Having meal kits delivered to the vacation rental is my FAVORITE vacation hack. It's usually a bit cheaper than buying groceries in those small town grocery stores, too, and you don't wind up with a ton of excess ingredients that you either leave behind or throw away when you leave. Win win.
@leep11052 жыл бұрын
So smart!!!
@karenrowles97882 жыл бұрын
That is the best idea ever.
@justafryguy2 жыл бұрын
Are you able to choose the amount of people the meal cooks for?
@laughingalltheway83992 жыл бұрын
@@justafryguy Absolutely. Most companies offer boxes for 2 or 4 people, some for up to 6 people, and if necessary you can always order more than one box with the same meals in them or choose 2 of the same meal in one box if a company allows you to select your meals individually. Also, if you've never ordered from a particular company, don't pay full price. They *all* have really steep discount codes for new customers. They give *everyone* who orders a discount code to pass along to a friend so scour youtube channels like Christine's, blogs, social media, retail-me-not, etc. before you order.
@MyMaxKitty2 жыл бұрын
I think we need a video with hiking recommendations ... hiking shoes, hiking outfits, hiking backpacks, etc!
@gladyschandler67242 жыл бұрын
Airbnb is the only affordable vacation home for a family. Enjoy your family vacation.
@vlmellody512 жыл бұрын
When I was 18, we went on a driving vacation from Arizona to Washington State. There were 8 people in the van and six of them were children, so finding a good place to stop for the night might have been a challenge, were it not for the Holiday Inn. They had a policy at the time that all children got to stay free. We got to stay in a 2 bedroom suite overlooking the pool for the cost of a single room elsewhere. It was wonderful!
@charlesmorg56772 жыл бұрын
Cute
@kennieloo63572 жыл бұрын
If this isn’t goals, I don’t know what is. I love your choice of recreation and that the whole family is so into it.
@nancyanne14022 жыл бұрын
Lol! Listening to Christine on the bike trails! Reminds me of that little 4 year old whose parents mixed him up so they could hear him on the ice rink. He wee’d and whoa’ed and talked about McDonald’s, and just gibbered. Hysterical!
@karenpool64602 жыл бұрын
As someone who is deathly afraid of heights the end of this video gave me so much anxiety. Glad y'all are out having fun.
@amypletcher44112 жыл бұрын
@karenpool, I know right! I am too afraid of heights.
@jackiehoward73002 жыл бұрын
I am right there with you!
@sherilynalexnder8972 жыл бұрын
Ordering meal-kits for a condo/air bnb vaca is brilliant!!!! I always spend 2-3 hrs grocery shopping after we get to our destination (and thats with packing a ton of food as well), putting it all away, etc. Totally doing this next time, thanks!
@jenniferlisow29012 жыл бұрын
I am not even done with the video and I am freaking out watching Christine on the bike trail. 😱 Yikes, that is scary! Wowza, glad you had a safe & exciting family vacation, Christine. Thanks for sharing the frugal, fun & frightening (lol) journey with us.
@sandraengelland51062 жыл бұрын
A few years ago, our family visited the Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, and Monument Valley all in one epic trip. Honestly, Bryce might have been my favorite because the scenery was other worldly and it wasn't crowded like Zion and Grand Canyon. Enjoyed seeing your family fun!
@charlesmorg56772 жыл бұрын
Cute you
@susanmorris68822 жыл бұрын
I’ve made the same great trip. All were amazingly beautiful but Bryce was my favorite!
@Mona-pn6nj2 жыл бұрын
An amazing holiday for the family that you will remember for years to come. The hidden gems of the US are our National Parks. Thanks for sharing. ❤️❤️
@doveandolive11532 жыл бұрын
OH NO to the Christmas deco nope not happening!!! Great Airbnb for your size family with a ton of room for more. And those views are beyond amazing, absolutely jaw dropping! Thanks for sharing some of the highlights of your family vacation.
@saraiyasookoo23952 жыл бұрын
For those who never really travelled on trips like these with their family they will never understand budget meals and taking your own food on the trip. It's quite expensive. Love your videos
@angelahawkins80692 жыл бұрын
What a fun vacation! Nothing like family time together!!❤ I am always inspired by your family, and the dedication to spend quality time together. You prove over and over again it's the EXPERIENCES that are worth investing in. You also show how truly Frugal it can be to take advantage of the wonderful National Parks! I loved your commentary as you navigated that trail...and thought it probably would be calm to my screams😲😯😫🤣. Your family is a blessing I know to you, and my relationship with my son is the same. Thank you for sharing!💗
@charlesmorg56772 жыл бұрын
You are beautiful
@karenm74332 жыл бұрын
We dehydrate cantelope at home In our food dehydrator. My son loves it
@melgonz.69622 жыл бұрын
Bryce is gorgeous in winter. It's a winter wonderland. Just gotta bring shoe spikes.
