One of the easiest meals you can ever make is this Instant Pot spaghetti and meat sauce recipe. For fellow Brits, it's what we'd normally call Spaghetti Bolognese. However, when in Rome... (or should that be when in Roam? ;) ) This'll be one of our go-to meals on our 50 … [Read more...] about Instant Pot Spaghetti And Meat Sauce Recipe
SPG Preferred Status: The Benefits And How To Get It
This is the first post in a series about the different status levels in the Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) loyalty scheme: Preferred Preferred Plus Gold Platinum When you join the loyalty scheme of Starwood hotels, you begin with SPG Preferred Status. It doesn't … [Read more...] about SPG Preferred Status: The Benefits And How To Get It
This Road Trip Planning Stuff Can Be HARD!
Seeing as it's less than six months until we start our 50 state road trip, Shae and I sat down last week to do some more planning for the first year of the trip. And you know what? It's really hard! We'd already planned the order of the first ten states we'd be visiting in … [Read more...] about This Road Trip Planning Stuff Can Be HARD!
6 Must-Have Instant Pot Accessories
I recently explained why the Instant Pot is our savior and one of the most important items we're bringing on our 5 year, 50 state road trip. There are several other items that enhance its usage, so here's my list of six must-have Instant Pot accessories. All of these are … [Read more...] about 6 Must-Have Instant Pot Accessories
Extreme Minimalism: Week 5 – Wifey Edition
For the first few weeks of our Extreme Minimalism challenge, I got rid of several of my items. Last week it was Truffles's turn and this week someone new joins the challenge - Shae! It's week 5 of the challenge, so that meant she needed to let go of 15 items. As you'll come … [Read more...] about Extreme Minimalism: Week 5 – Wifey Edition
The Instant Pot: Our Road Trip Savior
One of the hardest parts of our 5 year, 50 state road trip will be eating healthily. Seeing as we'll be living in hotels, it'll be all too easy to eat out all the time. That won't be good for our health or for our wealth. That's why the Instant Pot will be our … [Read more...] about The Instant Pot: Our Road Trip Savior
How We’re Flying For Free To Australia And New Zealand In Business Class
(To the tune of Fresh Prince Of Bel Air) Now this is a story all about how We got free flights to visit down (under) And I'd like to take a minute just sit right there I'll tell you how we'll be in Business Class up in the air Apologies for the cheesy intro - you'll have … [Read more...] about How We’re Flying For Free To Australia And New Zealand In Business Class
Review: LunaSea, Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach Mini-Trip Report Review: Hyatt House Virginia Beach Oceanfront Review: Dough Boys California Pizza, Virginia Beach The Ultimate Virginia Beach Mini Golf Tournament Review: LunaSea, Virginia Beach It was about 85° by the time we finished the first … [Read more...] about Review: LunaSea, Virginia Beach
Extreme Minimalism: Week 4 – Puppy Edition
We've spent the last three weeks going through our possessions as part of our Extreme Minimalism challenge. The first couple of weeks we let go of various kitchen items, while last week it was unneeded electronics and other miscellaneous stuff. It's now week 4 which means … [Read more...] about Extreme Minimalism: Week 4 – Puppy Edition
When A Surprise Trip Isn’t A Surprise
Noooooooooooo!!! I'd been planning a surprise trip for Shae's birthday in August with a couple of friends and had managed to keep all the details a secret. Until two nights ago :( She's known for several months that we were going away for the week, but didn't know where … [Read more...] about When A Surprise Trip Isn’t A Surprise