I love credit cards so much! v2.0 (see first page for add'l details)

[WVMomof3]

Kroger is now gone from Dosh for me

I just finally got my credits from all of August to show up. I submitted a support ticket over a week ago and they finally answered yesterday. I have not tried any other place with Dosh but I had 0% luck with my Kroger crediting. Guess I don't need to worry about that anymore.

 

[Alexle2007]

Why, oh why! Do school uniform shirts need to be white? I cannot get the salsa stain out of DS’s polo to save my life. Looks like I’ll helping with DH’s Hilton MSR by getting more shirts.

 

[Judique]

We're sad here too. Said our goodbyes a month ago. I don't get Disney mgmt at all these days either.

I'm glad you all posted about these closings as I was just not paying attention. I was vaguely aware of the new Epcot reimagining. Most of the changes will result in new locations and I noted that most of these were where they sell something. The big one for me is the Fountain. That's just not right. I can't easily get over that they are taking it out. No. No. No. Whatever they put back, it better be spectacular or most of Future World is dead to me.

 

[Jax1023]

Why, oh why! Do school uniform shirts need to be white? I cannot get the salsa stain out of DS’s polo to save my life. Looks like I’ll helping with DH’s Hilton MSR by getting more shirts.

Bleach pen. That’s why white is the best

 

[Alexle2007]

Bleach pen. That’s why white is the best

I thought about bleach but I was afraid that the blue school logo thread would bleed?

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

Just an FYI. It has the link to the Doubletree at Universal and mentions Hilton points instead of Bonvoy

Thanks! I fixed it.

 

[disfanforlife]

I'm dreading the construction barriers that will be everywhere in Epcot for the foreseeable future.

Me too, I wonder how long it will take until the renovations are done....

 

[Jax1023]

I thought about bleach but I was afraid that the blue school logo thread would bleed?

The bleach pens are like a thick gel that doesn’t run. You can put it right on the spot and then hand wash that area so it doesn’t bleach out the blue.

Unless the stain is right under the logo, then try oxiclean soak. Like a scoop per gallon.

 

[striker1064]

I didn't take any pictures so I don't have much to add to the review thread, but my assessment of the Renaissance Times Square - find somewhere else to use your Bonblah 50k cert.

Hamilton, however, remains spectacular. And if you like Indian cuisine, Bombay Grill House in Hell's Kitchen is a short walk from the Theater District and well worth it.

Now to try to sleep a bit on our train back home ahead of a very busy day and week.

 

[kmc8826]

I'm glad you all posted about these closings as I was just not paying attention. I was vaguely aware of the new Epcot reimagining. Most of the changes will result in new locations and I noted that most of these were where they sell something. The big one for me is the Fountain. That's just not right. I can't easily get over that they are taking it out. No. No. No. Whatever they put back, it better be spectacular or most of Future World is dead to me.

Part of the reimagining is the end of Future World. I really hope they rethink parts of that (like destroying the Land pavilion). I feel exactly like you do; I can deal with the buildings but the Fountain is upsetting. It is such a great open area and at night with the palm trees. Epcot has always been my favorite park and now I am wondering if that will stay the same. It just makes me sad. And seriously at the Epcot Tour they went on how when they put the fountain in all the nations from the World Showcase brought water of their own to put in it. And how there is all the symbolism in the concrete around it. To just take it out now seems ludicrous.

 

[Judique]

Why, oh why! Do school uniform shirts need to be white? I cannot get the salsa stain out of DS’s polo to save my life. Looks like I’ll helping with DH’s Hilton MSR by getting more shirts.

When the choices for the shirt are toss it in the trash cause I'm not wearing stained white shirts, I've tried 2 things and sometimes been successful depending on whether there is enough cotton in the fabric like at least 65%. One is boiling water for sugar based stains. Pour the boiling water directly on the stain. Be careful. I have a laundry tub so I lay the garment in there, then rewash. The other is pure bleach such as chlorox but not the ones for colors or other purposes. For this same process except much more carefully - put an old facecloth or towel under the stain - and apply the chlorox straight, just covering the stain - not all the shirt. Let it sit for maybe 3 minutes and then rinse thoroughly with water. If the stain isn't gone during the 3 minutes, it didn't work. This is for white clothing that I'm just not going to use anymore if stained. The bleach is very tough on the fabric and can actually eat a hole if left too long on certain fabrics so be careful. And don't splash the bleach or what you are wearing can get ruined. If it's working you can actually watch the stain disappear.

