Greetings from Yorktown, VA. I’m on yet another road trip with Deal Girl and a friend and learned something new I wanted to share with you. I’m always hunting for unplugged road trip toys as gadgets tend to keep the…
When Did My Hometown Become Hip?
Well, I was born in a small town….Deal Mommy Fun Fact: John Mellencamp and I were born in the same hospital. I lived here very briefly but much of the family I have left is still within an hour of…
A Love Letter to Allianz Travel Insurance
Just a quick update today to Deal Dad’s hospital stay in Gran Canaria. Thanks to you who asked about him- I’m happy to report he is doing much better. But the real story here is how quickly Allianz Global Assistance…
What is this $2500 Hotel Room Really Worth?
It’s one of my pet peeves in the “Hobby”- the headlines that proclaim “$2,500 hotel room for FREE”. They drive me nuts for two reasons: Points and miles are not valueless- even if you spent only time to get them.…