It is no secret that I am a loyal Tieks customer. The stylish, foldable ballet flats frequently make an appearance in my Stitch Fix photos and in my kindergarten classroom. I wear my Tieks so much, that I often find myself answering a variety of questions about these fashionable … [Read more...]
Five Things
The weekend has finally arrived and we are so excited! I may be staying at home this year to take care of Dessa, but I still love Fridays every bit as much as I did when I was working outside the home. Weekends mean more rest, family time, and an extra set of hands around the … [Read more...]
Let’s Make Crazy Together Even Better: 2019 Reader Survey
Here we are, several days into the New Year and Rob and I are still refining and planning some of our goals for the year ahead. We already shared the financial milestone we hope to accomplish in 2019, but there are so many other visions we have for our family in the next year. … [Read more...]
His & Her Stitch Fix Review: Perfect Styles for Both of Us
Happy New Year and welcome back for our first Stitch Fix review of 2019. Rob and I wanted to do something extra special for this review so we both received a Stitch Fix box in the mail to share with you. That's right, this is a His and Her Stitch Fix Review and it was so, so … [Read more...]
‘Tis the Season!
There was something special about celebrating our first Christmas as a family of three last year, but it turns out that second Christmases are a lot more fun! Dessa was filled with excitement and joy all season long and we have loved every moment of our second Christmas as a … [Read more...]
Last Minute Gift Ideas for Him and Her that will Arrive by Christmas
Christmas may be five days away, but it's not too late to shop from the comfort of your home (far away from long lines and crowds of people finishing up their own holiday shopping.) We rounded up some favorite last minute Chrismas gift ideas that we own and love, as well as the … [Read more...]
Paper Plate Advent Wreath Craft for Children and Toddlers
Now that Dessa is old enough to understand a little more about Christmas, we are loving all things Santa this Christmas season. All of that has been so much fun, but Rob and I especially want to educate our daughter on the real meaning of the Christmas season: celebrating the … [Read more...]
A Little Christmas Magic from St. Nicholas
The holiday season is in full swing at the Gavin household and we are slowly forming new family traditions to celebrate each year. One tradition that I had growing up and always wanted to share with my own children was celebrating the Feast of St. Nicholas on December 6. We … [Read more...]
My First Trendsend Review: A Comparison of Stitch Fix vs. Trendsend by Evereve
I've been a long-time Stitch Fix fan, but for the past several months, I've been having a lot of fun discovering new online style services - like Trunk Club and Wantable. And then I heard about Trendsend by Evereve. Much like the others, Trendsend sends hand-picked items directly … [Read more...]
