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Hey friends! Okay so during my pregnancy when Ryan and I announced that we decided to keep the gender of our sweet babe a surprise, the number one question we received was regarding our nursery! Everyone wanted to know how we were going to design a room without knowing whether or not to get pink or blue decor. And to be totally honest, I don’t even think we saw this as an issue whatsoever (haha). …
Hey friends! Since becoming a mom, I have found myself needing the occasional afternoon pick-me-up. Especially on days where our sweet little babe doesn’t feel like napping (haha). As much as I love the classic cup of hot coffee, some days you just need something a little extra, am I right?! Whether you fancy cappuccinos, lattes, or maybe my personal favorite, an Iced Caramel Macchiato, you can never go wrong when it comes to coffee. …
We are in the home stretch now, people! How is it already time to write this post?! I cannot believe it! Throughout the duration of my entire pregnancy, I kept thinking about how quickly the time was flying by. It felt as if my first two trimesters were over in the blink of an eye. But, now that we have made it to the final countdown, it seems as if time is literally standing still …
One of the BEST pieces of advice I received during my pregnancy was to do some food prep before baby made their arrival! And when you think about it, this is such a genius idea, isn’t it?! I mean, what new mom will have the time to spend cooking meals the first couple of weeks postpartum? Knowing myself, I would probably resort to ordering take-out or eating frozen pizzas whenever I found myself too tired …
Hello, my friends! I hope you all are doing your best to enjoy some time laying low at home and finding ways to stay productive during this difficult time. We have been doing surprisingly well over here- focusing on nesting for baby and enjoying the last few weeks Ryan and I have together as a family of two. I must admit though…earlier this week I started to sense that Ryan was getting (just a tad) …
So, I’m currently 36 weeks along (eek) and coming up on my last month of pregnancy before Baby Malone arrives! It’s safe to say I have been spending most of my free time making to-do list after to-do list and obsessively checking over everything to make sure no stone is left unturned. Of course, one huge component is making sure our hospital bag is packed and ready to go! Although I’m still (hopefully) a few …
Okay, okay, I know what you’re thinking. You’re SO over warm, cozy beverages and you’re ready to swap out your hot chocolates or ciders for frozen margaritas. Believe me, I’m right there with you girlfriend! However, with the never-ending cold and rainy weather we have been having up here in northern Germany, I still find myself craving warm beverages to curl up with every night! This Homemade Hot Chocolate has become a household staple in …
And just like that, my second trimester has come and gone! When I sat down to write my first trimester update, I remember thinking to myself, “Dang, that flew by quick!” And now that the time has come to give you all my second trimester update, it feels like Baby Malone’s due date is right around the corner! With the craziness of the holidays and the New Year smack dab in the middle of my …
Happy Hump Day, friends! I don’t know about you guys, but I feel like I have been in the ultimate dinner-rut lately. Ever since we got back from the holidays, I have been struggling to come up with dinner ideas for Ryan and I. Not to mention, at 7 months pregnant, my motivation for slaving away in the kitchen over a hot stove is severely lacking! I have been gravitating towards quick and easy meals …
By now I’m sure every single one of you has seen or heard me talk about essential oils before and maybe you’re like, “Okay okay, enough already.” Or maybe you’re like, “YASSS girl, keep sharing about them!” Whichever category you fall into, hear me out for a minute! You guys know by now how insanely passionate I am about non-toxic living and using clean and natural products in our home. After learning about the harmful …