somewhere that offers free breakfast. Then, bring snacks or simple meal items from home. If you’re flying and can’t pack much food, visit a grocery store when you arrive. A loaf of bread, peanut butter and jelly, fruit, carrots, chips, or sandwich supplies can cost far less than several restaurant meals.

That doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a special meal out. Part of a vacation can be the fun of eating at a memorable place. The key is to be strategic. Choose the meals you want to splurge on, and save on the rest.

Before the trip begins, decide how much you can spend each day. Then, make it a family challenge to stay under that amount.

This can turn budgeting into a game rather than a burden. It helps children think carefully about purchases and gives everyone a shared goal. Instead of saying yes to everything in the moment, your family can work together to decide what is truly worth the cost.

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