Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Recipe ($10 Family Dinner Idea) and more...

We LOVE having breakfast for dinner! And there's nothing more comforting, filling, and yummy than a huge plate of biscuits and gravy. My college kids request this meal when they are home on breaks — so it was on the menu for this week. 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And there’s nothing more comforting, filling, and yummy than a huge plate of biscuits and gravy. My college kids request this meal when they are home on breaks — so it was on the menu for this week. Another lovely thing about biscuits and gravy is that it is super cheap! Sometimes I serve this meal with sides like scrambled eggs or a cooked veggie, but if I’m being completely honest — no one really eats the sides when I serve them. So feel free to add them if your family will want them, but mine just likes seconds (and maybe even thirds!) of biscuits and gravy. I usually use ground venison seasoned with sausage seasoning (we buy our seasoning on Amazon) for this recipe. But regular sausage works just great! I’ve also found that Mayonnaise Biscuits are by far the quickest to whip up for this super simple dinner, but you can use whatever biscuit recipe you like best. You can even use canned biscuits if you’re in an exceptional hurry — but these Mayonnaise Biscuits whip up so quickly! This post is part of our $10 Dinner Ideas series, brought to you by Brigette on our team! Each week, she shares easy, delicious, and affordable family-friendly dinner ideas that cost less than $10 to make, use everyday ingredients, and are super quick meals. Ingredients for Biscuits: 4 cups flour (Harris Teeter – $1.99 for 5lbs)  — $0.40 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup mayonnaise (Publix — we don’t use a lot of mayonnaise, and I always wait to buy it until I am able to get it for free or almost free when I combine sales + coupons + rebates) 1 1/2-2 cups milk (Aldi – $3.05 for 1 gallon)  — $0.35 Total for Biscuits: $0.75 (makes 24 biscuits) Ingredients for Sausage Gravy: 1 lb ground sausage, cooked (I used ground venison sausage but this price is based on Aldi prices) — $3.49 1 Tablespoon butter (if combined with fat from sausage — I used 5 Tablespoons of butter since I used ground venison with very little fat) (Aldi – $0.85 per stick) — $0.53 1/3 cup flour (Harris Teeter – $1.99 for 5lbs)  — $0.03 5 cups whole milk (or half and half) (Aldi – $3.05 for 1 gallon)  — $0.96 Salt and pepper to taste Spices as desired, such as thyme, rosemary or red pepper flakes (I used fresh rosemary from my herb garden) Total for Sausage Gravy: $5.01 Total for Biscuits and Sausage Gravy: $5.76 (Serves 6) How to Make Biscuits and Sausage Gravy: 1. Follow the directions for making the biscuits here, or use the doubled recipe on the card below. 2. In a large frying pan, cook the sausage if you haven’t already. Remove the sausage from the pan, leaving some of the fat in the pan. Add 1 Tablespoon butter to the pan (or 5 Tablespoons if using venison sausage like I did) and stir until melted. 3. Make a roux by whisking in 1/3 cup flour. 4. Continue to whisk in 5 cups of whole milk gradually. Whisk until well combined and no lumps remain. Cook for several minutes or until thick. 5. Add in cooked sausage and salt and pepper to taste. Add other spices as desired or garnish with fresh herbs (I used rosemary). 6. Serve over hot biscuits! Print Biscuits and Gravy Does your family love having breakfast for dinner? There's nothing as comforting, filling, and yummy as biscuits and gravy. And, it's a super affordable family dinner! Course Bread, Breakfast, dinner, Main Course Cuisine American Keyword bread, breakfast, brunch, easy breakfast, easy dinner, easy side dish, family favorite, high protein, homemade, weeknight dinner Prep Time 20 minutes minutes Cook Time 12 minutes minutes Servings 6 Calories 989kcal Author Brigette Cost $5.76 Ingredients Ingredients for Biscuits: 4 cups flour Harris Teeter – $1.99 for 5lbs — $0.40 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup mayonnaise Publix — we don’t use a lot of mayonnaise, and I always wait to buy it until I am able to get it for free or almost free when I combine sales + coupons + rebates 1 1/2-2 cups milk Aldi – $3.05 for 1 gallon — $0.35 Ingredients for Sausage Gravy: 1 lb ground sausage cooked (I used ground venison sausage but this price is based on Aldi prices) — $3.49 1 Tablespoon butter if combined with fat from sausage — I used 5 Tablespoons of butter since I used ground venison with very little fat (Aldi – $0.85 per stick) — $0.53 1/3 cup flour Harris Teeter – $1.99 for 5lbs — $0.03 5 cups whole milk or half and half (Aldi – $3.05 for 1 gallon) — $0.96 Salt and pepper to taste Spices as desired such as thyme, rosemary or red pepper flakes (I used fresh rosemary from my herb garden) Instructions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. To make the biscuits, combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir in mayonnaise and milk until a soft dough forms. Dust the counter with flour and turn out the dough. If the dough is too sticky, add additional flour. Roll or pat out the dough and cut out 24 biscuits using a biscuit cutter or juice glass. Place the biscuits on a baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large frying pan, cook the sausage (if you haven’t already). Remove the sausage from the pan, leaving some of the fat in the pan. Add 1 Tablespoon butter to the pan (or 5 Tablespoons if using venison sausage like I did) and stir until melted. Make a roux by whisking in 1/3 cup flour. Continue to whisk in 5 cups of whole milk gradually. Whisk until well combined and no lumps remain. Cook for several minutes or until thick. Add in cooked sausage and salt and pepper to taste. Add other spices as desired or garnish with fresh herbs (I used rosemary). Serve over hot biscuits! Nutrition Calories: 989kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 20g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 