Author: Sherry
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Booking a family trip for 13 to Maui at minimal cost
Growing up, the idea of a vacation with my family of eight (I’m one of 6 kids) was unheard of. Financially and logistically, it wasn’t even in the cards. But this year, for the second time ever (first in Kauai), we turned the dream of a family trip into reality, planning an unforgettable getaway to Maui for… Read more
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$40pp/night for a bachelor party for 10 at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach
When tasked with bachelor/bachelorette party planning, people often book Airbnbs for a sizable group. As a recent groomsman, I suggested the idea of having the bachelor party at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach, a highly-rated oceanfront hotel. My buddy, the groom, is a laid-back guy who loves the beach. The initial idea was to book an… Read more
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How Much We Spent on our Daughter’s 1st Birthday Party
We love throwing a good party! But let’s talk money. When I attend kids’ parties (okay, or any elaborate party, for that matter), I’m often curious about the cost of it all. How much was that bounce house? The caterer? And if you’re a friend who’s curious about ours, here we go! We’ll get into… Read more
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Pregnancy pains nobody ever warned me about
From sciatic pain to varicose veins, I had no idea what to expect. Read more
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How we spent less than $1000 on our first-class travel & stay at the Park Hyatt Maldives
Instead of paying $1000+/night for our trip to the Maldives, we paid less than $1000 total for the flight and 4 night stay, including an over-the-water bungalow. Read more
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I don’t love edtech as a parent
It’s like the classic debate: homework or no homework in kindergarten? Edtech: when do we start introducing it in the hands of children? Frankly, I think K is too early. Read more
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Small group discussion guide for Paul David Tripp’s Parenting book
A classic millennial mom, I consume my fair share of parenting wisdom offered by psychologists on Instagram (Dr. Becky, anyone?), child therapists (biglittlefeelings, anyone?), and other experienced moms in my real-life community. But most of all, I’m guided by the grace of God who has worked miraculously over and over in my own life despite… Read more
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Our Paris itinerary with our 9-month-old infant
Sharing our actual 4 day itinerary while we primarily bussed and walked around Paris to sightsee with our infant. Read more
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The Cost of Building an ADU in Los Angeles
We compared 5 project proposals and estimates from well-established contractors for our 525 sq ft garage conversion ADU project. Read more
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Booking our Business Class Flights to Paris with an Infant
We booked two round-trip business class flights from LAX to CDG using the points we earned simply on a credit card bonus. Read more