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Episode 48: Show Notes What's the holiday season without a little airing of grievances? Join us for our Festivus 2024 special, where we pull no punches as we dive into the biggest wins and fails of the travel and loyalty program world for 2024. Dia Adams joins us to share her pros and cons of loyalty programs, explain country-specific regulations that hinder travel point usage, and unpack Google's impact on freelance travel advisors. We also explore the best and worst loyalty programs of 2024, the top airline redemption stories, and our Festivus miracles of the year. Join us for insights, laughs, and a look back at an eventful year in travel. Tune in now! Key Points From This Episode: [0:01:07] Introducing Dia Adams and the meaning behind Festivus. [0:03:20] Dia tells us about her main grievances toward loyalty and hotel programs. [0:08:15] Hear about Dia's criticisms of banks and the Christman gift options for members. [0:11:50] Bonus grievance: Google delisting travel sites and its impact on the community. [0:17:30] Thomas shares his perspective on loyalty programs, Google, and banks. [0:30:20] Trevor talks about his grievances with Turkish Airlines and Bank of America. [0:35:13] Unpack the Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines merger and its effects on loyalty programs. [0:40:22] What airlines, loyalty programs, and banks got it right, according to Thomas. [0:50:43] Explore Hotels.com's One Key loyalty program and why Dia thinks it is a good deal. [0:59:12] Why Choice's one-to-two loyalty program is a great program alternative. [1:04:31] Discover the pros and cons of Air Canada's Aeroplan loyalty program. [1:14:52] Find out what bank made Trevor's "feat of strength" list for the best loyalty program. [1:17:22] Festivus miracles: celebrate highlights from the year and our favorite moments. [1:35:42] Final takeaways, how you can contact Dia, and a thank you to our listeners. Quotes: “Until you have stayed in numerous hotel rooms in Europe, you don't understand the size of hotel rooms in Europe.” — @TheDiaAdams [0:6:19] “If you are using the traditional programs, you could be sitting on a million points and not be able to spend them outside of the United States.” — @TheDiaAdams [0:7:58] “It definitely doesn't sound like [Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines] are in any rush to merge into a single program.” — @TheDiaAdams [0:37:19] “If you are someone who really only wants luxury, Choice also now books into preferred hotels and resorts.” — @TheDiaAdams [1:02:45] “American Express, you are my beastie this year. Keep the good times rolling.” — @tmount [1:16:57] Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Dia Adams Dia Adams on LinkedIn Dia Adams on X Dia Adams on Instagram Fortune Accor Alaska Airlines Delta Air Lines Turkish Airlines Air Canada Air Canada | Aeroplan American Express Bank of America Chase Bank Choice Bank Choice Hotels Hotels.com Vrbo® Hyatt Hotels Episode 24: Festivus Edition Episode 36: The Asia Pacific Experience with Spencer Howard Episode 41: Perspective and Camp Mom with Dia Adams Milenomics Thomas Kim on X Trevor Mountcastle on X
Living out family values takes intentionality—and in today's episode, Angela Fielder joins us to share how her family does just that. Angela, a member of the Cathy family and a proud WinShape Camps parent, talks about identifying our family values, passing them down to our kids, and weaving them into everyday life. From mission trips to family worship nights, Angela shares practical examples and heartfelt stories that will inspire you to make your family values more than just words on the wall.Podcast: Identifying your Family Values--Questions of the Week: What do you think is most important to our family, and why? How have you seen our family grow this year? Where do you think we still need to grow? --Hosts: Amy Lowe & Sara JonesGuest: Angela FielderProducers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun--Learn more about WinShape Camps at WinShapeCamps.org!Instagram: @WinShapeCampsTikTok: @WinShapeCampsFacebook: @WinShapeCamps
