There were talks among the credit card community about AMEX’s fee increase to stay competitive with the Chase Sapphire Reserve, which also raised its fee this year. People had lots of guesses. Some even wanted it to deter people they deemed “not worthy” of the card from taking up lounge space. But when I saw […] Read more…
My First Omakase at Ikigai Brooklyn: A Luxury Friend Date Every Mom Deserves
There’s something special about sitting across from a friend who’s seen every version of you—college-you, married-you, mom-you—and sharing a meal that feels like an experience instead of an obligation. My first omakase Brooklyn experience at Ikigai reminded me that friendship can be its own kind of luxury. Sometimes, the best self-care doesn’t come from a […] Read more…
Hyatt Place Bethlehem Review: Perfect Family Hotel for Lehigh Valley Weekends
Finding the right hotel can make or break a family weekend getaway. After experiencing the Hyatt Place Bethlehem during our August family trip to Lehigh Valley, I discovered why location and family-focused amenities matter more than luxury bells and whistles when traveling with kids. Related: Lehigh Valley Weekend Getaway: Affordable Family Trip from NYC Why […] Read more…
Troutbeck Hotel Review: A Luxury Hudson Valley Retreat Perfect for Your Next Momcation
“Where the ballers are,” that’s what the VW Fleet manager said when he found out which room I was staying in at Troutbeck Hotel. I chuckled because why wouldn’t it be where I would stay? Honestly, I deserved it. Sometimes you stumble into luxury so effortlessly, it feels like the universe is conspiring to remind […] Read more…
Lehigh Valley Weekend Getaway: Affordable Family Trip from NYC
Here’s the truth about summer travel: only 46% of U.S. adults are planning to travel, with 65% staying home due to affordability concerns. I’m not going to lie; we considered skipping a family vacation entirely because costs were astronomical. The international destinations we researched (Portugal, Croatia, Spain) were running $1,200 to $2,000+ per person for […] Read more…