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A lifestyle blog by Edmonton graphic designer, Nicole Winski
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Mundane Motherhood Moments
Our baby girl is already six months old and I’m over here frantically collecting memories in my head. Time is passing so quickly! These slow days/fast weeks feel wonderful yet mundane in their sameness. Naps, diapers, breastfeeding, bottles, laundry. Rinse and repeat. Every day looks much like th...
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Our baby girl is already six months old and I’m over here frantically collecting memories in my head. Time is passing so quickly! These slow days/fast weeks feel wonderful yet mundane in their sameness. Naps, diapers, breastfeeding, bottles, laundry. Rinse and repeat. Every day looks much like th...
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My Birth Mantra
In the months leading up to Penelope’s birth, I did a lot of brain prep for the act of labour. I was equal parts excited and terrified to give birth and become a parent. The first time I experienced Braxton Hicks (false contractions), my whole body prickled with intense anxiety […] The post...
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In the months leading up to Penelope’s birth, I did a lot of brain prep for the act of labour. I was equal parts excited and terrified to give birth and become a parent. The first time I experienced Braxton Hicks (false contractions), my whole body prickled with intense anxiety […] The post...
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Penelope’s Birth Story
From the tiniest speck of stardust, I grew and birthed a baby. A whole freaking human with fingernails, long limbs, her dad’s sticky-outy ears, and a personality. Here’s Penelope’s birth story! The post Penelope’s Birth Story appeared first on Dutchie Love.
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From the tiniest speck of stardust, I grew and birthed a baby. A whole freaking human with fingernails, long limbs, her dad’s sticky-outy ears, and a personality. Here’s Penelope’s birth story! The post Penelope’s Birth Story appeared first on Dutchie Love.
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Teahouse Rhijnauwen: Dutch Pancakes in the Countryside
What is a trip to the Netherlands without eating Dutch pancakes? After our day in Rotterdam, we headed to the Teahouse Rhijnauwen for our last dinner in Holland. Dutch pancakes, or pannekoek, are a tradition in my family. My brothers and I spent many childhood Sunday afternoons at my Oma’s ...
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What is a trip to the Netherlands without eating Dutch pancakes? After our day in Rotterdam, we headed to the Teahouse Rhijnauwen for our last dinner in Holland. Dutch pancakes, or pannekoek, are a tradition in my family. My brothers and I spent many childhood Sunday afternoons at my Oma’s ...
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My Mental Health Journet: Let’s Talk About Anxiety
This post about anxiety has swirled around inside my brain for some time. It started as an Instagram post but became much longer, and so, I am creating the space for it in hopes that it will start a dialog and help just one person realize that they are not […] The post My Mental Health Jour...
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This post about anxiety has swirled around inside my brain for some time. It started as an Instagram post but became much longer, and so, I am creating the space for it in hopes that it will start a dialog and help just one person realize that they are not […] The post My Mental Health Jour...
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A Day Trip to Rotterdam: The Design Lover’s Architecture Tour
Rotterdam is the next stop on our European adventure! As a graphic designer, the opportunity to visit this port city full of modern architecture made my day. It was a last-minute decision, and I’m so glad that we decided to go. Rotterdam Centraal Station After a quick train ride from [̷...
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Rotterdam is the next stop on our European adventure! As a graphic designer, the opportunity to visit this port city full of modern architecture made my day. It was a last-minute decision, and I’m so glad that we decided to go. Rotterdam Centraal Station After a quick train ride from [̷...
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A Day trip to Utrecht: Travel Guide
Our day trip to Utrecht was wonderful as we met up with a close relative on my Dad’s side, Eva! She acted as our tour guide and showed us all the sights, which was enjoyable and so beautiful. Utrecht is a university town with a 14th century bell tower and […] The post A Day trip to Ut...
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Our day trip to Utrecht was wonderful as we met up with a close relative on my Dad’s side, Eva! She acted as our tour guide and showed us all the sights, which was enjoyable and so beautiful. Utrecht is a university town with a 14th century bell tower and […] The post A Day trip to Ut...
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Amsterdam 48 Hour Travel Guide: Part 2
Our second day in Amsterdam brought us blue skies, breakfast, museum wanderings, and the largest flea market in Europe. Not to mention, sore feet from walking the length of Amsterdam a few times! You can check out day 1 of our 48 hours in Amsterdam here. Breakfast at Omelegg in […] The post...
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Our second day in Amsterdam brought us blue skies, breakfast, museum wanderings, and the largest flea market in Europe. Not to mention, sore feet from walking the length of Amsterdam a few times! You can check out day 1 of our 48 hours in Amsterdam here. Breakfast at Omelegg in […] The post...
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Amsterdam 48 Hour Travel Guide: Part 1
Last summer, Nathan and I embarked on a 3 week trip of a lifetime to Europe! Better late than never to share it, right? Since I experience travel anxiety, I had always daydreamed about Europe but wasn’t brave enough to visit until last year. The Netherlands was the first plac...
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Last summer, Nathan and I embarked on a 3 week trip of a lifetime to Europe! Better late than never to share it, right? Since I experience travel anxiety, I had always daydreamed about Europe but wasn’t brave enough to visit until last year. The Netherlands was the first plac...
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Living a Gezellig Life: My Reaction to the American Election
Social gatherings happened often in my childhood home. My parents were the first ones in their circle of friends to have kids in their early 20’s, but that didn’t stop them from inviting people over on a Saturday night. There was always delicious food and drinks, music&...
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Social gatherings happened often in my childhood home. My parents were the first ones in their circle of friends to have kids in their early 20’s, but that didn’t stop them from inviting people over on a Saturday night. There was always delicious food and drinks, music&...
Published at dutchie love