@Amandaramabopanda2 жыл бұрын
I feel like that's a pretty great haul for $215!!
@danij63732 жыл бұрын
I totally agree. I went last weekend, got half that amount and spent $30 more.
@robynw63072 жыл бұрын
Just to be clear, Aussie Bites are not Australian. The closest thing I can think of are our Anzac Biscuits, but there really quite different. Also, I'm 63 and have never had a dishwasher. Having said that, I can't imagine the mountain of dishes to be hand washed if every bed/bunk was occupied. Love the views from the hiking trails.
@cookshackcuisinista2 жыл бұрын
I love the way you thriftily plan these wonderful memories with your family and although you're putting a lot of money out up front, it is a pittance compared to what you would pay for six people in restaurants for even very simple breakfasts!
@bcworth4442 жыл бұрын
Loved listening to your "thought process" as you biked down that mountain! Cracked me right up! You go, girl!
@Youngadventuress232 жыл бұрын
"Braking is for the cool kids" needs to be future FFM merch 🤣
@samanthag90442 жыл бұрын
I love watching you adventure with your kids! I have 4 (1 girl and 3 boys lol) our 3rd just started school and im starting to feel sad about no more babies, but this makes me excited about them growing up and getting to do fun things with them. We just started camping last year and are loving it, even with a 2 year old
@aclaus5962 жыл бұрын
I am so impressed with your kids on those trails
@laurieb.51992 жыл бұрын
The commentary of you mountain biking literally had me in tears! Your trip looked so fun! Great video
@susanmcgee57752 жыл бұрын
Glad you’re shopping Sam’s too. Thanks for the Ibotta tip! I’ve saved about $50 in a month on things we already buy!!!
@angelalormand7192 жыл бұрын
Love the vacation choice and activities. As a kid, we’d climb mountains and explore every little thing we could as a family. I have to say, your thought of that bike trail was so much cleaner sounding than if it was me 🤣. I was freaking out for you. It looked like you were flying down that train 😬😳
@saragibson15042 жыл бұрын
I feel like I should be jogging in place while watching your videos instead of sitting on my booty. 😅 you all have so much energy!!!
@charlesmorg56772 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@No-sv6mu2 жыл бұрын
We did Zion and Bryce in one 2 week trip and we LOVED both. Went from 90 degrees and frying in the sun in Zion to 50's mid day in Bryce. It was awesome
@jillhogan26112 жыл бұрын
I agree about Bryce Canyon. We only stayed there 1 day and we wished we allowed more time☺️
@michelleconcannon75842 жыл бұрын
Bryce is one of my favorites, just stunning. Definitely felt the altitude there.
@lindakeyes97092 жыл бұрын
Beautiful scenery that last hike was gorgeous
@lisataylor5842 жыл бұрын
Love the idea of delivery meals being sent to VRBO!
@tonipancoast54912 жыл бұрын
The part of our country that you live in is an absolute blessing! I love seeing your vacations! I would love to see a step by step video of how you pick, plan and prepare for your frugal trips/vacations. 😊 Blessing to you all ❤️
@jamiblumhorst37242 жыл бұрын
Loved watching the bike ride with you! That was so fun!!
@janellek60222 жыл бұрын
You’re amazing for riding your bike down that mountain!!! 😝👏 gorgeous view!
@aimeehodgin63592 жыл бұрын
A wild ride! I was feeling exhilaration while behind my computer screen! Hahahahahaha! Christine..YOU ARE AWESOME for taking me with ya! Wink Wink Nod Nod! Peace!! You have a lovely family!!
@jenniferhill92112 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh, he nailed it! I loved Babes in Toyland when I was growing up!
@mwhoville5812 жыл бұрын
😲 Holy moly!! Wish I could do those hikes. Maybe after I get my knees replaced. Love seeing the closeness of you family.
@tammyarps15712 жыл бұрын
Amazing looks like so much fun. Wish my family would enjoy a vacation like this.
@laciemurphy7616 Жыл бұрын
A lot of libraries carry state park passes you can check out with your card and use for several weeks.
@celesteelash32512 жыл бұрын
Love love love your channel! So inspired by your enthusiasm and adventurous family!
@miwako14312 жыл бұрын
Hope Hailey's foot is doing ok with all that hiking! Looks like everyone had a blast!
