One Million Mind Tabs

When it comes to planning a vacation on a budget, you came to the right place — in fact, you may regret coming here. Because this is the most detailed list you've ever seen.  Like I said, it's the ULTIMATE GUIDE. Not your just-like-every-other-guide-out-there list.   Before you continue below, open my Southern Belle Trail Itinerary to see a real-life example of a trip I planned recently that followed these steps. How to Plan a Vacation on a Budget Locations Make a list of all the locations you plan to visit. Go ahead, just write 'em down on a Google or Word Doc. Dates Determine the dates you want to travel. This can be based on your work time allowance, flight costs, or even off-season prices.  Put those dates next to the cities you plan to visit so you're aware of when to plan activities. Budget Determine your total trip budget.  The main costs you're really budgeting for (at least starting out) will be lodging and transportation, which are typically the two l...

We did it, y'all. My husband and I accomplished the Whole30 program AND the extra 2-week reintroduction period .  And that's why you're here, isn't it? I'll reveal all of the meals we chose during our entire Whole30 diet and the reintroduction period. Plus,  I added my rating (out of 5 stars) to each meal and any alterations I made for each recipe — if it's a rating less than 4, don't bother! Bonus: At the end, I added a list of Whole30 grocery items you should always keep in stock (in your pantry or fridge) because you'll use them for everything. You can thank me later. Don't miss: Top 10 Hacks and Important Tips to Make Your Whole30 Experience Successful and Easier .  Enjoy! Whole30 Meal Plan Recipes: Week One: Daily Breakfast Roasted potatoes, eggs, uncured bacon, and half avocado sprinkled with everything bagel seasoning My rating: 4.5 Breakfast was honestly the easiest transition into Whole30 because you don't have to give up a whole lot ...

Achieving the Whole30 diet is no easy task.  And while I can't promise your journey will be sunshine and roses (or even close to it), I can give you some of the most achievable advice that helped my husband and I successfully make it through the program AND reintroduction period.  If we (gluten, sugar, and dairy-loving folks) can do it, then so can you. Don't miss the full list of  meals we chose during our entire Whole30 diet and the reintroduction period , including  my rating and any alterations I made for each recipe.  Let's dive in!   10 Tips for Successfully Completing Whole30 1) Make sure you do it with someone — accountability is key. Of course it  is  possible to do Whole30 by yourself. But what can I say, misery loves company.  Alright y'all, I'm joking. This diet is NOT miserable, but it isn't easy... especially for first timers and those who are used to eating all the things you can't have during the program.  My husband...