Spooky season is upon us once again! This year, Kevin and Charlie revisited two classic Halloween movies from their youths: the truly bizarre, cult-classic "Sleepaway Camp" and the shockingly well-written Disney Channel Original Movie, "Mom's Got a Date with a Vampire"! Both of them have their own... quirks... I think we can all agree that both of them are made for all the doer moms out there. Alternate titles* - Mom's Got a Date with Angela - The Duality of Mom - Sleepaway Vamp
Episode 41: Show Notes. Note: The video of this podcast can be viewed on Youtube, find it here. Family travel can be just as affordable and rewarding as a solo one. To help us gain a better perspective of traveling the world with kids in tow, we are joined today by the renowned travel expert, author, and Senior Editor at Fortune Recommends, Dia Adams, who begins our conversation by highlighting the importance of travel conferences in building community. We discuss Dia's hit column, What's in Dia's Wallet, and what her role at Fortune entails before learning about her affinity for less-lavish hotels, how vendoming has evolved since she first coined the term, how she developed Camp Mom as the perfect family travel hack, and how she's cultivated travel hacking in her kids. We also unpack the power of perspective, how to have a Disney experience without going to Disney World; what Dia thinks about miles and points devaluations, and how to connect with today's remarkable guest! Key Points From This Episode: [00:49] Welcoming Dia Adams as she highlights the importance of travel conferences. [05:51] What's in Dia's Wallet: Exploring her role at Fortune Recommends. [11:30] Why she loves Choice Hotels but tries to steer clear from Hyatt. [14:40] How she coined ‘vendoming' and how the term has evolved. [17:57] The ins and outs of Dia's family travel hack, Camp Mom. [27:36] Why it's important to immerse yourself in the experience of each destination. [32:40] How Dia has cultivated travel hacking in her kids, and the pros and cons thereof. [38:30] The undeniable power of perspective! [44:28] How to make the most of Disney as seen in Dia's book, Disney World Hacks. [49:01] What our guest thinks about the latest wave of miles and points devaluations. [56:01] How to connect with Dia and her work. Quotes: “I just want people to be a little bit more – I don't know if you're following this TikTok trend – a little more mindful, a little more demure about their miles choices.” — @TheDiaAdams [09:24] “Almost every success I've ever had in my career has been due to a rant.” — @TheDiaAdams [14:59] “I tend to base trips on a vibe these days. Like, how do I want to feel during this trip? Everything else kind of goes from that.” — @TheDiaAdams [32:30] “One time, there was a last-minute ferry sale to Hawaii, and I asked the kids if they wanted to go to Hawaii, and they're like, ‘Nah, we're good. We went last year, we're good.' One of the kids actually said to me once, ‘One private island a year is enough for me.'” — @TheDiaAdams [36:57] “A family of four — for a Spring Break-type vacation — from New York, could fly to Paris and spend a week in Paris and three days at Paris Disneyland for the same price as a week in Orlando at Disney.” — @TheDiaAdams [45:58] Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Dia Adams Dia Adams on LinkedIn Dia Adams on X Dia Adams on Instagram Fortune ‘What's in Dia's Wallet: The art of destination dupes' Disney World Hacks Choice Hotels Hyatt IHG Hotels and Resorts Sky Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Delta Disney Experiences Universal Studio Theme Parks Dutch Wonderland Hershey's Chocolate World Lifemiles Thomas Kim on X Trevor Mountcastle on X The Milenomics Podcast Network
