Miles For Family

See our Advertiser Disclosure and Editorial Note here. We received an email from U.S. Customs and Border Protection that my son’s Global Entry membership will expire at the end of this month. In case you’re not familiar with Global Entry, it’s a program that facilitates expedited re-entry into the U.S. for low-risk travelers. The program also includes […]

I’m not trying to be dramatic here, but some of you may be able to relate. The month of May is tough for families with kids in school. The kids are burned out on school. Teachers are hanging on by a thread. In the next few weeks, we have to get through state-wide standardized testing on […]

See our Advertiser Disclosure and Editorial Note here. Yesterday, Disney Cruise Line announced its lineup for Summer 2023. I used to excitedly anticipate this announcement day for DCL. But now that my kids are older and prices are even MORE crazy than before, my excitement is somewhat muted. DCL Summer 2023 Changes The big news is […]

See our Advertiser Disclosure and Editorial Note here. My family is literally weeks away from taking our trip to Europe. And yet, not long ago, I found myself still trying to figure out our flight options. And I’m one of those people who likes to book things many months in advance. One of the many unpleasant […]

I’m a big believer in visiting college campuses before committing to study at one for four years. Seeing a college on paper or on the internet is just not the same as soaking up the vibe in person. My son still has one more year of high school, but he will begin his college applications […]

See our Advertiser Disclosure and Editorial Note here. Sorry if I’ve repeated this a million times, but my family is heading to France and Switzerland soon! One advantage to being a Type A plan-aheader is that I have read about which excursions and activities are worth it to book ahead. There is always a risk of […]