u/Solaceharmony

Looking for tips and advice on storing files and photos for my small family of three.
I’m currently paying for both Apple and Google storage because I recently received an iPhone as a gift, but I don’t want to keep paying for both services long-term.
My family and I are also immigrating to a new country, so I’d really like to get more organized, especially with important documents. I currently have a document safe, but it’s full, and I’d like to reduce the amount of paper we keep by switching more of our filing to digital.
We don’t currently have our own Wi-Fi connection in our apartment, as the internet is shared for the whole building, so I don’t think a NAS setup is realistic right now. It’s also a bit out of budget.
My main goal is to create a simple, reliable system for storing family documents and photos, ideally with backup options. End-to-end encryption would be a bonus. I did buy an SSD external hard drive, but I’m curious what others are doing because I feel a bit out of my element when it comes to setting up an organized digital storage and backup system.
What has worked well for you?

Due to financial reasons, my family hasn't been on a vacation in over 7 years, and my 7-year-old has never had the chance to experience one.
I know this isn't something to complain about. There are families going through far worse, and we are grateful for what we have. But the last two years have brought so much loss for our family, and yesterday we experienced another. We just want to make some happy memories and live a little.
We're in Nova Scotia and hoping to stay somewhere in Atlantic Canada. We'd prefer to drive since it seems like the most affordable option. We don't have an RV, and camping isn't really ideal because my child has asthma and allergies.
Does anyone have suggestions for budget-friendly places to visit or ways to save on accommodations? Any tips or recommendations would be so appreciated. Thank you. ❤️

It’s my goal to learn French with my family. My child is 7 and in French immersion any tips on helping them learn the language? They’re in French immersion. I’m looking at buying books from facile a lire but money is super tight right now any free resources a place to read for free or download books for children would be great.