Disclosure: The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. All opinions are 100% mine. Yep, I’m still alive. It’s been a crazy month of traveling with long days and eating out. I’ve spent the last 30 days in Iguazu Falls (both …

Craft beer, food, and costumes? Yep, it’s time for the Halloween Brew Crawl in Pleasanton from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on October 24, 2015. Disclosure: My admission to the Pleasanton Halloween Brew Crawl was provided courtesy of Visit Tri-Valley.  All opinions are 100% mine. Pleasanton Halloween Brew Crawl You can enjoy craft beer from over …

Tonight I drank butterfly pee in Bangkok, Thailand. And I have to say, as far as pee goes, it was quite tasty. Unexpectedly sweet and not salty at all. But then again, was it really butterfly pee? Traveling is always a fun adventure. Both in terms of experiences and the subtle nuances of language, especially where …

Here are the posts you missed this week. I’m traveling so posts were a bit light this week. Other Free seats. Here are 7 tricks to get a whole row on the plane. Facebook Ads.  Notes from the Facebook Ad session at the Type A Parent Conference. Want to get more travel tips, learn how to travel …

Trying a little live blogging during the Type A Parent Conference. Here are my notes from Sarah Pinnix’s session “Beyond the Boost – Facebook Ads That Work.” Summary: Ask yourself WHY you’re advertising on Facebook Set multiple ad sets for each campaign Write out your ads and campaigns before you begin Do NOT use the …

When your flight is several hours, cross country, or an overnight redeye flight, getting an entire row to yourself can make your flight more comfortable. These seven tricks can turn what could have been a miserable overnight (or long) flight into a flat bed flying experience. On some flights having your own row is better than …

In case you missed them, here are the miles and points offers, deals, specials, and other posts from this week. Airlines Up to 125,000 American Airlines miles.  Register to earn up a bonus of up to 125,000 American Airlines miles. An airline spa.  Do you know which US airline has a spa? Credit Cards 60,000 Chase Ultimate …

1.  Up to 125,000 American Airlines Miles Flights to Europe just got more attractive. That’s because you can earn a bonus of up to 125,000 American Airlines miles through January 31, 2016. You’ll earn miles based on the type of ticket you buy: 2,000 bonus miles for coach (K, M, L, W, V, G, Q, …

Travel doesn’t have to be expensive. By using a few easy tricks, you can travel for free.  And even make money traveling. How to Travel for Free Here are 8 ways to travel for free and 2 ways to get paid to travel. 1.  Credit Card Sign-up Bonuses You can earn free flights from credit …

Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, and Tumblr. Trying to post to each of your social media accounts can be a time hog. Here’s how you can instantly share Instagram photos to Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, and Tumblr. Share Instagram Photos to Social Media Accounts In six short steps you can post your Instagram pictures to Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, and Tumblr …

An oceanfront view, fine dining without the snobbery, and one of San Diego’s best kept secrets. Disclosure: We previewed the San Diego Restaurant Week menu as guests of Brockton Villa in exchange for my unbiased review.  All opinions are 100% mine.  That’s why I chose to try the San Diego Restaurant Week menu at Brockton Villa. San …

Here’s a round-up of miles and points offers, deals, specials, and other posts from this week. Hotels $80 for a W Hotel stay.  Stay at any W hotel in the US through December 31, 2015, and get $80 when you spend $400. Free hotel night.  Get a free night at Choice hotels after two stays by …