Focus on the Family Magazine - June/July 2020
It can be a struggle to raise a family while balancing your work life, social life and relationships. Focus on the Family magazine is here to help! Each complimentary issue delivers fresh, practical Biblical guidance on family and life topics.
It can be a struggle to raise a family while balancing your work life, social life and relationships. Focus on the Family magazine is here to help! Each complimentary issue delivers fresh, practical Biblical guidance on family and life topics.
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Coming<br />
in <strong>July</strong><br />
Time it right. If possible, drive<br />
during off-times. Avoid rush hour<br />
<strong>on</strong> Friday nights and Sunday evenings<br />
after a holiday weekend.<br />
Timing can also help save m<strong>on</strong>ey<br />
<strong>on</strong> lodging. If you live near a business<br />
epicenter, hotels are often<br />
more expensive midweek. But near<br />
tourist attracti<strong>on</strong>s, <strong>the</strong>re are better<br />
savings if you can book a Tuesday<br />
or Wednesday night. During <strong>the</strong>se<br />
low-traffic times, attracti<strong>on</strong>s often<br />
partner with local hotels for big<br />
savings.<br />
Save <strong>on</strong> food. My s<strong>on</strong> got it right:<br />
Snacks are a perk for <strong>the</strong> family road<br />
trip. But if you buy snacks at c<strong>on</strong>venience<br />
stores and eat at restaurants<br />
every meal, you’ll pay a big price.<br />
As with <strong>the</strong> rest of <strong>the</strong> adventure,<br />
<strong>the</strong> trick to saving m<strong>on</strong>ey <strong>on</strong> food is<br />
planning ahead. Try to buy simple<br />
meals and snacks during <strong>the</strong> weeks<br />
leading up to your trip so you can<br />
take advantage of local sales.<br />
Then, if possible, find lodging near<br />
stores that sell groceries.<br />
This is especially applicable if you<br />
stay at a hotel or rental home with a<br />
kitchen. One trick we take advantage<br />
of is having groceries delivered to<br />
wherever we’re staying. Even with a<br />
little delivery fee, preparing just <strong>on</strong>e<br />
meal per day can save your family<br />
hundreds of dollars over <strong>the</strong> course<br />
of a week.<br />
Flexibility keeps it fun. Aim to<br />
keep every<strong>on</strong>e’s expectati<strong>on</strong>s realistic.<br />
Once you’re <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> road, you’ll<br />
likely run into unexpected traffic,<br />
wea<strong>the</strong>r delays and out-of-order<br />
signs, no matter how carefully you’ve<br />
crafted your adventure. Remain<br />
flexible, brainstorm alternatives<br />
toge<strong>the</strong>r and remember <strong>the</strong> old saying:<br />
Sometimes, <strong>the</strong> journey really is<br />
<strong>the</strong> destinati<strong>on</strong>. •<br />
Sami C<strong>on</strong>e is <strong>the</strong> author of Raising Uncomm<strong>on</strong><br />
Kids: 12 biblical traits you need to raise selfless kids.<br />
Growing up, Sheila Erwin’s<br />
boys seemed to have<br />
impossible career goals, yet<br />
now <strong>the</strong>y are <strong>the</strong> successful<br />
filmmakers behind I Can Only<br />
Imagine. Let her encourage<br />
you to trust <strong>the</strong> Lord as<br />
you discover and grow your<br />
child’s God-given talents.<br />
Pre-order <strong>on</strong>line at<br />
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