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12 Things You Didn't Know About Chip and Joanna Gaines
It's pretty easy to get hooked on the show Fixer Upper, especially thanks to its endearing hosts Chip and Joanna Gaines. They're the type of people you want to be best friends with, which had us thinking about what the pair is like off-screen, too! Here are some fun facts about this fun-loving couple.
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The Newest Addition
1/12The Newest Addition
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A big congrats to Chip and Jo, who welcomed a sweet baby boy, Crew Gaines, into the world on June 23, 2018. Their newborn son is the couple's fifth child. "We couldn't be more in love," Joanna <a href="https://www.instagram.com/joannagaines/?hl=en" rel="noopener" target="_blank">wrote on Instagram</a>. "He made an unexpected (and speedy) entrance into the world two and a half weeks early – which is fitting given he was a sweet surprise from day one. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers. We are so grateful."Fixer Upper12 Things You Didn't Know About Chip and Joanna GainesThe Newest Addition
PHOTO 1 of 12READ LESS -A big congrats to Chip and Jo, who welcomed a sweet baby boy, Crew Gaines, into the world on June 23, 2018. Their newborn son is the couple's fifth child. "We couldn't be more in love," Joanna <a href="https://www.instagram.com/joannagaines/?hl=en" rel="noopener" target="_blank">wrote on Instagram</a>. "He made an unexpected (and speedy) entrance into the world two and a half weeks early – which is fitting given he was a sweet surprise from day one. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers. We are so grateful."Photo Credit: instagram.com/joannagainesSource: www.instagram.com
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When Chip Noticed Joanna
2/12When Chip Noticed Joanna
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Chip fell in love with Joanna after seeing a picture of her at the auto body shop her father owned, which he kept on the wall behind the counter.Fixer Upper12 Things You Didn't Know About Chip and Joanna GainesWhen Chip Noticed Joanna
PHOTO 2 of 12READ LESS -Chip fell in love with Joanna after seeing a picture of her at the auto body shop her father owned, which he kept on the wall behind the counter.Photo Credit: HGTV.comSource: www.hgtv.com
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When Joanna Noticed Chip
3/12When Joanna Noticed Chip
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On the other hand, Joanna fell for Chip because of his sense of humour. "At first, I couldn't believe how kind Chip was — he had kind eyes, and made me laugh a lot… I knew he was the one because I knew I could trust him."Fixer Upper12 Things You Didn't Know About Chip and Joanna GainesWhen Joanna Noticed Chip
PHOTO 3 of 12READ LESS -On the other hand, Joanna fell for Chip because of his sense of humour. "At first, I couldn't believe how kind Chip was — he had kind eyes, and made me laugh a lot… I knew he was the one because I knew I could trust him."Photo Credit: HGTV.comSource: www.hgtv.com
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Outdoor Life
4/12Outdoor Life
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Joanna told us that their kids love spending time outdoors. "They love being outside, they love farm animals and they are sure to always keep things interesting around here."Fixer Upper12 Things You Didn't Know About Chip and Joanna GainesOutdoor Life
PHOTO 4 of 12READ LESS -Joanna told us that their kids love spending time outdoors. "They love being outside, they love farm animals and they are sure to always keep things interesting around here."Photo Credit: instagram.com/joannagainesSource: www.instagram.com
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Joanna Had TV Ambitions
5/12Joanna Had TV Ambitions
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Joanna secretly wanted to be on TV when she was a kid, though it was in the broadcast journalism form. "I always dreamed of the idea of television, but never thought it would have to do with design or renovations."Fixer Upper12 Things You Didn't Know About Chip and Joanna GainesJoanna Had TV Ambitions
PHOTO 5 of 12READ LESS -Joanna secretly wanted to be on TV when she was a kid, though it was in the broadcast journalism form. "I always dreamed of the idea of television, but never thought it would have to do with design or renovations."Photo Credit: instagram.com/joannagainesSource: www.instagram.com
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Politician Chip?
6/12Politician Chip?