@danij63732 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh, that delivery box is going to be a game changer. I never even thought of that. I always get a house during our vacations and cook, so this will make things so much easier. Also regarding the national parks you can buy I believe it's a life time pass for seniors. Also, those with special needs can get a free lifetime pass as well. My son has autism and we got our pass while at the Arch in St. Louis and its good for the whole family to get into national parks with.
@lesliehunt38412 жыл бұрын
I love you and your family so much - thank you for all of your videos, tips, tricks and recipes...but most of all thank you for being an example for families!
@pattywilliams7882 жыл бұрын
Wow! That park looks amazingly beautiful and y’all looked like you had the best time. I really enjoyed watching y’all hiking and biking as a family. Thank you so much for sharing, Christine.
@addie27542 жыл бұрын
Dave should do a video on how to tune your bike at home. taking it to a shop often is very expensive
@lisasandlin67572 жыл бұрын
Goodness. The views are absolutely breathtaking. Watching the bike ride agitated my vertigo but goodness it looked like so much fun!
@leighdegenhardt4852 жыл бұрын
Oh the memories you all are making!!! Spectacular video Christine!
@shay65552 жыл бұрын
I just love that you included your conversations with yourself while riding that trail, I laughed out loud in an empty room haha!
@deedrafulkerson29192 жыл бұрын
Looks like a great vacation! Bryce Canyon looks amazing! Thanks for Sharing!🚵🏻♂️🚵🏻♀️😍
@hollyoberhansly23032 жыл бұрын
We did the Utah Big 5 National Parks in Sept. 2019 and Bryce and Zion were my favorite.
@krish56822 жыл бұрын
As a Utah resident I must say. Bryce is and has been our favorite National Park in Utah. We have visited the parks yearly with our kids from the 1970- 2022. Always different depending on month and weather.
@amitchell64192 жыл бұрын
Ya'll see some of the most gorgeous places!! Thanks for sharing with us!
@wendy34372 жыл бұрын
I love how your children and husband are having a good time on the hike. Also they are noticing how pretty it is. Also they all get along and enjoy being together it is not the money you spent but the time you spend together.
@sheliapeters20822 жыл бұрын
Views are beautiful thanks for sharing some of your vaca with us looks like y'all had a blast . Amazing
@sydneyw88342 жыл бұрын
That trip!!!!! Wow! I wish I lived near mountains again 😭 your commentary on the trail was HILARIOUS!
@rachelcampbell89092 жыл бұрын
I loved all of your comments, while you were on the bike trail!🤣🤣
@jenniferryan12012 жыл бұрын
My traveling has been limited to the eastern time zone (+Alabama), so I’m always amazed by the landscape! Gorgeous!!
@ronnawatts77792 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness.. the views are breathtaking! Hope your trip was fantastic! 😊
@charlesmorg56772 жыл бұрын
You are pretty amazing
@patriciacarter84422 жыл бұрын
Thank you guys so much for showing all the amazing views from your vacation:)
@kathybridges33432 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking us along. ❤️
@charlesmorg56772 жыл бұрын
Hey beautiful
@terrytt29322 жыл бұрын
thanks for taking us along!!
@kimberlygarrett53852 жыл бұрын
Wow, just wow! So proud of you all.
@bdfllc36572 жыл бұрын
Brilliant idea for using that meal service when traveling! Less stuff to pack.
@susanmcgee57752 жыл бұрын
Wow, that last view was stunning!
@PencilStash2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful vacation! Hope you guys had a blast!
@tiatowery64092 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking all of us with you Christine! That was awesome!
@Coldinalaska092 жыл бұрын
Brian Head is the best! Love this!
@nathalieboelen99072 жыл бұрын
So nice to watch especially because we just came back from our trip to the USA. We went to bryce canyon as well. Did the peekaboo trail and another one there. So so beautiful!! Loved to see you enjoying it too. Love from The Netherlands👋🏻
@hollypepen40122 жыл бұрын
My hubby and I did hiking in Bryce, Narrows and West Rim (Zion), Monument Valley, and Grand Canyon with some friends in late June/early July 😎 We were in charge of the food 😄We stayed in a massive cabin in the middle of nowhere with closest hrocery 40 min away 😅
@cyndimoss4262 жыл бұрын
I MUST GO CHECK THIS PLACE OUT! So beautiful!
@reginastephens9352 жыл бұрын
That bike riding footage was thrilling and scary. If I tried to do that in real life, then I would probably break every bone in my body. Thanks for the virtual thrills!
@bethgerdes87212 жыл бұрын
Bryce Canyon is one of the most beautiful places I have been lucky to see!
