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
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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
A Place I Raleigh Liked: A Working Weekend in Raleigh, NC
"I might have found a place for us to live in five years." This was a text I sent to Stephen after 24 hours in the Glen South neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. I'd spent a short weekend in Raleigh before, but this time I stayed downtown and really loved the food, people and vibe of … [Read more...] about A Place I Raleigh Liked: A Working Weekend in Raleigh, NC