About

Hi, I’m Maggie.

I started learning about points and miles because I wanted to travel more — not just once-in-a-lifetime trips, but the kind of travel that becomes part of real life. Trips as a family, weekends away as a couple, adventures with friends, and yes… even the occasional glorious solo trip.

Like a lot of families, travel felt expensive and overwhelming at first. Flights, hotels, logistics — it all adds up quickly. So I dove into points and miles, learned the systems, made some mistakes, figured out what actually works, and slowly started turning everyday spending into meaningful trips.

I’m the one who handles the credit cards, redemptions, and planning so my family can simply enjoy the experience. The photo above is from our last big trip to Spain — a trip that felt huge when we first dreamed about it, but became completely doable with points.

This blog is where I share what I’ve learned along the way, without the jargon or gatekeeping. Here you’ll find:

• 💳 beginner-friendly points and miles tips
• ✈️ travel inspiration you can actually use
• 👶 honest, real-life family travel (the good, the chaotic, and everything in between)

If you’ve ever thought travel like this was out of reach, or you don’t know where to start with points, you’re in the right place. I’m glad you’re here.

Follow along on IG at @getthempoints and get ready to stop dreaming and start traveling!