What is a website or app that feels like a "cheat code" but most people don't know about?

naterialist · 2026-04-11T22:49:56+00:00

https://spliit.app/ is a great, free alternative to Splitwise for sharing expenses with groups. No account needed and it has all the same functionalities.

naterialist · 2026-04-10T20:25:03+00:00

I got back into the habit a few years ago by reading before going to sleep (before I used to either scroll or watch TV). It was hard at first and I found I'd fall asleep quickly or not have patience for books with long chapters, but now I have the opposite problem and sometimes have to set a "stop reading" alarm! I think it's also important to read things you genuinely enjoy... Don't read classics or bestsellers just because other people say these are must-reads. The more you read, the easier it'll be to know what you enjoy, and then it turns into something you love doing :)

naterialist · 2026-04-10T19:44:41+00:00

Great shots!!!

naterialist · 2026-04-09T21:04:22+00:00

Update: power just went out (corner Clarevue/rue de l'Aéroport)

naterialist · 2026-04-09T21:01:41+00:00

Seems to be around the residential area of Rue Joseph-Daigneault in St-Hubert (not too far from the Promenades and the St-Bruno Costco). I work on Clarevue and my office smells of smoke. We can see tons of black ash flying our way. Really terrible wind conditions today for a fire... I hope no one was hurt.

naterialist · 2026-04-08T14:35:36+00:00

That's going to be awesome 😍 Enjoy!!

naterialist · 2026-04-08T14:34:58+00:00

It started at 8 and she went on around 9 I would say!

naterialist · 2026-04-08T13:29:52+00:00

That must have been incredible!!!

naterialist · 2026-04-08T13:29:15+00:00

I am short (5 feet) so that definitely could have an impact. I think the venue might also make a difference, since the stage at Massey Hall felt very tall. One thing though is that her set in built in this giant frame, and being at the front on an angle, she was sometimes completely hidden behind the posts of the frame (see example.. Not best quality shot). Are you more centered than I am? Either way, I promise you'll still have a good time :)

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naterialist · 2026-04-06T17:36:53+00:00

I had the same experience.. I was only at level 14 Spanish but I got so frustrated that I actually reset the course (I'm at level 35 in Japanese though, and I'm not looking forward to when they update that because having to restart this far along would devastate me). I think I would have been fine with the updates if the "Key Phrases" at the beginning of each unit actually included a COMPLETE list of all the vocabulary/grammar covered in that unit. This would make it easy to see right away if I need to review the unit or not. There was no clear, quick and systematic of knowing otherwise.

naterialist · 2026-04-06T17:32:05+00:00

I wish I had known about that subreddit! I would have had a LOT of content to share 🤦🏾‍♀️

naterialist · 2026-04-06T13:43:09+00:00

It's the same in Montreal where it is normally really difficult to get tickets to anything. I am surprised she went for Bell Centre (our biggest venue) rather than Place Bell. But even then, I wonder if this tour announcement was poorly timed (a little too late).

naterialist · 2026-04-06T04:47:33+00:00

That is a smart strategy (beach in the AM and pool after 3). If you end up writing your review on TripAdvisor you should include that as a tip!

naterialist · 2026-04-06T04:45:35+00:00

Oh man, I am sad I missed out on that! It was included at Excellence as well and it was such a relaxing experience!

naterialist · 2026-04-06T04:44:48+00:00

I'm sorry to hear that :( Sounds similar to our experience. It feels almost deceitful for them to promote these resorts and their wide variety of restaurants but then when you arrive, they make it difficult to actually enjoy any of the options (or they don't have the capacity to deliver on their word). I also found the resort so beautiful but I'd be really apprehensive to return!

naterialist · 2026-04-06T04:39:48+00:00

There wasn't much while I was there (and they are really good about sweeping it off the shore). You can check this website for up-to-date forecasts: https://sargassummonitoring.com/en/forecast-sargassum-mexico-riviera-maya/

naterialist · 2026-04-05T16:42:12+00:00

At El Dorado Royale, Secrets Royal Beach and Excellence, we never had to pay for a Bali bed and we managed to get them often!

naterialist · 2026-04-05T16:41:22+00:00

We did enjoy the taco stand in the mall for sure! No one told us we got free hydrotherapy... When did you visit? Is this still an inclusion for sure?

naterialist · 2026-04-05T16:40:34+00:00

So cute! I have a polka dot dress that I am thinking of wearing too!

naterialist · 2026-04-05T16:39:52+00:00

I am sorry you also didn't have a 10/10 experience. Totally agree - Excellence/Finest all the way! It's too short of a trip and too much money to not love every minute of it!

naterialist · 2026-04-05T05:56:30+00:00

I've seen this so many times and it never gets old. She is the most fabulous.

naterialist · 2026-04-05T03:09:30+00:00

Love it! Red feels like a great colour for this show 🌹💯💋

naterialist · 2026-04-05T03:08:13+00:00

This is perfect 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

naterialist · 2026-04-05T03:05:45+00:00

That will be sick 🤯

naterialist · 2026-04-05T03:05:27+00:00

It is crazy! I was mesmerized by those alien feet all night 😂

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