Avilla Theory Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/avilla-theory Strategies for hacking family life 2019 Avilla Theory dbb0b894-e03a-5e85-a5c0-aa16d0a4574d no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:36:53 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:27:31 -0800 https://avillatheory.com https://img.transistor.fm/jHI9WEzGnGJ4U8iiG6iKnfC5BPM4OANHdeVpxGpSbmw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQxODYvMTU2ODM5/NDk4MS1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.jpg Avilla Theory https://avillatheory.com episodic CJ and Nicole Avilla Strategies for hacking family life Strategies for hacking family life. family, marriage, relationships, personal finance, kids, love, laughter, disney CJ Avilla No No COVID-19 Travel - Trailers! 24 24 COVID-19 Travel - Trailers! full 6ccdc7e7-f6b0-4687-b995-8fccbf24c07a https://share.transistor.fm/s/e5696157 Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:38:35 -0700 CJ and Nicole Avilla CJ and Nicole Avilla 1275 traveling during covid No Health: Fast update 23 23 Health: Fast update full 9b3bbd8b-2133-434a-af2d-c8923fe5a529 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5dc5c10f Fasting, Greyson crashes his bike.

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]]> Sun, 16 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0700 CJ and Nicole Avilla CJ and Nicole Avilla 2444 Fasting, Greyson crashes his bike. Fasting, Greyson crashes his bike. family, marriage, relationships, personal finance, kids, love, laughter, disney No Finance: Becoming a 1 car family 22 22 Finance: Becoming a 1 car family full cca113ee-2de0-4172-a5ba-474a93524624 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a11b814c We sold a car!
Air Doctor update :) https://www.airdoctorpro.com/

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Air Doctor update :) https://www.airdoctorpro.com/

]]> Sun, 09 Aug 2020 11:46:06 -0700 CJ and Nicole Avilla CJ and Nicole Avilla 1898 We sold a car! Air Doctor update :) We sold a car! Air Doctor update :) finance, family, air quality, cars No Health - Home Air Quality 21 21 Health - Home Air Quality full 4eafd0a9-f664-494a-8899-c84df58b82f4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a483920d What are VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds)?


Source: EPA.gov


Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids. VOCs include a variety of chemicals, some of which may have short- and long-term adverse health effects. Concentrations of many VOCs are consistently higher indoors (up to ten times higher) than outdoors. VOCs are emitted by a wide array of products numbering in the thousands.


Where can they commonly found?

  • paints, paint strippers and other solvents
  • wood preservatives
  • aerosol sprays
  • cleansers and disinfectants
  • moth repellents and air fresheners
  • stored fuels and automotive products
  • hobby supplies
  • dry-cleaned clothing
  • pesticide
  • building materials and furnishings
  • office equipment such as copiers and printers, correction fluids and carbonless copy paper
  • graphics and craft materials including glues and adhesives, permanent markers and photographic solutions.

Do we need to improve the air quality in our home?

Source: EPA.gov

  • 70% of lives in our homes (probably more now with COVID)
  • Polon, dust, smoke, VOCs (volatile organic compounds) can be found in the home and reduce air quality
  • Primary causes of indoor air problems: smoke, flooring, cleaning products, personal care products, excess moisture, pesticides
  • VOCs are up to ten times higher indoors than outdoor. Paints, varnishes and wax all contain organic solvents, as do many cleaning, disinfecting, cosmetic, degreasing and hobby products. 
  • Most residential forced air-heating systems and air-conditioning systems do not bring outdoor air into the house mechanically, and infiltration and natural ventilation are relied upon to bring outdoor air into the home. Advanced designs for new homes are starting to add a mechanical feature that brings outdoor air into the home through the HVAC system. Some of these designs include energy efficient heat recovery ventilators to mitigate the cost of cooling and heating this air during the summer and winter.


