Hotel ReviewsLast month, my wife and I set off on a road trip to California. A major reason why we choose to drive this time instead of fly was so that we could more easily travel with our dog, Rigby, who's still getting used to life with us. With her in tow, we decided to not...
Quick TipsI'm going to level with you: there was a ton of Quick Tip fodder this week. Yet, one story proved itself to be so absolutely perfect for this slot that I couldn't deny it. Somehow, this news combines two companies that we've talked about a lot on this site and adds in free stuff. Plus,...
Travel TipsEven for the most seasoned travelers, airports can be filled with stress. Oftentimes, this starts not long after entering the terminal as long lines may greet them at security. On the bright side, programs such as TSA Precheck can help flyers reduce the time they spend in line. What's more, with the right credit card,...
Quick TipsIf you're a fiend for coffee, tea, soda, etc., then American Express and Panera might have a deal on tap for you. Currently, Amex customers can claim a 4-month trial of the fast-casual chain's Unlimted Sips Club, entitling them to a bevy of beverages. Separate from the Amex Offers feature I've written about before, this...
Writing TipsI'm not 100% sure when it was that I first heard about the site Axios. Regardless, these days, I'm subscribed to several of their newsletters, regularly visit their website, and may or may not have already taken some inspiration from them when revamping the news style of the Disney site I write for. For those...
Travel TipsToday, my wife and I are celebrating our ninth wedding anniversary. So, what are we doing to mark the occasion? Well... seeing as our new dog isn't quite ready to be left alone, our options were limited, leaving us to eventually opt for a casual, uneventful night in. However, this has given us even more...
Quick TipsEver since I first switched to T-Mobile, it seems that the "uncarrier" has continued to add new perks while my bill has remained mostly flat — maybe going up by a couple of dollars or so. In addition to partnering with more streaming services and even offering a free year of AAA, T-Mobile has also...
Quick TipsIn a move seen as an attempt to take on TikTok's dominance in the short-form video content space, YouTube has just unveiled a new plan to monetize its growing Shorts platform. Replacing the current Shorts Fund, YouTube has announced that it will soon deliver 45% of ad revenue generated from Shorts to creators. Unlike long-form...
Travel Product ReviewsFor as much as I love traveling, there are a few amenities of home that I miss while away. Among them is the ability to do laundry — something that's especially relevant in today's climate. It seems that my wife feels the same way considering that, a few years ago, she began the habit of...
Hotel ReviewsOver the past several months now, I've reviewed a number of hotel properties for my Travel Tuesday series. And while these locations have technically spanned the country, they've definitely over-indexed for Las Vegas, Nevada. Well, today, I'm changing things up a bit by looking at a hotel located in middle America — like, near literally...
Quick TipsA few months back, I decided to share a short list of some of my favorite items to purchase at Sam's Club. Well, as of late, I've found myself spending more time in the non-edible sections of the warehouse store. In turn, I've been able to save money on items I hadn't really considered previously....
Quick TipsThis weekend, my wife and I are attending the 2022 D23 Expo in Anaheim, California — representing Laughing Place, the Disney fan site we write for. Seeing as we live in Springfield, Missouri (which is very much not near California), we'd likely fly to the event if we were normal people. Alas, we are not...