Thanks to everyone who entered the contest for the Ikea as-is pepper mill. We loved reading all of the awesome memories of horrible meals, and we definitely learned a few things NOT to try in the future- including and especially: …

What’s more fun than buying a house?  Buying a house on TV.  Or at least we think so.  Last year, when this whole house-hunting process was getting started, we applied to be on House Hunters.  Appropriate, no?  We got an …

The inspection for the house got done of Saturday and Chris and I (and little “Gweta”, too) went over for the walk-through.  The inspector said that overall the house was in great shape.  He pointed out a few minor things …

As a home cook, there are several little things you can do that will make a big impact on your food. If I had to pick my top 3 small things that make a big difference, they would be (in …

We are moving in just a few short weeks and soon our apartment will be filled with boxes and stripped of our personality.  As exciting as it is to move into a new place–our very first house–this apartment will always …

We got ourselves a fixer.  We are under contract with the home of our dreams and the closing date is set for March 31st.  We know that some people dream about building their own home with every upgrade you can …

If you are selling your home yourself and someone wants to come see it, set the appointment quickly and then confirm it with their realtor.  Then double confirm it the day of.  Have your car running, but never leave without …

I know you are dying to know what I am wearing today.  You probably wonder everyday, don’t you?  Today, I am sporting extremely fashion-forward black leggings.  Maternity ones (I’m not even pregnant).  Hot-t.  A plain black t-shirt that I cut …

Once you have kids, everything changes. How many times have you heard that?  Yeesh.  It is true.  But, I feel like it is also a given.  I guess everyone wants to sound smart.   Except when I forgot this and …

1.  I gave into my summer fever and my hair caught some light last night at Salon 21 with Stacie.  I almost canceled 4 times because I was so nervous but, turns out, I love it.  (And I loved talking …