Yep, Atlantic City is so not crowded that 4 major hotel/casinos closed this year, including the $2.4 Billion Revel that opened in 2012. That sounds like an awesome place to visit instead of Las Vegas. Go to Atlantic City if you want to see a run-down, once popular travel destination. Go to Vegas if you want to actually have a fun time. In 2014, Vegas is much more than gambling, and representing it like it was in the 1980s is a farce.
From where I'm sitting there is quite a bit of protein on the grocery list. Much of it is plant based(beans) however, it is protein. Garbanzos have 14 grams of protein per cup. Kidney beans have around 16. Eggs,cheese and yogurt are sources of protein. So is tuna and peanut butter. It's not a horrible looking diet by any stretch although her prices are way better than what I can find in my neck of the woods. There's is no way I'd be able to find peanut butter)even the cheap stuff with trans fats) for $1.69.
Wow, what a terrible description of Las Vegas. Have you ever even been there? Watered down drinks, bad drink service and dimly lit casino's? Maybe 20 years ago in the lower grade casino's. If you had visited some of the great, modern and well lit Las Vegas casino's such as Wynn, Aria, Cosmopolitan you most probably not have come to the same conclusion. And there is no place in the world where you can book such a wide range of luxury hotels at very reasonable prices. Atlantic City over Vegas? That must be a joke. Vegas is flourishing, while in Atlantic City casino after casino is closing down. The reason? Atlantic City is overpriced and beside the Boardwalk, there is not much else to see or do. Vegas has just seen one new Strip hotel/casino open (The Cromwell) and will see one new Strip resort open at the end of August (SLS). Vegas also has the Hoover Dam, Red Rock Canyon, Zion NP and Valley of Fire SP all within 1-3 hours drive.
Ooh, I would have to disagree about Disney World! Our family's best vacation spot!! And no, not overrated, or too expensive or crowded. You just gotta know when to go and have a plan, man. And have a good person to tell you the ropes (*cough* I'm a travel agent that specializes in Disney ... Fairytale Journeys by Christie ... *cough*) But with these things on your side, your days at Disney can be Magical. Can't wait to go back for the 5th time!!!!
Instead of buying fries, you can always bake them in your oven. It’s healthier and far less expensive. Plus you get as many you want. Simply cut them, put some olive oil, and bake them in your oven. Opt for baked food over fried ones!
The .99 is very tricky! Also, it’s worth noting that you should always stick 10% to everything you decide to purchase. Taxes can accumulate to high costs in the end when you are purchasing, so always keep that in mind! Additionally, avoid shopping during non-sale seasons. Retail stores always price their items hundred times more than what it costs them to manufacture. Therefore, even if you see that the new collection of clothing or shoes is far more appealing than the sale section, control your impulse. Be aware that stores also use tricks such as “limited offer” or “limited quantity” to goad you to impulse buy. Don’t fall for it by always making a list of what you actually need and only buying those items while you are at the store.
I do agree that those spots are overpriced and overrated, BUT every trip you take really depends on how you manage your finances initially. For instance, I avoid going to Cabo or Vegas during spring break season since the prices will be higher than normal. However, during the period between end of July and beginning of August, Vegas tends to be very cheap. You need to know when the prices peak and plunge around the year to have a safe, budget-friendly trip. Granted, there are certain places like Disneyland that will be overpriced most of the time. But many others are definitely worth visiting if you find the right deals during the right times of the year.
Very inspiring. I feel like everyone could travel more if they keep up with the latest traveling deals. For instance, going to the Caribbean is way cheaper than hitting Europe around this time. Also, everyone should engage in a few DIY projects every year. You learn a lot from it and take pride in your own craftiness. Sometimes those things are far more rewarding than money.
To the two commenters who pointed out my dire error, I thank you. That will definitely teach me to listen to the stories of my co-workers, I didn't even question it. The error is being fixed, and I am eating humble pie for dinner.
Houses, obviously, are the biggest-ticket items most of us will ever buy. But here are two recent pearl-clutching expenditures:
1. New laptop. I make a living on the thing, so it's a business expense. I needed to buy a lighter model due to some joint issues I've been having (hard to carry a heavy backpack). With the AppleCare and the new version of Word and a couple of other small add-ons, it came to...$1,400. I almost fainted with anxiety. But now I'm very glad I bought it.
