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
Creating the Perfect Gallery Wall
After nearly three months of living together as newlyweds in the little condo we are renting, we are proud to have finally hung some photos around our home! Not just any haphazard photos, though. Nope. We now have a perfect gallery wall. If you can imagine, our not-so-little little gallery wall endeavor actually began four weeks […]
Easy DIY Woodburned Soap Dispenser Tray
I’m always on the lookout to free up any visual clutter from our home – especially in the kitchen. A few years back, I switched to clear glass soap dispensers to place by the sink and have loved the change. The refillable glass containers are eco-friendly and add a stylish touch to our kitchen counter. […]
A Long Overdue Home Tour
It’s hard to believe that it’s been four months since Rob and I moved into our little rental house. You may recall that we painted the interior before moving in. We love our little house, but it is tiny and the bright white walls help to visually open up the space. Right now we are […]
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 […]
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Hits and Misses from My 2nd Wantable Style Edit
My second Wantable box arrived this month and I couldn't wait to try everything on after my first box was such a perfect fit for my personal style. Just as I had hoped, there were lots of cute items … [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 … [Read More...]
An Honest Tieks Review: Everything You Want to Know
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, … [Read More...]
On Our Way to Debt Free, Again
Maria and I have been living in our "new" house now for just over 9 months. We love our home and everything about it, even its little idiosyncrasies (like the far-from-perfect DIY electrical wiring … [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 … [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, … [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 … [Read More...]
The New Year’s Resolution We’re Sure to Keep + A Giveaway
The Christmas season is mostly over (though I'm sure we'll leave the decorations up for a little while longer so Dessa can continue to enjoy them) and we are looking ahead to the New Year. We always … [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 … [Read More...]
