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
Designing a Closet with a Budget in Mind
Thank you California Closets for sponsoring this post. Now that we are homeowners, Rob and I have been dreaming big about putting our personal stamp on our new home. We have a mile-long list of improvements that we intend to make over the coming years. We moved into the house three weeks ago and we […]
Our Cozy Living Room Christmas Decor
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and our house has never felt cozier. I’m not sure how many of our friends and family members we will actually get to see for Christmas this year, so I am fully embracing all things warm, inviting, and holiday-related. We play Christmas songs on our vintage-esque Bluetooth […]
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 turning […]
Living and Dining Room Update
I can’t believe we bought our house over five months ago and it has taken me this long to share a house update on the blog. There are still so many things I want to purchase for the house and I keep telling myself that I’ll write an update just as soon as we make […]
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My First Stitch Fix Maternity Review And It was Wonderful! (#45)
It's that time again - time for my monthly Stitch Fix post! This fix is especially exciting for me because it's my first Stitch Fix Maternity review. Yes, you read that correctly. Stitch Fix offers … [Read More...]
Playing Detective with Our Stolen Debit Card
If you saw our last post, you already know that Maria's debit card number was stolen not too long ago. Not to fear, we noticed the theft quickly, cancelled Maria's debit card and got the charges … [Read More...]
How to Hide the Baby Bump Without Sizing Up
After several weeks of hiding my newly formed baby bump, I can't tell you what a relief it was to finally share the good news with the world and stop worrying about which parts of my body were causing … [Read More...]
Our Debit Card Was Stolen … And It Was OK
One Sunday a few weeks ago, I was balancing our checkbook and making sure that all of our expenses were recorded in our monthly budget spreadsheet. As I often do while balancing our checkbook, I … [Read More...]
Our Family Is Growing!
Rob and I are overjoyed to finally share the good news that our little family is growing. We've been bursting with excitement over here since early November and it has been so difficult to keep our … [Read More...]
My Lost Trunk Club Women Review
As you know I love any service that offers a personal styling and shopping experience. I've been a Stitch Fix customer for nearly three years and I was excited to discover Trunk Club Women earlier … [Read More...]
My Athleisure Fix: January Stitch Fix Review #44
There's something about the holidays that makes you just want to cozy up with a blanket and a good book (or a Netflix account). Then January arrives and we start to remember all of those bad-for-us … [Read More...]
Merry Christmas from the Gavins
As we prepare to join our family and friends for a stream of holiday celebrations, we wanted to pause for a moment and wish you the warmest Christmas tidings. It has been quite a year in the … [Read More...]
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 … [Read More...]
