That's right! You've seen 41 Stitch Fix boxes from Maria, it's about time you got to see one from me. And yes, you've read that post title right. While this is my first Stitch Fix Men review on the blog, it's actually my eighth Stitch Fix box. I was lucky enough for Stitch Fix to … [Read more...]
How The KonMari Method Helped Us Move
So, as you may have seen already, we've moved! We are now in a cute little house in Royal Oak, a really happenin' area of metro Detroit. However, the emphasis there should be on the word "little." The live-able area of our house is about 950 square feet (about 60 square feet … [Read more...]
At Home and On the Town with Stitch Fix Men
After the craziness of our move, unpacking and the start of Maria's school year, we are finally, finally, getting back a day-to-day routine. You know so much already about Maria: her typical day, her personal style (yeah, she loves her clothes), even taste in home decor. I'm … [Read more...]
We Have Keys to Our New Home
I know it's been a while since you've heard from me (Rob), but I'm here to share huge news for us: we have the keys to our new home! Maria and I are renting an adorable house in Royal Oak, one of the coolest suburbs of Detroit. We've been working on painting all weekend, … [Read more...]
7 Extravagances We Live Without to Make Room in our Budget
Maria and I are blessed in so many ways. We live debt-free, we are able to afford the occasional weekend getaway, we live in a comfortable condo in a very nice town, and I think we can all agree that Maria stays pretty well dressed. But we didn't get here just by pulling out the … [Read more...]
Why We’re On #TeamMacKale
Maria has met a lot of people through blogging, especially fellow teacher bloggers. But one blogger in particular has become Maria's closest blogging friend: Marsha McGuire of A Differentiated Kindergarten. Marsha lives in Michigan (though still a few hours away) and she and … [Read more...]
Father’s Day Gift Guide from Barnes & Noble
Father's Day is coming up on June 19, which means it's time to put some thought into a gift for dear ol' dad. If there is one thing I try to do well, it's selecting meaningful gifts for my family and friends. By "meaningful," I mean something that they will actually use and … [Read more...]
The Time We Forgot to Balance our Checkbook
I know it seems like we have all our ducks in a row and this money stuff comes easy for us. The truth is that we make mistakes too. And last week, we made a pretty big error that was a first for both of us. As May approached, we sat down and prepared our budget like we always do. … [Read more...]
There’s Money Hiding in Your Closet
How did tax season treat you this year? Did your bank account take a big hit or were you one of the lucky ones that enjoyed a return from dear ol' Uncle Sam? We enjoyed a nice little return and we partially have our closets to thank! Everyone knows that money doesn't grow on … [Read more...]
