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Allbirds is Now Selling Pre-Owned Sneakers with Its ReRun Marketplace

by Kyle Burbank
I've never been much of a sneakerhead or given much thought to my shoes at all for most of my life. Yet, a few years ago, I started taking a bit more of an interest in my footwear when I started running and, later, found myself taking a shine to...
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We Made Snow Ice Cream (Yes, Really)

by Kyle Burbank
Last week, we experienced one of the larger snow storms we've had since moving to Springfield seven years ago. While it was still fairly modest in our area (coming in at around eight to nine inches total over a few days), we took the opportunity to stay home and observe...
Sam's Club entrance
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3 of My Favorite Sam's Club Items to Buy

by Kyle Burbank
Recently, I celebrated two years as a Sam's Club member. While I initially joined thanks to an Amex Offer, it turns out my timing was about perfect as the warehouse store proved to be immensely useful in the early days of the pandemic (both in terms of stocking up and...
putting money in a piggy bank
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T-Mobile Money Has Introduced a New Savings Account ā€”Ā But Why?

by Kyle Burbank
As I've now written about several times on this site, T-Mobile not only offers its own banking account but it's also pretty darn good! While the features are fairly basic, the main selling point is that T-Mobile and Sprint customers can earn up to 4% APY on as much as...
convertible at the beach with the Delta and Turo logos
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You Can Now Earn Delta SkyMiles When Booking Turo Car Rentals

by Kyle Burbank
Isn't it funny how "loyalty" programs have evolved in recent years? Although the term "loyalty" program might have you believe that you're only rewarded for supporting a singular brand, these days, it's common to find several partnerships in place that allow you to earn loyalty currencies across different brands. The...
Casino Quest sign
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Casino Quest: Learning to Play Without Actually Gambling

by Kyle Burbank
I have a weird relationship with Las Vegas. As you could see by searching the city's name on this site, I write about it often as I'm typically there at least a few times a year. Yet, I don't go there to party nor do I expect to leave town...
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Travel Tuesday: Caption by Hyatt Memphis Hotel Review

by Kyle Burbank
A few weeks ago, I had the chance to visit Memphis, Tennessee. Despite driving through the city a few times, this was my first proper visit (albeit one that was quite short). To mark the occasion, I decided to look for something that was convenient for me but that also...
bed at Tru by Hitlon Wichita
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Hilton is Offering Double Points on Hotel Stays This Summer

by Kyle Burbank
Hilton is making it easy to earn bonus points on hotel stays this summer. For stays from May 2nd to September 2nd, Hilton Honors members can earn 2x points. All you need to do is register on the Hilton site and you'll be good to go. Of course, you will...
Solis 5G alone and attached to a backpack
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2024 Solis 5G Mobile Hotspot Review

by Kyle Burbank
For years, I've been a regular user of Solis mobile hotspots and have used them for several international trips (and some domestic). Of course, as the years have gone on, my Solis 1 device has grown a bit old. While it still works just fine, it has been discontinued and...
working off a Solis WiFi Hotspot
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2024 Solis WiFi Hotspot Review: Using the Skyroam Solis Lite Overseas

by Kyle Burbank 12
As someone who regularly ā€œworkationsā€ and relies on a solid Internet connection to be productive while traveling, itā€™s kind of crazy that I went without a WiFi hotspot for so long. Thatā€™s mostly because I had never come across a particular device that jumped out at me.  Well, that was...