Biz has the COVID, so we're running an old favorite: Camp Mom!***Biz and Theresa are packing our bags for Camp Mom! Camp mom…an exciting opportunity to save money and spend quality time with your children! It's as easy as staying up after the kids go to bed and outlining a syllabus of science, art, and movement activities that children of any age and any interest level will totally be into. Don't forget meals! Be it Mom, Dad, a sitter, a grandparent or the dog next door, the counselor is in and doesn't want talking after lights out. Plus Biz gets parenting tips and Theresa has a reminder.Go to MaximumFun.org/join to support One Bad Mother in its final year!Share a personal or commercial message on the show! Details at MaximumFun.org/Jumbotron.Visit our Linktree for our website, merch, and more! https://linktr.ee/onebadmotherYou can suggest a topic or a guest for an upcoming show by sending an email to onebadmother@maximumfun.org.Show MusicSummon the Rawk, Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com)Ones and Zeros, Awesome, Beehive SessionsMom Song, Adira Amram, Hot Jams For TeensTelephone, Awesome, Beehive SessionsMama Blues, Cornbread Ted and the ButterbeansMental Health Resources:Therapy for Black Girls – Therapyforblackgirls.comDr. Jessica Clemmens – https://www.askdrjess.comBLH Foundation – borislhensonfoundation.orgThe Postpartum Support International Warmline – 1-800-944-4773 (1-800-944-4PPD)The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline – 1-800-662-4357 (1-800-662-HELP)Suicide Prevention Hotline: Call or chat. They are here to help anyone in crisis. Dial 988 for https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org and there is a chat option on the website.Crisis Text Line: Text from anywhere in the USA (also Canada and the UK) to text with a trained counselor. A real human being.USA text 741741Canada text 686868UK text 85258Website: https://www.crisistextline.orgNational Sexual Assault: Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.https://www.rainn.orgNational Domestic Violence Hotline:https://www.thehotline.org/help/Our advocates are available 24/7 at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) in more than 200 languages. All calls are free and confidential.They suggest that if you are a victim and cannot seek help, ask a friend or family member to call for you.Teletherapy Search: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/online-counseling
In This Episode, We Talk About: Tips for keeping date night exciting. What to do in the summer to escape the heat. How to have more fun as a whole family. Resources + Links: Connect with Camille on Instagram | @fridaywereinlove Welcome to Camp Mom! | https://fridaywereinlove.com/camp-mom/ 12 Rules for Life by Jordan B. Peterson Spare by Prince Harry The Kingdom of Wrenly by Jordan Quinn Dog Man by Dav Pilkey Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah Home Front by Kristin Hannah Connect with Moms in Real Life on Instagram | @momsinreallifepodcast Follow Stephanie on Instagram! Stephanie Nguyen | @modernmilk WANT TO HAVE YOUR MOM STORY FEATURED ON THE PODCAST? Send us an email at info@momsinreallife.com Find out more on our website https://www.modernmilk.com/ Show Notes: How do you turn family life into fun life? Joining us today is Camille Whiting, the owner of the blog & Instagram Friday We're in Love! She'll share fun date night tips and family activity ideas to make life more exciting for the whole family. With summer right around the corner, we'll also chat about things to do during the summertime to escape the heat. Then, we'll learn how Camille's trip to the San Diego Zoo ended in disappointment – and how she accidentally made things worse. Grab your pen and paper as we share fresh ideas that'll never leave you or your kids bored again. Bring back the fun and enjoy motherhood to the fullest! 00:00 Find the fun in life with the owner of Friday We're in Love, Camille Whiting! 03:00 What are some tips for date nights? 05:40 How did your blog come about? 07:20 How did your Instagram evolve into family content? 10:55 What is a fun date idea? 11:50 What is your family eating this week? 13:40 Trader Joe's pickle dogs. 15:10 What is something you've been loving recently? 18:00 Hacks for kitchen dish towels. 20:05 What are you reading, watching, or listening to? 22:15 How do you get your kids to listen to audiobooks? 25:05 What is next on your reading list? 28:15 How was the Boston Marathon bombing documentary? 31:10 What is a fun thing you love to do with the family? 36:25 How do you get your kids involved in family adventures? 38:35 Camille's postpartum trip to the San Diego Zoo. 40:25 How did your trip to the zoo end in tears? 45:30 How do kids look at life?
