This post was written by Nancy, who is a regular contributor. She also runs a blog Savingforadream and has an awesome YouTube channel! Next summer, my family of five is going on our biggest vacation yet—a Disney Cruise to Alaska! I wrote about how we are saving for this trip and my thought process for booking a hotel on points, […]

Now and again I like to feature questions from readers. So, without further ado: “I am trying to plan another family summer vacation, and have accumulated 50,000 Avios points and 54,000 American Airline miles.  I will need to find flights for 2 adults and 2 children (ages 10 and 13 next year).  Would I even […]

Not too long ago, we had a chance to stay at Hyatt Regency Clearwater Resort and Spa over  4th of July weekend. This hotel costs 20,000 Hyatt points per night, which you can transfer from Ultimate Rewards on 1:1 basis if you have  Chase Sapphire Preferred or Chase Ink Plus. Alternatively, you can use certificates […]

Growing up, I was always a tomboy, climbing trees and hanging out with the guys (the male kind). I was never the girly kind of gal, and can’t recall even one doll, though I’m sure there were some. I also never had that burning desire to be a mom. I just assumed that it would […]