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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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What Our Toddler will be Wearing this Spring
Spring is finally here and our toddler's wardrobe needed a seasonal refresh. I shopped smart and got nearly every item in Dessa's closet on sale. There are a few unique items in her closet that aren't … [Read More...]
My First Fashom Box: A Comparison of Fashom vs. Stitch Fix
It's always fun to discover new styling services to share with you on the blog and this month I tried a new company that specifically aims to be budget-friendly. I know how much you love reading my … [Read More...]
Meet the Many Robert Gavins
Ever get an email that was intended for someone else? I get email mix-ups ON THE REGULAR. And I'm not talking like a friend that accidentally emailed me instead of someone else. I'm talking about … [Read More...]
Stitch Fix Kids Review: Dessa’s First Fix
I finally tried Stitch Fix Kids for Dessa! You already know how much Rob and I love using Stitch Fix to shop for clothes, and several readers have asked if we would try Stitch Fix Kids for Dessa since … [Read More...]
This is How We Afford Nice Things
If you've read Crazy Together for any length of time, you already know that Maria and I love to save money. But, we're people, too, and I'm sure you have noticed by now that there are also several … [Read More...]
What We Are Doing to Raise a Child who Loves to Read
As an early childhood educator, I know the importance of reading to young children. It sounds so simple and, to be honest, a little unbelievable, but reading to a child for 20 minutes every day from … [Read More...]
Hits and Misses from my March Stitch Fix Review
My March Stitch Fix box has arrived and it was quite the mix of beautiful items that perfectly fit my style and a couple of pieces that I knew would be going back as soon as I saw them. I don't mind … [Read More...]
Five Things #2
Welcome back to another round of Five Things - where we share five little stories from our day-to-day experiences at home. Not everything is exciting enough to merit an entire blog post, but we had … [Read More...]
A Day in the Life of a Toddler
No two days in the Gavin house are ever exactly the same, but I thought it would be fun to share a typical day in the life of our 19 month old daughter, Dessa. I kept a pen and paper by my side so I … [Read More...]
