Recent content by autonomousdog

Hi everyone, sorry to ghost the folks that wanted an update. Just put the baby back to sleep, and I can't get back to bed, so I thought I'd log back on here and update you now that some time has passed for the changes to take effect, and to see what actual impact they're having on our...

Someone should make a listing site like Amazon but only for 100% Ameican made goods. I'd buy my necessities from there.

I just went through this fun process just today, in fact (I'm 39 and was having some symptoms that weren't super bad but my GI said let's just check it out to be sure). First time having any medical procedure, was nervous as I'll get. I did the Nulytely per my GI doc (basically the same as...

We got the Every dollar app on both our phones, and agreed to daily check ins of what we've spent that day and why, and whether it's adding to our lives. Quicken per recommendations above, I'm enjoying learning it and playing around with it. DEFINITELY lots of low hanging fruit to go after with...

Yeah, definitely. And you know what's interesting, she initially got defensive and thought this was all punitive. It took some time to explain that I'm not trynig to act like a gatekeepr taking away her allowance but that we're partners in this and that we're the only 2 people spending money in...

I really love this ;D

Yup exactly this, we spent mindlessly. Honestly, the advice to get Quicken was great, and we're enjoying torturing ourselves by going through the old credit card expenses and asking if that was worth it, whether we should continue, etc. I don't knwo if my wife is enjoying it necessarily, but...

Since you asked, I thought back to what services I've used in the past 2 years that prolly cost a ton but may have been worth it. My goal at the time was to minimize unwanted chores and maximize time with family outside of work. Nanny also tidies up the house and cooks meals, folds laundry...

Do you have any favorite experiences/places in Thailand? We spent 6 weeks there 10 years ago, and what we remember the most are the liveaboard diving and the cooking classes. Oh and the amazing $7 massages.

Where's the MIND BLOWN emoji here...

I remember vividly having my breath taken away at the first glance of the main building. It's one of my favorite memories of many years of traveling. I can't wait to take my little ones there some day and have them have the same experience...

This is on my bucket list things to do :-) We have been overspending (by a lot) recently and I was planning a grand melee for the family with just this type of set up in mind (in Grand Cayman) but I'm going to postpone until we get our spending under control. Everyone I know who has done it has...

My wife and I love to travel and looking at how to do it cheaper. She's been eyeing a website called People like us which lets you exchange homes with other travelers. Has anyone used this service? It's a paid service, $95 per year. With little kids, our travels will be domestic for the near...

What is this flowbee witchcraft? Just learning about this!

Oh my god i so agree. I've been cutting my own hair for the past 20 years with the same trimmer set. I think it cost $25 in 2003 (estimating $3600 saved with 30/cut with tips x 6 times a year x 20 years). I haven't figured out how to do a good job cutting my kids hair, my wife absolutely will...