Podcast
Miles, Money, and Motherhood
Hosted by Faith Farris | Family Travel Enthusiast · EN
I’m Faith, a mom of 3 boys sharing our family’s travel experiences. I share practical tips on earning and saving for family trips, my own points and miles journey to make our middle class income stretch further, and our budget friendly itineraries as we see the world with our family of 5.
Whether you're a points-and-miles enthusiast, a fellow 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!
Listen in to be inspired to travel with your own family!
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Travel & Money Midyear Check-in for our Family of 5 | Credit cards opened, how our travel fund is looking, trips planned, & all the things
2w ago00:10:36Tap to summarizeToday I'm sharing a little travel and financial update for our family of 5 in 2026.Topics Covered:- Travel credit cards opened- Trips we've been on- Trip we're planning for the year- A quick personal financial reportListening? Find me on instagram and say hi :-)
Transcribe →Bentonville & Fayetteville, Arkansas with Kids | Things to Do | Our Trip Recap
4w ago00:18:14Tap to summarizeHere is our trip recap from a weekend in Bentonville & Fayetteville in Arkansas with our young kids, as well as some recommendations for other things to do.Places MentionedHyatt Place Rogers/BentonvilleCrystal BridgesEl Jicaro Salvadoran RestaurantAmazeumBotanical Garden of the OzarksFeltner Brothers restaurantThe Walmart MuseumDowntown BentonvilleThe Peel Museum & Botanical GardenRazorbacks Stadium at University of ArkansasMuseum of Native American HistoryPrairie Grove BattlefieldThe Arkansas/Missouri RailroadJ.B. Hunt Nature CenterThe Tanyard Creek WaterfallColer MountainThe OzarksDevil's Den State Park
Transcribe →My 2025 in Money & Travel (Plus Trips, Cards, and Goals for the Future)
May 300:16:40Tap to summarizeThis episode was originally uploaded earlier this year but for some reason it re-uploaded right now. Sorry for the glitch and plz ignore :-)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 2026Want to see more about our family’s travel? Follow me on Instagram.
Transcribe →Our 1st Year Using Points & Miles to Travel with Kids | What I Learned
May 300:11:05Tap to summarizeThis episode was originally uploaded earlier this year but for some reason it re-uploaded right now. Sorry for the glitch and plz ignore :-)We started using credit card points and miles to travel with our young kids in May of 2024. Last year marked year one and we're going on year 2. Here are some lessons I learned my first year.Want to see more about our family's travels? Follow me on instagram or TikTok.
Transcribe →15. Budget Friendly Kansas City | Our Trip with Toddlers | Arrowhead Stadium, Rabbit hOle, Children's Museum
Dec 300:36:34Tap to summarizeWelcome 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 Stadiumand 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.
Transcribe →14. Staying Out of Debt Using Credit Card Points & Miles | How We Do It
Aug 1300:17:35Tap to summarizeEver 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 cardsThis 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!
Transcribe →13. Charleston with Toddlers on Points | Rainbow Row, Beaches, and Historical Sites
Jun 2, 202500:26:36Tap to summarizeThinking 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 PleasantFort Sumpter Boone Hall PlantationDowntown Charleston (Rainbow row, pineapple fountain, Old Slave Mart, many historical churches)The CitadelPatriots Point Naval & Maritime MuseumIsle of Palms beachCharleston Tea GardenIt was a fun trip that I'm happy we took!
Transcribe →A Short Weekend in Wichita with Toddlers | Roadtripping in the Midwest
Apr 15, 202500:10:16Tap to summarizeWe 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 lolWe 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.
Transcribe →Tulsa with Kids | Where to Stay & What to Do
Mar 25, 202500:19:28Tap to summarizePlanning 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 KidsIf 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.
Transcribe →Dos & Dont's of Credit Card Points & Miles
Feb 24, 202500:15:16Tap to summarizeToday 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!
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