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Earning Our Adventures Blog

Welcome to the Mile Minded blog: Earning Our Adventures, where every mile traveled and every stamp in our passports tells our story of family, discovery, and smart travel! We're a family who believes that exploring the world together creates the most incredible and magical memories. Get ready for practical tips, inspiring stories, and a peek into the amazing adventures we've earned along the way!

Through this blog, we'll peel back the curtain on how we transform everyday spending into extraordinary journeys and leveraging the magic of points and miles. Join us as we recount our most cherished family memories and share all the practical tips you'll need to start earning your own unforgettable adventures. This blog is your go-to resource for actionable advice, destination insights, and inspiring ways to create lasting family memories, all while traveling smarter, not harder.

Ready to unlock a world of travel for your family? At Mile Minded: Earning Our Adventures, we're dedicated to showing you exactly how we do it. Let's start earning your adventures!

Alaska Blog Post Pic
August 5, 2026
by Selena Layden

Magical Seas & Glaciers: Our Family’s Alaska Cruise on the Disney Wonder

DCL Kids Club Post
July 22, 2026
by Selena Layden

What Parents Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Kids’ Clubs (Plus Our Top Tips!)

Wells Fargo Cards
July 8, 2026
by Jonathan Layden

Unfriendly Changes at Wells Fargo: Is the Two-Player Strategy Dead?

Chase Sapphire Preferred
June 24, 2026
by Jonathan Layden

Chase Sapphire Preferred Refresh: Still Worth It?

A Tale of Two Hyatts: A Family Guide to Hyatt Regency vs. Hyatt Downtown Alberni in Vancouver
June 10, 2026
by Selena Layden

A Tale of Two Hyatts: A Family Guide to Hyatt Regency vs. Hyatt Downtown Alberni in Vancouver

Two boys holding signs in front of a theater
May 27, 2026
by Selena Layden

Luxury Family Travel Without the Stress: An Adventures by Disney Overview

Picture of airplane with ITA airways logo on it. The Mile Minded logo is in the top left corner. Centered on the page it says Points to Pain: Our ITA Airways trip to Italy.
May 13, 2026
by Selena Layden

Irritations with ITA Airways

Thompson Hotel Outside view
Thompson Hotel Lobby Bar Seating
Thompson Hotel Lobby Bar
Thompson Hotel Surveyor Restaurant
Thompson Hotel View from Rooftop
Surveyor at Thompson Hotel
Thompson Hotel Lobby
Thompson Hotel Lobby Side Lounge View
Thompson Hotel Lobby Lounge View
Thompson Hotel at Night
Thompson Hotel Lobby Bar View
Thompson Hotel Lobby Lounge
Thompson Hotel Room
Thompson Hotel Room Desk
Thompson Hotel Room Retro Alarm
April 29, 2026
by Selena Layden

A Hyatt Hidden Gem: Our Stay at the Thompson Washington D.C.

Polynesian Resort Tower
Contemporary Resort
Aulani Sign
View of Aulani Resort
Hilton Head Lobby Outside
Hilton Head View of Resort
April 15, 2026
by Selena Layden

Disney Vacation Club (DVC) 101

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Blogs
  • Magical Seas & Glaciers: Our Family’s Alaska Cruise on the Disney Wonder
  • What Parents Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Kids’ Clubs (Plus Our Top Tips!)
  • Unfriendly Changes at Wells Fargo: Is the Two-Player Strategy Dead?
  • Chase Sapphire Preferred Refresh: Still Worth It?
  • A Tale of Two Hyatts: A Family Guide to Hyatt Regency vs. Hyatt Downtown Alberni in Vancouver

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