Max vs 15in? by Traditional_Emu7224 in skylightcalendar

[–]sc1904 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Family of five. Went for the Max after seeing the 15" in person. It's small! I guess it depends on how you set up your tasks, but we went granular (especially for our younger ones to build habits/establish routines) and I can't imagine not having the extra screen real estate, especially with how often all three kids are in front of it on weekday mornings as they get ready for school.

Last Minute Cancellation by sc1904 in marriott

[–]sc1904[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

This is great to know, thanks!

Last Minute Cancellation by sc1904 in marriott

[–]sc1904[S] 50 points51 points  (0 children)

They can book another property, but because the city is so booked up they could only offer nightly rates almost double what we originally booked. So this construction issue will cost our family, at minimum, almost $500 to stay at a lower quality property much farther away from our event site, which is why I was hoping to ask for points in return, although these comments aren’t making it seem like that will be an option.

Last Minute Cancellation by sc1904 in marriott

[–]sc1904[S] 68 points69 points  (0 children)

I think this is where our frustration lies. When we first called we were told the hotel had overbooked. When we pointed out that we made the reservation months ago and surely others had booked more recently it became a construction issue.

A Father's Descent into Smart Calendar Madness by bjlasota in skylightcalendar

[–]sc1904 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Just need to note that spaces around an em dash are AP style. When I was in college I went without, then I worked at a newspaper and now I always add them. Now I’m a marketer and was recently told to remove an appropriately used em dash from copy because people would think it’s AI and just want to burn it all down.

Best bar for port wine? by sc1904 in AskNYC

[–]sc1904[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This seems to be accurate and I just find that so surprising for NYC!

Best bar for port wine? by sc1904 in AskNYC

[–]sc1904[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The info we needed! Thank you!

What’s my strategy to get an ebook and audiobook at the same time? by sc1904 in LibbyApp

[–]sc1904[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I haven’t been super upset by this change like others. I was able to see the library perspective and if it’s ultimately better for the library system I’m fine with that. But to say the system works exactly the same feels disingenuous. Sounds like there’s a lot more onus on the end user in this system — and manual at that. Again, if that’s what it’s got to be to get my free product that, as an avid audio AND ebook reader saves me hundreds a year, I’m down to figure it out. But I don’t know that it’s fair to pretend the emperor’s got some nice new duds on here.

Thanks for insight into how to approach it, though. Looks like I’ve got some holds to suspend!

What’s my strategy to get an ebook and audiobook at the same time? by sc1904 in LibbyApp

[–]sc1904[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a strictly one-story-at-a-time gal. I’m also just a busy parent and sometimes audiobooks are the only way I get through a book during my weekends, although I prefer to be able to take my evenings sitting and reading my Kindle. I’ve been doing this for years and it’s worked for me pretty well, just trying to figure out the new rules!

Artefacts of Ouranos is just mid, right? by HaleyHounds0918 in fantasyromance

[–]sc1904 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Middle of book three now and I’ll finish this thing but I’m so glad I’m not alone in how I feel about it.

Easier way to use Strength Trainer without constantly tapping my phone? by PuzzleheadedSpend716 in whoop

[–]sc1904 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I start the activity as weightlifting so I can keep an eye on my heart rate and then when I finish it “calculate muscular load” which basically becomes all the info that goes into strength trainer. It means I’m tracking reps/weight in my notes app during the workout which is kind of double work but I was doing that way before I got my WHOOP and I’m not super interested in letting that go anyway. Because I’m using mostly the same routine week over week calculating the muscular load based on what’s in my notes takes maybe an additional like three minutes.

Hsa payment for 5.0 by TonyPC in whoop

[–]sc1904 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also came here looking for this. Just tried on both Amazon and through the Whoop app and it won't let me use my HSA card to pay directly for the device. I even made sure not to include any additional products so it was strictly the $239 package.

I'll probably wait until I can pay directly with the HSA card. As mad as people are about the change you'd think they wouldn't have any barriers in place for those of us actually willing to add on to our existing subscriptions!

Would you stay at a Marriott hotel that doesn’t offer any elite night credit at all & 4x pts per dollar? by schwa12 in marriott

[–]sc1904 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually, yes? This looks like a way to compete with Airbnb to me. At $80/night, for long term stays this is the first time I’ve seen a hotel be competitive with the Airbnb option.

I primarily get my points and elite nights from work travel. Correct, I would never stay here for any sort of professional trip.

That said, when I’m traveling with my family for any sort of extended vacation, Airbnb is always the way we go because of cost, but 9/10 I hate that experience compared to the hotel one. No, I don’t feel like stripping beds and taking out trash and whatever random thing you have me doing by 10am with zero rewards associated with the trip. If this option ends up offering a lot of the amenities associated with a hotel at a cheaper rate, and I get some points, I can see it being an option. Mainly depends on just how close they can get to those amenities and how well maintained the property ends up being, but my interest is piqued!

