amalone1013
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DH and I stayed at POFQ on his first Disney trip. We really liked it. The theming is great. We liked the quick serve breakfast a lot. The bus rides were longer than I was used to, but since we didn't run back and forth from the room, it wasn't so bad. But when we bought into DVC at Poly, being on the monorail was a huge seller for DH. This is also why we have decided our next contract will be at Grand Floridian instead of Wilderness Lodge. He is less patient with the mass transit than me I guess.
How often do y'all change car insurance companies? Our insurance is up in July and right now we pay $300/month for liability on the truck and full coverage on the Kia. It may go down once it's time to renew, as the total cost will be divided lver a full 12 months, but it tripled when I added the kia to it. I'm wondering if we could get that down some.
How often do y'all change car insurance companies? Our insurance is up in July and right now we pay $300/month for liability on the truck and full coverage on the Kia. It may go down once it's time to renew, as the total cost will be divided lver a full 12 months, but it tripled when I added the kia to it. I'm wondering if we could get that down some.
My goal was to pay off my student loans as quickly as possible after graduation. Graduated in May 2015 and am about 25k down with 35k left. Since moving out of my parents', I can't put as much extra towards it each month which is upsetting but I guess such is life.
My fiance and I are looking for a new apartment for when our lease is up in July and found a place that gives us everything we want and would make everyday life so much easier with the amenities it offers, but would be a little more than what we're paying now. We can afford it, but it's so hard not to think that 'hey, that extra money each month could be going towards my loans or saving to buy a place!' I know the dog park for our pup and in unit laundry (instead of driving back home every 2-3 weeks) will be amazing in the end but still!
I'm very interested in hearing how it goes. We have a travel trailer I've asked DH a few times how long he intends to keep it. We've outgrown it and don't use it nearly as much. We got it when the kids were tiny.Our goal this weekend is to get our travel trailer spiffed up and listed locally for sale. That'll be a HUGE sigh of relief when it sells. And we are listing low to move it. I don't have time to haggle or mess with tire kickers.
We have GEICO too. We switched from AAA when ds21 first began driving. We pay around $2200 for a 6 month policy but that's for 3 vehicles, full coverage that includes income continuation if we're injured by car accident. We'll drop that income coverage in a few years but for now it gives us peace of mind. Disability ins through work is not at 100% of our pay so if we're injured I don't want to have to worry about bills on top of hospital/dr bills.I started using Progressive when DH and I got married in 2015, not sure how long he'd had them before then. I thought last year it seemed a little high so I shopped around and found that Geico was $25 lower each month with the same coverage.
All this Disney trip talk is making me jealous! Lol. My sister and her family are headed down there today.
Payday today for both of us, one of the few times they align on the same day (every two weeks vs twice a month). Going to pay off one CC (less than $1000 on there) and make a huge dent on the one with the Hamilton tickets. I’m heading to San Diego end of next week for work and since I’ll be working probably 11-12hour days both weekend days, I should get some nice overtime. I want to buy a new grill. Old one broke last year and we didn’t replace it but I missed having one last summer. So did DS15, he’s been bugging us to get a new one. Maybe it’s time to teach him how to grill. (Yes, my kids need to learn a little more in the area of basic cooking skills).
We've grilled the last couple days since it has been high 70s and low 80s out. If the rain holds off enough today, I might try grilling the rack of ribs I picked up on clearance for $5 the other day.
My dad said he had a bunch of stuff to add to my yard sale in a few weeks and since I'll be doing all the work, I can split the profits with him. Pretty excited since that will give us extra vacation funds I wasn't planning on.
We have gone through three grills in the last 6-7 years so I do want to get a good one this time and I know it won't be cheap.We got a Weber 3 years ago and really love it. I wasn't the cheapest, but I did get a deal through coupons/discounted gift cards/cash back portal. My hope is that it will last a long time. I can't wait until it gets a bit warmer and we can start grilling on he regular again. DH loves the grill
Thanks. That looks similar to what we’ve had in the past and they just don’t seem to hold up very well. I’m thinking about a Weber or something else closer to the $500 range that hopefully will stick it out!My husband and I just bought this grill https://www.lowes.com/pd/Char-Broil...opane-Gas-Grill-with-1-Side-Burner/1000169853 from Lowe's a few weeks ago. My husband is very much into researching things before he buys them. He wanted this particular grill because it's designed like the Weber's, but without the Weber price tag. Something along the lines of the way the grates are setup it's basically like having a Weber grill, also the lid has some weight to it (which I guess is an issue with cheaper grills, not enough weight to keep the hot air inside). Just thought i'd throw it out there for those of you looking into a new grill.
Happy Friday!
Thanks. That looks similar to what we’ve had in the past and they just don’t seem to hold up very well. I’m thinking about a Weber or something else closer to the $500 range that hopefully will stick it out!
I'll let you know!I'm very interested in hearing how it goes. We have a travel trailer I've asked DH a few times how long he intends to keep it. We've outgrown it and don't use it nearly as much. We got it when the kids were tiny.
This is the DH's job and he's really good at it. He will get a few quotes, then circle back around to see if anyone will drop. We have older cars too, but carry higher liability because we had a friend who was sued and it was sad to watch.We have GEICO too. We switched from AAA when ds21 first began driving. We pay around $2200 for a 6 month policy but that's for 3 vehicles, full coverage that includes income continuation if we're injured by car accident. We'll drop that income coverage in a few years but for now it gives us peace of mind. Disability ins through work is not at 100% of our pay so if we're injured I don't want to have to worry about bills on top of hospital/dr bills.
I would shop around @tigerlilly. Ours works out to $69 biweekly for ds21 (2013 Corolla) and 91 biweekly for dh and I (2011 Silverado+2006 Sienna) No accidents in 15+ years.
Getting prices from other companies will either confirm you are paying a typical amount or you'll get a better deal! It's a win-win.
Also a Weber owner for 3 years! This is the first one that has stood up to our penchant for BBQing. We have a covered patio and I even BBQ in the winter.We got a Weber 3 years ago and really love it. I wasn't the cheapest, but I did get a deal through coupons/discounted gift cards/cash back portal. My hope is that it will last a long time. I can't wait until it gets a bit warmer and we can start grilling on he regular again. DH loves the grill
Wow--moving to Texas! Is the warmer weather calling them there? I bet you will miss having them closer by with your new little baby here. But of course, planes make visiting fast and easy these days, and you will have somewhere warmer to visit and stay, too.