In the midst of a broken world, as camps we know it is vital to love one another. On this episode of the LO Down, Nancy Hartung shares how she has seen and experienced first hand how the community at camp is a place that loves and welcomes people, no matter what. As a Camp Mom, leader for Camp Gilbert, nurse, and on the LO Board of Directors, her love of camp and care for people is contagious. Support the show (http://losd.org/donate)
As we approach the holiday season, we want to explore the idea of summer camp being a gift. In the first two installments, we spoke with two camp parents who have a special view of summer camp and two long time former campers. In this, the final installment of ‘Camp as a Gift’, I talk with the one person besides my bride with whom I’ve shared the most campfires with: Camp Mom Judy. Over her 21 summers at camp, she’d gained a lot of wisdom and is happy to share tips, thoughts, experiences and her unique answer to ‘how is a camp a gift?’
Biz and Theresa are packing our bags for Camp Mom! Camp Mom…an exciting opportunity to save money and spend quality time with your children! It's as easy as staying up after the kids go to bed and outlining a syllabus of science, art, and movement activities that children of any age and any interest level will totally be into. Don’t forget meals! Be it Mom, Dad, a sitter, a grandparent or the dog next door, the counselor is in and doesn’t want talking after lights out. Plus Biz gets parenting tips and Theresa has a reminder. Check out our book! You're Doing A Great Job!: 100 Ways You're Winning at Parenting! Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as monthly members of MaximumFun.org. Our sponsors this week are Mathnasium and Michelin. Avoid the “Summer Slide” by contacting Mathnasium today! Go to Mathnasium.com/obm or call 855-354-MATH. Next time when you’re looking for new tires for the family car, consider Michelin. Michelin, performance EVERY time! Share your genius and fail moments! Call 206-350-9485 Be sure to tell us at the top of your message whether you're leaving a genius moment, a fail, or a rant! Thanks!! Share a personal or commercial message on the show! Details at MaximumFun.org/Jumbotron. Subscribe to One Bad Mother in iTunes Join our mailing list Join the amazing community that is our private One Bad Mother Facebook group Follow One Bad Mother on Twitter Follow Biz on Twitter Follow Theresa on Twitter Like us on Facebook! Get a OBM tee, tank, baby shirt, or mug from the MaxFunStore You can suggest a topic or a guest for an upcoming show by sending an email to onebadmother@maximumfun.org. Show Music Opening theme: Summon the Rawk, Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) Ones and Zeros, Awesome, Beehive Sessions (http://awesomeinquotes.com, also avail on iTunes) Mom Song, Adira Amram, Hot Jams For Teens (http://adiraamram.com, avail on iTunes) Telephone, Awesome, Beehive Sessions (http://awesomeinquotes.com, also avail on iTunes) Closing music: Mama Blues, Cornbread Ted and the Butterbeans
Cheers to Summer 2019!!! On today's episode I am breaking down my Type A Camp Mom calendar for this summer. Over at Hot Mess Momma Club you can download my entire summer schedule including my daily schedule, daily themes, and daily activities! Its all FREE for you!! Take a listen & let me know what summer activities YOU have planned at your Camp Mom! -LA --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hmmc/message
Honestly, is it just me or is the month of May absolutely batshit crazy? Talking a little in this episode about all the craziness that comes along with the end of the school year; another staycation with the kids; and, are you a summer camp mom or not? I'm also outlining some beauty products I'm incorporating into my routine this summer, including one that's--TMI ALERT--perfect for back-ne. Go ahead, judge. In this episode, we talk: + END-OF-SCHOOL-YEAR INSANITY + MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND + WHY I HATE SUMMER CAMPS (Spoiler alert: It has to do with my laziness.) + SUMMER BEAUTY PICKS IG: @SonniAbatta Blog: www.SonniAbatta.com Hit Me Up: Sonni@SonniAbatta.com
In this episode from our first season we talk with Babette Roberts from Camp Mom, who gives up all of her secrets for having a fun summer with your kids. If your kids aren't going to camp, you might need some ideas about what the heck to do with them all day. Babette has some innovative ideas for keeping them busy while also having fun together!
PDXISH welcomes to the show Daniel Pulver, aka, Madame DuMoore, Portland and one of America's only full-time drag queen bartender. Daniel, who works almost nightly at The Rainbow Room at C.C. Slaughter's, shares his work as a bartender, performance artist and "Camp Mom" (he loves to cook on an open stove in the wilderness). Please welcome Daniel/Madame to the show!
