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 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 […]
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How This Pregnancy is Different from my First Pregnancy: 22 Week Bump Update
At 22 weeks pregnant, I'm more than half of the way through carrying the tiny new addition to our family. We are making slow progress in our baby preparations, but Rob and I talk about the baby … [Read More...]
My Trunk Club “Maternity” Shipment that Didn’t Contain a Single Maternity Item
Yay! A new month has arrived, which means I have a brand new style box review to share with you. This month, I decided to switch things up and arranged for a shipment from Trunk Club. Unlike Stitch … [Read More...]
Our Complicated Story in and Out of Food Allergies
If you follow any of our Instagram stories, you may have seen me share a few of the difficulties we've encountered juggling Dessa's food allergies and sensitivities. In the past year and a half, we've … [Read More...]
Celebrating Mother’s Day with a Maternity Stitch Fix Review + $300 Stitch Fix giveaway
With our second baby on the way, I honestly don't know what I was more excited about: finally sharing the news of Baby Gavin with all of you, or writing a new Maternity Stitch Fix review for the blog! … [Read More...]
5 Spring Looks that are Friendly for the Budget (and a Baby Bump)
Spring is here and I have been itching to add a few new seasonal items to my closet. Rob and I have some big financial goals for the year and that doesn't always coincide with my desire for a wardrobe … [Read More...]
Belated Easter Blessings from Our Family to Yours
Every holiday we celebrate as a family of three seems to always be more special and memorable than the one before and this Easter was no exception! We didn't do anything fancy, but it seems as though … [Read More...]
Great Spring Styles that are Easy on the Budget
Thank you to Walmart for sponsoring today's post. While this was a sponsored opportunity from Walmart, all content and opinions expressed here are my own. This post also contains affiliate links. We … [Read More...]
Celebrating One Year of Home Ownership
One year ago today, Maria and I took the plunge and closed on our wonderful house. It's been quite a year since then. We've painted, renovated, and made a bunch of repairs, both small and large. We've … [Read More...]
Our Family is Growing … Again!
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