When you have a  family, chances are, at some point  poop will hit the fan, figuratively speaking (and sometimes literally). This is exactly what happened to us recently. But let me back up. While I’ve always made sure to have health insurance policy in place, I’ve skipped  dental benefits. My husband’s family policy at work…

My family of five is embarking on a Disney Alaska cruise this summer, and we are now PIF (paid in full)! My kids will be 6, 9 and 13 years old. I’ve been dreaming about taking this trip for over six years! Welcome Disboards readers! This will be our 6th Disney cruise, but our first…

This is a news recap from last week, tailored to regular families. For faster updates, follow Miles For Family on Twitter or check the feed on the right side of the blog. 1) The biggest news item of the year (so far) is the increased offer on Amex SPG cards. I don’t want to repeat myself, so…

I’m sure by now you’ve heard the big news: the sign-up bonus on Starwood Preferred Guest  Card from American Express (personal and business versions) has been increased to 35,000 points. Why is it a big deal? Three reasons: It’s been a year since we saw this bonus, so this particular offer is relatively rare, not…

I’m going to warn you right now, this post contains MANY photos. It’s a giant slideshow, so if you hate those, come back tomorrow. But I wanted to share some of our pictures because I think it’s the best way to convey what Florida Keys area is all about. It’s a place where people are laid…

When I first moved to Texas almost 15 years ago, one thing became apparent from the get-go: People in Texas are proud to live in Texas! I frequently heard this: “You weren’t born in Texas, but you got here as fast as you could!” I’ve never lived in a state with so much state pride.…

I’ve mentioned before that Wyndham program and its ineptitude infuriate me. I don’t know if it’s just me, but any time I need to modify a booking or even make a new one, I can almost count on various issues popping up. Their online reservation system doesn’t always work like it’s supposed to, and calling…