Source: NY Times

  • Indoor air pollution has been linked to a wide variety of adverse health effects, including headaches, respiratory problems, frequent colds, and sore throats, chronic cough, skin rashes, eye irritation, lethargy, dizziness and memory lapses.
  • Long-term effects may include an increased risk of cancer. Though children, the elderly and those with chronic ailments like asthma, allergies and heart and lung diseases seem especially vulnerable, symptoms may also occur in otherwise normal, healthy persons
  • The pollution problem is most serious in homes tightly sealed to keep out the winter cold (or heat). In a typical ''leaky'' house, all the air is exchanged with fresh outdoor air about once an hour, but a well-sealed house may take four to 10 times longer to completely replace the indoor air. This allows an enormous buildup of potentially harmful substances in the air.
  • A Harvard study showed that children living in homes with gas stoves had a significant reduction in lung function. A British study revealed an increase in colds and bronchitis among children whose homes had gas ovens. Nitrogen dioxide has been implicated in longterm respiratory problems, and possibly heart disease and cancer.
  • Gas ranges should be fitted with a hood that is vented to the outside, and the vent should be turned on whenever a burner is lighted or the oven in use.


Improving Home Air Quality 


Source: EPA.gov


  • Natural ventilation from windows and doors when weather permits
  • Reduce and remove pollutants, (ex. cooking, cleaning, smoke)
  • Plants may help but the evidence is inconclusive 
  • To filter particles, choose a portable air cleaner that has a clean air delivery rate (CADR) that is large enough for the size of the room or area in which you will use it. The higher the CADR, the more particles the air cleaner can filter and the larger the area it can serve.
  • Look for HEPA filter in air purifier
  • Look for HEPA filter in vacuum otherwise the vacuum could be making it worse by stirring up the pollutants and putting them back into the air
  • To filter gases, choose a portable air cleaner with an activated carbon filter or other filter designed to remove gases. 
  • Avoid portable air cleaners and furnace/HVAC filters that intentionally produce ozone
  • Use a Merv 13 filter for the HVAC
  • Use a doormat and remove shoes at the door


Source: health.harvard.edu


  • Vacuuming the carpets and area rugs at least once or twice a week with a vacuum cleaner equipped with a HEPA filter. Opting for hard-surface flooring instead of wall-to-wall carpeting may also cut down on allergens in the home
  • Invest in an ionic air purifier
  • Let fresh air in


Conclusion:


Will a portable air filter help improve home air quality?


Yes. Most portable air cleaners and furnace/HVAC filters can filter particles from the air. Some can filter the small particles of greatest health concern (PM2.5). There are also air cleaners and filters that can filter both particles and gases. The longer the air cleaner runs, the more air it filters. Note that it is always important to reduce or remove the sources of indoor air pollutants and to ventilate with clean outdoor air. Filtration does not replace the need to control pollutants and ventilate. - epa.gov 


Can I test the air in my house?


Yes, an indoor air quality monitor can be purchased. 


Resources:

https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2018-07/documents/guide_to_air_cleaners_in_the_home_2nd_edition.pdfhttps://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2018-07/documents/guide_to_air_cleaners_in_the_home_2nd_edition.pdf


https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/introduction-indoor-air-quality


https://www.nytimes.com/1981/01/28/garden/dangers-of-indoor-air-pollution.html?pagewanted=all


Air filters increase test scores:

https://www.vox.com/2020/1/8/21051869/indoor-air-pollution-student-achievement


Best Air Purifier Review and why it’s needed:

https://mommypotamus.com/best-air-purifier/

https://wellnessmama.com/346605/air-filters/

]]> What are VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds)?


Source: EPA.gov


Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids. VOCs include a variety of chemicals, some of which may have short- and long-term adverse health effects. Concentrations of many VOCs are consistently higher indoors (up to ten times higher) than outdoors. VOCs are emitted by a wide array of products numbering in the thousands.


Where can they commonly found?

  • paints, paint strippers and other solvents
  • wood preservatives
  • aerosol sprays
  • cleansers and disinfectants
  • moth repellents and air fresheners
  • stored fuels and automotive products
  • hobby supplies
  • dry-cleaned clothing
  • pesticide
  • building materials and furnishings
  • office equipment such as copiers and printers, correction fluids and carbonless copy paper
  • graphics and craft materials including glues and adhesives, permanent markers and photographic solutions.

