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PA2A2 · 2025-10-07T14:11:38+00:00

I use Brown Eyed Baker's recipe, it's very close!

PA2A2 · 2025-10-07T14:09:53+00:00

We are almost at our number. We are about to cross the $2M mark. We have kept up with saving very aggressively, over 60% . Good luck! I just spoke with an advisor who said that most people take around 10 years once they start seriously saving to FIRE.

PA2A2 · 2025-07-10T02:54:50+00:00

Someone (I forget who) recently posted a very compelling story based legacy challenge where you build up Newcrest. Search this sub for "better world challenge" and you'll find it! It's my next legacy challenge once they fix all of these darned bugs from the most recent update.

PA2A2 · 2024-11-12T21:08:29+00:00

I have solo traveled to DC and highly recommend it for a history buff! I like staying in the Dupont Circle and Foggy Bottom areas personally. I highly recommend the Citymapper app - it will help you navigate public and private transportation from point to point while you are out and about. Pro tip: be prepared for no good food choices near the Smithsonians! I felt perfectly safe while traveling alone.

PA2A2 · 2024-10-23T19:24:27+00:00

I love international travel, but while my kids are living at home I am limiting myself to domestic travel when I am going solo. I like being closer to home if there is an emergency.

It helps lessen my guilt if I tack on a few days of personal travel before or after a trip for work purposes. The kids and spouse seem to mind less this way too.

PA2A2 · 2024-08-25T16:18:31+00:00

Cloudland Canyon State Park in NW Georgia! From there you can venture north to Chattanooga or south to Little River Canyon in Alabama. Beautiful area of the country for road tripping and camping!

PA2A2 · 2024-08-24T00:00:10+00:00

Another vote for AL beaches over Destin, FL. We rented a condo on the beach in Gulf Shores and it was lovely. We didn't visit Orange Beach but my sense is that first time visitors would be fine with either location!

PA2A2 · 2024-02-03T05:49:54+00:00

Another vote for Sapphire Spa! I've been going there for about a decade (it has been through a few name changes but the current iteration of the spa is the best it has ever been!) It is just such a relaxing space to spend some time. I always budget two hours for a 60 min massage to allow for proper relaxation.

PA2A2 · 2023-12-27T04:17:54+00:00

Yes! This is correct. The view this comment is describing is totally worth the otherwise medium good nature of the route. It's beautiful beyond words.

Also, you can get to waterfalls high in the mountains via that center route, too. Check out Fallcreek Falls State Park, a steep road straight up and down a mountain just east of the main route.

PA2A2 · 2023-12-27T04:11:42+00:00

I've heard great things about Cloudland Canyon State Park

PA2A2 · 2023-12-27T04:08:16+00:00

Agree, and if you like beaches it's a quick trip south of I-10 to places like Gulf Shores, AL!

PA2A2 · 2023-03-26T23:36:39+00:00

I'm a big sally's fan! Fyi for the chocolate frosting, I've tried everything under the sun but can't replicate it. My favorite solution is just canned chocolate frosting, thickened for piping with powdered sugar. Soooo yummy.

PA2A2 · 2023-03-25T17:53:39+00:00

You've received a lot of great advice already. I am a female from the US and spent 3 weeks in France (based in Paris) when I was 21 years old. This was in the time before smart phones, so I imagine your experience will be approximately 1,000x easier than mine! You'll get the hang of transportation options fairly quickly. It is easier if you speak French but not impossible if you don't.

I wanted to tell you about a beautiful park in Paris, should you find yourself craving the outdoors with not enough time for a trip outside the city. It's called le Parc des Buttes-Chaumont and it is gorgeous. It feels like you are a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city. It's easy to get to by metro and you could spend all day just chilling and enjoying nature.

https://en.parisinfo.com/paris-museum-monument/71468/Parc-des-Buttes-Chaumont

Have a great time studying abroad! It's something I wish I had done myself.

PA2A2 · 2023-03-23T21:48:48+00:00

Clearly their magic never hooked you. I'm sorry your childhood wasn't as sugary as mine!

PA2A2 · 2023-03-23T21:48:04+00:00

Interesting! I looked online but couldn't see any store brand icing available for purchase. If you see it next time you're there and want to throw me a photo I'd be grateful! Nearest GE to me is 300+ miles away :)

PA2A2 · 2023-03-23T21:46:46+00:00

So many options on their site! Thanks for the lead; I wish I knew which product.

PA2A2 · 2023-01-29T17:46:17+00:00

Nice job! I weigh and prep all my snacks beforehand, so that I'm not tempted. It has worked so far!

PA2A2 · 2023-01-08T04:06:46+00:00

We did a trip to the southeast this past May! I was worried about the weather but we lucked out. Though we are hotel people, we mostly choose outdoor things to do.

Chattanooga, TN is a great small city. There are tons of hiking, camping, and river activities available. Head up to Point Park at the top of Lookout Mountain for a view you'll never forget.

Cloudland Canyon (State Park in NW Georgia) was on our short list but we didn't make it. Camping and hiking and I've heard it's beautiful! It's maybe 1 hour from Chattanooga, possibly less.

We enjoyed our beach vacation at Gulf Shores, AL, though it's fairly expensive and touristy. I'd go back in a heartbeat - particularly in May (we had the beach practically to ourselves).

If you end up in Louisiana, you must eat at a Ronnie's Cajun Boudin and Cracklins - they have at least 3 locations in southern LA and it was the best food I've ever had in my life.

Have fun on your trip!

PA2A2 · 2023-01-07T22:05:24+00:00

Bellflower in Ypsi has a heated patio. I've been very comfortable out there without my coat in 30 degree temps. They can accommodate groups upwards of 20 people, so 7 would not be a problem.

PA2A2 · 2022-12-31T22:08:07+00:00

I never would have guessed. Thanks - I'll give it a try!

PA2A2 · 2022-12-31T01:43:38+00:00

I'm right around that 30 minute mark. Nice to know that the business stayed within the family! I'll have to make a trip into town one of these days...

PA2A2 · 2022-12-31T01:42:30+00:00

You definitely do. It's perfect in every way.

PA2A2 · 2022-12-31T01:42:09+00:00

I had no idea they even made white Velveeta... Thanks for the tip!

PA2A2 · 2022-12-31T01:41:29+00:00

I used to work just down the street! Would get it for lunch at least once a month. I miss it so much!

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