Miles For Family

Currently, I’m out-of-town. I won’t be able to respond to any comments or emails till this weekend. Sorry! I’ve mentioned quite a few times that if you need to have 2 or 3 hotel rooms, and are staying in one location for three nights or longer, vacation rentals will be a better bet. But by […]

I’ve mentioned many times how much I hate paying annual fees on  credit cards. I do whatever I can to avoid them. There are exceptions, like Chase IHG MasterCard and US Bank Club Carlson Signature Visa. But those two cards give me perks upon renewal, so I don’t mind shelling out my husband’s hard earned […]

If you’ve  been participating in this hobby long enough, you probably noticed one running theme: Use your credit card for everything. If you don’t, you are leaving miles and points on the table. I have stressed that fact many times. But is it really always the best advice?  As with everything in life, the answer […]

In April, we are planning on visiting some relatives in North Florida. Originally, I reserved a Holiday Inn Express located only ten minutes away from their home. The price is a bit steep at 20,000 points per night, and we need two rooms since my in-laws are coming as well. I really hated the idea […]

Ahh, the gift cards! We have a love/hate relationship. On the one hand, it’s hard to argue with saving 10% or more on things I plan to buy anyway. I’ve been a huge fan of Giftcardgranny and bought gift cards ranging from Olive Garden to Lowe’s, while saving a ton in the process. On the […]