Chip and Joanna Gaines are unintentionally changing the persona of relationships on reality television. They can be seen goofing off together while transforming homes on HGTV’s "Fixer Upper." Viewers across the world tune in to watch them create dream homes out of plain houses throughout Waco, Texas. They are also setting a new standard and new goals for marriage. It is evident that they love their job, children and each other. Here are 12 reasons why we should be 'keeping up' with the Gaineses and not the Kardashians.
1. They live in a renovated farm house, not a mansion on Sunset Boulevard.
2. They value family. How cute are their kiddos?
3. After years of marriage, they still flirt with each other. APPROPRIATELY.
4. They own goats, chickens and other farm animals, all of which they take care of themselves.
5. Chip and Joanna have humble beginnings.
6. They are the modern day Pocahontas and John Smith.
7. He still sweeps her off her feet.
8. They are co-workers.
9. Their children are raised in a simple environment.
10. "Our family has made a commitment to put Christ first, a lifestyle our parents modeled for us very well."
11. They create dream homes for humble families.
12. They are unapologetically themselves on and off camera.
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