One of the most frequent messages I get on my Instagram account is, “I’m really intrigued and would love to learn how to travel for free like you do, but I have no idea where to start.” Let me tell you, I get it! When we were first introduced to
Southwest is changing the Companion Pass in 2027. Here’s how our family would earn one in 2026 under the old rules, while you still can.
This Month’s Transfer Bonuses A transfer bonus is a limited-time deal where a bank gives you extra miles or points when you move your credit card points to one of its airline or hotel partners. A 25% bonus means 40,000 points become 50,000. It’s like a sale on award travel! I keep
How to Book Delta Flights for Half the Miles (Without a Delta Card) I’ll be honest — I was a few years into my points and miles hobby when I figured out this trick. But I want share it with you so you can take advantage now. if you fly
How You Can Use Atmos Rewards to Fly Japan Airlines, American, and Hawaiian for Next to Nothing Here’s something that surprises a lot of families when they’re new to points and miles: you don’t need a Japan Airlines credit card to fly Japan Airlines, and you don’t need an American
If you’ve ever stood in line at the Delta counter and wondered whether the people breezing past you into the Sky Club know some secret you don’t, I have good news: they probably just have the right card in their wallet. That’s really all it is. Full transparency: we don’t
Hyatt Regency Maui: Is It Worth Your Points? This was our first time staying at the Hyatt Regency Maui, and I’m already trying to figure out when we can go back. We spent 6 nights total on Maui in early July, with 4 of those nights at the Hyatt Regency
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Updates You Need to Know About After weeks of rumors, Chase made it official this morning: the Chase Sapphire Preferred® is getting a pretty significant refresh starting June 15, 2026, and the $95 annual fee isn’t budging. I’ve recommended this card as a starter card for as
Marriott Credit Card Offers You Should Know About If Marriott has been on your radar at all — whether you love staying at their properties, want to earn points toward free nights, or you have been eyeing a specific hotel for a future trip — there are three American Express
If your child has been diagnosed with ADHD or another permanent disability, there is a benefit available to your family that most people have never heard of — and it is completely free. It is called the America the Beautiful Access Pass, and it gives your family free lifetime access
Airline Miles That Are Quickly Becoming My Favorite Some of my very favorite airline card offers are elevated right now — and I could not be more excited to share them. These are the same miles our family has used to: This points currency is genuinely one of the most
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Hi! I’m Kim — mom of three boys and wife to one husband. After years of using credit card points and miles to visit family and take trips we couldn’t otherwise afford, I turned my obsession with a good deal into helping other parents do the same. I love Jesus, family travel, and using points to make Disney trips (and snacks shaped like characters) way more affordable.
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