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    S/O of What household chore do dread the most? thread. Do you have a cleaning person?

    Yes I’ve had one for years. Both DH and I work outside of the home. Girls are 14 and 18. We struggle to keep up with laundry and dishes. And I HATE deep cleaning. Worth the money to us.
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    things that you were at good at school but less so these days?

    Staying out late and waking up early the next morning.
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    places you love but wouldn't live there permanently?

    New York City for sure. I also loved Seattle, except for the cold and rainy weather would get to me after a while!
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    DDP is soo much worse!

    Years ago, I loved the dining plan. But once my kids became "Disney Adults", it was no longer worth it. I'm sure even less so now. I usually put together a spreadsheet of possible meals and then round up to include some snacks. We NEVER go over that budget. I can't imagine that the DDP saves...
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    Little things you do to save money?

    I try to shop sales when I can, especially for meat. I started buying toilet paper and paper towels on Amazon when on sale. Starbucks only once a week. Recently switched to powder laundry detergent.
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    Eating out

    Too much. Easily $500 a month. We don't really do fast food so we usually go to dinner at least once a week, out some place nice. And our DDs are older so that's 4 adults. I don't mind though, we are frugal in other areas to be able to afford this. And DH and I bring our lunch to work everyday.
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    Mardi Gras/Carnival

    Yes! We live in Baton Rouge. Mardi Gras is one of my favorite seasons. We do several parades around here and spend one day in New Orleans for the big truck parades. We don’t go anywhere near Bourbon Street and avoid New Orleans the weekend before Mardi Gras as well as Mardi Gras Day. My...
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    worst you have eaten while traveling?

    Nothing we ate when we visited Yellowstone and Jackson Hole was memorable. But nothing was terrible.
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    Capture Your Moment - Ask Questions and Share Experiences Here

    I have a session booked for my high school senior next week. I need to buy memory maker to get the photos? Is this correct?
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    What presents did your family get for Christmas?

    Our daughters each got a Lulu backpack, Disney gift card and some stocking stuffers. Big gift is our Disney trip in 3 weeks. DH and I don’t exchange gifts.
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    What’s the most positive amazing/unexpected thing you saw/did/had happen this year?

    We started off 2023 pretty terrible. 2 of my daughters classmates were killed in a car accident around noon on New Year’s Eve. Not a good start to the year and many of the kids have struggled. Good: all of my mom’s cancer check ups came back clean. We are all happy and healthy. I can’t ask for...
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    2024 vacation plans

    January- 5 days in WDW, this is the kids Christmas present May—Princess cruise for our oldest daughters high school graduation September—DH and I are going to Las Vegas to watch LSU take on USC in the season opener
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    ADR Burnout

    Definitely the same. I don’t mind paying for good food, but agree that it’s been mediocre at best. My girls are older, so we are past the character meals. I’ve never been a fan of buffets anyway, I would prefer quality over quantity. In January for our girls trip we did Via Napoli, 50s PT, the...
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    What was a big news story when you were growing up that young people today wouldn't have heard of?

    Baby Jessica getting stuck in the well Challenger explosion Bill and Monica
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    How are you handling rising food and energy costs?

    YES! I'm stumped as to how and why this is happening. Figuring something will bottom out at some point.
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    College World Series Game 2-Florida 24-LSU 4!!!!

    I guess the answer is YES! GEAUX TIGERS!!!!!
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    Staying at POP vs. Port Orleans RS

    I've stayed at both and would always pick POR. I LOVED the theming of the resort and the food court was great. POP was too big and overhwelming for me. And I just don't care for value resorts in general. We stayed in the Royal rooms when my girls were small and they loved them. It was a great trip.
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    How are you handling rising food and energy costs?

    I try harder to use all food in the fridge and eat the leftovers. Shop sales. Canned soft drinks are ridiculous. I don't usually buy many soft drinks, but like to let my girls have a few treats in the summer. Not this year, $5.99 for a 12 pack is crazy. We have a deep freezer and I'm trying to...
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    When was the last time you rang the emergency services?

    Never for me personally. Last week to ask them to come to the ER I work in and assist with a psych patient that was acting like a donkey.
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