1505mg | Potassium: 689mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 569IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 506mg | Iron: 5mg FAQs about Biscuits & Sausage Gravy: What should I serve with biscuits and gravy? You could serve hash browns, scrambled eggs, or a cooked veggie, but my family just likes seconds (and maybe even thirds!) of these biscuits and gravy. Can you freeze biscuits and gravy? Freeze cooled biscuits in an airtight container. To serve, thaw and warm at 350°. Skip freezing gravy — it changes texture and tastes best fresh. More Ideas for Family Dinners Under $10: Quick & Easy Mini Calzones Mexican Lasagna Easy Cheesy Kielbasa Pasta Skillet Chicken Alfredo Pizza Chicken Burgers and Baked Fries Spaghetti Pizza Cheesy Potato Soup and Bread Machine Dinner Rolls Homemade Chipotle Chicken Bowls Crustless Spinach Quiche and Whole Wheat Bread Easy Chicken Pot Pie Baked Chicken Chimichangas and Cilantro Rice And, be sure to check out all our easy dinner recipes here! If you make this easy Biscuits and Gravy recipe, we’d love for you to leave a review and let us know how it turned out! FREE One Week Menu Plan! Done-For-You Dinner Recipes With Simple Ingredients and a Grocery Shopping List!       How We Went to Magic Kingdom on a Budget For three years, Kierstyn has been dreaming of going to Disney. She’s been talking about when she gets to go, what she’s going to do, and how excited she is for when she finally gets to go to Disney. I’ve wanted to make it happen for her ever since she started talking about it and for her six-year-old birthday, we finally got to make that dream come true! (And we did it on a budget!) So many people asked me for more details on how we managed to go to Disney without spending thousands of dollars and what suggestions I have for how to make the most of a Disney trip. This post is a compilation of details on our one-day adventure to Magic Kingdom. Plus, I share some tips I’ve learned for ways to save money and make the most of your time at Disney (I’ve gone three times in the last two years — once with Kierstyn and then twice for a client getaway with my business coach, Alli Worthington.) What Tickets We Bought We bought one-day tickets to Magic Kingdom and didn’t buy anything extra (no upsells, food plans, experiences – nothing). I know that a lot of people will say you should go more than one day, but for Kierstyn’s first experience at six years old, it was perfect. We were able to really make the most of that one day but one day was plenty for a 6-year-old. In fact, I think trying to go more than one day would have been too exhausting. It is less expensive per day to buy tickets for more than one day, so I would recommend that if you are going as an adult or with older children and want to go for more than one day. You can buy tickets through a Disney travel agent or you can also check sites like Undercover Tourist or Get Away Today. Why We Didn’t Buy Any Upsells Disney tickets often cost $129 or so for a single park ticket (they can cost more during peak season), where you will usually pay the most is if you buy the upsells. Things like Character Meet & Greets, Food Plans, VIP experiences, or Lightning Lanes.) It can added up to hundreds of extra dollars per person really quickly. Instead of paying for any upsells, we just bought a single park ticket for each of us and chose a time of year and a day of the week when the park would be a lot quieter. We went on a Tuesday (one of the best days to go, I’ve been told) and chose a week where school was in session for pretty much everyone around the country. Compared to when I had gone before, the lines were SO much shorter and there were a lot fewer people. I watched the app for wait times so that we went to where the shortest wait times were. I think the longest we waited for anything was 25 mins but we mostly only waited 10-20 mins for everything we wanted to do!! Being strategic about going where the shortest lines were and keeping a close eye on the app instead of just going to whatever was closest really paid off. We did more walking, of course, but we likely saved hours of wait time! I found that first thing in the morning as well as near the end of the day tend to be the best times to go to the more popular attractions. If you are okay with missing the fireworks in the evening, you will likely find much shorter lines at most attractions during that time. (Note: I think the fireworks are VERY worth seeing, but if you are going for two or more days, you could skip them one of the nights in favor of riding rides during that time.) We got to meet 5 princesses which was the highlight for Kierstyn. (I highly recommend the Princess Fairytale Hall experience — I couldn’t believe it was free! You got to spend a few minutes one-on-one with each Princess and they were so kind and made Kierstyn feel so special!) We also went to Enchanted Tales with Belle and Kierstyn got to be part of the play and acting out the story with Belle, which she just thought was amazing! There was almost no line for this at all in the late afternoon. We also rode on a lot of different rides, went to two shows, saw both parades, and stayed for the fireworks. It was a very full day, but we paced ourselves and we stopped for a few breaks and found a quiet, cool place to park for a bit and just hang out and eat a snack and “recharge our internal batteries” before we jumped back into riding rides and going to attractions! How to Save on Food & Drink You can bring your own food and drink in to the park! I brought a backpack with lots of snacks plus a water bottle and electrolyte packets. There are water bottle refill stations at a few places in the park, but the water at Magic Kingdom tastes pretty funky, so I highly recommend bringing electrolyte packets or something else to mix into it to make it a little bit more drinkable. I also was told you could ask for cups of ice water for free at any food service place. I only found this out after we had already gone, so I haven’t tried