Do we need to improve the air quality in our home?

Source: EPA.gov

  • 70% of lives in our homes (probably more now with COVID)
  • Polon, dust, smoke, VOCs (volatile organic compounds) can be found in the home and reduce air quality
  • Primary causes of indoor air problems: smoke, flooring, cleaning products, personal care products, excess moisture, pesticides
  • VOCs are up to ten times higher indoors than outdoor. Paints, varnishes and wax all contain organic solvents, as do many cleaning, disinfecting, cosmetic, degreasing and hobby products. 
  • Most residential forced air-heating systems and air-conditioning systems do not bring outdoor air into the house mechanically, and infiltration and natural ventilation are relied upon to bring outdoor air into the home. Advanced designs for new homes are starting to add a mechanical feature that brings outdoor air into the home through the HVAC system. Some of these designs include energy efficient heat recovery ventilators to mitigate the cost of cooling and heating this air during the summer and winter.


Source: NY Times

  • Indoor air pollution has been linked to a wide variety of adverse health effects, including headaches, respiratory problems, frequent colds, and sore throats, chronic cough, skin rashes, eye irritation, lethargy, dizziness and memory lapses.
  • Long-term effects may include an increased risk of cancer. Though children, the elderly and those with chronic ailments like asthma, allergies and heart and lung diseases seem especially vulnerable, symptoms may also occur in otherwise normal, healthy persons
  • The pollution problem is most serious in homes tightly sealed to keep out the winter cold (or heat). In a typical ''leaky'' house, all the air is exchanged with fresh outdoor air about once an hour, but a well-sealed house may take four to 10 times longer to completely replace the indoor air. This allows an enormous buildup of potentially harmful substances in the air.
  • A Harvard study showed that children living in homes with gas stoves had a significant reduction in lung function. A British study revealed an increase in colds and bronchitis among children whose homes had gas ovens. Nitrogen dioxide has been implicated in longterm respiratory problems, and possibly heart disease and cancer.
  • Gas ranges should be fitted with a hood that is vented to the outside, and the vent should be turned on whenever a burner is lighted or the oven in use.


Improving Home Air Quality 


Source: EPA.gov


  • Natural ventilation from windows and doors when weather permits
  • Reduce and remove pollutants, (ex. cooking, cleaning, smoke)
  • Plants may help but the evidence is inconclusive 
  • To filter particles, choose a portable air cleaner that has a clean air delivery rate (CADR) that is large enough for the size of the room or area in which you will use it. The higher the CADR, the more particles the air cleaner can filter and the larger the area it can serve.
  • Look for HEPA filter in air purifier
  • Look for HEPA filter in vacuum otherwise the vacuum could be making it worse by stirring up the pollutants and putting them back into the air
  • To filter gases, choose a portable air cleaner with an activated carbon filter or other filter designed to remove gases. 
  • Avoid portable air cleaners and furnace/HVAC filters that intentionally produce ozone
  • Use a Merv 13 filter for the HVAC
  • Use a doormat and remove shoes at the door


Source: health.harvard.edu


  • Vacuuming the carpets and area rugs at least once or twice a week with a vacuum cleaner equipped with a HEPA filter. Opting for hard-surface flooring instead of wall-to-wall carpeting may also cut down on allergens in the home
  • Invest in an ionic air purifier
  • Let fresh air in


Conclusion:


Will a portable air filter help improve home air quality?


Yes. Most portable air cleaners and furnace/HVAC filters can filter particles from the air. Some can filter the small particles of greatest health concern (PM2.5). There are also air cleaners and filters that can filter both particles and gases. The longer the air cleaner runs, the more air it filters. Note that it is always important to reduce or remove the sources of indoor air pollutants and to ventilate with clean outdoor air. Filtration does not replace the need to control pollutants and ventilate. - epa.gov 


Can I test the air in my house?


Yes, an indoor air quality monitor can be purchased. 


