Joe joins the pod and together we talk about how the concept of Fair Play by Eve Rodsky quite literally changed our marriage. From dividing and conquering everyday life, to clearly divvying up household tasks, to even splitting responsibilities when it comes to travel planning, packing, and unpacking - this episode is for anyone who’s tired of carrying the entire mental load.

We break down what Fair Play is, how we started using it, what surprised us the most, and how it’s made our marriage feel lighter (and our trips smoother).

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Mentioned in this episode:
- Fair Play book by Eve Rodsky: https://amzlink.to/az0a5TP2LgJgt
- Fair Play card game: https://amzlink.to/az0zgy43Ugqno
- Skylight Calendar
- Splitting up bedtime routine
- Travel roles & responsibilities
- Skylight Max 27-inch Calendar: https://amzlink.to/az0RVZS4AExZf

Sarah and her husband took the coziest Christmas-time babymoon to Asheville, NC in December 2025. After driving over from Durham, NC, they loved shopping and dining in downtown Asheville followed by a stay and spa time at the Omni Grove Park Inn. Sarah also shares about their luxe stay at The Inn on Biltmore Estate, plus the magic of the Biltmore Christmas Candlelight Tour. They squeezed in a little fresh air too with a hike in the Blue Ridge Mountains. This trip was cozy, romantic and full of foodie moments!

This episode is available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygraves

If you’d like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: kelsey@triptalespodcast.com

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Mentioned in this episode:
- Downtown Asheville North Carolina: Red Ginger Dim Sum & Tapas, Bebettes (New Orleans Coffeehouse for beignets), Asheville Community Theater (Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer), Woolworth Walk Art Gallery, The Grove Arcade
- Omni Grover Park Inn: Gingerbread House Bar, Gingerbread House Decorating Contest, Vanderbilt Wing vs. Sammons Wing, Saturday Prime Rib Buffet, Elaine's Dueling Piano Bar, Spa
- Jettie Ray's Oyster House and Dripolator Coffee House in Asheville
- Pisgah National Forest in the Blue Ridge Mountains: Rattlesnake Lodge Trail
- Biltmore: The Inn on Biltmore Estate, Candlelight Christmas Tour, Biltmore Village and Winery, Village Hotel, Legacy Museum
- George Vanderbilt

In today’s Kelsey Unpacked, I’m opening up my wallet and sharing the 5 credit cards I’m carrying right now and why. I'm talking points, miles, and the travel perks that make trips cheaper, plus how I decide which card to use for everyday spending.

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Mentioned in this episode:
- Points and Miles Resources: The Points Guy, 10X Travel, Wonderland on Points podcast, Katie's Travel Tricks and the Points for Normal People podcast, @letstraveltalk on Instagram and the Travel Reward University course
- My Chase Sapphire Preferred® Referral Link:
https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19u/R8JPUYZV1R
- My Southwest Rapid Rewards Silver or Performance Business Referral Link:
https://www.referyourchasecard.com/226f/720P5CNEZR
- My American Express Gold Card Referral Link: https://americanexpress.com/en-us/referral/gold-card?ref=KELSEGm84o&xl=cp15
- My Capital One Venture X Referral Link: https://i.capitalone.com/JcrIKYWpz