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American Express | Blog

Are you ready for the next big (Amex) thing?

ByPoints Pixie January 8, 2014December 31, 2023

Over the past few years, American Express has offered a number of very lucrative sign-up bonuses for their premium cards (Gold and Platinum) –…

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Blog | Fashion and Beauty

Tips for traveling with curly hair.

ByPoints Pixie January 7, 2014December 31, 2023

Years ago, I strongly considered trying out for Survivor. I think I would have done a great job flying under the radar because people…

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The high-low approach to hotels.

ByPoints Pixie January 7, 2014December 31, 2023

I’m all about the high-low mix. I love pairing thrift-store finds with statement pieces, decorating with a blend of garage-sale treasures and saved-for furniture,…

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Blog | Club Carlson

Why I’m not going for the latest Club Carlson 38,000 point promo.

ByPoints Pixie January 6, 2014December 31, 2023

I’ve been a Club Carlson fan for a long time. I’ve even said the L-word about them. Over the past two years, their huge…

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Would you stay in a hostel with your family?

ByPoints Pixie January 6, 2014December 31, 2023

Have you ever stayed in a hostel? I’ve definitely stayed in my fair share. When you are shoestring-ing it through Europe, hostels are inexpensive…

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Blog | Family Travel | Travel With Kids

How many hotel points does it take for a family trip to Europe and Asia?

ByPoints Pixie January 5, 2014December 31, 2023

Have you ever seen this awesome seventies ad from Tootsie Pop? I was thinking about it the other day, as I was madly booking…

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Blog | Deals and Steals

Why I’m canceling my Feecation account…maybe.

ByPoints Pixie January 4, 2014December 31, 2023

About a year ago, I wrote about a company called Feecation, which is a service that works like an insurance policy for travel fees….

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Blog | Deals and Steals

TravelPony gave me almost 50% off a Four Seasons hotel!

ByPoints Pixie January 4, 2014December 31, 2023

I just got another hot tip from my brilliant, frugal friend today (I think he might be writing vicariously through my blog). This time,…

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Blog | Family Travel | Travel With Kids

How to prep for international travel at the Cheesecake Factory.

ByPoints Pixie January 3, 2014December 31, 2023

My husband Josh and I are big fans of the international wander. We’ve spent months in foreign countries with no set destination, no agenda,…

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Blog | Deals and Steals

What the heck is 6pm?

ByPoints Pixie January 3, 2014December 31, 2023

Every so often, I’ll start thinking that I’m all savvy and “in the know” when it comes to all the good online shopping discount…

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