Resources:

https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2018-07/documents/guide_to_air_cleaners_in_the_home_2nd_edition.pdfhttps://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2018-07/documents/guide_to_air_cleaners_in_the_home_2nd_edition.pdf


https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/introduction-indoor-air-quality


https://www.nytimes.com/1981/01/28/garden/dangers-of-indoor-air-pollution.html?pagewanted=all


Air filters increase test scores:

https://www.vox.com/2020/1/8/21051869/indoor-air-pollution-student-achievement


Best Air Purifier Review and why it’s needed:

https://mommypotamus.com/best-air-purifier/

https://wellnessmama.com/346605/air-filters/

]]> Sun, 02 Aug 2020 08:00:00 -0700 CJ and Nicole Avilla CJ and Nicole Avilla 2271 Home Air Quality! Home Air Quality! health, home air quality No Parenting - School in the age of COVID-19 20 20 Parenting - School in the age of COVID-19 full 7df848c2-5676-47a1-a332-6df9bd8175d1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e7dbc56 Sun, 26 Jul 2020 08:20:00 -0700 CJ and Nicole Avilla CJ and Nicole Avilla 1984 We review the Peloton stationary bike and chat about the school opening plans. Use Peloton referral code PV6BBX for $100 towards accessories at purchase! We review the Peloton stationary bike and chat about the school opening plans. Use Peloton referral code PV6BBX for $100 towards accessories at purchase! parenting, health, peloton, school No Parenting - COVID-19 Life at the Cabin 19 19 Parenting - COVID-19 Life at the Cabin full bf7fea5c-48fb-4fa5-baa5-f895d3c458c3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e08b288f Checkout https://www.kiwanisbikes.org/

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]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2020 10:46:49 -0700 CJ and Nicole Avilla CJ and Nicole Avilla 1721 A look back at how we've spent the first 4 months of COVID-19 A look back at how we've spent the first 4 months of COVID-19 kids, bikes, bears No Parenting - COVID 19 style 18 18 Parenting - COVID 19 style full 4e869fa3-459a-4bcf-8947-e53925ca1e4b https://share.transistor.fm/s/6c9f5ac3 Sat, 14 Mar 2020 14:00:00 -0700 CJ and Nicole Avilla CJ and Nicole Avilla 1740 family, marriage, relationships, personal finance, kids, love, laughter, disney No Health - Keto, Checklists, Goals! 17 17 Health - Keto, Checklists, Goals! full 671bfd22-57c6-4941-b6cf-a2cfb74a3cdb https://share.transistor.fm/s/6e550400 Mon, 20 Jan 2020 01:00:00 -0800 CJ and Nicole Avilla CJ and Nicole Avilla 1874 Reflecting on 2019 and looking forward to 2020! Reflecting on 2019 and looking forward to 2020! family, marriage, relationships, personal finance, kids, love, laughter, disney No Parenting - Flying Solo While Sick 16 16 Parenting - Flying Solo While Sick full 8328d35b-dff1-4061-9bac-d7b4b4f4b552 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6bfa1340 Mon, 16 Dec 2019 12:00:00 -0800 CJ and Nicole Avilla CJ and Nicole Avilla 1456 family, marriage, relationships, personal finance, kids, love, laughter, disney No Real estate - Airbnb Superhost 15 15 Real estate - Airbnb Superhost full 353e39f4-403a-4eb9-83da-6a80b84396c0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0defac24 How to find a cleaning team

How to provide a 5 star experience. 

Rock with guest communication

How to reach superhost status

Tricks for gaining traction early: gift baskets, hand written notes, food in the fridge etc. manage expectations 

1099 your cleaning staff

Furnishing

  • QR code hack with blog posts to the hikes.
  • High end furnishings are noticed and appreciated by guests

PantyDrop.me
KiwiBox

]]> How to find a cleaning team

How to provide a 5 star experience. 

