From the misty volcanic canopies of La Fortuna to the sun-soaked beaches of Tamarindo, our 10-day Costa Rica family trip was one weāll never forget. Spoiler alert: WE LOVED IT. Take me back. Traveling as a group of eight (four boys, my husband, my mom, and my brother) meant we needed the perfect balance of…
If youāve started learning about points and miles, youāve probably run into the same problem most beginners face: there are too many credit card options. One card earns extra points on groceries.Another earns bonus points on travel.Another promises airport lounge access, free hotel nights, or travel protections. Itās easy to feel like you need to…
If youāre new to points and miles, you probably have a million questions (I have a free guide you can download here). Is this legal? Will it hurt my credit? How do people keep track of all these cards? The truth: earning travel rewards is much simpler than it looks. Once you understand the basics,…
If youāve ever opened a points and miles guide and felt your brain short-circuit within five minutes, youāre not alone. Between transfer charts, credit card offers, airline partners, and complicated rules, it can feel like you need a finance degree just to get started. Hereās the truth: you donāt need to understand everything right now….
If youāve ever tried to learn points and miles and felt overwhelmed within the first five minutes, youāre not alone. Most beginner guides throw too much information at you too fast ā card names, rules and charts ā without explaining what actually matters first. Hereās the truth: points and miles donāt work because youāre clever….
Hi there, and welcome! Iām Angieāa mom of four boys, a travel-obsessed former anxious flyer, and a points-and-miles enthusiast who has unlocked over $100,000 in nearly free travel! If youāre looking to see more of the world without spending a fortune, without losing your mind, and with kids in tow (or not!)āyouāre in the right place. For the…
