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
Dessa’s Gray and White Nursery Tour
It’s funny how we’ve only been living in our new house for five months, but I already feel nostalgic about the home we had rented for two years. It was the first place we lived that truly felt special to us and it was the first home Dessa had ever known. Looking back at photos […]
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 […]
Second Floor Bungalow Update
As much as I have loved sharing updates of our home’s lower level with you, I have been anxiously awaiting this particular post. The second floor of our house is broken into three distinct parts – a bungalow style living space, our master closet, and an unfinished storage area that has appropriately been dubbed “the […]
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 […]
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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
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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...]
