It can be tempting to take a vacation even when money is tight. Especially one or two years after an expensive wedding, many couples find it a bit of a bummer that a big vacation isn?t in the cards. You might have taken a lovely honeymoon, but a year or two into marriage, you want a chance to reconnect with each other and recharge from work. The solution" A cheap staycation! You?d be surprised how much fun you can have without paying the costs of transportation and lodging. Here are some ways to really do your staycation right.
Make a Budget

While you certainly don?t have to spend a lot to have a good staycation, it can be fun to give yourself a certain amount of ?play money? for the time you and your spouse take off work. Even if that money goes toward renting movies, buying popcorn, and a bag of marshmallows to roast at a backyard fire pit, a little budget for fun can make a staycation fun. If you really feel the pinch, look at your grocery budget for the week and see if, by eating some food from the freezer and having canned soup here and there, you can carve out some cash for a few fun luxuries. Play Tourist in Your Town
You?ve probably seen most of the attractions in your area, but what landmark or activity could you visit just by driving 15 or 20 miles away" Chances are there is something inexpensive or free to try that will make you feel like you?ve ventured out into the world, without the cost of a plane ticket. You can also opt for a walk around your to...