(This is a data recovered post, originally published on July 2nd, 2015.) For work I end up spending a few weeks every year in Grand Rapids, MN. I have stayed in all of the go-to hotels in town, and one has recently stood out as a clear favorite: the Timberlake Lodge. I have stayed twice Read More »
(This is a data recovered post, originally published on July 1st, 2015.) (Original post had comments. See bottom of post.) Tonight Nicoleen and everyone else will find out where we’re going for our 10th anniversary trip next week. We started with 12 possible locations and with the help of ValueTactics readers and facebook fans, Nicoleen Read More »
(This is a data recovered post, originally published on June 29th, 2015.) (Original post had comments. See bottom of post.) 8 days til departure and down to 4 possibilities! Let’s narrow it down to the final 2 with these next clues… Here is the updated list of possible locations: Africa Antarctica Australia Asia (continental) Caribbean Read More »
(This is a data recovered post, originally published on June 23rd, 2015.) (Original post had comments. See bottom of post.) We’re down to 6 possible destinations! Use clues 7 and 8 to rule out another two from the list. Here is the updated list of possible locations: Africa Antarctica Australia Asia (continental) Caribbean Europe Hawaii Read More »
(This is a data recovered post, originally published on June 22nd, 2015.) I just finished tallying our monthly credit card stats tonight. I got my bonus from my Chase IHG card, which helped the hotel points category quite a bit. Two new Menards flyers started over the weekend but neither had any free-with-rebate items. Are Read More »
(This is a data recovered post, originally published on June 22nd, 2015.) (Sorry, the jump links don’t work since recovering this page – you’ll have to scroll for now.) Jump to section: Trip Background Info Planning Phase Travel to Europe Switzerland Germany Travel from Europe Cost Summary Cost Breakdown Ancient and Modern History When I Read More »
(This is a data recovered post, originally published on June 21th, 2015.) (Original post had comments. See bottom of post.) As some of you know, I have secretly been planning a vacation for Nicoleen to celebrate our 10 year anniversary. She knows about the trip but the destination is still a surprise. Help her figure Read More »
(This is a data recovered post, originally published on June 17th, 2015.) It was a dinky week on the free gas front. I somehow missed double coupon day (Tuesdays) and instead filled up on Monday and Wednesday. Total weekly free gas was only $2.52. Menards was a little better. I managed to pick up $51.52 Read More »