 

[Alexle2007]

The bleach pens are like a thick gel that doesn’t run. You can put it right on the spot and then hand wash that area so it doesn’t bleach out the blue.

Unless the stain is right under the logo, then try oxiclean soak. Like a scoop per gallon.

Thanks! I’ll give them a try! They have gone two rounds with some sort of stain spray/gel and they are much lighter but I still know they are there.

 

[agirlcallededdy]

I come seeking your advice! And I wouldn't be honest if I didn't say I am in awe of your miles mastery!!


Recently issued card and the only card we are routinely using:

01/19 - AMEX Delta Skymiles
Other Cards open / willing to replace:
04/06 - AMEX BlueSky
05/17 - VISA Slate
Our credit scores are in the upper 7s / low 8s. We have had some credit issues early in our marriage so we kept the older AMEX card open for credit longevity. I don’t think this is necessary anymore. We have completed all our credit transactions for our primary residence and our DVC was paid in full (except for downpayment on CC - paid off), not financed.

• We are probably looking at putting $2K - $3K per month on routine purchases. We shop primarily at COSTCO for household goods and gas.
• We will occasionally carry a balance, but we have the means to pay off monthly.
• We are flying out of PHX. My business travel takes me to the upper mid-west quarterly, thus the DELTA card. DH used to do a LOT of business travel on Southwest, but no more. His travel is sporadic, and if regional would be on Southwest
• Do you have a preference of Frequent Flyer program? Yes, me: Delta Skymiles. Both of us: Southwest. DH has United also.
• Does SOUTHWEST service your airport? Yes.
• Do you have a Hotel Rewards program preference? No.
• Do you currently have any travel points in any program?

Delta Skymiles: 87,838
Southwest: Nominal. We used pts to fly to MCO in July 2019

• We are closing on our DVC resale membership and looking to maximize our CC usage for flights:
  
  
  • First trip: Aulani /HNL in Sept 2020. We will be traveling from PHX with a party of 8 (5 adults, 3 kids).
  • The direct flight is on Hawaiaan air is prefferrable. However, we could fly Delta and Southwest is also an option. We will be paying for all 8 flights. A card that is non-airline specific would also work. I am not sure how to maximize this trip to build points for our future trips to WDW.
  • Our next trip would be from PHX to MCO in March 2021. Our usual part of travel is 2 adults and 3 kids. We will most frequently be traveling from PHX to MCO. Southwest goes direct. I am hoping that with our 8 flights to Hawaii that we would have enough miles to off-set this trip.
  • Our long term plan is WDW every 18 months - 2 years for a week long trip.

I welcome your expertise!! THANK YOU!! (and I have no idea why I cannot unbold this post! forgive me!)

 

[disfanforlife]

I didn't take any pictures so I don't have much to add to the review thread, but my assessment of the Renaissance Times Square - find somewhere else to use your Bonblah 50k cert.

Hamilton, however, remains spectacular. And if you like Indian cuisine, Bombay Grill House in Hell's Kitchen is a short walk from the Theater District and well worth it.

Now to try to sleep a bit on our train back home ahead of a very busy day and week

I am going down next month to get a theatre fix!.Probably staying at the same Hilton Garden Inn I stayed at a couple years ago. I don't have any certificates anyways. Glad you enjoyed Hamilton!

 

[Judique]

The bleach pens are like a thick gel that doesn’t run. You can put it right on the spot and then hand wash that area so it doesn’t bleach out the blue.

Unless the stain is right under the logo, then try oxiclean soak. Like a scoop per gallon.

I've seen and heard of these bleach pens, but I'm too cheap to buy one! But I can see that the gel form would be much safer to try to work with!

 

[cajunmommy]

The bleach pens are like a thick gel that doesn’t run. You can put it right on the spot and then hand wash that area so it doesn’t bleach out the blue.

Unless the stain is right under the logo, then try oxiclean soak. Like a scoop per gallon.

White uniform shirt survivor here! I’ve successfully used both of the above suggestions. Also, give dishwashing liquid (like Dawn) a shot. Apply it directly to the stain, let it sit for a bit & wash as usual. Check before tossing in the dryer so the heat doesn’t set the stain.

 

[gottalovepluto]

I tried to do the chase business checking account today. FAIL. I had a flyer that I got in the mail for the $300 bonus, so figured I’d give it a try. My business is a rental property, so I was confident in answering any questions. But the guy said I would need various documents about the business. Which I don’t have. He told me they would be easy to get by going to the town hall... I said never mind, not worth the time. ☹

There have been sporadic reports of that happening, the work around is another branch if you have one nearby?

