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
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 […]
Kitchen, Bathroom, and Hallway Update
Welcome back for the second installment of our updated home tour. We’ve been busy saving our pennies and slowly updating each room in the house with new furniture and accessories as our budget and needs allow. Last week I shared a tour of the progress we’ve made in our living and dining rooms. Come on […]
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 […]
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, […]
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Today is Day 29 of my Whole 30 journey. To be completely honest, I have kind of enjoyed the past 29 days. I have great energy during the day, I sleep well every night and I have the comfort of knowing … [Read More...]
How Can We Afford a Wedding?
By now, you know that Rob and I are working to pay off $180,000 in student loan debt. You also know that we are in the midst up planning our upcoming wedding. Typically, those two items don't mesh … [Read More...]
I Love Audiobooks
Maria and I currently live about 45 minutes apart from each other. In addition to that, we go on many trips throughout the state and in the midwest. For my day job, I have clients all over the state … [Read More...]
Still On Our Way to Debt Free
Yesterday was an exciting day for Maria and I: we got to draw another line on the "On Our Way to Debt Free" chart! Each line we draw on the chart is a little over $2,000 paid off and we now have two … [Read More...]
What the Whole30 is Doing to My Budget
I'm pretty sure that friends have always suspected I was a little bit crazy. Now I have given them even more reason to want to put me in the looney bin. This month, I read the book "It Starts with … [Read More...]
Stitch Fix 16 Review and Giveaway
Without a doubt, Stitch Fix has become one of the things I look forward to most each month. I love new clothes and never have time to shop, so I cannot express how helpful it has been for my personal … [Read More...]
It’s the Little Things
After two years together, there are still lots of little differences between Maria and I that can amuse the heck out of me. We both have similar temperaments, come from very traditional backgrounds, … [Read More...]
Six Surprising Things That Happened After I Said Yes
When Rob proposed, I was overjoyed and couldn’t wait to begin making plans for our life together. Right away, I was surprised by so many parts of the engagement process that I had not anticipated. … [Read More...]
Happy (Dating) Anniversary to Us!
Most people are done celebrating the holidays by now. All the presents have been unwrapped, the Festivus pole has been put away, the New Years celebrations are over, and now it's time to start getting … [Read More...]
