What is the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale? The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale offers new arrivals and bestsellers from top brands like Madewell, Vince, Topshop and more—all on sale. Which is why it is my FAVORITE sale of the year! I typically will stock up on all my fall and winter wardrobe, plus must have staples, during this sale. As always, Nordstrom cardmembers get to shop the sale before everyone else during Early Access. Apply for a Nordstrom credit card to unlock Early Access. When is the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale? All cardmembers can shop Early Access starting August 13—shop even earlier depending on your Nordy Club status. Anniversary Sale is…
Affogato Recipe – Coffee Ice Cream Float
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…
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…