Its April! With a new month comes a fresh start, and that means jotting down some personal monthly goals. Goals have been so valuable in my life. They keep me motivated and proactive, and if I accomplish them, they give me a reason to celebrate!

Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus! I hope your Easter Sunday is filled with joy and thankfulness as we celebrate the gift of salvation God has given us through His Son. It is so wonderful that we can relax and trust in Jesus, His promises, and His word. He is the resurrection and the life (John 11:25).

The last two weeks have been a bit crazy for us. We went to battle with allergies and colds and we’ve finally come out victorious! This day off couldn’t have come at a better time, giving us chance to rest and enjoy each other’s company.

Sitting on the balcony drinking Welches Sparking Grape Juice (my drink of choice, don’t judge), watching the waves roll onto the beach, resting after a long bike ride through trails lined with tall pines…sounds like paradise! Our recent trip to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, for our first anniversary exceeded expectations.

One of the biggest reasons I started this blog was to share budget travel tips and options. Both Eric and I work full-time jobs in ministry. Between our monthly expenses, saving for a home, and other miscellaneous (sometimes unexpected) costs, there is not always a lot of money leftover for travel.