Family Hack’s — Best of 2007

As 2007 comes to a close, we’re going to partake in some shameless self-promotion and award some of last year’s posts a “best of 2007″ designation. This may seem silly but it means a lot to the winning posts. They get a spiffy T-Shirt, a case of cheap beer and bragging rights at the next blog post convention. Plus, chicks dig it.

Our Mobile Family Video.
This video post explains a lot about our wacky family. Including how I started working remotely, how many days we knew each other before getting hitched, and the steps we take to preserve the freedom and mobility we had before we had a traveling circus to tote around with us.

The video was recorded in response to a request from author and vagabond Tim Ferriss. He asked people who had read the 4-Hour Workweek to post a YouTube video explaining their success with Lifestyle Design.

5 Ways to Get 90% OFF Designer Kid’s Clothes.
Tricks we use to dress our offspring for the cost of a Carne Asada Burrito. Mmmm…Burritos.

One Magic Word Slashes 50% OFF European Car Rentals.
A slick tip about how a French tax dodge can save us tourists big money.

10 Essential Packing Rules when you’re Traveling with the Kids.
Hannah whoops her “traveling with kids” judo on us.

Something Down The Drain? Retrieve it Without a Wrench.
An accident that turned into a post. The next day the thing went viral…splattered all over the net.

How to Rent Dirt Cheap Luxury Apartments — Anywhere in the World.
How a little negotiating mojo can get you a lot of bang for your traveling buck.

Slacker Parent and Travel-Friendly Child — Yes, they go hand in hand.
We don’t care if you’re not Martha Freakin’ Stewart. Grab the rugrats and go already…geez!

Travel Tip: Cheesy Bus Tours.
Do the tour first…it has a silver lining.

Finally, we want to say thanks for all the comments and great tips. We really do appreciate it. In 2008 we’ll be writing more about our remote work style and homeschooling, among other things. Of course there might be a bit of talk about childbirth as we get closer to our May arrival. Bear with us…we’ll make it as sugar-free as possible.

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4 Responses to “Family Hack’s — Best of 2007”


  1. 1 Adam Kayce : Monk at Work

    Hi Michael,

    I’m looking forward to reading your best of 2007 — and just a heads up: some of the links are busted (check the “drain” and “slacker parent” links)…

    Have a great `08!

  2. 2 Michael Davis

    Thanks for the heads up. I’ve repaired the broken links.

  3. 3 Dave

    I see that the homeschooler’s wish list isn’t here, even though it’s listed as the #1 page on your site. Don’t be embarrassed — promote yourself!

  4. 4 Michael Davis

    Ha ha…too funny. I hadn’t noticed the ommission.

    Michael

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