it myself. If you are going to buy meals, the best value I found was to buy the kids’ meals. All of them are under $10, they have some healthy options, and they usually come with a main dish, two sides, and a drink (you can get a water bottle as a drink). You can also split adult meals, as another option. Pick Your Priorities I highly recommend deciding ahead of time what your priorities are for your time at Disney. For Kierstyn, I knew she wanted to meet princesses, watch the parade, and get her face painted. So we planned our day around making sure those things happened and then whatever else we could fit in that had a short line, we did! The face painting was expense — $28! — but they offer free touch-ups all day long. So I recommend getting it done early in the morning and then you can go back and get it redone halfway through the day if need be! Kierstyn was exhausted by the end of the day and fell asleep while we were waiting for the bus so I carried her for the last 30 minutes (was kind of wishing we had a stroller at that point!) but it was the BEST day!! A huge thank you to @adventureadvising for helping to plan the trip and to @alliworthington for inspiring this trip all the tips and help for ways to do it on a budget! I always thought Disney had to cost thousands and dollars and was so, so thrilled to learn otherwise! Quick & Easy Ways to Save Money at Disney Bring a water bottle or ask for cups of water instead of buying drinks. Bring your own snacks. Buy kid’s meals instead of adult meals if you are dining there. Go off season so that the lines are much shorter and you don’t need to pay for lightning lanes. Pay attention to the app for wait times. It can vary pretty wildly throughout the day! Buy Disney ears online ahead of time — Amazon sells them for about a 1/4th of what you’ll pay in the park! Same for Disney-related merch. Kierstyn fell asleep in the line as we waited for the bus back to our hotel. This was the one time I really wished we had brought a stroller! But otherwise, it worked great for us to not have one! My Disney Packing List Here’s what I’ve brought to Disney the past three trips — and have felt it fully covered all the bases. • Charging cable/power bank • Reusable water bottle • Sunscreen • Sunglasses • Hat • Poncho or compact rain jacket (in case it rains and also to wear on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure so you don’t get wet!) • Hand sanitizer • Lip balm with SPF • Tissues or small pack of wipes • Snacks/food (granola bars, protein bars, PB&J, oranges, trail mix, etc.) • Mini first aid kit (band-aids, blister patches) • Comfortable walking shoes (broken in beforehand) • Extra socks (great for rain or sweat) • Light sweater or hoodie for evenings • Portable handheld fan or neck fan • Electrolyte packets • Small umbrella – hold this out when you go through security or your bag will get pulled for extra screening. (Use this for sun protection and/or rain.) • Disney ears • Extra shoes + extra change of clothes (especially good if you are bringing young kids – you just never know what might happen!) What tips and suggestions would you add for making the most of a trip to Magic Kingdom/saving money at Disney? I’d love to hear!       Honest Stitch Fix Reviews: Crystal’s 11-Year Update & Gretchen’s Experience (+ $30 Off Your First Box!) Looking for honest Stitch Fix reviews? I’ve used Stitch Fix on and off for over 11 years now and have a lot of experience with the pros and cons of the service! Read on for my completely honest thoughts about my Stitch Fix experience, whether it’s worth it, and all my best tips & tricks for making it work for you! Stitch Fix sponsored this post and they recently sent a box to both me and Gretchen on our team. But as always, these are my completely honest thoughts after using the service for nearly a decade! (And right now, they’re offering $30 of your first Fix!) For those of you who have been following me for a really long time, you’ll probably remember parts of my Stitch Fix journey throughout the years and how I slowly went from not being impressed with the service to loving it. I figured an updated Stitch Fix review post was long overdue since I’ve been using it on and off for over 11 years! And I’ve learned a lot in that timeframe as to what works and what doesn’t work when it comes to this service. For those of you who haven’t been following me for very long or are reading about my Stitch Fix experience for the very first time, you should know that I am always brutally honest with my product reviews. I will never endorse a product that I don’t truly love. I will also never lie about loving a product that I don’t. So if you’re looking for really honest Stitch Fix reviews, this is the one to read! In this post I’ll cover how Stitch Fix works, how much it costs, the pros & cons of the service, my honest Stitch Fix review, whether it’s worth it, and how to best make Stitch Fix work for you. What is Stitch Fix? Stitch Fix has been around long enough now that you’ve most likely at least heard about it in passing. But just in case you’re not familiar with it, I want to first briefly cover what Stitch Fix is and how it works. Stitch Fix is an online clothing shop designed to provide personal styling services for women at an affordable cost. It was specifically created for women who need to wear nicer clothes for events/work but who don’t want to spend hours and hours combing through clothing stores to put together outfits. Originally, it was only for women, but they recently opened up a line for men and a line for kids. They carry women’s sizes 0-24W and XS-3X, maternity and petite options, men’s sizes XS-XXL, and kids’ sizes 2T-14. When you sign up, you’ll receive a box of clothing (called a “Fix”) on your doorstep at the frequency you choose (no subscription required). Each box is custom picked just for you by a Stitch Fix stylist based on your size and style preferences! Reviews of Stitch Fix: How Does it Work? If you’re interested in getting started with Stitch Fix, here’s how it works… 1. Sign up for a Stitch Fix account. (Psst! Right now they are offering $30 of your first Fix!) 2. Fill out your style profile. You’ll give very specific details on sizes you wear, styles you like, colors you like, types of clothes you like, and what types of clothing you are specifically looking for (more casual, all business, a mix of both, etc.) You can be very detailed in your descriptions and even share a Pinterest board with them to give Stitch Fix some ideas of your tastes in clothing. 