Grief, Empty Nest, and a Chicago Points Trip | Ep. 68

Life changes fast. In this episode, Nick and Keslie sit with grief after saying goodbye to a dear friend, adjust to an empty nest after dropping their child off at college, and reflect on how differently the last two "Chicagos" looked: a points-funded trip in person a year ago, versus presenting at this year's conference over Zoom. They also talk through what "welcome week" gets right for new college parents, tips for beating homesickness and parent FOMO, a surprising Airbnb win in Tacoma, and one hotel near Pike Place Market they wish they'd skipped. Topics covered: Grieving a friend and finding perspective after a celebration of life Sending a child off to college and adjusting to an empty nest A year-ago points trip to Chicago vs. presenting at this year's conference from home over Zoom Building a calendar for quick, easy points trips What move-in and welcome week get right (and how to prepare) Managing homesickness and parent FOMO A Tacoma Airbnb that saved money vs. a Pike Place hotel that missed the mark Dream destinations on the list: Denver and Quebec City We're Keslie and Nick Halonen. We teach realtors, business owners, and regular families how to turn the spending they already do into first class seats and luxury stays, funded by points instead of cash. Website: JustAnEpicLife.com  Podcast: JustAnEpicLife.com/podcast  Free live classes: classes.JustAnEpicLife.com  Email: [email protected] #JustAnEpicLife #PointsAndMiles #TravelStrategy