There may be no more new episodes of Fixer Upper, but Joanna Gaines and her hilarious, silly husband Chip Gaines continue to live in the public eye. Fans love Joanna's dreamy designs but also appreciate the adorable family life that Joanna and Chip lead. The couple lives in Waco, Texas with their five kids: four-year-old Crew, 15-year-old Duke, 16-year-old Ella, 13-year-old Emmie and 18-year-old Drake.
Chip and Joanna Gaines are happily married and they seem to love raising their five children. But with a net worth of $50 million, do they spend tons of money on their kids? Are Chip and Joanna Gaines' kids living the high life because their mom and dad are so wealthy?
What Lifestyles Do Fixer Upper Stars Chip And Joanna Gaines' Kids Lead?
Although Magnolia Network is stacked with different food, home and lifestyle shows, there's no way around the fact that Fixer Upper is the most popular Magnolia series. Since Chip and Joanna Gaines made so much money from Fixer Upper, it's possible to think that their kids are living large.
Chip and Joanna Gaines seem to be raising their kids in a totally relatable and normal way. And they seem to have a quiet life in Waco, Texas.
The Gaines family home was often shown on Fixer Upper, and it's just as dreamy as the homes that Joanna designed on Fixer Upper. According to Country Living, the family lives in a farmhouse in Crawford, which is in suburban Waco. Of course, thanks to Joanna's touch, every inch of the house looks flawless.
Life in the Gaines home seems very peaceful. Joanna often shares posts from her garden and it seems that her youngest son Crew loves playing in the dirt.
In 2019, Joanna published a kids' book called We Are The Gardeners because her kids enjoy spending time with crops and flowers so much. She wrote in an Instagram post caption about the book, "Here's a picture of our very first garden- look how little the kids were!"
Joanna continued, "I was working from home at the time and I wanted to find a creative way to connect with the kids. So we planted this little garden in the backyard and it ended up becoming our favorite thing to do together. What I didn't realize was how much the garden would teach us."
Chip and Joanna seem to be all about quality time and hanging out at home. Joanna has created a whole lifestyle brand out of how much she enjoys being in her house. This brand includes her cookbooks and also the photos and videos that she shares on Instagram.
Even though Chip and Joanna Gaines have a fortune in the bank, their 18-year-old son Drake is going to college soon. It seems like he wants to live a regular life. Instead of going into business with his parents or becoming a TV personality, he's going to get an education.
Joanna wrote about Drake for Magnolia Journal and shared how emotional this moment is. According to GMA.com, she wrote, "Soon, our oldest son, Drake, will be leaving home for college. In the grand scheme of heartbreaking things, this one comes with a lot of gratitude and excitement. But still, my first child is moving away, and our family dynamic will change because of it, and that can feel like a loss of its own."
Although Chip and Joanna Gaines have been earning lots of money for several years now, they still seem to live as they always did. They run their business and seem to balance family and work time well.
And although Chip and Joanna could have sold their house and bought a pricey mansion, they don't seem interested in doing that. The couple could also have one or more vacation homes, but they haven't bought any other houses.
However, they do sometimes purchase property and then rent it out. According to House Beautiful, fans can stay at Magnolia House, Hillcrest Estate and Carriage House.
Do Chip And Joanna Gaines Spend Lots Of Money On Their 5 Children?
But even though the Gaines children seem to be living a regular life, they are definitely exposed to some perks because of their parents' money. And Chip and Joanna Gaines seem to spend money on family trips.
In 2021, Page Six reported that the Gaines went on an expensive trip. Chip, Joanna and their five children flew private to Santa Barbara, California.
They also rented a very pricey place to stay. According to Page Six, they booked a house on the beach that costs $32,000 for a month's stay. Since the couple has such a high combined net worth, they could definitely afford it.
Chip and Joanna sometimes go away without their kids as well. In 2022, the Daily Mail reported that they went to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico for their anniversary. They had been together for 19 years at that point, which is amazing.
In 2023, the couple took their children to Seoul, South Korea where her mother is from. Joanna explained more about the trip on her Instagram account and said that they went with 24 relatives. Joanna wrote, "For years, my mother has talked about taking her three daughters to Seoul, Korea, when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. And for years, that's all it was -- a dream we'd talk about in that 'maybe, someday' way we all do when something feels just a little out of reach."
It's unknown how much these trips cost Joanna and Chip Gaines. But paying for six people to fly somewhere does add up, along with food and accommodations. It was sweet seeing how happy Joanna was to be able to take this vacation.
Besides paying for family trips, it doesn't seem that Joanna and Chip Gaines spoil their five children. Joanna posts a lot of cooking videos on her Instagram and when the couple isn't traveling, they seem to spend the majority of their time at home.
Even though Chip and Joanna may be incredibly wealthy, they seem humble. And that is definitely part of their appeal and that's why they remain so popular even years after Fixer Upper.