3. Go to checkout and pay a $20 styling fee (this fee is currently being waived on your first fix). This is reimbursed if you choose to keep any of the clothes. 4. A Stitch Fix stylist will look at your style profile and put together a box of clothing just for you. It will be based upon what they think you’ll like, according to all your size, color, and style preferences. 5. They’ll send you this box in the mail. You’ll have a few days to go through the box, try on the clothes, and then choose to keep any that you liked and ship back any that didn’t work (they provide a postage-paid envelope for you to use). That’s it — that’s how Stitch Fix works and it’s super simple, actually! They also now have a feature where you can shop for one-off items based on your past kept items from boxes! It’s really convenient! Is Stitch Fix Worth It? How Much Is it? You only pay a $20 styling fee out of pocket to have the box shipped to you. If you choose to keep any of the clothing in your box, that $20 will be put towards your order as a discount. If you choose not to keep any clothing at all, you’ll lose the $20 you paid for the styling. When you sign up, you get the opportunity to specify your budget range. There is a really nice variety of different brands at different costs for all budgets. If you decide to keep all the items in your box, you’ll receive an additional 25% off your entire order! (And don’t forget — you can currently get $30 off your first Fix + your style fee waived!) Stitch Fix Reviews from My First Fix Experience Back when Stitch Fix first launched, a few of my friends signed up for it and loved it. Based upon their rave reviews and my husband’s encouragement, I decided it was finally worth it to try Stitch Fix. I wasn’t thrilled with what I got in my first box.  In fact, I sent half of it back, and I wish I wouldn’t have kept two of the items I did. As much as I thought I could convince myself to love them, I just couldn’t. I did get a pair of earrings in the box that I love and have worn countless times since then. So that was the one redeeming part of my very first Stitch Fix experience. But I kind of just decided that Stitch Fix probably wasn’t for me and was happy to leave it at that. Stitch Fix Review: My (Second) Disappointing Stitch Fix Box However, a year later, a friend here invited me to go with her to a Stitch Fix Influencer’s Dinner here in Nashville. I decided to go — mostly because I was honored to be asked and I was hopeful that I’d meet some other local bloggers at the event. While at the Stitch Fix event, I had a long talk with the Stitch Fix folks. I was quite cynical about things, and they patiently answered all my questions and encouraged me to give Stitch Fix another try. They gave me some pointers on how to get a box that better matches your style. They told me to be really, really specific in what I asked for and also encouraged me to set up a Pinterest board with wardrobe ideas. And then, they gave me a $20 Stitch Fix credit coupon so I could try the service without having to pay the $20 stylist fee. I debated whether or not I was brave enough to try again. I finally decided that it was worth it to give Stitch Fix another shot since it was so risk-free. Even if I sent everything back, I wouldn’t be out any money out of pocket. So I really put some time and effort into making sure my profile had very specific directives on it and I set up a Pinterest board with some outfit ideas. I was SO excited to get my box in the mail. …But I sent every single item back due to the pieces either being not my style or not the right fit. I really wanted to love Stitch Fix (maybe because I really dislike actual in-person shopping and this seemed like such an amazing option to just have clothing arrive at my doorstep that was picked out for me?!). I had heard that it takes a few times of really honest feedback before your stylist really learns your style well and starting sending the right kind of clothing for you, but I was starting to feel frustrated… The Box That Completely Changed My Mind Truthfully, if I hadn’t had a little bit of referral credit built up in my account, I probably would have walked away at this point. But I decided to give it one more try, since I basically had free money in my account and I hated for it to go to waste! So I tried another box. This time, when I sent the previous box back, I was super forthright in my feedback of the items they sent to me in hopes that my critique would help them do a better job of nailing my style in this third box. All of the items were much more my style than the first two boxes. Yay! In fact, I really liked every piece. I did send 4 out of the 5 pieces back simply because of fit and price. But when I pulled out these Jimmy Ankle Length Skinny Jeans, everything changed for me. I LOVED these jeans!!! It’s so hard to find jeans that fit my short frame well. These were PERFECT and I was SO excited that they fit me so well! Honestly, I wanted to buy multiple pairs of these exact same jeans because they were exactly everything I’d ever wanted in a pair of jeans. The jeans were $88, and I know that’s A LOT to pay for a pair of jeans. In fact, it’s quite a bit more than I’d ever paid for jeans prior to this. However, I realized that I would probably wear these jeans hundreds of times over the next few years (and I definitely did!). In that case, I decided it was worth it for me — especially to get a style and fit I love. And over the years, Stitch Fix jeans have continued to be my absolute favorite jeans. They always fit me perfectly and are such high quality. (Gretchen here! I’m jumping in here to say that I agree with Crystal! I love my Stitch Fix jeans and always get compliments on them.) {Another favorite pair of jeans from Stitch Fix!