His & Her Amazon Essentials Fall Try-On
I know it's been a hot minute since we had a chance to share new content on the blog. I actually set out to write this post at the end of September and got caught up in the craziness of Harvey's birthday, Halloween prep, and a mountain of things needing my attention over at Kinder Craze. It took a month, but I'm thrilled to finally be tapping away at my keyboard to share a new blog post here with you. My latest style review is a fun one because it features clothes for Rob and me from a place … [Read More...]
Our Homes Past & Present
Dessa’s Gray and White Nursery Tour
It’s funny how we’ve only been living in our new house for five months, but I already feel nostalgic about the home we had rented for two years. It was the first place we lived that truly felt special to us and it was the first home Dessa had ever known. Looking back at photos […]
Our Farmhouse-Inspired Easter Mantle that Will Last Well into the Spring
It think it goes without saying that Easter will be more different this year than ever before. We won’t be rushing from our at-home egg hunt to Easter Mass, followed by multiple family gatherings. I’m sure it will be the quietest, calmest Easter our family of four will ever experience. The Easter bunny will still […]
How I Styled Our Living Room Mantel and Cabinets with Objects We Already Owned
As much as I loved decorating our home for Christmas, it feels like a breath of fresh air to return to our simple, pared-down decor. The living room is still a slow work in progress, but it is coming along. Nearly every piece used to decorate our mantel and built-in cabinets were items we already […]
1920’s Master Bedroom and Nursery Update
I am so excited to welcome you back into our home for the third installment of our house update. This week’s update is all about the bedrooms – our master bedroom and Dessa’s nursery. You may recall that both of the downstairs bedrooms in our house had three doors – a standard entrance door, a […]
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My Fashom Subscription Box Try-On that was Every Bit as Good as Stitch Fix
Hello and welcome back to a brand new subscription style box review! I've tried on a lot of fashion subscription boxes over the years, but I am so excited to share this one with you because it's from … [Read More...]
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Can you believe that it has been an entire year since I shared a Stitch Fix review on the blog? I knew that it had been a while, but I hadn't actually sat down to do the math and calculate exactly how … [Read More...]
My Experiences with Gestational Diabetes During Two Pregnancies
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A Day in the Life of a Mommy
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It’s Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot
Special thanks to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for sponsoring today's post. As always, all thoughts and opinions are our own. If you still haven't gotten your flu shot and … [Read More...]
