Miles, Money, and Motherhood

Faith Farris | Family Travel Enthusiast
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Affordable family travel starts right where you are! Welcome to Miles, Money, and Motherhood -- the podcast where affordable family travel starts wherever you are. I share practical tips on earning and saving for family trips, my own points & miles journey, and how to get started traveling in your own neighborhood. Whether you're a points-and-miles enthusiast, a homeschool mom looking to open up the world for your kids (and maybe looking for a side hustle), or simply looking for more ways to save for travel, then you’re in the right place!

  1. JAN 8

    My 2025 in Money & Travel (Plus Trips, Cards, and Goals for the Future)

    In this episode I share: - My family’s general personal finance report from 2025 - Goals for the future regarding finances + how we’re doing this year thus far - Trips we took, cards opened, points earned, and even how much we spent out of pocket (it was a shocker to me!) - Vacations we have planned in 2025 and my strategy for points and miles in 2026 Want to see more about our family’s travel? Follow me on Instagram.

    17 min

  2. 12/03/2025

    15. Budget Friendly Kansas City | Our Trip with Toddlers | Arrowhead Stadium, Rabbit hOle, Children's Museum

    Welcome to Kansas City, Missouri! Sharing all the things we did with our kids on our short trip using points. I talk about my experiences with: - My stay at the Hyatt Place in Overland Park - Johnson County Museum - Deanna Rose Children's Homestead - A travel dud day at IKEA and Museum at Prairiefire - Kansas Children's Discovery Center - The Rabbit hOle - Fritz at Crown Center - The Money Museum - A football game at Arrowhead Stadium and some recommendations for places I did not go this trip but would still recommend from past experiences! I hope this podcast episode is helpful if you're planning a trip here.

    37 min

  3. 08/13/2025

    14. Staying Out of Debt Using Credit Card Points & Miles | How We Do It

    Ever wonder how someone who uses credit cards for points and miles stays out of debt? In this episode, I share our family's systems for tracking spending and keeping our finances in tact. You'll Hear About: - The mindset shift you need to have when it comes to opening cards (and why every card isn't right for you) - Why budgeting & tracking it regularly is key - Why I put all cards on autopay - The extra careful thing I do weekly to make sure our bills are paid - The best app (Travel Freely) for tracking cards This is sure to be a bit of a ride when it comes to finances, but it's worth it to save thousands on your travel!

    18 min

  4. 06/02/2025

    13. Charleston with Toddlers on Points | Rainbow Row, Beaches, and Historical Sites

    Thinking about traveling to Charleston, South Carolina using points and miles? Or maybe you just want to know what it's like traveling here with little kids. In this episode I share my experience traveling over Memorial Weekend with my 1 and 3 year old boys to this historical town. Places Mentioned: Hyatt Place Mount Pleasant Fort Sumpter Boone Hall Plantation Downtown Charleston (Rainbow row, pineapple fountain, Old Slave Mart, many historical churches) The Citadel Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum Isle of Palms beach Charleston Tea Garden It was a fun trip that I'm happy we took!

    27 min

  5. 04/15/2025

    A Short Weekend in Wichita with Toddlers | Roadtripping in the Midwest

    We just got back (well a month ago) from a short roadtrip to Wichita, Kansas -- the aviation capital of the world! Listen in to hear where we stayed on points, what we ate, and what we did. Places Mentioned: Los PinosKansas Aviation MuseumDowntown WichitaPublicExploration PlaceTiger RiceWichita Art Museum& Target lol We plan to go back and visit the zoo and botanic gardens! But maybe wait until a summer weekend... Follow more of my travels on instagram or TikTok at milesmoneyandmotherhood.

    10 min

  6. 03/25/2025

    Tulsa with Kids | Where to Stay & What to Do

    Planning a trip to Tulsa, Oklahoma anytime soon? Make sure you tune into this episode where I share my own personal experience as a former Tulsa local. I share: - Why I Think Tulsa is a Family Friendly Destination - What Hyatts to Stay at (if staying on points) - What Airlines Fly Here - What to See & Do with Kids If you're ready to mark a new state off your list, then this is the episode for you! Have a question? Find me on instagram.

    19 min

  7. 02/24/2025

    Dos & Dont's of Credit Card Points & Miles

    Today on the podcast, I'm sharing some dos and don'ts I've learned of using credit card points & miles to travel affordably as a family. Listen in!

    15 min

  8. 02/14/2025

    Travel Your Hometown: Ideas for Getting Out & Playing Tourist

    Travel comes in all forms, and today I'm talking about an extremely underrated form of travel -- traveling your hometown (or whatever town you're currently living in). In this episode you'll hear: - Why I'm passionate about traveling where you live - 8 types of places to visit (from museums to historical landmarks to play places, there is something in here for everyone) - Why it's nice to be knowledgeable about your area I hope this episode encourages you to list out places you'd like to visit! Let's step out of the norm and travel where we are.

    15 min
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Affordable family travel starts right where you are! Welcome to Miles, Money, and Motherhood -- the podcast where affordable family travel starts wherever you are. I share practical tips on earning and saving for family trips, my own points & miles journey, and how to get started traveling in your own neighborhood. Whether you're a points-and-miles enthusiast, a homeschool mom looking to open up the world for your kids (and maybe looking for a side hustle), or simply looking for more ways to save for travel, then you’re in the right place!

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  • Creator
    Faith Farris | Family Travel Enthusiast
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Faith Farris | Family Travel Enthusiast
  • Show Website
    Miles, Money, and Motherhood