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09/13/2021

MY GUIDE TO AN INEXPENSIVE NEW YORK TRIP AS A SINGLE MOM

New York City was the last place we travel before everything was closed in 2020.
As things started to feel a bit more “normal” or at least we thought, we decided to safely take a trip to New York. For some reason, my daughter wanted to go back. I had my doubts, NYC is quite tiring and very active. My daughter is the opposite of that therefore I couldn’t understand why she wanted to go, but we booked our flight and traveled to NYC in July.

As a single mom, NYC can easily add up a lot of expenses if you don’t do your research or budget correctly. I am sure I’ve mentioned before that my way to travel is to budget and find as many pocket-friendly activities for us. The biggest splurge for us when we travel will most likely always be FOOD!

Here’s my guide on how we were able to enjoy NYC on a budget.

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In Travel on

12/05/2018

SAN FRANCISCO IN 4 HOURS

Why is it that I can’t find anyone to adopt my daughter and me in California?
I mean is not like we don’t know our way around anyways.

We were supposed to be in California for a wedding over in Visalia, CA.
Once we were in town, which was very similar to Texas, I looked up significant cities around us.

Fresno was the closest major city, but I also noticed that San Francisco was about three and a half hours away.

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In Travel on

11/19/2018

3 DAYS IN NEW YORK CITY AS A FIRST TIMER

New York City

Hola!!

Long-time no see, huh?! I know.

Blame Mercury Retrograde.

Back in August, I traveled to New York City for the very first time in my life.

The Big Apple was on my to-do list for sure, but I never felt that “OMG” feeling in my stomach to visit. Am I making any sense?

Well, I hope I do.

I arrived late in New York after my flight got delayed for 3 hrs.

I was scared, and I’m not going to lie. You know me, I’m always acting strong.
On the ride to my hotel, I couldn’t concentrate on what my Lyft driver was telling me, (I had a very, very talkative driver) I was so focused on seeing everything around me. Read more

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In Travel on

12/04/2017

WEEKEND GET AWAY WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK

San Antonio Riverwalk

Weekend getaways are my absolute favorite!
I suffer from wanderlust, so there are times where I will just have this urge to get up and leave somewhere.
Now my brokenness doesn’t allow me to do it as much as I would like, but I do try to do it as often as I can.

Every so often, we all need to get away without a plan. Vacations are fantastic, but honestly, they are stressful to plan, it can take months to plan and save.

Our financial situation doesn’t allow us just to get up and leave and getaway all the time. Yet even going to a small town near your area gives you renewed energy.
I am a true believer that it’s good for our minds to be in a different environment.
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In Travel on

11/07/2017

STROLLING THROUGH EL MATADOR STATE BEACH

lifeassayraelmatadorbeach

The ocean is a place where I feel I need to visit often to reset my soul.
There is just something about it that calms me and resets my thoughts, mind, and spirit.

Strolling along the coast of Malibu was one of my to-do things this year.
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In Kids Fashion, Travel on

12/09/2016

AIRPORT ATTIRE FOR GIRL FOR UNDER $25.00

December is here!

Which means, there will be some sort of travel involved in families!
Whether is by plane, road trips during the holidays there is always some traveling to do.

Traveling can be hectic and not to mention adding a kiddo, which makes it even more hectic.

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In Travel on

12/05/2016

REDONDO BEACH CA PHOTO DIARY

Since I wasn’t able to take any vacation during the summer, I decided to spoil my little one during the month of November.

Why California again?

Well I think it’s clear enough we just love it there.

We were actually planning on heading to Florida but we opted for California once again.

Now this is more of a short get away and some us time (like we don’t spend enough time together)
We are practically glued all the time!

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In Travel on

05/04/2016

DISNEYLAND PHOTO DIARY 2016

Last month (April) I was able to make a quick trip to the lovely #California as you all know, my heart kind of belongs there. Although this was a short trip, I decided to make it a lifetime memory for my cheese-ball and my self of course.

Since our birthday was April 24th (yes my daughter was born on my birfffday, she stole my birffday) I really did not have anything planned. I know, I am really bad at making plans for birfffdays and celebrations.
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