Saving Money While Traveling Part 1

by Lisa Woodland

One of your biggest expenses when traveling is food. In order to spend less, you just need to take a little time to prepare ahead. It is cheaper to buy and make your own food and bring it with you.

Sandwiches you can pre-make them at home then the kids just have to grab one between events. Fruits and veggies can just be put in Tupperware containers. Have them pre-washed and cut up for easy access.

Salads if you buy the rubbermaid containers and have salads your family likes individually made in container where all you need is a spoon or fork is a healthy easy meal. Then take the empty containers home and re-use them. (Salads can have cooked meats in them and if kept cold in a cooler or fridge will stay good.)

One of the most important things to save money on while traveling is taking your own drinks. Keep water and drinks in the cooler. Chill or freeze milk and water before putting in cooler this helps with less ice and keeping things cold longer. Chill pop and energy drinks before putting them in the cooler.

Bagels with cream cheese, muffins made ahead of time, go-gurts, and fruits make easy breakfast that doesn’t take any preparation. A gallon of milk and cold cereal are easy to haul. If you don’t want to worry about bowls buy the individual cereal boxes and pour the milk right in the box the plastic liner keeps it from leaking.

Trail mix or granola for snacks are healthy and easy to haul. Cheese, crackers, and lunch meat are cheaper than lunchables.

These are just some suggestions to make it a little less expensive to travel.