Halloween weekend is only 19 days away and Rob and I are so excited for our upcoming trip to celebrate Halloween at the Grand on Mackinac Island. The historic Grand Hotel, which opened in 1887, is completely majestic and the perfect setting for a Halloween getaway. Rob and … [Read more...]
Why We Can’t Wait for Halloween – Part 1
Fall is here and Rob and I have been talking for weeks about taking a weekend getaway to enjoy the seasonal beauty of Pure Michigan (a common catchphrase within our home state). We had some extra money left over from our honeymoon and have been brainstorming what we should do and … [Read more...]
11 Things My Husband Does Better than Me
Today is Rob's birthday and I have been reflecting on all things Rob excels at beyond my own abilities. People give me a lot of credit for being the creative one in our two-some and while my ability to operate a camera may shine front and center on the blog, Rob has so many … [Read more...]
What We Watch: Our Top 6 TV Shows
Now that the wedding is behind us; Maria and I are slowly getting into a routine and we're starting to have time for TV again! (Although, with two blogs and Maria going back to school last month, it hasn't been a ton of time.) Maria and I have a lot of different shows that we are … [Read more...]
Our Repurposed Home Office Corner
Now that I am a newlywed, people are always asking, "So, how's married life?" My response is always the same: It's a lot calmer than being engaged. And I like it. With the wedding three months behind us, Rob and I have a chance to shift our attention back to other things … like … [Read more...]
A (Very) Minor Drawback of Good Financial Management
As I'm sure you know, Maria and I have put a lot of effort into putting the good financial management practices from Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University into effect in our lives. I mean, we did just pay off a massive amount of debt. The results of these practices have been … [Read more...]
The Champagne Incident – Talking Real About Money
I recently found myself explaining our entire financial plan and philosophy to a stranger. The man knew a little about my background and asked many typical questions, but I could tell he didn't really believe me when I said that Rob and I never really fight about money, since we … [Read more...]
Our One of a Kind Vintage Wedding
Hello from the newlyweds! Rob and I have been married for 1 month and 1 day and we are still in awe of our magical vintage wedding day. Thank you to everyone that has extended their heartfelt congratulations and prayers for our marriage. We count our blessings every single day … [Read more...]
Big Strides Forward in Our Journey Out of Student Loan Debt
Big things have been happening behind the scenes at Crazy Together. Now that Rob and I are married, we can finally put all of the plans we made for building our future into action. Yes, the wedding was beautiful, exciting and beyond all of my wildest dreams and expectations. Our … [Read more...]
