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Nov. 12, 2025

Construction Chaos in Mexico: Our “4-Bedroom” That Wasn’t | This Migh…

We moved to Mérida for a turnkey four-bedroom … and discovered the builder only planned three. In this episode we unpack building a house in Mexico —missed construction deadlines , a closing day with workers still on site, an...

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Nov. 19, 2025

The Costco Reality Check: Is Life in Mexico Really Cheaper? | This Mi…

We thought moving to Mexico meant half-price groceries and margaritas on tap… until our first Costco trip totaled 8,000 pesos. 😳 In this episode of This Might Be a Bad Idea , Erica & Jeff break down the real cost of living in...

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Nov. 26, 2025

Bathroom Culture Shock in Mexico: Can You Flush Toilet Paper? | This …

“Wait… you don’t flush toilet paper in Mexico?” Welcome to our most humbling expat lesson. In this episode, we break down toilets in Mexico —why many pipes can’t handle paper, how locals use bathroom bins, when newer builds m...

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