Besides, I reasoned, the tax guy told me to spend money this year. He even told me to fly first-class to the Financial Blogger Conference. Which brings me to the next expense....
2. Airfare to the Financial Blogger Conference. There is no such thing as a cheap first-class ticket, but when you're flying from as far away as I am (Alaska), prepare to burst into tears. And I did: The ticket cost $1,777.
"Business expenses!" I keep telling myself, in between whiffs of smelling salts. "These are both BUSINESS EXPENSES!"
Still: Ouch.
Two places I don't care if I ever see in my lifetime are on this list: Las Vegas and Disneyworld. However, I've been to both Dublin and London (it was part of the same trip), and we had a blast. Granted, this was in the 90s, but we had a great time in both cities just walking around snapping photos and didn't notice much of any tourist-trap type stuff.
This appears to be a very high carbohydrate, low protein based diet. I understand it's inexpensive, but it's also a tough sell for me. Thank you for your opinion though, as different perspectives are always useful to draw from.
My biggest purchase was my house, which I financed with my then-fiance. Something I did not joint buy with my husband would be my college education, which was scholarships and loans.
We have many thrift shops in our area and find it to be a sort of treasure hunt.
I found a Pottery Barn Queen Christmas quilt for 12.50 and found it was worth at least $200 so I brought it back and told them to sell it for a higher price.
One of the best days was when my son found a gentleman's set of book on engineering and science. They were all in the 10 to 30 cent range.
The best part of thrifting, is helping the organizations. I bought a $20 wooden bench and it went to a women's shelter. Win-win
Yep, Atlantic City is so not crowded that 4 major hotel/casinos closed this year, including the $2.4 Billion Revel that opened in 2012. That sounds like an awesome place to visit instead of Las Vegas. Go to Atlantic City if you want to see a run-down, once popular travel destination. Go to Vegas if you want to actually have a fun time. In 2014, Vegas is much more than gambling, and representing it like it was in the 1980s is a farce.
From where I'm sitting there is quite a bit of protein on the grocery list. Much of it is plant based(beans) however, it is protein. Garbanzos have 14 grams of protein per cup. Kidney beans have around 16. Eggs,cheese and yogurt are sources of protein. So is tuna and peanut butter. It's not a horrible looking diet by any stretch although her prices are way better than what I can find in my neck of the woods. There's is no way I'd be able to find peanut butter)even the cheap stuff with trans fats) for $1.69.
Wow, what a terrible description of Las Vegas. Have you ever even been there? Watered down drinks, bad drink service and dimly lit casino's? Maybe 20 years ago in the lower grade casino's. If you had visited some of the great, modern and well lit Las Vegas casino's such as Wynn, Aria, Cosmopolitan you most probably not have come to the same conclusion. And there is no place in the world where you can book such a wide range of luxury hotels at very reasonable prices. Atlantic City over Vegas? That must be a joke. Vegas is flourishing, while in Atlantic City casino after casino is closing down. The reason? Atlantic City is overpriced and beside the Boardwalk, there is not much else to see or do. Vegas has just seen one new Strip hotel/casino open (The Cromwell) and will see one new Strip resort open at the end of August (SLS). Vegas also has the Hoover Dam, Red Rock Canyon, Zion NP and Valley of Fire SP all within 1-3 hours drive.
Ooh, I would have to disagree about Disney World! Our family's best vacation spot!! And no, not overrated, or too expensive or crowded. You just gotta know when to go and have a plan, man. And have a good person to tell you the ropes (*cough* I'm a travel agent that specializes in Disney ... Fairytale Journeys by Christie ... *cough*) But with these things on your side, your days at Disney can be Magical. Can't wait to go back for the 5th time!!!!
It was a mini-van
Instead of buying fries, you can always bake them in your oven. It’s healthier and far less expensive. Plus you get as many you want. Simply cut them, put some olive oil, and bake them in your oven. Opt for baked food over fried ones!