@drsamthefrog2 жыл бұрын
Bryce Canyon is absolutely beautiful. It's probably in my top 5 National Park for beauty. I'm glad a lot of people don't go and make it a circus like poor Yosemite. My California Heart cries when I see the litter and crowds at Yosemite.
@natgoofy962 жыл бұрын
I love that area in Utah. I grew up camping near that area every summer. It's absolutely gorgeous!
@kristiewilson44722 жыл бұрын
That was so beautiful!! Thanks for sharing your vacation
@carmarasmussen81182 жыл бұрын
I saw that cabin and when you said it was in the mountains in the middle of nowhere, I said "Oh, she's at Brian Head!" We stayed at a friend's cabin near Brian Head years ago and it was glorious. Hope you had a blast!
@amypletcher44112 жыл бұрын
It looked like a lot of fun but I have a problem with fear of heights and no edge rails. Not to mention the bike trail, falling. I will leave it for you you all. I will ride a beach Cruiser bike on flat level ground or walk a path is my way of fun. Not to mention swimming.
@mizixy96242 жыл бұрын
Chicken bake ftw My late grandpa introduced me to those when I was a teenager, so they’ll always joke a special spot in my heart. Those along with too many other things.
@marroosh2 жыл бұрын
Pleased to see you touched every item!
@FrugalFitMom2 жыл бұрын
I know what the people want!
@justpatty73282 жыл бұрын
Fantastic views!!! Thank you for sharing with all of us viewers. Adore the positive way of life you all strive for. Again, thank you!
@beckywagner39732 жыл бұрын
Wow, the scenery is spectacular! Glad you all had a great vacation, thanks for sharing with us!
@amandaweller76232 жыл бұрын
Bryce Canyon is my Favorite National Park I've been to so far.
@julesmbc2 жыл бұрын
Loved the live action commentary 🤣🤗 Adore your personality, and thanks for all the travel/ food tips!!!
@amandam52012 жыл бұрын
Watching you go down the bike trail made my body hurt. I would have been so sore. When you said it was a black and not a blue or green, I had a flashback to when I took a black diamond once snow skiing. My husband and I just stayed at a tiny cabin in Helen, Ga and loved how pretty and quite it was. We visited Anna Ruby Falls and area parks. The downtown area is cute and the people are super nice.
@bethfloyd84892 жыл бұрын
What stunning views! I live vicariously through you Christine & family…. AWESOME!
@aimeedouglas15842 жыл бұрын
Bryce Canyon is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. It brought back such great memories of our vacation last summer ❤️
@FrugalLifeThriftyWife2 жыл бұрын
I love Costco & Sam’s Club hauls! It’s so fun to see what other people buy. We have a Sam’s Club membership, but don’t live close to one so we have the plus membership and have items shipped to us for free! It’s amazing. Such a time and money saver!
@jeannedial28242 жыл бұрын
Awesome Family Vacation! Thanks for sharing the activities, food, and the stunning views!!
@charlesmorg56772 жыл бұрын
What a beauty
@revkiks9812 жыл бұрын
I love Fairyland Loop!!! Bryce is my favorite
@honeyfoxliving2 жыл бұрын
Mountain biking on a vacation? Not something I'd think of, but definitely something I am interested in trying!
@melissalidback88542 жыл бұрын
Bryce Canyon is the most amazing place. You are right. It's a hidden gem.
@knittinko2 жыл бұрын
What a great vacation! Loved seeing Bryce Canyon. Omg, the mtn biking view was crazy. I don’t think I could do it, I love me some flat ground! Thanks for taking us along on your trip!
@jackiehoward73002 жыл бұрын
Christine, I have a vacation idea. Have you all ever been to glacier national park? I went through glacier park on Amtrak. It was beautiful.
@chelseafailla98872 жыл бұрын
Your family seems so sweet :) hope you had as wonderful of a time as it seems you did!!
@bethhopkins2302 жыл бұрын
My brakes would be so worn out doing this! But thanks for sharing! Waaaay more comfortable on my own two feet-loved the hike!
@juliacockroft87452 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thanks for taking us along.
@kathleenchambers64852 жыл бұрын
Amazing scenery! What an adventure, thanks for sharing your trip with us.
@nikidy812 жыл бұрын
I love Brian Head. It is one of my favorite parks. Our group improved so much up there. If you like that, come down to New Mexico and go to Angel Fire. It's beautiful and an amazing park!
@danainaclang97322 жыл бұрын
I love Bryce!!! Went there one time back in 2006 and was more amazed there than the Grand Canyon
@charlesmorg56772 жыл бұрын
Hey pretty
@pancakespandemonium2 жыл бұрын
The huckleberry bread is AMAZING!! It was devoured in SECONDS when I bought it!