Forget the complicated flowcharts. Here’s my dead-simple card strategy for busy parents: Year 1: Pick ONE no-annual-fee or low-annual-fee card. Use it for everything. Learn the system. (Chase Sapphire Preferred would be a good one) Year 2: Add a hotel card OR airline card (pick based on where you actually want to go) Year 3: Maybe add a… Continue reading Simple Card Strategy for Normal People
Step 1: Check Your Eligibility – Verify you’re under Chase’s 5/24 rule (opened fewer than 5 credit cards in the past 24 months) – Haven’t received a Southwest card bonus in the past 24 months – Have a good to excellent credit score (recommended 700+) Step 2: Time Your Application – Apply in December-January to… Continue reading Southwest Companion Pass Guide
Want to know why Southwest is my favorite airline?? The Companion Pass! And now is the perfect time to start earning one for 2025-2026! In 2024, I flew to Miami, Tampa, Nashville, and Lubbock (numerous times!) on points that I earned through opening up the Southwest card! Here’s how to earn the Southwest Companion Pass… Continue reading Looking to earn the Southwest Companion Pass for 2 years???
Growing up in my family’s travel agency wasn’t just a childhood experience – it was the beginning of a lifelong passion. I watched in fascination as they crafted perfect getaways for their clients, all while ensuring our own family made time for unforgettable adventures together. Those early years taught me something precious: experiences create memories… Continue reading Welcome!
The American Express Gold Card is a great card for everyday purchases! And right now, you can earn 60,000 Membership Rewards when you spend $6,000 in the first 6 months of holding the card. Here are some of the perks that I love: 4x points on restaurants and U.S grocery stores $120 dining credit to… Continue reading American Express Gold Card – Why this card should be in your wallet!
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Are you ready to start traveling for free?? Start with the Chase Sapphire Preferred card – you earn 60,000 Ultimate Rewards PLUS $300 in Chase Travel credits. Here are a few ways to spend 60k points – up to 3 nights at the Thompson New York, up to 3 nights at the Hyatt Regency Hill… Continue reading Last Call For the Chase Sapphire Preferred Elevated Bonus!
f you missed the elevated offer last time, now is your chance! When you sign up for this card and meet the minimum spend, you receive 60k points PLUS a $300 travel credit! Chase transfers to airline partners such as United, Southwest, and British Airways. Points can also be transferred to hotel partners like Marriott,… Continue reading New Elevated Offer on Our Favorite Card!
When in doubt, book the photographer! We are so grateful that we hired a photographer in 2021 to capture family pictures! Photo by Alyssa Reed Photography
When you step into one of the two model homes at The Grove, every sound, every worry just disappears. The Laurel B floor plan boasts over 2300 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 4 baths and a 2 car garage. The open kitchen/living room invites you in and you find yourself in peace. The kitchen has granite… Continue reading The Grove: Austin’s Gathering Place
