• Good Times

    Free Airline Credit: When to use it?

    free airline credit: our recent trip to New York

    I can’t remember ever earning free airline credit. I’m always too eager to get home to forfeit my seat. But earlier this year, we had an opportunity too good to pass up.

    We were flying home from my first ever cruise. The airlines asked for people to give up their spots for $250. We were not interested. Home was calling! Then it got up to $500. I was tempted, but I knew Matt was eager to get home. Finally, $750! At that point, I didn’t care how much Matt wanted to get home. It was only Saturday, and we didn’t have anything until school on Monday.

    I told Matt … Read More

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    Starting a Podcast: Should I Do It?

    starting a podcast: picture of microphone

    The other day, a simple text exchange led me to thinking about starting a podcast. Here’s how it went down! (A little backstory first…)

    For context, Julie and I are kindred spirits in many ways. I met Julie through Feeding the Soil years ago but then met her in real life through our schools. We are both school leaders with a passion for Montessori and education equity. Additionally, blogging is a hobby for both of us. We also think a whole lot about how being intentional with our lives. I love reading about her systems and routines. I had the chance to host her and her daughter in Austin … Read More

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    Guacamole Cook-Off Competition: One Fun Thing

    Guacamole Cook-Off Competition: Magaly showing her guacamole

    We had our second “One Fun Thing” of the school year. This time, it was a Guacamole Cook-Off Competition.

    I had a blind-fold ready. But, instead, we kind of set up our bowls secretly. We numbered them from 1-4. Then we each scooped a little of each option on a plate. We were careful to keep them in order.

    Next, we tasted each guacamole. Honestly, we went back for seconds and thirds! (I didn’t eat lunch at all that day.) Finally, we wrote our top vote on a sticky note and folded them up.

    One person read each vote in a dramatic way. It was nearly a tie … Read More