 

[Alexle2007]

White uniform shirt survivor here! I’ve successfully used both of the above suggestions. Also, give dishwashing liquid (like Dawn) a shot. Apply it directly to the stain, let it sit for a bit & wash as usual. Check before tossing in the dryer so the heat doesn’t set the stain.

Thanks! Yes, I made sure not to put in the dryer. I just keep pulling them out of the washer and putting more stain stick on them. It’s a small spot, I am just being anal about it.

 

[palhockeymomof2]

I come seeking your advice! And I wouldn't be honest if I didn't say I am in awe of your miles mastery!!


Recently issued card and the only card we are routinely using:

01/19 - AMEX Delta Skymiles
Other Cards open / willing to replace:
04/06 - AMEX BlueSky
05/17 - VISA Slate
Our credit scores are in the upper 7s / low 8s. We have had some credit issues early in our marriage so we kept the older AMEX card open for credit longevity. I don’t think this is necessary anymore. We have completed all our credit transactions for our primary residence and our DVC was paid in full (except for downpayment on CC - paid off), not financed.

• We are probably looking at putting $2K - $3K per month on routine purchases. We shop primarily at COSTCO for household goods and gas.
• We will occasionally carry a balance, but we have the means to pay off monthly.
• We are flying out of PHX. My business travel takes me to the upper mid-west quarterly, thus the DELTA card. DH used to do a LOT of business travel on Southwest, but no more. His travel is sporadic, and if regional would be on Southwest
• Do you have a preference of Frequent Flyer program? Yes, me: Delta Skymiles. Both of us: Southwest. DH has United also.
• Does SOUTHWEST service your airport? Yes.
• Do you have a Hotel Rewards program preference? No.
• Do you currently have any travel points in any program?

Delta Skymiles: 87,838
Southwest: Nominal. We used pts to fly to MCO in July 2019

• We are closing on our DVC resale membership and looking to maximize our CC usage for flights:
  
  
  • First trip: Aulani /HNL in Sept 2020. We will be traveling from PHX with a party of 8 (5 adults, 3 kids).
  • The direct flight is on Hawaiaan air is prefferrable. However, we could fly Delta and Southwest is also an option. We will be paying for all 8 flights. A card that is non-airline specific would also work. I am not sure how to maximize this trip to build points for our future trips to WDW.
  • Our next trip would be from PHX to MCO in March 2021. Our usual part of travel is 2 adults and 3 kids. We will most frequently be traveling from PHX to MCO. Southwest goes direct. I am hoping that with our 8 flights to Hawaii that we would have enough miles to off-set this trip.
  • Our long term plan is WDW every 18 months - 2 years for a week long trip.

I welcome your expertise!! THANK YOU!! (and I have no idea why I cannot unbold this post! forgive me!)

Hi and
Most of us here start with Chase cards...which would be perfect for your Costco shopping.

If you and your DH are willing to open business cards Chase has the Chase Ink Preferred CIP which offers a 80k UR bonus after a $5k spend in the first 3 months..if you open one...then send your DH a support link....between the 2 cards you would earn...190URs

If you would rather stay with personal cards...the Chase Sapphire Preferred CSP offers a 60k UR bonus after a $4k spend....if you both open a card with the spend and support link you would earn 143 URs

Since you fly SW it sounds like you would benefit from a SW Companion Pass...you get it by earning 110,000 RR points in a calendar year....which can be done by opening a SW personal and SW business card

I’m sure others will also help out with their thoughts as well

 

[Alexle2007]

When the choices for the shirt are toss it in the trash cause I'm not wearing stained white shirts, I've tried 2 things and sometimes been successful depending on whether there is enough cotton in the fabric like at least 65%. One is boiling water for sugar based stains. Pour the boiling water directly on the stain. Be careful. I have a laundry tub so I lay the garment in there, then rewash. The other is pure bleach such as chlorox but not the ones for colors or other purposes. For this same process except much more carefully - put an old facecloth or towel under the stain - and apply the chlorox straight, just covering the stain - not all the shirt. Let it sit for maybe 3 minutes and then rinse thoroughly with water. If the stain isn't gone during the 3 minutes, it didn't work. This is for white clothing that I'm just not going to use anymore if stained. The bleach is very tough on the fabric and can actually eat a hole if left too long on certain fabrics so be careful. And don't splash the bleach or what you are wearing can get ruined. If it's working you can actually watch the stain disappear.

Thanks! Glad to have some additional options to try.