} {Sweater and Jeans from Stitch Fix!} The Secret to Making Stitch Fix Work for You After lots of trial and error with receiving many boxes and being patient, I’ve learned that it’s all about getting a stylist that learns your tastes and preferences well. It might take a few boxes for this to happen, but for me it has been well worth it to be patience and give Stitch Fix a chance! Here are my best tips to make Stitch Fix work for you… Make Sure You Fill Out Your Style Profile Carefully — Be really, really honest in your style profile. Make sure all your sizing and preferences are absolutely accurate and that you are very specific about colors, patterns, and styles you don’t want. Request a Stylist — If you know someone who has gotten fixes that you especially love, you can ask them who their stylist is and you can request that they assign the same stylist to you. No guarantees, but I’ve heard of this working for people. You can also request to have the same stylist you had last time (if you liked them) or a different stylist (if you didn’t like what they chose). Leave a Note For Your Stylist — Please do this. Tell your stylist exactly what you are looking for and what you aren’t looking for. They do read these notes and try to honor them. You can even ask for very specific items for an upcoming special event — like a dress to wear to a wedding or special event! Give Incredibly Honest Feedback — Seriously, don’t shy away here. I’m brutally honest and I’ve seen that it makes a huge difference when I leave 100% honest feedback. Don’t hold back! It might seem mean-spirited, but it’s not. They really want you to be honest so that they can get it right for you next time. (By the way, a number of times, if I left feedback about how I really didn’t like what they sent, they either refunded me the stylist fee or gave me a free $20 stylist credit to use the next time.) Stick With it For a Few Fixes — It took several fixes for my stylist to really learn what I liked. I’m very picky on the clothes I keep. Since I have more of a simple wardrobe, I have to really love a piece of clothing to keep it. As the stylists learn your fashion tastes and what you don’t like, they will do a better job choosing for you. After I had done several fixes with them, they started sending me fixes much more in line with my style. Request Multiples of An Item You Liked — If you liked a specific dress, shirt, or pair of shorts, you can ask if they have it in any other colors. I’m the kind of person who loves to get multiples of the same style (it simplifies things!), so this has worked well for me! (For instance, I got multiples of this dress and these pair of shorts — just in different colors.) And now you can even buy one-off items based on your past kept items. Just log in and look under the “buy it again” tab under “shop.” Check out this review from reader Julie who used these tips and had great success: “Wow, your Stitch Fix suggestions for getting a Fix that you like are spot on! I have been considering trying it and finally got around to it. I tried to be very specific as far as what I like and don’t like and how things fit, just like you recommend. I received my Fix today and was excited to open it but tried not to let my expectations get too high. Well, my stylist nailed 4 of the 5 items! I am keeping jeans, a jacket, and boots. I loved the clutch but realized I should have mentioned that I need a larger purse to hold my stuff. I loved having someone else pick clothing for me and I love surprises, so this was a super fun experience. The prices are higher than I would typically spend, but clearly I decided they’re worth it! for these items that I cannot wait to wear I will definitely be doing it again! And my 20-year-old daughter is sitting across from me working on filling out for her first Fix!” — Julie {I love these Utility Pants that came in my latest box!! I can’t recall having pants in this color and I love how they fit! They could easily be dressed up with nicer shoes and a nicer shirt or dressed down with Birks or sneakers and a tee and jean jacket.} Let’s Talk Stitch Fix Prices (The Elephant in the Room) The biggest drawback to Stitch Fix is obviously the pricing, and trust me — I totally get it! Here’s the thing — Stitch Fix won’t be the right choice for everyone. But if it’s within your budget to try it out even just once and see how you like it, it might be worth it to experiment with Stitch Fix. (And right now, you can get $30 off your first fix + the styling fee waived!) Yes, Stitch Fix can be more expensive, especially if you’re used to thrifting for most of your clothing. BUT the clothing is really high quality and can last a lot longer — making your spent money stretch a lot further. Also, you can specify your budget when you sign up! You get to choose your budget range for all the different clothing pieces, which is really nice! For example, I’m willing to spend more on a quality pair of jeans than I am a top, so I set my jeans budget a bit higher. {This blazer came in one box and is very different than anything I have and I don’t think it works with the shirt I am wearing it with here, but I think I like it and I am thinking there’s a good chance it might become a staple business piece in my wardrobe. Years ago, I got a blazer from Stitch Fix and I’ve worn it countless times to so many conferences, business meetings, and speaking events!