We have a surprising amount of paperwork. Despite trying to deal with all our paperwork electronically, we've still gathered enough of it to fill two drawers of a filing cabinet. Quite a lot of that has been tax returns over the years, but I'd also filed away all kinds of … [Read more...] about Extreme Minimalism: Week 16 – Paperwork Edition
3 Months Until Our 50 State Road Trip – Here’s How Our Planning’s Going
Back on July 1, I shared our preparation plans for the six months leading up to our 5 year, 50 state road trip. Well, it's been three months since I wrote that post which means it's only three months until we leave. I was curious how much of that preparation we'd done, so … [Read more...] about 3 Months Until Our 50 State Road Trip – Here’s How Our Planning’s Going
Marriott Rewards Platinum Status: The Benefits And How To Get It
This is the fourth post in a series about the different status levels in the Marriott Rewards loyalty scheme: Member Silver Gold Platinum The highest level of Marriott’s loyalty scheme is Platinum status. Although it can be hard to obtain, it offers some … [Read more...] about Marriott Rewards Platinum Status: The Benefits And How To Get It
Which Brands Are Part Of Each Hotel Chain?
We're going to be living in hotels for the next five years while we're on our 50 state road trip. One of the main ways we can afford to do this is by maximizing each hotel chain's reward scheme. An important part of being able to take advantage of their reward schemes is … [Read more...] about Which Brands Are Part Of Each Hotel Chain?
Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff Recipe
Before getting my Instant Pot, I'd only tried making beef stroganoff on one occasion and wasn't very successful. The main problem was that the beef didn't soften and was far too chewy and gristly. That batch was inedible, so I think we ended up having a microwave dinner that … [Read more...] about Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff Recipe
Extreme Minimalism: Week 15 – Hot Stuff Edition
It's week 15 of our Extreme Minimalism challenge and it's definitely getting harder by the week. We're now just over 2/3 of the way through the challenge. However, we're not even halfway through based on the number of items. That's because we have to let go of an increasing … [Read more...] about Extreme Minimalism: Week 15 – Hot Stuff Edition
Marriott Rewards Gold Status: The Benefits And How To Get It
This is the third post in a series about the different status levels in the Marriott Rewards loyalty scheme: Member Silver Gold Platinum The second highest level of Marriott's loyalty scheme is Gold status. If you're able to earn this status, it has the potential … [Read more...] about Marriott Rewards Gold Status: The Benefits And How To Get It
Don’t Make These 10 Mistakes When Visiting Ireland
As much as we like to be prepared when traveling, there are plenty of things we don't learn until we arrive at our destination. On our recent road trip around Ireland, there were several things we didn't know up front and only learned as the trip progressed. If you're … [Read more...] about Don’t Make These 10 Mistakes When Visiting Ireland
Traveling With The Peppers: Saga Holiday Adventures
A couple of years ago we took a trip to Scotland and England with our friends Megan and Mark. We enjoyed traveling together so much, we visited Ireland with them this summer. Here's Megan's account of what it was like traveling with me and Shae. You can also admire her … [Read more...] about Traveling With The Peppers: Saga Holiday Adventures
What To Do (And What Not To Do) In Dublin, Ireland
OK, quick disclaimer. We only spent two days in Ireland's capital, so we're far from being experts on what to do in Dublin. We found some great stuff to do while we were there though, as well as some things it'd be better to avoid. With that in mind, here's our guide of … [Read more...] about What To Do (And What Not To Do) In Dublin, Ireland