Belize, Here We Come!
In just a few short days we’re off for Belize! And we can’t wait! Not that we’re not enjoying the lovely fall weather that we’re (finally) having, but 90 degree weather doesn’t sound half bad right now...
View ArticleIs Disney Changing Their Ticket Pricing Structure?
As you may have heard today, Disney has updated their annual pass pricing structure. Most readers of this blog don’t go frequently enough to justify an annual pass so normally this wouldn’t be...
View ArticleChase Southwest 50,000 Rapid Rewards Offers Expires Today!
There is some indication online that the sign up bonuses for the Chase Southwest 50,000 Rapid Rewards personal and business Premier cards are expiring today. I have not yet found an expiration date in...
View ArticleWhat Motivates Our Frugality?
So, you live, you learn, right? Well, I’m learning that blogging from Belize is tough. To say that the internet isn’t stellar here would be an understatement. But we’re having a blast and I’m going to...
View ArticleA Mileage and Point Total Update
As I’ve mentioned many times before, my husband and I apply for new credit cards every 3 months or so to pad our mileage and point balances which enables us to travel about 3 times a year. We will...
View ArticleBlack Rock Lodge and Surroundings
We arrived into Belize International Airport right on time. There was a bit of a wait at passport control and then at customs after claiming our bags, but we were out in the Belizean heat in no time....
View ArticleCan We Do It?
In our endless pursuit of frugality, the big expenses that we attempt to keep under control in the winter are our propane and electricity bills. These bills in the winter time are driven primarily by...
View ArticleNew 50,000 Delta SkyMiles Offer
The latest 50,000 mile/point offer to hit the street is the return of the 50,000 mile bonus from the Gold Delta SkyMiles American Express card. This bonus was around earlier this summer and we jumped...
View ArticlePelican Reef Villas and Surroundings
After about an hour flight on Tropic Air, we arrived in San Pedro. The view on approach was beautiful. I must be honest, I’m not a fan of small planes, but sitting on a couch style seat with a child…...
View ArticleWhen Going Cheap Doesn’t Pay…
My husband and I spent a good portion of yesterday shopping. Yes, you heard me right. Shopping. Me. Sounds like something I’d enjoy, right? And during our month of freezing spending? Something must be...
View ArticleOur Biggest Trip to Date…
In less than two months, we’re off on one of our biggest adventures to date. Our family, my sister’s family, and my aunt and her husband are headed down under for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays!...
View ArticleCheap Flights from Boston to Europe!
As any of you astute readers may have noticed, paid airfare from Boston of late has been pretty sweet. I mean $74 roundtrip from Boston to Miami, direct?! That’s crazy. You Facebook followers know what...
View ArticleOur October Spending Challenge…
As you may or may not be aware, we chose to pursue a spending challenge for the month of October. Expenses have a way of getting out of control and that seemed to be the path that we were on. And…...
View ArticleFree $15 from Chase and $50 off $100+ Airbnb Purchase from Amex!
While I haven’t mentioned it much, the Chase Freedom is one of the best credit cards out there to have and to hold indefinitely. It comes with no annual fee and has a 5X return on your spending up to…...
View ArticleA Holiday Award Booking Tale: Flights to Australia for 8 Passengers in...
I’ve booked hundreds of airline awards over the years through my award booking service. But this one was my hardest booking to date. Hands down. It still gives me the shakes when I think about it. But...
View ArticlePlanning Family Adventures!
Do you ever start your vacation planning with a destination in mind, but no idea what might be of interest to your kids when you get there? You know that you want to go to the Vatican when you get…...
View ArticleHow We Make Our Miles Go Further
As any of you long time readers are aware, we’re a family of four who loves to travel together. There have been a couple of times that my husband and I have taken an adult only trip, but for the most...
View ArticleA Holiday Award Booking Tale Part II: Flights from Australia for 8 Passengers...
As you may recall, last week I wrote about our adventures in getting 8 business class award seats to Australia for the 2015 holiday season. I’d highly recommend reading that post before settling into...
View ArticleMy New Favorite Side Hustle: Turo
One of my favorite activities is reading and daydreaming about ways to make extra income on the side. For example, I’m ramping up my selling of excess stuff (you know how much I love stuff) on Ebay....
View ArticleBigger Bonuses from My Favorite Chase Cards!
It’s no secret that I love Chase. They consistently put out the most competitive sign up bonuses among almost all of their travel related credit cards. And you can generally get the bonuses over and...
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