} Is Stitch Fix Worth It? Pros & Cons Are you the kind of person who needs a simple pros & cons list? These are my overall positive and negative reviews of Stitch Fix, after having used it for over a decade now. I’ve found Stitch Fix to totally be worth it for me, but you have to decide for yourself! Pros Filling out your style profile is fun! It kind of helps you figure out your true style and discover what you actually love and don’t love when it comes to fashion. Since I’m not a fashionista, this isn’t something I’ve spent much time considering. So I thought that was a very valuable exercise. I love the anticipation of getting a box in the mail. It adds to the excitement that you don’t know what will be in it. It’s fairly rare that I get to open and go through a mystery box. Looking forward to the box makes the experience more fun! It’s SO much easier than shopping! Since I don’t enjoy shopping in-store, I find it so much easier and more fun to receive a Stitch Fix box on my doorstep! Plus, it’s nice to be able to try clothing on in the privacy of your own home and compare/match them to items already in your closet. It makes it really easy to decide whether or not to keep an item. It challenges you to try new things. It’s fun to try new and different styles that you normally wouldn’t pick off the rack in a store. It helps you further define your style and experiment some! You get to set your budget for what they send. Although the prices at Stitch Fix are going to be much more than what you’d find at thrift stores or on the clearance rack at Target, I love that they give you the option to set your price preferences for certain clothing items and they also offer you the option to set a budget for the entire cost of your box. I love the styling cards that come with each box. It gives you great ideas on how to style and accessorize an item of. clothing. These are great especially for someone like me who had no idea how to put outfits together when I first started with Stitch Fix. The stylists are very helpful and try really hard to listen to your honest feedback and notes You don’t end up buying things you don’t love. I find that I am more apt to only buy what I really love when I get to try things on at home and have a few days to decide versus having to decide when I’m in the dressing room at a store. Plus, it’s easier to tell if a clothing item fits into your wardrobe well and matches other pieces. You can change your profile at any time. Update your profile if your spending preferences, sizing, or likes change. You can do this whenever and however many times you want. Returns are incredibly easy and free. You just send whatever you don’t want to keep back in a pre-paid envelope. So simple! No subscription is required. You can get a box any time you want. Either on-demand or regularly — every few weeks, once a month, or every season. There are discounts! If you keep your whole box, you get 25% off your entire order. Plus, your $20 styling fee always goes back towards your order if you decide to keep even one item. Note: They also now have an entirely new way to shop called “Stitch Fix Freestyle” where you can shop their store without getting a scheduled Fix. You can browse and buy specific items based on personalized recommendations from your style profile. You can shop “trending for you” items, “complete looks” to find pieces that go with items you already have, or “buy it again” to find an item you love in a different pattern/color/size! As always, shipping and returns are free — just like with a regular Fix! {Summer Black Tee from Stitch Fix!} Cons You might need to be patient. Like I mentioned previously, it will probably take a few times for your stylist to get it right. Prices are higher. If you’re used to shopping at thrift stores or from sales racks, the prices you’ll find at Stitch Fix are definitely higher. Stitch Fix curates their collection from high quality name brands, and that comes with a bit of a price hike compared to what you might be used to normally. You never know what you’re going to get. While it’s fun to not know what you’ll get, it can sometimes be a bit disappointing. A few times, I’ve loved almost every piece in my fix. Other times, I’ve loathed most of what I received. It’s a risk you’re taking — and you’re out $20 if none of the items work for you. Sometimes, it seems like they don’t look at your style profile carefully. This usually doesn’t happen, but I have had a few times where I wondered if the stylist even so much as glanced at my profile because what she sent was so far off from my style profile and preferences. Like I said, this isn’t super common, but I did think it was worth mentioning. If you’re on a tight budget, it might not be worth the risk of the $20 styling fee. {Shirt and Blazer from Stitch Fix. I love some of their dressier shirts!} Honestly, Stitch Fix has been a real gift to someone like me who dislikes shopping and finds it exhausting and time-consuming to go to a store, search endlessly through racks and racks of clothing, and then try things on, only to discover that most of the items don’t fix or won’t work! Overall, I think I’ve come to realize that I really do love Stitch Fix after all these years!! In fact, some of my very favorite items in my closet are from Stitch Fix! Though it can be a bit pricey, I’ve personally found that the things I’ve kept from my boxes have held up well and I’ve worn many items over and over and over again for years. This is especially true of their jeans and shorts. And it’s really nice that you can set your budget when you sign up. If you like wearing quality pieces, you don’t enjoy shopping, and you’re not on an extremely tight budget, this styling service can be a lifesaver for busy women — and it can be a fun way to branch out and try new styles! So there you have it after my over-11-year journey — my very long and extremely in-depth (and brutally honest) Stitch Fix review! A Second Opinion: Gretchen’s Reviews of Stitch Fix Since Stitch Fix so graciously sent a second box to Gretchen on our team for this review, you get to hear another team member’s experience with Stitch Fix! Gretchen here! I tried Stitch Fix years ago and wasn’t super impressed. The past year though, I’ve used it multiple times and I have had the most amazing experiences! Stitch Fix made it super easy and fun to fill out my profile and pick styles that I most preferred. I get so excited to get my boxes every few months! I am always pleasantly surprised at the items they send. I especially have loved the jeans. It is super difficult for me to find jeans that fit in all the right places and aren’t too short. This last month, they sent me some super cute summer items, including this shorts that fit me so well. I love these pink striped shorts and have gotten so many compliments on them. This bright green tank is really comfortable and will on repeat this summer. I love the color! It’s not a color I would normally pick to wear but I actually think it’s perfect. I also through this pink blouse paired great with these comfy black shorts. It’s a fun summer looking outfit. Overall, I had the best experience with Stitch Fix! I ended up keeping several items and am very excited about them.  