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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I juuust this year exceeded $120k for the first time! Single parent, bought a SFH in a quiet but convenient corner of Columbia Heights back when I was married. 
We’re doing great! I refuse to take out loans or carry a credit card balance, so I drive a *gasp* Nissan Altima I saved and paid cash for, and my kids love thrift shopping. We’re often the only white people at kid activities (yes, there’s cheap ballet/ piano/ martial arts if you aren’t a snob.) We cook 29 days out of 30 and the kids are really getting good at it. 
I save for retirement. We take great vacations most years, which often involve staying with friends and in youth hostels, and park picnics most days. We’re saving now to do a photo safari in Tanzania next year. 
Honestly OP, this board will convince you that anything under $400k is destitution but I promise we are happier than a large majority of people who post here. It’s all about priorities and being true to yourself. [/quote]

I'm a PP aiming for great vacations on a budget - tell me about where you've stayed in youth hostels that are great for families, please! We've reserved campsites and state park cabins for most of the long weekends in 2024 ($20-50/night), but hope to take some more ambitious trips as the kids get older! [/quote]

We did youth hostels all over France right before the pandemic. The Alps generally and Chamonix specifically was phenomenal. And because the kids were pretty young and it wasn’t high season, the hostel gave us a private room upgrade for free. We also stayed in a couple of Chambres d’Hotes that were charming and comfortable. Meals are often included (or an inexpensive add on) and amazing. 
I haven’t stayed in any hostels in the US I’m afraid. But I’d be interested! We usually do Air BnB or VRBO here and save on eating out by cooking at the property. [/quote]

You should do an AMA or provide a service for lower-income travel with kids- seriously. I would pay for it depending on the price point. [/quote]

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