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Saving for College: 529s
I’ve had it on my to-do list since Henry was born to start a tax-free 529 savings plan to begin squirreling away money for his college tuition (and to allow the magic of compounding interest to help us out). We’re opting for a 529 rather than pre-paying in-state tuition because we have no idea where Henry will end up (we really don’t even know if he’ll go to college).… Read MoreBut here we are, seven months later, and we haven’t done it yet. I really don’t know how to compare all the plans (every state has a different one, and you can invest in any state’s plan). Matt’s dad is recommending
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DIY Business Cards
In preparation to attend a Teach For America leadership summit, I decided that I needed business cards. I was in a quandary because I didn’t yet have the logo for Montessori For All. However, I needed something to pass out in case I connected with anyone.… Read MoreSo I decided to pull together some easy-peasy business cards, using materials I already have on hand.
First, I did a little internet research to get inspired. I searched Pinterest for ideas, but ultimately, I was most inspired by Jordan’s ideas over at Oh Happy Day.
First, she had this simple idea for dipping the edge of each card in dye.
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Meal Planning Club
As I talked about last week in my post about reducing stress, we’ve been eating out nearly every night in an attempt to keep our house cleaner and to reduce the stress associated with change and transition. Honestly, I think it’s introducing more stress into our lives. We’re eating food that’s not as healthy, we are bringing a baby to a restaurant every night, and we’re growing weary of our go-to restaurants.… Read MoreSo I’ve been trying to figure out how to get back into cooking most nights without introducing a lot of stress into our lives. Meal planning immediately came to mind.
Typically, I plan meals by the week. But