Get $30 Off Your First Stitch Fix Order + Styling Fee Waived! Right now, Stitch Fix is offering first timers $30 off your first Stitch Fix order + get your styling fee waived! This is a really rare discount (it’s been a long time since we’ve seen this big of a discount!), so it’s a great time to try Stitch Fix. Just go here, take your style quiz, and schedule your fix to get this discount. Hurry – this likely won’t last long. Teachers: Get 20% Off Your First Stitch Fix Order! As a special back to school discount, Stitch Fix is offering teachers 20% off their first order! This is a pretty rare Stitch Fix discount, so you don’t want to miss out! It’s a great chance to grab some clothing for the new school year! Just go HERE and click on sign up to get started. You’ll verify your teacher status with ID.me to get your 20% discount after signing up. It’s super simple! This teacher discount is only available for a limited time, so hurry and take advantage of it while you still can! You Might Also Like: My Completely Honest thredUP Review The Outfit Formulas That Changed My Life How I’ve Simplified My Wardrobe Why I Stopped Saying I Wasn’t a Fashionista More Honest Product Reviews from Crystal I’d love to hear all of your Stitch Fix reviews and whether you’ve found it to be worth it! 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In the summer of 2025, I made a decision that I honestly didn’t expect to have such a big impact. I signed up to meet with a Nourish dietitian. Not because I had a big health goal or some drastic change in mind, but because I was feeling a little stuck. I had been working out more, trying to be mindful of what I was eating, and wanting to better support my body through this full season of life. I figured it couldn’t hurt to get a little expert insight, especially since Nourish is fully covered by insurance under our plan. Honestly, I expected to get a few helpful tips on calories and macros. I didn’t expect it to shift so much of how I view my body, my energy, my relationship with food, and even how I approach rest and recovery. But it has. And I’m so grateful. Let me tell you more about my honest experience with Nourish… What Is Nourish? Nourish is a virtual platform that connects you with an online registered dietitian — someone trained to help you with everything from emotional eating and hormone health to energy levels and gut issues — all from the comfort of your own home. Instead of handing you a one-size-fits-all meal plan or a strict list of foods to avoid, your Nourish online dietitian walks with you step-by-step. They listen to your goals. They help you build habits. They offer insight on how nutrition, sleep, stress, and movement work together. And they empower you to nourish your body well — without shame, restriction, or overwhelm. My Completely Honest (+ Very Vulnerable) Nourish Dietitian Review To be honest, I was hesitant at first. I wasn’t sure I needed an online nutritionist consultation. I wondered if my health goals were “big enough” or if it would be worth the time. But I also knew I wanted to take better care of myself. I felt a little foggy some days. I wanted accountability and clarity, and deep down, I wondered if I was giving my body what it needed to thrive. That first call with my Nourish dietitian? It blew me away. She helped me understand how the stress and depletion of the last few years — pregnancies, nursing, fostering, adopting a child with disabilities, caregiving, running a business, and raising six kids — had left me running on fumes. She walked me through how under-eating and under-sleeping were actually slowing down my metabolism and affecting my mood and hormones. She didn’t guilt me. She didn’t overwhelm me. She encouraged me and gave me clear, simple steps I could take that very week. What I’m Learning from My Nourish Dietician Every session has been eye-opening. Not because of some radical overhaul… but because of how freeing and healing it’s been to undo old beliefs. My dietitian has helped me: Identify and challenge long-held beliefs about food and weight. Realize how often I’ve equated worth with a number on the scale. Shift from restriction to nourishment. Take baby steps toward what she calls “food freedom” — where food supports your life, not controls it. It’s emotional work, too. But so, so worth it. Finding Food Freedom After I started eating more (at the encouragement of my dietitian), I discovered that it was a big struggle for me. I realized I had a lot of fear around food and had put a lot of stock into what the scale said. My joy or frustration for the day and how I felt about myself was often very tied to whatever number the scale showed that day. One of the big things my virtual dietitian encouraged me to do was to stop weighing myself. This was scary — but it ended up being SO freeing!! It took awhile to get used to, but once I did, I began to feel a whole new world open up for me! I discovered that I had spent years trapped in a cycle of so much food noise in my head — constantly analyzing calories, pushing myself to exercise more, thinking I needed to lose weight, chasing skinny, mentally beating myself up if I didn’t follow the diet plan I had come