Sunday, February 7, 2010

Interesting Spin on Health Insurance

When CJ was contemplating working full time as an independent contractor we were looking into buying health insurance. One aspect I came across was a health savings account which, in a nutshell, isn't health insurance at all - but just what it says it is; a savings account.

Since this is not something you purchase from an insurance company, part or all of the money you save on premiums can then go into a tax-free health savings account; in YOUR name.

Pretty interesting stuff. I am going to have to read more about it. Thoughts?

Saturday, February 6, 2010

A Peek at Bay Lake Tower

I just had to share these photos I found online of Bay Lake Tower!


Here is a peek inside the lobby. I think this is a good example of the commercial lighting they have in the lobby area - very modern looking. I gotta admit, I wasn't a fan of the modern look but I think it's growing on me!

Thursday, February 4, 2010

What to Pack for the Road Trip

I have already begun to make lists (in my head at least) for our upcoming Disney vacation. However, the list that is the biggest pain in the butt is the list for the road trip.


We are going to rent a vehicle. Last time we rented one we couldn't get one that had a DVD player in it - which really sucks. 3 kids + 2 day drive - DVD player = restless, annoying and really bored children!

If we can't get one with a DVD player this time around I'm thinking maybe we should get 3 apple ipods so they can at least listen to their own music and not fight over songs to listen to.

Sunday, January 31, 2010

The Dreaded Bathroom Discussion

Our downstairs bathroom is still not finished. It's an unfinished room with a toilet in it and that's it. CJ and I keep going round and round about the bathroom. I say keep it basic - it's in the basement for crying out loud.

He wants to go all out and really do it nice, from the vanity to a cool shower stall, right down to special floor tiles and I don't now, maybe it's just me but I don't want to spend $5,000 on a secondary bathroom. I'd rather save the money and have an awesome Disney vacation!

Technology is Overrated

There are no gaming systems in use in this house, besides the VSmile - a learning system for kids. Olivia wants to use the computer once in a while to play JumpStart (kids'online learning site) and I'll let her use the desktop and even sometimes my laptop but I only allow her to use it for a certain amount of time.

Thankfully my kids, while aware of technology and how to use it; would still rather read a book!