How to Get Around London on a Budget

Photo of a red double-decker bus on a London street. Frolic and Courage.

Navigating London can seem overwhelming; I know because I’ve been there. But don’t worry, because in this blog I break down the London transportation system (prices, zones, airport transportation, maps, hours, etc.) using notes from my journey to London, and the how to get around on a budget so you don’t have to!
Understanding the Transportation System in London
The London tube system is broken down into nine different zones laid out in concentric circles from the inside out. 

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Everything You Need to Know About Afternoon Tea in London

Photo of an afternoon tea finger sandwich tray with a mushroom tart, chicken salad and roast beef sandwiches. Frolic & Courage.

Nervous about your first afternoon tea in London? Don’t be! Here’s everything you need to know about the classic British tradition.
I had a lot of questions before I traveled to London for the first time and signed up for an afternoon tea, like “what do you wear to an afternoon tea?” and exactly, “what is afternoon tea?” In this blog,

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Tips for Grocery Shopping on the Dave Ramsey Plan

Photo of a receipt on top of a basket of grocery items. Frolic & Courage.

I’m a class of 2014 graduate of Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University (FPU) and one thing I know how to do really well is make my dollars stretch when it comes to food, hence these tips for grocery shopping on the Dave Ramsey plan were born!
I’ll be up front with you — no, I’m not starving myself and no,

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How to Bake Lemon Pepper Salmon

Close up photo of a lemon pepper salmon fillet, parmesan cous cous, and mixed vegetable plate.

Ready to learn how to bake lemon pepper salmon in the oven? In less than 30 minutes you can cook a delicious lemon pepper salmon meal for two following this simple, easy salmon recipe using lemon, pepper, garlic, and butter in the oven. Additionally, I love to cook salmon in the oven as a quick weeknight dinner that both my hun and I enjoy.

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Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipe – Naan Bread Pizza

Photo of an easy weeknight dinner recipe, naan bread pizzas, cooking in the oven. | Frolic & Courage

Busy? Need a quick weeknight dinner recipe idea? When I’m pressed for time, one of my go-to recipes involves making a pizza! This pizza recipe will help you save time and is a great weeknight dinner recipe on a budget. With no time to waste, here is my step-by-step recipe – that only takes 15 minutes from start to finish –

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