The Singapore Airlines Booking Saga Continues…
About a month ago, I posted about how after transferring all the points we’d saved over a 2-year period over to Singapore Airlines, they did away with the route that we were planning on booking. Since then, I looked up EVERY single route that Singapore Airlines flies out of the US for the March – June […]
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It’s Ladybug Time: How to Use Ladybugs for Organic Aphid Control
Ladybugs are so cute with their shiny red coats and polkadot bodies. It’s no surprise people love to put them on kids clothing, they’re just so adorable. But you may not know that these sweet little insects are also cold-hearted killers. Aphid killers, in particular. This time of year, when the honeydew starts to cling to […]
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How to Cook Perfectly Roasted Potatoes
Let’s be honest: I don’t think there’s a form of potatoes that I don’t like. French fries, mashed potatoes, hashbrowns; I don’t care. They’re all excellent. But for a fancy meal? There’s nothing like perfectly roasted potatoes, with a crispy outer skin and soft and tender middle. But getting that perfect “bite” and making the […]
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Let’s talk about all the ways Harry Potter and the Cursed Child doesn’t make sense
Hey y’all! It’s apparently my 2-year blogiversary today! And while it probably would make more sense to post a new recipe or travel tip, there’s something I just have to say. I read Harry Potter and the Cursed Child last night, guys. And…..um… It sucked. Like, I legitimately feel offended that J.K. Rowling would be […]
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Seasonal Gardening & Preserving in Central Texas for Beginners
A lot of my friends have seen my posts over the years and expressed some version of “oh, I’d love to try to plant my own food garden, but I don’t even know how to start.” For me, I think the easiest “starter” veggies for the central Texas and Austin region are tomatoes, onions, strawberries, peppers, and […]
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When Points & Miles Bookings Don’t Work Out
So I talk a LOT on this blog about all the travel we do as a result of travel hacking, otherwise known as using credit cards and other means to acquire lots of airline miles and hotel points and explore the world on the cheap. Well, we were in the midst of planning our BIGGEST […]
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Trip Report: A Long Weekend in Nashville, Part 2
Author’s Note: Don’t miss out on the first part of our Nashville shenanigans, here! Once the sun on day 2 started to dip in the Nashville skyline, we decided it was once again time to head out to explore the city. We caught an Uber over to Centennial Park, a gorgeous green space just Northeast […]
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Trip Report: Long Weekend in Nashville, Part 1
Howdy, y’all! Wanna hear a little country ditty I just wrote about our weekend in Music City? Ok, then! Nah, just kidding. I don’t write country songs, I blog. But I am going to tell you about Nashville, and our recent trip there including where we stayed, what we ate, and all the things we did. […]
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How Do I #CaptureVegas? With Garth, Elton, and Britney, of course!
Author’s Note: The folks at Vegas.com have invited me to share some of my #CaptureVegas moments. Check out their deals page to start planning your Vegas vacation. It’s no surprise to anyone around here that I’m a big fan of Las Vegas. I’m lucky enough to visit Sin City 2-3 times per year, like my most […]
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Recipe: Wine Spritzers for Summer
So it’s like…a million degrees outside right now. We need something to help cool things down, stat. As such, I’ve been really into homemade wine spritzers lately. They’re just so refreshing! Now before you start reminiscing about the syrupy-sweet wine coolers you snuck from the fridge when you were in high school, these are a little […]
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