Hi! I’m Lauren, an elder-millenial, analytics consultant, wife, and mom of two elementary-aged kids. Above all, I am committed to making my money work for me and my family, so that we can see the world without breaking the bank, and to maintaining a dangerously low PTO balance.

I have been travel hacking since the early 2010s, when I stumbled onto an article by The Points Guy that referenced a card I already had in my wallet: the SPG Amex. It completely blew my mind that a card I had been carrying had benefits I had entirely overlooked. From there, I began focusing primarily on hacking hotel stays, and after having kids I slowly began to dabble in award flights.

My hope is to inspire you with the trips my family takes, that are made possible by our use of points and miles. Beyond that, I look forward to sharing the knowledge and strategy I’ve built over the years, so that you can develop your own approach to earning and redeeming travel rewards — no matter your budget, your schedule, or how many kids you’re wrangling at the airport.