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Dia Adams, aka the Deal Mommy, joins us to talk South America, Camp Mom, mom blogs, the new AMEX Hilton card, and more!
We talk alot about big emotions for toddlers. Today, the conversation is big emotions for Moms. Even when you and your child are well prepared for starting school or summer camp, there are complex, contradictory and sometimes overwhelming feelings that mark the experience. Taking time to pause and reflect on those powerful emotions is part of every parent's emotional journey. Those feelings are normal and they are right. You got this and you are not alone. At the table with Alexis and Anessa
This week Rebecca Levey, Amy Oztan, and Andrea Smith are in the studio with Babette Roberts from Camp Mom
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Still unpacking, but... If you’re a teacher, has (see incentive below). Really, seriously, the man’s a goldmine. If you're a spinner, check out , a DVD by Joan Ruane. She is a member of my old guild in Tucson and a wonderful teacher. Everyone loves her because she's incredibly loveable. I've not seen her DVD myself--I spent my time watching her in person--but the review in Spring 2011's Spin-Off is glowing. The Quayside sock book I designed for () is coming out July 1, 2011. I'm now working on a sweater for the same series... we'll see if this can be pulled off. It's going to be a doozy. In moving news (um, physically moving, not necessarily emotionally moving), If you’re in the Northern Virginia area, please don’t hesitate to . I’m going to need babysitters and the 411 on local yarn stores etc. Already found (and love) in Vienna, VA. LOVE that place! Am learning how to live on no income—or more accurately—to seriously live on seriously one income. I’m also loving Farmer’s Markets and local strawberries. And the color green. It's green here. If you want to see pics and stories of what happened (or didn't) on our trip, you can click on the "" link in the sidebar of the shownotes. And that Punk bar I mention? That's the . Must go if you're in Minneapolis/St Paul. Ask if the knitters are there (ha!). Don't forget, there are a few seats left for the . As fun as the relocation road trip was, Rhinebeck will be even more better. And, in fact, it looks like my husband and sons will be meeting us in Rhinebeck--along with Ehren Ziegler and many many friends. Not to be missed! I also have an apology. I realized I’ve been living under a rock. Not having a job meant never buying anything. Avoiding buying things—meant no stores, no shopping, and no magazines (those suckers get expensive). This means no data in. So my data out has been… um… limited. As I left on the trip I got a heartfelt Tweet and Rav message from a listener in Norway who had some—I thought—important criticisms of where the show has been going over the last eight months. I think writing the book, starting a business, teaching while being a temporarily single mom, and moving all really sucked it out of me. But the podcast sincerely is like home to me. I've missed podcasting, I miss hearing from y’all, and I miss the way things used to be, too. So, my promise to you is this: I will try to do better. So many new and exciting things are coming, but much of it will have to wait until the boys are back in school (because right now they’re in “Camp Mom” and there’s only so much of me to go around). OH And I learned that anti-perspirant does a pretty decent job of cutting the bitterness of a mosquito bite. Seriously. July Incentive! Donate between now and July 31st and you will be put into the drawing for your own copy of the new Chop Bard book, Devouring Shakespeare; Five Simple Tools, personally autographed for you by Mr. Ehren Ziegler! Don't forget your copy of WWMDfK? It's getting great buzz, and I, personally, am knitting my way through it right now. Loving it! A few images of patterns you'll find in the bookey wook: [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Jane's Ubiquitous Shawl edging"][/caption] [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Berthas Mad Mysterious Möbius"][/caption] [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Madame Defarge's Stole"][/caption] [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Van Tassel Mittens"][/caption] [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Hyde's Hooded Sweater"][/caption] [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Frankenhood (with light-up neckbolt instructions!)"][/caption] [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Isolde socks"][/caption] Book talk begins at 33:33 Listen to 212