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 […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
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Hello, Gestational Diabetes: 34 Week Bump Update
My oh my, where has all the time gone during this pregnancy? Chasing around a very active toddler certainly makes the time fly by extra fast. Somehow, I'm already 34 weeks along and although there are … [Read More...]
My Most Expensive Trunk Club Review
This month's review is a fun one! It has been a few months since I used Trunk Club and I wanted to see how well they handled a maternity Trunk now that I'm 7 months pregnant. Usually, when I order a … [Read More...]
What We Feed our Dairy-Free and Tomato-Free Toddler
Last month we shared Dessa's long and complicated journey through food allergies and sensitivities. Right now, she doesn't technically suffer from any food allergies, but we have discovered that she … [Read More...]
Five Things #3
So far, Maria has been the one writing these 5 Things posts. But I told Maria I'd like to give it a whirl, so this time you get to hear from me about five things in our lives that, while not big … [Read More...]
Dessa’s Birth Story
I have had every intention of sharing Dessa's birth story on the blog since the day she was born. Before that, actually. I kept notes on my phone of the events leading up to her birth because I knew … [Read More...]
Feeling Overwhelmed by Home Improvement Projects? Here’s how We Handle it
One of the biggest drawbacks of living in an old house is that there are a LOT of things that need to be fixed. And I don't just mean major repairs. The home improvements are often small, but there's … [Read More...]
Creating Simple Family Memories This Summer with Stitch Fix Kids
Summer is here and the Gavin family is ready for some fun! We have been loving every minute of sunshine that has come our way and this summer has been the most fun that our family can remember. We … [Read More...]
My Stitch Fix Maternity Shipment that was Nearly a 5/5
Sometimes you just get a stylist who nails it out of the park and that's exactly what happened with my Stitch Fix Maternity box this month. My stylist consistently tries her best to send items that … [Read More...]
The Devices we Love, Want, and Wish we had Purchased Differently for Blogging and Home Use
Hey, everyone! Rob here and we've got a fun bit of a "he said/she said" style blog post for you today all about our preferred devices for getting work done. Maria and I make our living on our laptops, … [Read More...]
