As a Jersey girl, one of my guilty pleasures is going to Atlantic City for a night out. Though I must admit that I prefer Vegas, Atlantic City is a much shorter ride for me to get my gambling fix. Earlier in the month, I posted about some pretty nice M Life perks in Vegas … [Read More…]
Today’s the Day to Get Amazon Prime for $67
With the amount of diapers and formula my household uses, I don’t know what I would do without an Amazon Prime membership. Today only, you can get an Amazon Prime subscription for $67 (33% off)!In honor of the Amazon Original Series Transparent’s 5 Emmy wins, Amazon Prime will be available to all customers for just $67. Amazon … [Read More…]
I’m All Over Travel Jewelry + Giveaway
My good friend and travel buddy, Tiffany, has a pretty nice custom jewelry business. I’ve had an interest in “travel-themed jewelry” for some time, so naturally I’ve been poking her to make me some fun unique pieces. Tiffany gifted me a sterling silver airplane necklace (which she cleverly named Lucia). Granted it was made for me, … [Read More…]
Dad Post: Moscow and St. Petersburg on a Budget
Last week, I shared the inspiration behind my Russia trip, and how I burned my Club Carlson points for maximum value. Whenever I travel to a new place, I like get acquainted with the city by exploring on my own and taking part in tours and activities lead by locals.Angelina once posted a jumbo list of … [Read More…]
See You at the Chicago Seminars?
Hands down, one of the best things about this hobby are the people in it. There’s nothing more enjoyable than talking miles and points face-to-face  in a social setting with people who “get†this quirky hobby. Exactly one month from today marks my favorite time of year in the points and miles world – the Chicago … [Read More…]
Dad Post: I Left My Club Carlson Points in Russia – How I Planned a 9-Day Trip to Russia on Points and a Cheap Ticket
Back in April. I wrote a post about choosing my next value travel destination by using the “Big Mac Index”. One of the selections that appeared on this year’s index was Russia. Russia can be a challenging vacation destination for most travelers for the following reasons: Getting the dreaded and complicated visa (requiring invitation letters, … [Read More…]
He asked, “How Do You Feel About Me Flying Today?”
That was the question Mr. Points Traveler asked me today before heading off to EWR to catch his flight to Fort Lauderdale. “I feel fine about you traveling today, tomorrow, or any other day”, I answered. It was interesting for him to ask that question, since he was taking into consideration that today marks the … [Read More…]
Goodbye Club Carlson Visa, But Thanks for the Free Night
Earlier this year, a major benefit of the Club Carlson Premier Rewards Visa Signature® Card was removed, and it was honestly a devaluation that brought me to tears. As of June 1, “BOGO” award redemptions were no longer a card-member benefit. I quickly developed a strategy to earn and burn as much as I could before the … [Read More…]
8 Sweet Perks of M Life Platinum Status in Vegas
Like fellow bloggers Points and Pixie Dust and Le Chic Geek, I absolutely love Vegas. There’s something alluring about escaping to a city that’s always sunny and filled with glitz and glam. Of course, Vegas is one of those cities where a “2-night-max” rule applies before you really start losing your mind, money, and dignity. Still, … [Read More…]
The Coolest Thing You Can Ask Siri to Do
One of my favorite things to do in the evening is to go plane-spotting with my kids at the park (which frankly I have been doing a lot of, as indicated by my absence). I apologize if this is old news to my fellow av-geeks, but I’m going nuts over this. If you’re an iPhone … [Read More…]
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