With Shae getting LASIK surgery early in the morning in Richmond VA, we needed somewhere to stay the night before. We decided to book a room at the Four Points by Sheraton Richmond VA - somewhere we'd stayed a couple of times in the past. This is a category 2 SPG property and … [Read more...] about Review: Four Points By Sheraton Richmond VA
SPG Preferred Plus Status: The Benefits And How To Get It
This is the second post in a series about the different status levels in the Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) loyalty scheme: Preferred Preferred Plus Gold Platinum The second - somewhat hidden - tier of Starwood's loyalty scheme is called SPG Preferred Plus. It … [Read more...] about SPG Preferred Plus Status: The Benefits And How To Get It
Extreme Minimalism: Week 6 – My Clothing Edition
I've had it easy the past couple of weeks as Shae was the minimizer last week and Truffles took care of the week before. Well, this week it's back to me and I figured I'd say goodbye to some of my clothes. That was easier said that done though. I've never owned that many … [Read more...] about Extreme Minimalism: Week 6 – My Clothing Edition
Instant Pot Spaghetti And Meat Sauce Recipe
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