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You guys…we are officially less than 1 week away until Christmas! Cue the freak-out! I don’t know about you guys, but I am still working on my Christmas shopping (facepalm). I know, I know, nothing like waiting until the last minute, right?! Anyways, Ryan and I were talking lately about how special this Christmas will be for the two of us! With Baby Malone due in less than 4 months, we have been trying to …
Hey ya’ll! Can you believe we are less than two weeks away from Christmas?! I mean, where did this year go?! It feels like just yesterday we were celebrating Halloween and then… BAM, it’s Christmas-time. Ryan and I just spent two days walking around the Christmas Market here in Lübeck and we had SO much fun together. It really put us in the holiday spirit, as the jolly-ness is practically contagious over here! We look …
Doesn’t it feel like stretch mark creams and lotions are everywhere when you are pregnant?! And furthermore, every mama you talk to will tell you exactly which one you HAVE to buy in order to prevent those pesky marks. It’s hard to know which ones will actually help, let alone if the ingredients in these creams are safe to use while pregnant. You guys already know how passionate I am about non-toxic living and using …
Hey friends! Colds, the flu, stomach bugs…’Tis the season, right?! It seems like everyone and their mother is fighting off some sort of illness during this time of year. At the same time, many families are on the hunt for the perfect immune-boosting products to incorporate into their daily routines. Therefore, I want to share some simple things you can start incorporating into your daily life in order to support your immune system and keep …
Alright… I’m not going to lie to you, but let’s just say that this particular snack did not last very long in our house! Since becoming pregnant, I feel like I am starving 24/7 and am constantly on the hunt for a snack that’s easy to grab. Let’s face it, no one has time to prepare or cook an elaborate snack when you’re eating every 2 hours, right?! Haha. Especially if you are trying to …
First of all, I have to say THANK YOU all so much for all of your messages and excitement about Baby Malone. Ryan and I have gotten nothing but love, support, and well-wishes since announcing the new addition to our family and we are still on cloud 9. We are both super excited to share this experience with all of you! So, I am kicking things off today with an update on how my first …
Hey girls! I have such a great DIY to share with you today so that you can make your own Facial Serum at home. It’s super quick and easy and I know you all will love it! When I was getting married a couple of years ago, I was trying out some (super) expensive facial serums from a variety of brands, and to be honest, I truly believe this serum works just as good, if …
I can’t even believe I’m typing these words right now! Baby Malone is due in early April and we could not be more excited. I am thrilled to finally be able to share the news, and we are ready to shout it from the rooftops! This has been such a hard secret to keep over the last few months. But, if I’m being totally honest with you guys, I definitely would not have been able …
Happy Weekend, friends! Whether you have a fun Labor Day Picnic planned, or you’re spending this long weekend relaxing at home, I have the perfect recipe for a super quick and easy southern sweet tea! I have to admit, I’m basically a sweet tea-aholic and for me, there is no better beverage than this one on a hot summer day. I was getting pretty tired of buying bottles on bottles of tea at the grocery …
Oh, Leipzig. Where do I even begin with you? The city of Leipzig is and always will be a special place for us! For starters, it was the first place Ryan and I moved to after we got married, making it our first “home” as husband and wife. It’s also where we adopted our husky, Jax, and up until now, it’s the only place we have resided in for longer than 1 year. We feel …