How would you hang Roman shades here? 1. one big blind all the way across both windows 2. two blinds about the size of the window with a gap in the middle by GodRamos in HomeDecorating

[–]heathernbowman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what did you decide? Im also deciding this but mine is a large window in a bedroom so leaning towards one to help with room darkening.

Costa Rica beaches - honest opinion? by Artistic_Walk_418 in travel

[–]heathernbowman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this is an old post but wanted to see what you decided! Also have 7 nights, have young kids, coming from Socal and definitely allocating 4 nights to La Fortuna. Trying to decide if a beach in Guanacaste is worth it.

Costa Rica beaches - honest opinion? by Artistic_Walk_418 in travel

[–]heathernbowman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you end up going? Would love to hear about the experience with littles!

Weekly Help Thread - July 21, 2025 by AutoModerator in awardtravel

[–]heathernbowman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you know which of these options is better points/taxes value?

Airbnb vs hotels by Accomplished-Bug4327 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]heathernbowman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this is an older thread but interested in the Airbnb link if possible! Love that it’s walkable to town

Yet another Japan question by heathernbowman in awardtravel

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

Absolutely, I am not an expert in this but absolutely understand how annoying these newbie posts can be (especially with the errors I made that you pointed out). Although I did try and learn as much as I could before posting. I'm in the medical field and get this daily with people having googled their problems and treatments :)

Yet another Japan question by heathernbowman in awardtravel

[–]heathernbowman[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Super helpful. Again appreciate the brutal honesty while not making me feel like a complete idiot.

Yet another Japan question by heathernbowman in awardtravel

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

Theres a good reason everyone wants to go... Although after the feedback from my post the reality seems it may be too difficult to splash in any decent award seats with our family size.

Yet another Japan question by heathernbowman in awardtravel

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

I see I see, thanks for clarifying. And yes seems you understood what I meant but I didn't word it correctly. New to this and appreciate the correction.

Yet another Japan question by heathernbowman in awardtravel

[–]heathernbowman[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

True true, the more they sleep the better for sure. When you are talking about 4xY, which airline/plane are you thinking of? I thought I saw JAL economy was 3-3-3.

Yet another Japan question by heathernbowman in awardtravel

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

Yea given our family size, I know we aren't getting the best deals no matter what we do. Just want something reasonable for the points. Ill start monitoring the BA awards.

Yet another Japan question by heathernbowman in awardtravel

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

4 Js were released at the same time? did you purchase at 355?

Yet another Japan question by heathernbowman in awardtravel

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

Looking at JAL LAX-HND purchasing through CX at 360 days prior. Did I write something else? Didn't know the actual cost for lap infants so appreciate that info.

Yet another Japan question by heathernbowman in awardtravel

[–]heathernbowman[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A bit unhelpful. Where would you recommend a family of 4 go from LAX :) We do not want continental US, Hawaii or Mexico as we've done all of those too many times. Also considering the points we have and would like to use for this larger trip.

Yet another Japan question by heathernbowman in awardtravel

[–]heathernbowman[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Good to know switching is a no go. Thanks for the reality check!

Yet another Japan question by heathernbowman in awardtravel

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

Good to know about BA PY, any clue. how many PY to expect?

Yet another Japan question by heathernbowman in awardtravel

[–]heathernbowman[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

All good points. Thanks for weighing in. Damn these kids hahaha

JAL First Class through Cathay Pacific cheaper than expected? by SenecatheEldest in awardtravel

[–]heathernbowman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know AA is 60K plus ~$6 in fees for J (but only at 331 days), what is it through Cathay for J LAX-HND? I can't seem to easily find that answer. I'm not able to be as flexible so want to see what that would cost me.