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The Costco Reality Check: Is Life in Mexico Really Cheaper? | This Might Be a Bad Idea
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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Construction Chaos in Mexico: Our “4-Bedroom” That Wasn’t | This Might Be a Bad Idea
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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We Live Inside a Construction Site — Noise in Mexico | This Might Be a Bad Idea
Nov. 5, 2025

We Live Inside a Construction Site — Noise in Mexico | This Might Be …

We thought we were moving to paradise… but apparently, paradise comes with power tools. 🌴💥 In this episode of This Might Be a Bad Idea, Erica and Jeff uncover what no one tells you about noise in Mexico — from 8AM cement mixers and construction chaos to barking dogs, crowing roosters, and an entire…

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