I told my parents this year that the thing I want most for Christmas is 20k miles. They have a TON of miles and are as passionate about traveling as I am, and this would be my Christmas gift from them, not a random handout. I actually have plenty for what I want to do, but would like to purchase my son's ticket using those miles.

I know many people who are in awe of the traveling I do (not much compared to YOU guys, but at least one international trip a year plus a few domestic trips), and especially at the fact that my international tickets cost me the $48 fee to redeem my miles. However, I work very hard to keep up with promotions and earn miles in every way possible, and this is WITHOUT using a credit card. The people I know just don't want to take the time.

Same with coupons - I get a TON of stuff for free. I have enough razors, toothpaste, pasta, etc. to last me years and I didn't pay a penny for it. (Just yesterday I bought a Hungry Hungry Hippos game, laundry detergent, sea salt, and yummy noodles and with tax, the total came to $0.35) Everyone is amazed, but feels it's too time-consuming for them to try it themselves.