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
Easy As Pie Laundry Room Organization
I’m not sure why laundry rooms always seem to be the random gathering place of miscellaneous stuff, but I do know that the stuff can get out of control in a hurry. Rob and I had that problem too. I spent an afternoon establishing a plan for our laundry room organization, investing in some storage bins, […]
Our Budget-Friendly Living Room Transformation
This past April marked a big milestone for our family: two years of homeownership in this 1925 craftsman home that we absolutely love. At the time, we were still in all-out survival mode during the quarantine and the milestone came and went without any hullabaloo. The quarantine wasn’t particularly enjoyable for any of us, but […]
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 […]
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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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 … [Read More...]
June Stitch Fix Review #37 $700 Stitch Fix Giveaway and Link-Up
It's here! My June Stitch Fix Review is finally here and you have got to see what came in this month's Stitch Fix box. You may recall from last month that I wanted to try out a new stylist, just so I … [Read More...]
June Stitch Fix Sneak Peek Video
I always look forward to the first of the month for two reasons: Rob and I get to start fresh with a new budget and I get to share my latest arrivals from Stitch Fix with all of you. Last month's … [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 … [Read More...]
Desperately Seeking Denim: My First Trunk Club Experience
I've been in a bit of a denim rut lately. I own several pairs that I have purchased over the years, but these days my rotation consists of just two pair. My very fitted skinny jeans (that have gotten … [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 … [Read More...]
May Stitch Fix Review, Giveaway and Link-Up (#36)
My May Stitch Fix review is finally here! It's no secret that my usual stylist, Layla, is completely amazing and in very high demand. So this month, I decided to change things up a little. I reached … [Read More...]
May Stitch Fix Sneak Peek Video
Can you believe that it's already time for a new Stitch Fix post? The complete review will be up on the blog tomorrow (with dozens of photos of course!) In the meantime, I thought I'd have a little … [Read More...]
What I Wore: Navy, Florals and Lace
Today was one of those late-April Michigan days that the weather tried so hard to be nice, but it just didn't work. Chilly, overcast and on the verge of a sprinkle all day long; I needed an outfit to … [Read More...]
