Tips & Advice

This is a collaborative post. All opinions are my own. To DIY or to hire out? It's a question that every homeowner runs into, and the answer is often not clear. Many homeowners start down the path of DIY home improvement for one major reason: money. Hiring skilled contractors and specialists is expensive, as anyone who has gotten a quote for a house project quickly realizes. You may be great […]

This is a collaborative post. All opinions are my own. Back when we were renters, we owned very few tools. Like really, I think all we had was a drill, a hammer, and a hand saw. After becoming homeowners, as we've needed new tools for projects to improve our home, we've added a few more tools to the arsenal. I'll be the first to admit, we are not expert DIYers by […]

This is a collaborative post. All opinions are my own. Your wedding will be an unforgettable and magical experience because of the significance behind the event; you’re marrying the one you love. But that doesn’t mean the finer details of the big day are inconsequential. Yes, getting married is obviously the most important part of the day, but the little details that contribute to creating a special day still count […]

This is a collaborative post. All opinions are my own. My sister-in-law is a master at packing. She has five young kids, and managed to squeeze everything for her family's 10-day trip to Iceland into carry-on bags (including all their boots and cold weather gear). Meanwhile, Ben and I had two big rolling suitcases we checked plus car seats and a stroller. As we struggled to fit our big bags […]