On the heels of the Hyatt award category adjustment announcement, and at the request of a reader, I’m sharing my favorite Hyatt properties. My family has stayed at so many Hyatt properties that I’ve lost count. It’s our go-to brand for almost all of our trips. We’ve stayed in numerous Hyatt Place locations that are unglamorous […]

When my kids were younger, I did all of the packing for our family trips (except for my husband, who thankfully packs for himself). If I let them pack on their own, we would end up with a suitcase full of stuffed animals. As my kids got older, I started asking them to help pack. […]

Recently, in one of my social media groups, a fellow mom asked the question: What is the best travel credit card to earn free travel? For most normal people, that seems like a simple question. But as many of my readers know, it’s not an easy question to answer. Reality Check: You can’t travel like […]

Earlier this year, Universal announced the launch of the new Universal Kids theme park in my neck of the woods in Frisco, Texas. Now, another theme park geared to kids is opening in North Texas soon! Peppa Pig Theme Park A new Peppa Pig Theme Park will be opening later in 2023 in North Richland […]

According to Chase’s website, the 90,000-point welcome bonus on two of its best business cards is ending soon! If you own a small business, getting a separate business credit card is a great way to earn extra miles and points for travel! A small business can include things like a home baking business, an Etsy […]

I file my taxes using TurboTax every year. I’m not here to convince you to use TurboTax. But if you already use it to file your taxes, don’t forget to get some points and/or cash back! Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards 1000 Points If you enter TurboTax through the Southwest Rapid Rewards shopping portal, you can […]