If you follow any other points and miles accounts on social media, you have probably heard the “buzz” about the changes coming to the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card. Whether or not you have heard about the updates, we wanted to break everything down for you and clarify everything. On June 15, 2026 our favorite starter […]

Our Favorite Starter Card is getting a refresh!

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If you follow any other points and miles accounts on social media, you have probably heard the “buzz” about the changes coming to the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card. Whether or not you have heard about the updates, we wanted to break everything down for you and clarify everything. On June 15, 2026 our favorite starter […]

Our Favorite Starter Card is getting a refresh!

We recently ventured down to the heart of the American Southwest! Our family recently celebrated the end of the school year with a trip to New Mexico. I was shocked at all there was to do and see, and we barely scratched the surface. Flights: We booked our flights through Southwest. There used to be […]

A Trip to Southwest USA!

If you are ready to up your game to get even more benefits from a premium reward travel card, you need to consider the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card! We always say that the best kinds of points are the ones that are flexible and can be transferred to whatever hotel or airline is the best fit […]

The Best Premium Travel Card

Disney can be an aspirational trip for so many, but the price tag keeps people from making this trip a reality. But, don’t let the price tag keep you from making those amazing family memories! By grabbing the right credit cards, you can make Disney happen for a small fraction of the price! Let me […]

The BEST Cards To Save On Disney!

My family just had the BEST overnight stay at Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm!  If you are looking to get off screens and connect with your family, Arbor Day Farm is the perfect place! It’s just a quick 2-hour drive from KC to Nebraska City. And, everything you need is all in one place! […]

A Perfect Overnight Getaway for Families!

My daughter absolutely loves animals, and last year she did a lot of research on “Winter,” the dolphin that the movie “Dolphin Tale” was based on. Her top career choice for the future is actually to make prosthetics for animals that need them, so I knew Clearwater (where Winter was rescued) was a place we […]

A Sunny Beach Vacation to Florida on Points!

We just got back from an amazing kid-free trip to Sonoma and it was SO, so beautiful! We went to Sonoma on our honeymoon and have dreamed about going back ever since so this was really special. Here’s how we made this trip happen for a fraction of the cost using points: Flights: I booked one […]

Wine Country On Points: A Romantic Getaway To Sonoma, CA

One of our favorite ways to save on extra travel expenses that can not typically be covered by points is to use Capital One Miles! You can earn these miles by opening the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card or the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card. Any travel purchase that the bank codes […]

How to Cover Travel Purchases with Miles

With how often we travel, we’ve had lots of opportunities to figure out exactly which clothes are the most comfortable, stylish, and stay the freshest on travel days and during trips. After several years of traveling almost monthly, I can say without a doubt that our clothing MVP is anything made out of merino wool! […]

Our Favorite Travel Outfits

My family just got back from an adventure to Tanganyika Wildlife Park. While there, we chatted with several others that were visiting from all over the country (Indiana, Miami, and KC like us!). Everyone came for the same reason- to experience a wildlife park like no other! And guess what, everyone there had the biggest […]

A Fun-Filled Visit To Tanganyika Wildlife Park 🦘🦏

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