Monday, February 25, 2013

Vegas on a Budget

In just two days I will be faced with a challenge.  That challenge being that I am going to Las Vegas and I don't have much money to spend on "stuff". If you keep up with this blog, you know that I am putting money away in my 52 Week Money Challenge.  Now, as I gear up for my trip to The Silver State, I face 8 nights of being surrounded by slot machines, alcohol and food.  While the alcohol is free (as long as I'm playing a slot machine or table game) the food is not.

Now, when it comes to food - I have a plan. That plan is more of a challenge. How can I stay in Las Vegas and attend this conference while spending $20 or less each day?  You know people at conferences are NO-NO-NO... NOTOOOOOOOOORIOUS for large group meals and trying to be on "baller" status. As Sweet Brown has said, "Ain't nobody got time for that!".

During the time I am away in Vegas, I will document my ability to stay within budget.  I already scored a hotel room on The Strip for $16 a night. The cool thing is that I lived in Vegas for 5 years - so I am aware of many of the cheap eats in town.  Let's hope for more amazing deals to come my way because this "Baller" is officially retired.

Viva Las Vegas!

Educate. Empower. Economize.
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  1. AlexFebruary 25, 2013 at 10:26 PM

    Wait.. don't you get meal allowance from the college? That aside.. I think you can do it.. if you make it to Wednesday I will buy you lunch!

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    1. Blkphoenix856February 26, 2013 at 8:13 AM

      Unfortunately, since this isn't "my year" to attend a conference - I had to pay everything except for the registration. So I found a way to get there - my plane ticket was only $300!

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  2. River RoseFebruary 25, 2013 at 11:33 PM

    I know you can do it! I used to go to Vegas during the years right out of college and not have a dime. I will hope for you a winning slot!

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    1. Blkphoenix856February 26, 2013 at 8:15 AM

      Thanks! I am kind of excited about this challenge. I think I can probably do it for less, too! Maybe even $15 a day. I know I've done spring break in college for that much. :)

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