Rock with guest communication

How to reach superhost status

Tricks for gaining traction early: gift baskets, hand written notes, food in the fridge etc. manage expectations 

1099 your cleaning staff

Furnishing

  • QR code hack with blog posts to the hikes.
  • High end furnishings are noticed and appreciated by guests

PantyDrop.me
KiwiBox

]]> Mon, 09 Dec 2019 05:00:00 -0800 CJ and Nicole Avilla CJ and Nicole Avilla 2350 How to provide a 5-star experience and reach Superhost status on Airbnb How to provide a 5-star experience and reach Superhost status on Airbnb family, airbnb, real estate, short term rentals No Parenting - Piano 🎵 14 14 Parenting - Piano 🎵 full cc178c51-9a47-49d5-a9fd-546b4da6bf47 https://share.transistor.fm/s/93ebf873 We recently started playing piano and Nicole and the boys are taking piano lessons. Here's what we've learned so far :)

]]> We recently started playing piano and Nicole and the boys are taking piano lessons. Here's what we've learned so far :)

]]> Mon, 02 Dec 2019 11:00:00 -0800 CJ and Nicole Avilla CJ and Nicole Avilla 1721 We recently started playing piano and Nicole and the boys are taking piano lessons. Here's what we've learned so far :) We recently started playing piano and Nicole and the boys are taking piano lessons. Here's what we've learned so far :) family, marriage, parenting, piano, piano lessons, holiday, jingle bells No Real Estate - Tear down walls 13 13 Real Estate - Tear down walls full d66e185e-d065-455a-aec9-fcf7d9974bfd https://share.transistor.fm/s/8e02969d
  • Clearly communicate the time expectation up front. The time that I was away from the family while working, or while the kids were too small to be in the dangerous area without supervision.
  • Take tons of pictures, because you’ll want to remember the insane amount of work it was
  • Have the right tools for the job: crowbar, full body paint suits for under the house.
  • Bluetooth speakers 
  • 3m drywall sanding screens
  • Drywall sander
  • Texture
  • Paint
    • Bigger than a quarter to match color
    • Match the finish: matte vs flat vs satin vs semi gloss and gloss
      • Matte and flat - good for bedroom and living room
        • Pro- easy to touch up
        • Con- hold dirt and hard to clean because removes finish
      • Satin - perl like sheen when dry - high traffic area like kitchen and kid bathroom
        • Pro: stands up well to cleaning
        • Con:  doesn’t hid imperfections
      • Semi gloss and gloss - reflects most light (bathroom and kitchen)
        • Pro: durable and scrubbable
        • Con: shows every single imperfection


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  • Clearly communicate the time expectation up front. The time that I was away from the family while working, or while the kids were too small to be in the dangerous area without supervision.
  • Take tons of pictures, because you’ll want to remember the insane amount of work it was
  • Have the right tools for the job: crowbar, full body paint suits for under the house.
  • Bluetooth speakers 
  • 3m drywall sanding screens
  • Drywall sander
  • Texture
  • Paint
    • Bigger than a quarter to match color
    • Match the finish: matte vs flat vs satin vs semi gloss and gloss
      • Matte and flat - good for bedroom and living room
        • Pro- easy to touch up
        • Con- hold dirt and hard to clean because removes finish
      • Satin - perl like sheen when dry - high traffic area like kitchen and kid bathroom
        • Pro: stands up well to cleaning
        • Con:  doesn’t hid imperfections
      • Semi gloss and gloss - reflects most light (bathroom and kitchen)
        • Pro: durable and scrubbable
        • Con: shows every single imperfection


    • ]]>     Mon, 25 Nov 2019 05:00:00 -0800 CJ and Nicole Avilla CJ and Nicole Avilla 1721 We're in the middle of a mini remodel project, closing a wall that we tore down a couple of years ago. We joke about how we're not craftspeople, but doing our best! We're in the middle of a mini remodel project, closing a wall that we tore down a couple of years ago. We joke about how we're not craftspeople, but doing our best! family, marriage, remodel, real estate, tools, homedepot No     Real Estate - Long term renters (tenants) 12 12 Real Estate - Long term renters (tenants) full c065fcb0-139a-4410-a2f7-82ba8e0a41e3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7b97d1b2 We talk about:

    • Finding good renters
      • Do credit checks
      • Be patient it can take many showings to find the right renters
      • Use renter screening tools like cozy.co 
    • Be extremely clear about expectations
      • Make sure to have a clause in the contract that requires a per day late fee over a set number of days. E.g. after 3 days, each day late costs $25/day
      • Be clear about pet cleaning fees 
      • If they want an exception for an animal, try to get a good idea if they really need the pet or not. I wish we asked for some sort of proof that the animal was required otherwise we would’ve charged extra
    • Set up monthly or quarterly visits from a landscaper for the exterior
    • Being your own handyman
    • Other ways you can invest in long term properties

    We recommend:

    ]]>     We talk about:

    • Finding good renters
      • Do credit checks
      • Be patient it can take many showings to find the right renters
      • Use renter screening tools like cozy.co 
    • Be extremely clear about expectations
      • Make sure to have a clause in the contract that requires a per day late fee over a set number of days. E.g. after 3 days, each day late costs $25/day
      • Be clear about pet cleaning fees 
      • If they want an exception for an animal, try to get a good idea if they really need the pet or not. I wish we asked for some sort of proof that the animal was required otherwise we would’ve charged extra
    • Set up monthly or quarterly visits from a landscaper for the exterior
    • Being your own handyman
    • Other ways you can invest in long term properties

    We recommend:

    ]]>     Mon, 18 Nov 2019 05:00:00 -0800 CJ and Nicole Avilla CJ and Nicole Avilla 2637 In this week's episode, Nicole and CJ share their experiences as owners and managers for long term rentals. In this week's episode, Nicole and CJ share their experiences as owners and managers for long term rentals. real estate, long term, tennants, cozy.co, rentals, avilla theory, flu No     Parenting - Home Birth vs Hospital birth 11 11 Parenting - Home Birth vs Hospital birth full 0d4a8399-e35f-4480-9646-5b4c2b119310 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e1254666 We talk about:

    • Choosing a hospital, birth center, or homebirth
    • Reasons you should consider a home birth
    • Our hospital birth story
    • Importance of hiring a doula 
    • What is a Certified Professional Midwife
    • Interviewing and choosing a midwife
    • Storing cord blood
    • Delayed cord clamping
    • Placenta Encapsulation
    • Cost of a homebirth
    • Postpartum visits with a midwife

    We recommend:

    ]]>     We talk about:

    • Choosing a hospital, birth center, or homebirth
    • Reasons you should consider a home birth
    • Our hospital birth story
    • Importance of hiring a doula 
    • What is a Certified Professional Midwife
    • Interviewing and choosing a midwife
    • Storing cord blood
    • Delayed cord clamping
    • Placenta Encapsulation
    • Cost of a homebirth
    • Postpartum visits with a midwife

    We recommend:

    ]]>     Mon, 11 Nov 2019 05:00:00 -0800 CJ and Nicole Avilla CJ and Nicole Avilla 2977 Homebirth or Hospital birth? In this episode, we share our experience with both and also talk about why we recommend doulas. Homebirth or Hospital birth? In this episode, we share our experience with both and also talk about why we recommend doulas. family, parenting, birth, homebirth, doulas, midwives, midwife, babies, pregnancy, placenta, placenta encapsulation No     Real Estate - Second Home vs. Rental 10 10 Real Estate - Second Home vs. Rental full c288e8c4-dc21-46f4-bff8-ff9ad0da704b https://share.transistor.fm/s/c16027b0 We talk about:

    • Finding us on social media
    • Purchasing a second home
    • Choosing a lender and why rates are higher for investment properties
    • Investing more money into your downpayment
    • Renting out a house as a short term rental
    • Finding tax breaks with your investment property
    • Remodeling homes 
    • Creating a budget for a short term rental


    We recommend:

    ]]>     We talk about:

    • Finding us on social media
    • Purchasing a second home
    • Choosing a lender and why rates are higher for investment properties
    • Investing more money into your downpayment
    • Renting out a house as a short term rental
    • Finding tax breaks with your investment property
    • Remodeling homes 
    • Creating a budget for a short term rental


