So this is it. We've been minimizing our possessions for the past 21 weeks before we head off on our 5 year, 50 state road trip. We started the process by getting rid of three items and have been increasing by three the number of items we let go of each week. When we … [Read more...] about Extreme Minimalism: Week 22 – Everything Must Go Edition
Review: Fin N’ Feather Waterside Inn, Nags Head, NC
I wasn't very organized with booking a hotel for the Southern Fried Half Marathon in the Outer Banks, NC. Shae had booked her place in the race back in March, but for some reason I waited until September to make a hotel reservation. Seeing as thousands of people descend on the … [Read more...] about Review: Fin N’ Feather Waterside Inn, Nags Head, NC
Here’s How My First Half Marathon Went Yesterday
Until nine months ago, I'd never run a mile. I remember one miserable P.E. lesson at school where we had to run a mile around a nearby field, although I probably walked half of it. I decided to do something about my lack of exercise when I set myself several goals for this … [Read more...] about Here’s How My First Half Marathon Went Yesterday
Hotel Case Study: Increasing Points Earned & Reducing Cash Spent
I mentioned yesterday how we're going to be making ourselves homeless earlier than originally planned. As a result, we needed to book three nights at nearby hotels before we head down to Florida for Thanksgiving. Thankfully the stars aligned, so we were able to take advantage … [Read more...] about Hotel Case Study: Increasing Points Earned & Reducing Cash Spent
Why We’ll Be Homeless Sooner Than Expected
One of the things that feels most weird about our 50 state road trip is that it means we won't have a home for the next five years. We'll usually be moving every 5-6 days and so just as we'll get settled, it'll be time to move. It's also why we're getting rid of nearly all our … [Read more...] about Why We’ll Be Homeless Sooner Than Expected
Extreme Minimalism: Week 21 – My Preciouses Edition
Shae went through loads of her clothes last week and minimized her wardrobe. This week it was time for me to get rid of some stuff, so I focused on the kitchen. I'm not very sentimental about possessions, but the kitchen's my domain and so it's always harder going through the … [Read more...] about Extreme Minimalism: Week 21 – My Preciouses Edition
That Time When… I Could Say Anything And It Would Sound Like A Song
One of the most random compliments I've ever received was when I had a complete stranger tell me that I could say anything and it would sound like a song. Now, Shae's the amazing singer in our household, but there's a different reason why I was told this. And it happened at a … [Read more...] about That Time When… I Could Say Anything And It Would Sound Like A Song
What’s The Best Credit Card To Use For Hyatt Hotel Stays?
If you pay for your hotel stays, using a credit card that offers bonus points is a great way to increase how many points you earn during your stay. The best card to use differs based on which hotel chain you're staying at. We're therefore publishing this series to explain the … [Read more...] about What’s The Best Credit Card To Use For Hyatt Hotel Stays?
How To Earn The Most Free Hotel Nights With Hyatt
World of Hyatt is the loyalty scheme for all of Hyatt Hotels' brands which include Hyatt, Hyatt Place, Hyatt Regency and Grand Hyatt. There are a number of opportunities to increase your World of Hyatt points balance, as well as some ways that you can redeem those points to … [Read more...] about How To Earn The Most Free Hotel Nights With Hyatt
Review: Holiday Inn Chicago-Elk Grove
I flew up to Chicago a couple of weeks ago for the Chicago Seminars, a conference about points and miles. The conference was held at the Holiday Inn Chicago-Elk Grove which is on the outskirts of O'Hare airport. Although the Chicago Seminars didn't start until the Friday … [Read more...] about Review: Holiday Inn Chicago-Elk Grove