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COVID-19 Travel - Trailers!

Health: Fast update

Fasting, Greyson crashes his bike.

Finance: Becoming a 1 car family

We sold a car! Air Doctor update :) https://www.airdoctorpro.com/

Health - Home Air Quality

What are VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds)? Source: EPA.gov Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids. VOCs include a variety of chemicals, some of which may have short- and long-term adverse health effects. Concentrations of many VOCs are consistently higher indoors (up to ten times higher) than outdoors. VOCs are emitted by a wide array of products numbering in the thousands. Where can they commonly found? paints, paint strippers and other solvents w...

Parenting - School in the age of COVID-19

We review the Peloton stationary bike and chat about the school opening plans. Use Peloton referral code PV6BBX for $100 towards accessories at purchase!

Parenting - COVID-19 Life at the Cabin

Checkout https://www.kiwanisbikes.org/

Parenting - COVID 19 style

Health - Keto, Checklists, Goals!

Reflecting on 2019 and looking forward to 2020!

Parenting - Flying Solo While Sick

Real estate - Airbnb Superhost

How to find a cleaning team How to provide a 5 star experience. Rock with guest communication How to reach superhost status Tricks for gaining traction early: gift baskets, hand written notes, food in the fridge etc. manage expectations 1099 your cleaning staff Furnishing QR code hack with blog posts to the hikes. High end furnishings are noticed and appreciated by guests PantyDrop.me KiwiBox

Parenting - Piano 🎵

We recently started playing piano and Nicole and the boys are taking piano lessons. Here's what we've learned so far :)

Real Estate - Tear down walls

Clearly communicate the time expectation up front. The time that I was away from the family while working, or while the kids were too small to be in the dangerous area without supervision. Take tons of pictures, because you’ll want to remember the insane amount of work it was Have the right tools for the job: crowbar, full body paint suits for under the house. Bluetooth speakers 3m drywall sanding screens Drywall sander Texture Paint Bigger than a quarter to match color Match the finish: matte v...

Real Estate - Long term renters (tenants)

We talk about: Finding good renters Do credit checks Be patient it can take many showings to find the right renters Use renter screening tools like cozy.co Be extremely clear about expectations Make sure to have a clause in the contract that requires a per day late fee over a set number of days. E.g. after 3 days, each day late costs $25/day Be clear about pet cleaning fees If they want an exception for an animal, try to get a good idea if they really need the pet or not. I wish we asked for som...

Parenting - Home Birth vs Hospital birth

We talk about: Choosing a hospital, birth center, or homebirth Reasons you should consider a home birth Our hospital birth story Importance of hiring a doula What is a Certified Professional Midwife Interviewing and choosing a midwife Storing cord blood Delayed cord clamping Placenta Encapsulation Cost of a homebirth Postpartum visits with a midwife We recommend: The Business of Being Born Comparison chart of CNM, CM, CPM The BMJ Safety of Home Birth Study CMAJ Outcomes of planned home birth vs ...

Real Estate - Second Home vs. Rental

We talk about: Finding us on social media Purchasing a second home Choosing a lender and why rates are higher for investment properties Investing more money into your downpayment Renting out a house as a short term rental Finding tax breaks with your investment property Remodeling homes Creating a budget for a short term rental We recommend: Calm - magnesium How you spend your days - Podcast Emeals - Dave Ramsey Instagram - AvillaTheory Twitter - @AvillaTheory Our Red House - Airbnb Waterproof B...

Finances - Groceries

We talk about: Reevaluating and recalibrating our finances Turning a budget into a challenge/game Tracking methods for spending Creating monthly and long term financial goals Spending money on things you are passionate about Watching feel-good movies Update on what we are currently reading We recommend: Mint Cook Smarts I Will Teach You To Be Rich - Ramit Sethi Becoming - Michelle Obama Permanent Record - Edward Snowden CITIZENFOUR goodreads Big Mighty Ducks Mighty Ducks 2 Angels in the Outfield...

Health - Halloween

Trying to avoid all of the Halloween candy? In this episode, we discuss how to quickly get rid of ALL of the candy and discuss having non-candy options for kids.

Real Estate - Getting Started

Our experience and opinions on buying a home

Disneyland - The secrets to a successful trip.

We talk about: Buying tickets Finding a hotel/airbnb Renting a stroller Download the Disney app Eating with restrictions Scheduling rides Resting places in the parks We recommend: Download the Disney App Costco Disney Packages AAA Disney Packages Instacart BabyQuip...

Relationships - Maintaining Friendships

We talk about: Creating monthly outings with friends Investing our time into our community

Parenting - Raising Kids Ages 2-6

We talk about: Finding personality types and how it helps us parent Supplementing our kid's education and experiences Being consistent with rules and schedules Encouraging independence We Recommend: Nurture by Nature Paul D. Tieger & Barbara Barron-Tieger 50 States Song for Kids The Presidents Song Learn How to Tell Time Sean the Red Train Blippi Grit by Angela Duckworth Mindset by Carol S. Dweck Dry erase calendar OK to Wake! Alarm clock...

Relationships - How to avoid the crazy cycle

We talk about: How to nurture a marriage Schedule weekly date nights Learn about the female 28-day cycle Find a mentor couple Find a new hobby as a couple Learn about the crazy cycle and how to avoid it We Recommend: The Five Love Languages - Gary Chapman The Powerful Truths About Love & Respect in Marriage - Dr. Emerson & Sarah Eggerichs My Flo App Woman Code - Alisa Vitti Datebox...

Relationships - Wedding Toasts

We talk about: Our tried and true advice What not to say Practicing and preparing Announcing our new website We recommend: Avilla Theory Bonus: Our Bread and Butter The relationship between a married couple is the most important relationship you will ever have. More important than any other relationship you have now and in the future. This is the relationship your friends will admire, your children will learn and grow from, and your parents will be proud of. This is the relationship you need to ...

Relationships - Preparing for serious relationships

We talk about: Decide how to handle finances together Establish a relationship with a counselor Learn about the 5 Love Languages Find your personality type with the MBTI We recommend: The Five Love Languages - Gary Chapman Mint - All in one finances Rich Dad Poor Dad - Robert T. Kiyosaki The Total Money Make Over - Dave Ramsey Personal Capital - Money managing tool Just Your Type - Paul D. Tieger...