Do you have to figure in the cost of XM Radio activation, a new Nintendo DS (for child #2 who has a crappy hand-me-down that only works part-time), three new novels and two crossword puzzle books, a Best of Johnny Cash CD and an adapter to make my iPod work over the car speakers into the carefully and frugally constructed budget for a family vacation?? If so, my efforts in prudence are inconsequential.
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No, I don't think you have to count the cost of these items as they are things you likely would have purchased anyway. In fact, had you stayed home, you likely would have purchased MORE items like these to offset the malaise of no vacation, so you have probably saved money. Also, only the cost of food over and above what you normally spend has to be counted. And, the cost of camping and outdoor gear should be amortized over the number of vacations for which it is used rather than being applied to only one vacation. Thus, you can see, it is possible to take a family vacation for quite a low cost. Do keep this in mind when planning for Hawaii...
Sarah, you're my hero. I love the theory that you only have to count the cost of the food above and beyond what we would have spent. Phew!
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