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You know that feeling when you can open up to someone about uncomfortable topics? That woosh of fresh air hits, and your shoulders come down from around your ears? I want my little corner of the internet to feel like that when it comes to discussing money management, planning for family trips, and what travel actually costs.
House of Doust is that huge, comfy couch, with your favourite beverage, and me-Rach-your best friend when it comes to openly discussing travel costs and teaching you how to make holidays commonplace for you and your family.
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Hi, I’m Rachel—and despite this being my travel blog, I’m not some fancy Travel Blog Mum.
I’m a normal mum of 4, with a normal income, and a normal life. My life just happens to involve lots of family holidays, because I know how beneficial travelling with your kids can be.
We all understand how enriching this precious time with our family is, and the quality it brings to our lives. However, actually putting it into practice can feel overwhelming, or impossible. There are no secrets here, I want to share EXACTLY how I put a money plan into action, allowing my family to share these wonderful experiences together without financial burden.
Itching to go on holiday, but don't feel like you have the funds to make it happen? I can fix that — or, rather, you can fix that.
With the help of my easy-to-implement strategies I'm teaching you inside my online finance course, Freedom, you'll finally be able to design a plan for your money, so your family can enjoy both quality time and quality experiences.
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