Podcast Episodes

Southwest Companion Pass 2026: My Secret to Budget Travel with Kids

Season 1 Episode 17

Southwest Companion Pass 2026 lets you fly your kids for $5.60 on every flight! Learn how to earn 135,000 points fast with credit card bonuses.

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

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Family Travel Plans for 2026: A Sneak Peek at What’s Next

Season 1 Episode 16

Travel with kids in 2026: Get a sneak peek at our family travel plans! From Portugal to London, cruises to beach weekends, see how one family balance…

8 months, 3 weeks ago

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Travel With Kids: Looking Back on Our 2025 Family Adventures

Season 1 Episode 15

Join us for a special 2025 year-end review including travel with kids to 10+ destinations! Family travel expert Melissa shares her year-in-review adv…

9 months ago

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Hacking Hotels (Family Edition)

Season 1 Episode 14

Travel rewards and credit card points strategies to save thousands on family hotels! Learn unconventional booking hacks from a family travel expert.

M…

9 months ago

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Hawaii with Kids: Five Questions People Ask Me All The Time

Season 1 Episode 13

Planning a family trip to Hawaii with kids? Melissa shares 20+ years of Hawaii experience, answering the top 5 questions about which island to choose…

9 months, 1 week ago

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The Packing Hack To Level Up Your Winter Travel With Kids

Season 1 Episode 12

Travel packing hack alert! Vacuum storage bags can save massive space when packing winter gear for ski trips and cold destinations like Iceland.

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9 months, 1 week ago

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Crushing Your Family Ski Trip With Jessica Averett of Skiing Kids

Season 1 Episode 11

Skiing with kids doesn't have to be stressful! Learn how to plan the perfect family ski trip with expert Jessica Averett of SkiingKids.com. From choo…

9 months, 2 weeks ago

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Your Multi-Gen Family Travel Planning Timeline

Season 1 Episode 10

Planning multi-generational travel? Learn why booking 10-12 months ahead makes family reunion travel easier and more affordable. Melissa shares real …

9 months, 2 weeks ago

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Making Multi-Generational Travel Work for Everyone

Season 1 Episode 9

Multi-generational travel tips for planning successful family reunion vacations with grandparents, grandchildren, and everyone in between. Learn dest…

9 months, 3 weeks ago

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Credit card treasure hunting

Season 1 Episode 8

Maximize credit card travel benefits and perks with this quick guide to rental car status, Global Entry credits, and hidden airline benefits. Learn h…

9 months, 3 weeks ago

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