Welcome back to another round of Five Things - where we share five little stories from our day-to-day experiences at home. Not everything is exciting enough to merit an entire blog post, but we had such great feedback from you when we started this segment last month, I'm excited … [Read more...]
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 … [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...]
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...]
Spring Stitch Fix Review for Cooler Weather + $300 Giveaway
It's here! And by "it", I mean my Spring Stitch Fix box, and also the arrival of spring weather. After a very reluctant start, spring temperatures have finally begun to make an appearance in Michigan and I am hopeful that winter weather is finally behind us. Even with the delayed … [Read more...]
How to Take Better Photos of your Baby
It's no secret that I love taking photos of Dessa. Photography has become a hobby of mine and there is no greater muse than my sweet little sidekick. Dessa may not understand what the camera does, but she learned pretty quickly that mommy loves it when she smiles at the camera. … [Read more...]
A Tea Party for One
Have you ever found a restaurant you love so much, that you want to dress up just to make the dining experience more special? That's exactly how I feel about Mad Hatter Bistro in Birmingham, Michigan. Rob discovered this gem of a restaurant and we stopped by for brunch a few … [Read more...]
