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Dear Hyatt: next time I’m bringing my own pillowcase.

ByPoints Pixie May 12, 2014December 31, 2023

I’ll start by saying that I’m a little weird about linens: I really notice and care about the look and feel of sheets and towels. Is that strange? I don’t know. But I do know that next time I travel, I’m packing my own pillowcase.

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Do you know who I am? How I checked into a hotel without ID.

ByPoints Pixie May 11, 2014December 31, 2023

This has never happened to me before. It feels like kind of a big deal, but maybe it happens all the time to other people and I just don’t know about it?

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Blog | Hyatt

Oops! I did it again with Hyatt. How to fix a credit card mistake.

ByPoints Pixie May 10, 2014December 31, 2023

While I’m annoyed that I made this same dumb mistake twice, I’m relieved that I won’t miss out on all the potential points, because there is an easy solution.

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The chocolate tip – direct from the First Class Queen.

ByPoints Pixie May 9, 2014December 31, 2023

Today I was on a First Class flight with the reigning expert – FirstClassQueen. It was definitely an experience. And I learned something: the chocolate tip.

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New site design – what do you think?

ByPoints Pixie May 8, 2014December 31, 2023

You’re not seeing things – I just refreshed my site design today. What do you think?

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Blog | IHG Hotels

IHG Rewards Club – My Big Loss.

ByPoints Pixie May 8, 2014December 31, 2023

I’m trying to remain calm, but I’m feeling very upset right now. The source of my frustration? IHG Rewards Club!!! I’m so confused. And apparently, I’m out of luck. How did you do with the 2014 Big Win promotion?

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Blog | Credit Cards

Barclay’s (grueling) reconsideration and (yes!) approval

ByPoints Pixie May 7, 2014December 31, 2023

This reconsideration call was worse than I thought it would be. By the end of the conversation, I was kind of sweaty and I could have used a shot of whiskey. But it was worth it.

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Blog | Seattle

Field trip: shopping with blog readers in Seattle.

ByPoints Pixie May 7, 2014December 31, 2023

Here’s what happened when I met up with a group of readers to go shopping in Seattle. (Spoiler alert – we had a fantastic time!) I can’t wait to do it again – would you come next time?

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Blog | Disney

30 hours + $80 = Disney celebration!

ByPoints Pixie May 6, 2014December 31, 2023

Yesterday, I got an invitation to a conference that I’m really excited to attend: the Disney Social Media Moms “On the Road” celebration. In the past, this trip would have felt like a splurge, but because of the these tips, it’s super affordable.

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Table for one.

ByPoints Pixie May 6, 2014December 31, 2023

Would you rather dine across from a big weird stuffed animal, or by yourself?

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