up with for myself. I did all of this under the guise of self-discipline when it actually was dysfunctional! I am slowly finding such freedom when it comes to food. My brain feels much quieter around food and it feels weird but also so amazing!! I love that I can find joy in food and eating without needing to constantly analyze, stress, or feel like I’m not where I need to be. I’m chasing strong not skinny, nourishing myself not a number on the scale — and it’s been incredible! Taking My Wellness Even Further Recently, my dietician has been challenging me with practical ways to prioritize more sleep and to prioritize play. She’s having me try out better bedtime routines and try out different hobbies. It has been so good for my soul… and I feel like meeting with her is therapy for my whole self! I’m also SO excited because Nourish is now offering lab work as part of their program and it’s covered by insurance for most people, as well! So just like you can hire a dietitian through Nourish and most insurance companies will pay for it, you can also now have lab work done as part of the program and it’s $0 cost to you if your insurance covers it! The Nourish Lab panel checks the most important data for your metabolic and heart health — cholesterol, blood sugar (A1C), kidney function, electrolytes, and thyroid hormones. This is all so helpful because this data enables you and your dietician to make more informed decisions as you collaborate to improve your diet and health, and it provides another way to measure your progress. These labs are done at a Quest Diagnostics location near you and are fully covered every 3 months at no cost to you, providing up to $200 per year in value.  I had a metabolic panel done and it was so easy to do, the results came quickly, and my dietitian went over it with me. Best of all, it was entirely covered by insurance! Making the Most of Your Free Dietitian Online If you decide to sign up (which I highly recommend if you’re curious!), here are a few tips to make the most of your online nutritionist consultation: Track your eating, movement, and sleep for a few days ahead of your first call (I used MyFitnessPal and my Oura ring). Bring questions or struggles you want help with — even small things like “I snack all day and feel tired after lunch.” Share your health history (I even brought my bloodwork to our second session!). Be honest and open — this isn’t about perfection, it’s about progress. How Much Does a Session Cost with a Nourish Dietitian? If you’re wondering what a Nourish session might cost, here’s the exciting news: 94% of users pay $0 out of pocket when they use insurance! That’s right! You have a very good chance of being able to meet with a free dietitian online — right from the comfort of your own home. How cool is that?! I have been sharing about Nourish for the past few months or so as I have been using it and benefiting from it. Here’s what one my my readers had to say about their experience after giving it a try: “I tried Nourish because of you and it has helped me SO MUCH!! I’m overweight and I’ve never had anyone teach me how I’m supposed to eat to be healthy and fuel my body, until now…and I’m 45 years old. Any my insurance has been paying 100%!!! Thank you for sharing. It’s been life changing for me too. I’m so thankful.” I would say that number they give is quite accurate as the majority of my audience is also finding that Nourish is covered by their insurance, too. That said, every insurance plan is a little different — some may have a small copay or coinsurance — but Nourish does everything they can to keep your costs low and offers a simple insurance coverage calculator to help you know what to expect ahead of time. Here’s what you need to know: Most people pay nothing. Yes, really! The majority of users don’t pay anything out of pocket because Nourish is in-network with hundreds of insurance plans across all 50 states. You can check your coverage easily. Nourish makes it super simple to verify your insurance and see if there may be any copays or fees. No surprise bills. What your insurance says is what you’ll pay — no hidden costs or unexpected fees. All appointments are backed by the Nourish Guarantee to provide a no-surprise billing experience! Note: One of my followers was told that her insurance would cover Nourish and then that ended up not being the case. Nourish zeroed out her balance and didn’t charge her anything for the two sessions she had because of their Nourish Guarantee. Paying out of pocket? If your insurance doesn’t cover sessions, the self-pay rate is $145 per session — and you’ll know that up front. Why I Recommend It If you’re: Feeling stuck with your health goals Battling low energy or brain fog Walking through a tough postpartum season Wanting to build a better relationship with food Or simply needing some gentle accountability… I highly recommend checking out Nourish. This is one of the most grace-filled, personalized things I’ve done for myself in a long time. What Others Are Saying As you can see, I’ve really enjoyed Nourish but you don’t have to just take my word for it! Here are some messages and feedback I’ve received on social media and email from those who tried Nourish for themselves and shared the experience: Ready to try Nourish? Head here to check if your insurance covers it: Nourish Dietitian Program If it does, you’ll get access to a caring, credentialed online dietitian covered by insurance who will walk with you, encourage you, and help you create a life that feels vibrant, nourished, and whole. Nourish FAQ How much does a Nourish session cost? 94% of users pay $0 out of pocket when they use insurance! Is Nourish really free with insurance? Yep! Most insurance plans cover it 100% and you’ll pay nothing out of pocket! Saying yes to that first call with the Nourish dietitian is changing my life in the best of ways and I am so thrilled and grateful! Go here to sign up and see if Nourish is covered by your insurance. 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