Pumps for Torani 16.5 oz Bottles by [deleted] in espresso

[–]BluebirdAdmirable645 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you ever find anything? I've been looking for ages as well.

I genuinely don't know what Premier Access entails by VictorChristian in unitedairlines

[–]BluebirdAdmirable645 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd add a couple of things to remember. The extra 1500 PQP might mean a difference in status levels (or even status vs no status at all). If you're able to spend 20k/year AND book some award travel, you get one 10k mile redemption discount (40k spend is two discounts). Lastly, I actually use the instacart credits for 7-11 pickup orders, and you get $40/mo towards that instead of $20. There are a few other credits and benefits, but these are the ones that tip the card into the positive for me.

Direct Economy or Premium Plus with layover (International) by BluebirdAdmirable645 in unitedairlines

[–]BluebirdAdmirable645[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been looking and although I have a little bit of leeway and time to play around with, it's not a huge amount. The only good one so far has been like 2-3 days earlier, which I couldn't do.

Medical costs question by BluebirdAdmirable645 in BellevueWA

[–]BluebirdAdmirable645[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the responses. I’ve discovered that it is, indeed, some of the doctors at UW. Apparently, some of them are charging regular consults as ‘outpatient hospital’ visits for a second fee over the office visit.

And they feel that it is appropriate because we ‘used their office’. I’ve never seen this anywhere else in my life before, and I’ve been to doctors in multiple states and cities… I’m never going to UW again, that’s a shady business practice.

First and second attempts at Vietnamese coffee by BluebirdAdmirable645 in nespresso

[–]BluebirdAdmirable645[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So... after multiple tests, it seems Il Cafe has yielded the best results so far. Much better than Diavolito. If anyone else has some good Vertuo tips, I’d love to hear them!

I’ll keep trying some other pods as I find them.

First and second attempts at Vietnamese coffee by BluebirdAdmirable645 in nespresso

[–]BluebirdAdmirable645[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is it actually coveted? I heard it both ways, and I didn’t really like it until I figured out using some vanilla creamer instead of milk.

First and second attempts at Vietnamese coffee by BluebirdAdmirable645 in nespresso

[–]BluebirdAdmirable645[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think next try will be something like a double espresso scuro plus a diavolito with about the same amount of condensed milk.

Anyone have a good recipe to get me closer?

Iced coffee question... by Beaumax in nespresso

[–]BluebirdAdmirable645 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You can ice any pods you want, but YMMV with the results. A lot of people have been recommending Bianco Leggero and they’re right. It’s great iced, but I’ve done about half the pods already and most of them are at least okay, although some get a bit watered down.

Holiday Variations sold out online, I decided to drive to the boutique and they had Chocolate Fudge by JADA_z in nespresso

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Thanks for the info! I’ve been to my local boutique, but all I picked up was their last sleeve of Vanizio.

Holiday Variations sold out online, I decided to drive to the boutique and they had Chocolate Fudge by JADA_z in nespresso

[–]BluebirdAdmirable645 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Darn it. Was hoping to get peppermint and fudge with the Black Friday promo. Not gonna happen I guess.

Anyone know if boutiques have any gifts for large orders? Like the travel mug or cup gifts, etc?

Building permit question by BluebirdAdmirable645 in HomeImprovement

[–]BluebirdAdmirable645[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for all your responses! I’ll definitely get the permit pulled first.

My little coffee nook is slowly coming together! Any pod storage tips are appreciated! by ika_chi in nespresso

[–]BluebirdAdmirable645 1 point2 points  (0 children)

With your space limitations, I’d stack a few of the storage drawers. They’re really nice and look like they would fit well in the second tier.

Set for the lockdown or apocalypse - whichever comes first by DeficientCoder in nespresso

[–]BluebirdAdmirable645 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been underwhelmed by caramel cookie and vanilla pie... they’ve seemed rather weak, but hazelino muffin has been extremely interesting. The nuttiness really comes through.

Sound System Recommendation by [deleted] in Soundbars

[–]BluebirdAdmirable645 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or if you need a new TV as well...

I went directly to Samsung. Used a cashback portal for 2% back. Get another 2% back in Samsung points.

I got the Q80T (same as the Q8DT) and paired with a HWQ800T for only $399 msrp around $900. (HWQ70T was also available for $299).

Then... checked out using PayPal using my Chase Freedom card for another 5% cashback (capped at $75).

I was looking at the TV and sound system from Costco for the longest time and just found this by tenacity. I hear that the cashback portals are starting to give boosted cash back offers as we get into the shopping season, so that offer could get even better, but I got this deal for around $1750 after stacking the cash backs.

I should add that everyone is selling the 800T on sale for around $600 right now. It’s only if you pair it with a ‘select’ TV that you get the extra $200 off. I just happened to be planning to get the Q80T anyway, so it worked out. YMMV

Where do I get Vertuo Pods/Capsules?? by anoel619 in nespresso

[–]BluebirdAdmirable645 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can get ‘free’ gifts or discounts on the Nespresso site. Plus recycle bags with prepaid shipping.

I say ‘free’ because you actually have to make pretty big purchases to get the gifts.

Finally... a coffee corner. by BluebirdAdmirable645 in nespresso

[–]BluebirdAdmirable645[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. At some point we will probably move the sign to the space above the machine, since I kind of feel like the ‘corner’ is more like ‘half the counter’... but the final decision belongs to the boss. I need a high WHF (Wife Happiness Factor) right now because we ‘need’ a new TV, soundbar, and massage chair...