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Meanwhile, Chip dreamt of becoming a baseball player or a politician.Fixer Upper12 Things You Didn't Know About Chip and Joanna GainesPolitician Chip?
PHOTO 6 of 12READ LESS -Meanwhile, Chip dreamt of becoming a baseball player or a politician.Photo Credit: instagram.com/chippergainesSource: instagram.com
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Best at Budgets
7/12Best at Budgets
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Joanna is a strict budget tracker and keeper. When she shops at flea markets, she's all about the good deals. "I always go with a budget in mind, so I don't get carried away… When I find something I like, I first determine the value and what I will spend on it before I look at the price tag."Fixer Upper12 Things You Didn't Know About Chip and Joanna GainesBest at Budgets
PHOTO 7 of 12READ LESS -Joanna is a strict budget tracker and keeper. When she shops at flea markets, she's all about the good deals. "I always go with a budget in mind, so I don't get carried away… When I find something I like, I first determine the value and what I will spend on it before I look at the price tag."Photo Credit: instagram.com/joannagainesSource: www.instagram.com
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Keen on Kitchens
8/12Keen on Kitchens
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Joanna's favourite room when she's at home is the kitchen. "It's the heart of the home for me… No matter how much is going on, I don't feel overwhelmed because the palette is very clean and fresh. I love the farmhouse sink, and I love looking out the window at the animals and cows while I work."Fixer Upper12 Things You Didn't Know About Chip and Joanna GainesKeen on Kitchens
PHOTO 8 of 12READ LESS -Joanna's favourite room when she's at home is the kitchen. "It's the heart of the home for me… No matter how much is going on, I don't feel overwhelmed because the palette is very clean and fresh. I love the farmhouse sink, and I love looking out the window at the animals and cows while I work."Photo Credit: HGTV.comSource: www.hgtv.com
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Best Bedrooms
9/12Best Bedrooms
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On the other hand, Chip loves to spend time in his boys' rooms. It's a space that suits their active lifestyle; it comes complete with a basketball hoop!Fixer Upper12 Things You Didn't Know About Chip and Joanna GainesBest Bedrooms
PHOTO 9 of 12READ LESS -On the other hand, Chip loves to spend time in his boys' rooms. It's a space that suits their active lifestyle; it comes complete with a basketball hoop!Photo Credit: instagram.com/joannagainesSource: www.instagram.com
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Love Notes
10/12Love Notes
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When the two are apart, they try to keep the romance alive by hiding love notes in each other's overnight bags. Chip even keeps them! "I have a pile of them from over the years."Fixer Upper12 Things You Didn't Know About Chip and Joanna GainesLove Notes
PHOTO 10 of 12READ LESS -When the two are apart, they try to keep the romance alive by hiding love notes in each other's overnight bags. Chip even keeps them! "I have a pile of them from over the years."Photo Credit: instagram.com/chippergainesSource: instagram.com
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First Flip
11/12First Flip
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Chip's first home flip happened in college, while Joanna caught the reno bug from her hubby. "Once I caught onto the concept of buying something that is undervalued and then putting value into it before selling it for a profit, I was hooked, too."Fixer Upper12 Things You Didn't Know About Chip and Joanna GainesFirst Flip
PHOTO 11 of 12READ LESS -Chip's first home flip happened in college, while Joanna caught the reno bug from her hubby. "Once I caught onto the concept of buying something that is undervalued and then putting value into it before selling it for a profit, I was hooked, too."Photo Credit: instagram.com/joannagainesSource: www.instagram.com
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They Don't Own...
12/12They Don't Own...
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The one thing the duo and their family don't own, ironically, is a TV! "We didn't buy a TV when we first got married, and we have yet to buy one," Joanna says.Fixer Upper12 Things You Didn't Know About Chip and Joanna GainesThey Don't Own...
PHOTO 12 of 12READ LESS -The one thing the duo and their family don't own, ironically, is a TV! "We didn't buy a TV when we first got married, and we have yet to buy one," Joanna says.Photo Credit: HGTV.comSource: www.hgtv.com
