Having returned from a fun-filled and exciting trip to Yellowstone, this guest post couldn’t have been offered at a better time. I immediately accepted this post from Gemma. I am not a budget guy who plan for every minute expense. Naturally, I don’t budget for vacation travel. The extra income I earned from the blog helped us cover most of the cost of the trip. Enjoy the post!

Splashing out on holidays must surely be the highlight of any family’s year. Learning to do so responsibly, and with some element of forethought when it comes to proper financial planning, is something that’s difficult but necessary to master.