The .99 is very tricky! Also, it’s worth noting that you should always stick 10% to everything you decide to purchase. Taxes can accumulate to high costs in the end when you are purchasing, so always keep that in mind! Additionally, avoid shopping during non-sale seasons. Retail stores always price their items hundred times more than what it costs them to manufacture. Therefore, even if you see that the new collection of clothing or shoes is far more appealing than the sale section, control your impulse. Be aware that stores also use tricks such as “limited offer” or “limited quantity” to goad you to impulse buy. Don’t fall for it by always making a list of what you actually need and only buying those items while you are at the store.
I do agree that those spots are overpriced and overrated, BUT every trip you take really depends on how you manage your finances initially. For instance, I avoid going to Cabo or Vegas during spring break season since the prices will be higher than normal. However, during the period between end of July and beginning of August, Vegas tends to be very cheap. You need to know when the prices peak and plunge around the year to have a safe, budget-friendly trip. Granted, there are certain places like Disneyland that will be overpriced most of the time. But many others are definitely worth visiting if you find the right deals during the right times of the year.
Very inspiring. I feel like everyone could travel more if they keep up with the latest traveling deals. For instance, going to the Caribbean is way cheaper than hitting Europe around this time. Also, everyone should engage in a few DIY projects every year. You learn a lot from it and take pride in your own craftiness. Sometimes those things are far more rewarding than money.
My most expensive purchase was saved money from tax return and help from my husband to purchase car.
To the two commenters who pointed out my dire error, I thank you. That will definitely teach me to listen to the stories of my co-workers, I didn't even question it. The error is being fixed, and I am eating humble pie for dinner.
Sooo the Blarney Stone isn't in Dublin.
Ross's list was made when choosing between Julie and Rachel in Season 2. But still, we get the point. :P And yes, lists are great!
Houses, obviously, are the biggest-ticket items most of us will ever buy. But here are two recent pearl-clutching expenditures:
1. New laptop. I make a living on the thing, so it's a business expense. I needed to buy a lighter model due to some joint issues I've been having (hard to carry a heavy backpack). With the AppleCare and the new version of Word and a couple of other small add-ons, it came to...$1,400. I almost fainted with anxiety. But now I'm very glad I bought it.
Besides, I reasoned, the tax guy told me to spend money this year. He even told me to fly first-class to the Financial Blogger Conference. Which brings me to the next expense....
2. Airfare to the Financial Blogger Conference. There is no such thing as a cheap first-class ticket, but when you're flying from as far away as I am (Alaska), prepare to burst into tears. And I did: The ticket cost $1,777.
"Business expenses!" I keep telling myself, in between whiffs of smelling salts. "These are both BUSINESS EXPENSES!"
Still: Ouch.
Wow I did not know that about Viner. It sounds really promising. And about Crime Scene Cleaner isn't it a little bit scary :D
Hang in there. Something good will happen for you!
My most expensive purchase would probably be pre-ordering a new phone. The iphone 4 before it came out :)
Two places I don't care if I ever see in my lifetime are on this list: Las Vegas and Disneyworld. However, I've been to both Dublin and London (it was part of the same trip), and we had a blast. Granted, this was in the 90s, but we had a great time in both cities just walking around snapping photos and didn't notice much of any tourist-trap type stuff.
The most expensive thing ever bought is the Minivan we own. :)
Other than our house and cars...the most expensive purchase I have made...was new carpet for the house! We saved for quite awhile...before we did it!
This appears to be a very high carbohydrate, low protein based diet. I understand it's inexpensive, but it's also a tough sell for me. Thank you for your opinion though, as different perspectives are always useful to draw from.
House. Mortgage, which we hope to pay off 19 years early. I'm glad we did it--we love our house and its location.
You do realize that the Blarney Stone is in County Cork, over 260km away from Dublin, right?
My biggest purchase was my house, which I financed with my then-fiance. Something I did not joint buy with my husband would be my college education, which was scholarships and loans.
We have many thrift shops in our area and find it to be a sort of treasure hunt.
I found a Pottery Barn Queen Christmas quilt for 12.50 and found it was worth at least $200 so I brought it back and told them to sell it for a higher price.
One of the best days was when my son found a gentleman's set of book on engineering and science. They were all in the 10 to 30 cent range.
The best part of thrifting, is helping the organizations. I bought a $20 wooden bench and it went to a women's shelter. Win-win