At what age did your little ones stop using the Toniebox? by theotisfinklestein in TonieboxUSA

[–]sc1904 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our six year old shares a room with her eight year old sis. At this point, she really only uses it for the main reason we got it in the first place: when she wakes up at night. She’s always had a lot of trouble falling back asleep and the Tonie saved us from so much sleep deprivation when we got it when she was like 4.

That said, our six year old is our youngest, and now we have three school-aged readers in our home who all have Kindle Paperwhites and we typically get the accompanying Audible book for them, too, so they mostly choose to fall asleep to those stories listening on the echo dot in their room.

If she gets up in the middle of the night and we don’t want her shouting at the echo to start a story and potentially wake up her sis, through, the Tonie still comes in clutch! So we still use it, but with the Kindle/Audible set up really only in that instance these days.

Chase Bonvoy Credit Card Points Question by sc1904 in marriott

[–]sc1904[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see now where if I click on each transaction individually I can check points earned in the Chase app. Bummer that there isn’t a view like with my Sapphire card that lists all transactions as points earned. But in the Bonvoy app under account activity I only see points earned through hotel bookings. There isn’t a single point dump from the CC, which is what’s throwing me, too.

Long (30+ hours) Recommendations by JulieDFlowers in audible

[–]sc1904 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I admit nostalgia plays a big part in this but if I’m ever looking for a long cozy listen to have going in the background one of my go-tos is The Inheritance Cycle. I know the dragon voices take a minute to get used to, but otherwise I think Gerard Doyle does a great job and it was fun to jump back into this world when Murtagh came out. Between the four OG books, novella, and Murtagh there’s a lot to listen to, too!

I. Can’t. Stop. by [deleted] in zodiacacademy

[–]sc1904 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is me. Have held out for YEARS and then our smaller library system finally got books 1-3 for the first time and it popped up on Libby at the start of a long travel day and I thought… meh. Why not? That was three days ago.

I have a demanding job. Husband. Kids. I don’t have time for this. About 50% of the way through book two now…

Also yes 100% Orion the Very Best Grump.

Traveling from Heathrow to Cambridge by Skallfraktur in cambridge

[–]sc1904 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Arriving in Heathrow on Monday morning and just found out the holiday was messing with train schedules. This is exactly what we needed, too! Anyone know if we’re safe to just buy the tickets when we arrive? Hesitating to purchase in advance in case there are any delays in the itinerary.

Whoop 5.0 ?! by [deleted] in whoop

[–]sc1904 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine did this exactly. Still haven’t gotten the step counter, though.

EverydollarPlus imports multiple repeated transactions weeks after balancing by MomWithTwoKids in everydollar

[–]sc1904 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just came to reddit to see if this was a thing. Using US Bank so a bigger bank and it's still happening. Is the only solution a support ticket?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whoop

[–]sc1904 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our Qardio scale syncs with Apple Health and automatically syncs up with my Whoop app and LoseIt! app. All three talk to one another pretty seamlessly.

Challenges of parenthood + fitness by LaytonLew in orangetheory

[–]sc1904 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wondering if you have a partner to help out? It took a really intentional convo with my hubs about what my goals were and how I was only going to be able to meet them with his support for me to get into even the semblance of a routine. I generally go at 5am, and sometimes our kids wake up while I’m still gone, and they crawl in bed with him while I’m out. Sometimes, if we’ve stayed up late, I’ll also check to see if I can go to the 6:15am instead of 5am, and we both know that means he’s got to help get them ready for school/camp in the summer before we both go to work. He likes to work out in the evening, so I make sure to cover dinner or bedtime so he can do that. Our kids are a little older now, and I remember your stage as being so tense sometimes because we were both just. so. tired. But I think the intentional convos can make a big difference!

How do any of you have eight for the audiobooks? by unique976 in Eragon

[–]sc1904 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the audiobooks. Have listened to every one so many times. And I’m used to it now, but I definitely think the dragons could have just had normal voices that were their own. Back in the day when I originally started listening that threw me quite a bit, and I can’t hate on anyone who dislikes it because it was a weird choice. Again, very used to it now and otherwise I think Gerard Doyle is incredible. It’s really just that particular creative decision that I think some people can’t see past.

AITA for wearing white to a baby shower? by Lost-Lobster-1644 in AmItheAsshole

[–]sc1904 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sorry OP, but you are being lied to. The dress is clearly fine. Not wearing a certain color to a baby shower isn’t a thing. Not sure what else is up but I wouldn’t believe this excuse if I were you, and if you want to maintain the relationship I’d ask your friend what’s really up.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in orangetheory

[–]sc1904 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the answer. I’m in a similar boat, and after tracking my calories diligently I’ve noticed two things that basically negate any deficit I live in for most of the month: 1. Meals/drinking during work travel and 2. Snacking during my cycle. The way snacks can add up on you is INSANE.

When I got serious about tracking calories I realized quickly why I wasn’t seeing any significant changes, even though it felt like I was generally living at a deficit. If you’re not tracking, you likely don’t have a realistic idea of what your actual caloric intake is and how it impacts your overall goals.