Miles and points. Once you start doing it, you’re hooked. Always looking for the best way to get somewhere inexpensively. This is the life of airline miles, hotel points, transferrable currency and cash back credit cards. First things first. The number one rule: You cannot carry a balance on these cards. Ever. Why not? Because…
Have you ever stayed somewhere and looked forward to your next visit while still on your current vacation? Do you enjoy having a condo-style room where you can spread out and actually have some privacy as well as have your own kitchen? That’s how I feel about the Westin Kierland Villas in Scottsdale. This resort…
Chicago. Just mentioning this city gets my heart pumping. There is so much to see and do. Read on for fun things for kids to do in Chicago. You are not the only one who will enjoy it. I have learned that kids adapt to pretty much anything quickly. Whether it’s a city or a beach,…
Do you crave more space in a hotel room beside a room with two beds? Wish you had a larger refrigerator so you didn’t have to go out to eat all the time? Enjoy the amenities of a large scale resort? You may want to look into timeshares. I don’t mean buying a timeshare (unless…
Do you worry about spending too much money at Disney? Follow these simple tips to save money at Disney even before you leave home. Over the years, I have learned a few money-saving lessons from my times at Disney. These tried and true formulas work no matter if it’s Disney World or Disneyland. You can…
I have never paid cash for a hotel at Disney World. I have always used points to stay for free. There are too many things to spend your money on when it comes to the ‘Happiest Place on Earth’. Hotels are not one of them. Would you like to be able to take your kids…
Want a cheap weekend stay in a great city with lots of options to entertain the kids? Find out how to plan a weekend in Chicago for $400. Chicago doesn’t have to be expensive. You just have to know how to plan for it. We love spending a long weekend in Chicago. In fact, we…
So, how much do timeshares cost and are they worth it? The answer to the latter question will be different for everyone. It depends on where you like to travel and more importantly when you like to travel. Now that we have to travel around the school calendar, travel is more expensive. For a timeshare…
Timeshares receive a bad rap. However, the more I talk to people as I travel, the more people I meet that own one or more. I will wholeheartedly agree that they are not for everyone. If you can make it work for your family, they are a great way to vacation. What are timeshares? A…
Family. That one word says it all. I want to spend more time being with the people I enjoy spending time with. Enjoying life. Making a difference in my daughter’s daily activities because life is too short. Was it easy to quit? Not at all! It was 2 years in the making. In 2015, Kevin…
Believe. That’s the premise of The Polar Express for those that have not heard of it. I saw it in my daughter’s eyes the entire evening we were aboard the train. Little TFT was so excited. She honestly believed we took the train to the North Pole and back. The Polar Express story For those…