With the hot days of summer, and becoming a new mom, some days I need a cool afternoon treat with a side of caffeine. And an Affogato is the perfect (and easy!) solution! If you have never had an Affogato before, it is an Italian treat that means “drowned” where essentially you are drowning ice cream with coffee. The hot coffee melts some of the ice cream and creates a deliciously thick foam on top. Yes, please! And with only a few ingredients, that you probably already have on hand, it is super easy to make! Different options for your…
Baby F’s Nursery Reveal #2
Well, not many Moms can say that they get to set up and design two separate nurseries for the same baby! Since we moved to Germany when I was in my third trimester, we got to set up another nursery (check out nursery #1 in Des Moines here!) This time we were able to paint, redo the floors and add an accent wall – my favorite part of the room! We picked the theme of polar bears because the day we found out we were pregnant with her, we were in Winnipeg Canada and visited the Journey to Churchill exhibit…
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Baby F’s Nursery Reveal #1
Well, not many Moms can say that they get to set up and design two separate nurseries for the same baby! Since we moved to Germany when I was in my third trimester, we will have to set up another nursery. However, I was so excited about Baby F’s Nursery in Des Moines, IA that I knew I still needed to share – since it was all ready for her! We picked the theme of polar bears because the day we found out we were pregnant with her, we were in Winnipeg Canada and visited the Journey to Churchill exhibit…
Start Your Day In A Positive Way
Since having Leonie, my mornings have certainly started to look a bit different. My routine has changed to focus mostly on her (which I love!), but between feedings and cuddles I still try to squeeze in a little time for me each morning to start my day on a positive note. Check out my suggestions below and hopefully these will bring positivity and brightness into your day to day activities, as they have in mine. Wake up with a sunrise alarm This is something that Manuel and I got as a gift a year or so ago. It is an…
DIY Newborn Photos
Since many things are still closed here due to COVID-19, we had to take our own newborn photos. It took us about 30 minutes, with Manuel and I switching off who took the images. Then we used a remote control to take the family images of us. We seriously feel like the luckiest couple in the world – Leonie Elizabeth is our everything. And these images certainly capture her personality and spunk – even at just two weeks old. I can’t wait to watch her grow and experience the world!