    We recommend:

    ]]>     Mon, 04 Nov 2019 05:00:00 -0800 CJ and Nicole Avilla CJ and Nicole Avilla 2395 Thinking about investing your money into real estate? In this episode, we talk about the difference between investing your money into a second home vs. an investment property. We also discuss the benefits of having a short term rental property. Thinking about investing your money into real estate? In this episode, we talk about the difference between investing your money into a second home vs. an investment property. We also discuss the benefits of having a short term rental property. family, marriage, relationships, personal finance, kids, love, laughter, disney No     Finances - Groceries 9 9 Finances - Groceries full e5e7b4ef-9d2a-423e-990a-b619624f6377 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e1458c7d We talk about:

    • Reevaluating and recalibrating our finances 
    • Turning a budget into a challenge/game
    • Tracking methods for spending
    • Creating monthly and long term financial goals
    • Spending money on things you are passionate about
    • Watching feel-good movies
    • Update on what we are currently reading


    We recommend:

    ]]>     We talk about:

    • Reevaluating and recalibrating our finances 
    • Turning a budget into a challenge/game
    • Tracking methods for spending
    • Creating monthly and long term financial goals
    • Spending money on things you are passionate about
    • Watching feel-good movies
    • Update on what we are currently reading


    We recommend:

    ]]>     Mon, 28 Oct 2019 06:00:00 -0700 CJ and Nicole Avilla CJ and Nicole Avilla 2298 In this episode, we share how we've turned "budgeting" into a game and how we have been able to reduce spending on groceries and personal items. In this episode, we share how we've turned "budgeting" into a game and how we have been able to reduce spending on groceries and personal items. finances, groceries, permanent record, Yes     Health - Halloween 8 8 Health - Halloween full 5644f0ed-00ba-401e-ae42-7d6553835d94 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eb4e6130 Mon, 21 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0700 CJ and Nicole Avilla CJ and Nicole Avilla 1245 Trying to avoid all of the Halloween candy? In this episode, we discuss how to quickly get rid of ALL of the candy and discuss having non-candy options for kids. Trying to avoid all of the Halloween candy? In this episode, we discuss how to quickly get rid of ALL of the candy and discuss having non-candy options for kids. family, marriage, relationships, personal finance, kids, love, laughter, disney No Real Estate - Getting Started 7 7 Real Estate - Getting Started full 4f7e0c4b-2f9d-41e8-ab83-fba45bd2a7b7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b9b6250e Mon, 14 Oct 2019 17:00:00 -0700 CJ and Nicole Avilla CJ and Nicole Avilla 3064 Our experience and opinions on buying a home Our experience and opinions on buying a home family, marriage, relationships, personal finance, kids, love, laughter, disney No Disneyland - The secrets to a successful trip. 6 6 Disneyland - The secrets to a successful trip. full bbf9660c-90a4-49fb-9c2a-02b86dfb03b8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/632ac184 We talk about:

    • Buying tickets
    • Finding a hotel/airbnb
    • Renting a stroller
    • Download the Disney app
    • Eating with restrictions
    • Scheduling rides
    • Resting places in the parks


    We recommend:

    ]]>     We talk about:

    • Buying tickets
    • Finding a hotel/airbnb
    • Renting a stroller
    • Download the Disney app
    • Eating with restrictions
    • Scheduling rides
    • Resting places in the parks


    We recommend:

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    • Creating monthly outings with friends
    • Investing our time into our community


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    • How to nurture a marriage
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    • Learn about the female 28-day cycle
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    In return, this relationship gives you love, support, and happiness. It gives you a partner to team up with to take on the world.


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    • Announcing our new website

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    The relationship between a married couple is the most important relationship you will ever have. More important than any other relationship you have now and in the future. 


    This is the relationship your friends will admire, your children will learn and grow from, and your parents will be proud of. 


    This is the relationship you need to nurture every single day of your life. It's a living entity and needs constant care.


    In return, this relationship gives you love, support, and happiness. It gives you a partner to team up with to take on the world.


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    • Learn about the 5 Love Languages
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