Hawaii is a bucket-list destination for so many people, and for good reason! Both of our families keep going back, because it’s just THAT good. A vacation to Hawaii can be very pricey once you add in round-trip flights, a hotel stay or vacation rental, a rental car, food, and activities. So, how do we […]

How to Save Thousands on a Trip to Hawaii

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Hawaii is a bucket-list destination for so many people, and for good reason! Both of our families keep going back, because it’s just THAT good. A vacation to Hawaii can be very pricey once you add in round-trip flights, a hotel stay or vacation rental, a rental car, food, and activities. So, how do we […]

How to Save Thousands on a Trip to Hawaii

We just got back from an incredible two weeks in the United Kingdom with our two boys and our U.K. itinerary was the perfect mix of movie magic, history, and beautiful natural scenery! Before I jump in, If I could give you one piece of advice for your next big trip, it would be this: […]

Our Two Week Family-Friendly England and Scotland Itinerary

I shared about the first half of our trip to the east coast in another blog post that you can find here. We started off in Newport, Rhode Island, but shifted gears halfway through and headed to Boston. I had previously been to Boston several years ago, but my husband had never had the chance […]

A trip to Boston on points!

My family just took a trip to the New England area. We wanted to hit up a couple of different places while there. When I mentioned where we were headed, most people nodded their heads when they heard “Boston,” but when I said we were also headed to Rhode Island…I got a lot of “What […]

Rhode Island- Small State, Big Charm

We’ve taken our kids on multi-week trips all around the world and every single time we’ve brought just one carry on suitcase and one backpack each! Learning to travel light like that requires some planning and strategy but it is very doable and SO freeing. I’m always so grateful we packed light when I’m carrying […]

Our Must-Have Travel Bags And Organizers For Family Travel

This post was made in partnership with Visit Northumberland. So many people visit England and stick to popular areas like London, Oxford, and the Cotswold but on our recent trip we had the joy of visiting a new area – Northumberland! Located just a few hours north of London on the eastern coast of England, […]

Our Favorite Family-Friendly Activities In Northumberland

We checked another new state off of our list and headed east to South Carolina. We traveled for a long weekend to Isle of Palms and stayed at the beautiful Wild Dunes Resort. This is “Destination by Hyatt” property right on the beach! This property is perfect for a coastal family get-away and is honestly […]

A South Carolina Beach Stay on Points!

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 […]

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