Miles, Money, and Motherhood

Today I'm sharing a little travel and financial update for our family of 5 in 2026. Topics Covered: - Travel credit cards opened - Trips we've been on - Trip we're planning for the year - A quick personal financial report Listening? Find me on instagram and say hi :-)

Here is our trip recap from a weekend in Bentonville & Fayetteville in Arkansas with our young kids, as well as some recommendations for other things to do. Places Mentioned Hyatt Place Rogers/Bentonville Crystal Bridges El Jicaro Salvadoran Restaurant Amazeum Botanical Garden of the Ozarks Feltner Brothers restaurant The Walmart Museum Downtown Bentonville The Peel Museum & Botanical Gard...

This episode was originally uploaded earlier this year but for some reason it re-uploaded right now. Sorry for the glitch and plz ignore :-) In this episode I share: - My family’s general personal finance report from 2025 - Goals for the future regarding finances + how we’re doing this year thus far - Trips we took, cards opened, points earned, and even how much we spent out of pocket (it was a sh...

This episode was originally uploaded earlier this year but for some reason it re-uploaded right now. Sorry for the glitch and plz ignore :-) We started using credit card points and miles to travel with our young kids in May of 2024. Last year marked year one and we're going on year 2. Here are some lessons I learned my first year. Want to see more about our family's travels? Follow me on i...

Welcome to Kansas City, Missouri! Sharing all the things we did with our kids on our short trip using points. I talk about my experiences with: - My stay at the Hyatt Place in Overland Park - Johnson County Museum - Deanna Rose Children's Homestead - A travel dud day at IKEA and Museum at Prairiefire - Kansas Children's Discovery Center - The Rabbit hOle - Fritz at Crown Center - The Money...

Ever wonder how someone who uses credit cards for points and miles stays out of debt? In this episode, I share our family's systems for tracking spending and keeping our finances in tact. You'll Hear About: - The mindset shift you need to have when it comes to opening cards (and why every card isn't right for you) - Why budgeting & tracking it regularly is key - Why I put all cards on autopay...

Thinking about traveling to Charleston, South Carolina using points and miles? Or maybe you just want to know what it's like traveling here with little kids. In this episode I share my experience traveling over Memorial Weekend with my 1 and 3 year old boys to this historical town. Places Mentioned: Hyatt Place Mount Pleasant Fort Sumpter Boone Hall Plantation Downtown Charleston (Rainbow row,...

We just got back (well a month ago) from a short roadtrip to Wichita, Kansas -- the aviation capital of the world! Listen in to hear where we stayed on points, what we ate, and what we did. Places Mentioned: Los Pinos Kansas Aviation Museum Downtown Wichita Public Exploration Place Tiger Rice Wichita Art Museum & Target lol We plan to go back and visit the zoo and botanic gardens! But maybe wa...

Planning a trip to Tulsa, Oklahoma anytime soon? Make sure you tune into this episode where I share my own personal experience as a former Tulsa local. I share: - Why I Think Tulsa is a Family Friendly Destination - What Hyatts to Stay at (if staying on points) - What Airlines Fly Here - What to See & Do with Kids If you're ready to mark a new state off your list, then this is the episode...

Today on the podcast, I'm sharing some dos and don'ts I've learned of using credit card points & miles to travel affordably as a family. Listen in!

Travel comes in all forms, and today I'm talking about an extremely underrated form of travel -- traveling your hometown (or whatever town you're currently living in). In this episode you'll hear: - Why I'm passionate about traveling where you live - 8 types of places to visit (from museums to historical landmarks to play places, there is something in here for everyone) - Why it's nice to be knowl...

Do you ever feel like you're not doing travel "correctly?" Do you feel like it's hard to keep up with travel influencers? Ever get back from a vacation only to feel like you missed out on something or it wasn't as great as someone else's vacation? Me too. Which is why on this episode I share: - My own struggle with comparing travel - Why you should avoid comparing yourself to travel influencers -...

In this episode I share my own family's experience flying with toddlers -- a 1 and 2 year-old! You'll hear tips for making the journey a little more enjoyable for all. Listen in! Have questions or want to share your own travel tips for a future episode? Find me on instagram. Intro Music Track: Genuine Music by https://www.fiftysounds.com

Ready to learn about credit card points & miles? In this episode, I share the basics on what points & miles is, how to earn points quickly, what kinds of bonuses you can earn with travel rewards, the 5/24 rule, and more! Think of this as the most beginner knowledge to break down how we travel for free as a family. To learn more about travel points beyond this episode here are some great fr...

Credit card points and miles is a fantastic way for families to see the world for cheap. I love this hobby, but I know that it is not for everyone. The last thing I want is for someone to listen to this podcast and get into debt. Don't do it! It's not worth it. That said, here are the 3 types of people I DON'T think credit card points & miles is for. Wanna chat more about this? Vie...

Today I share the details of our first points redemption to Salt Lake City, Utah. We recently traveled to Salt Lake with our 2 kids, 2 and under, for Christmas. In this episode you'll hear: - Which card we opened to get the points to Salt Lake City - All the points details regarding our flights & hotel - Activities we did with kids including visiting Park City, Utah Hogle Zoo, and the Tracy Av...

Welcome to episode 3! Today I'm sharing a little look back at 2024 in travel and in our family's personal finances, as well as my goals for 2025. I cover: - How many points we earned - How many credit cards we opened - Trips we took or planned in 2024 - Travel goals for 2025 - Trips I want to take in 2025 - What our financial situation looked like this past year - My financial goals for our family...

In this episode, I'm sharing 5 side hustle ideas for stay-at-home moms. If you want to make money either from home or at an in-person job, but want something flexible so you can be present with your kids, then stay tuned. I'm sharing 5 jobs I've had as a stay-at-home mom and I hope this inspires you to think about what you can do too. Let me know if you want me to talk about any of these jobs in a...

Welcome to the first episode! In this episode I share: - A little bit about our family - My experience with travel and hearing about points & miles - What finally caused me to open a travel credit card - Why I wanted to make a podcast - What I hope this podcast accomplishes Hope you enjoy our little traveling family of 4 :-) Website: faithfarris.com