We made these clouds to hang up in our classroom while doing a unit on weather. I just love them! They’re so puffy & whimsical, & even though they’re rain clouds, they made our room look so happy (: What we used: Large paper plate Hole puncher Glue White “fluff” Stapler Blue streamers Scissors Fishing […]
If you’re new to the area & looking for some fun things to do in Lake Forest, I’ve got you covered. I took the kids on a day trip for some educational fun recently & the kids loved it! Read… My kids were soooo excited to partner with Lego to show you the Lego Duplo […]
My brother has severe food allergies so when we were growing up, my mom had to get creative in the kitchen. She used to make these dairy-free muffins for us & I forgot all about them until I had a… Looking for a recipe for the best blueberry muffins ever? This is it. I made […]
Here’s what you need: 2 Cups flour 1 Cup salt 1/4 Cup vegetable oil 3/4 Cup water (plus food coloring, if you are using any) Mix everything together in a big bowl with a spoon. When it starts to conform, take it out & knead it on the table. Then sprinkle on some […]
Motherhood. DIY. Style. Hi! I’m Kristen, wife to my tech savvy hubs, Tom, & mama to two beautiful children, Giovanni & Gabriella. I love celebrating the moments of motherhood & everything in between. Let’s be friends! ♡ Kristen ©Kristen Love & The Love Notes Blog, 2022. Unauthorized use/duplication of this material without express & written […]
I’m so excited to share the adorable things that Babyshop sent us for this crazy weather we’ve been having lately! Fall fashion for kids is so much fun. From rain coats to knee-high socks, we are ready for whatever fall is going to throw at us here in Chicago. Read on to see how you […]
I wrote this when Gio was smaller & never published it but figured it might be useful to those who are expecting! I added a few things that aren’t in the video, you can see them in the list below.… Here’s a list of my favorite things I used during my first pregnancy. Some of […]
At 11:25pm on February 29, 2016 the contractions began. After a few episodes of Braxton Hicks, somehow I knew this was really it– BABY TIME!!!! By midnight we were on our way to the hospital. With a 45 minute drive… I’m 40 weeks, today is my due date! This pregnancy has FLOWN by!! I know […]
I can’t believe Gabriella is a month old already (& I’m just now getting around to writing this, ha!). Life has been pretty hectic around here though, having 2 kiddos is taking some getting used to! But I’m loving it. Just look at this girl, who wouldn’t be in love?! Her hair… I’ll never be over […]
When Wisconsin Dells Visitor and Convention Bureau invited us for a fun family getaway, we jumped at the opportunity! I’ve put together this Ultimate Family Guide to Wisconsin Dells so you can easily plan your trip there, too. Read on to see where we went, what we did, and some tips to make the most […]
Hi my loves! This is my favorite look for summer… glowy & dewy looking skin! It seems like the video doesn’t do this look justice, it looks so much better in real life. Be sure to watch it in HD,… Let’s face it, broken makeup is just plain sad… Especially if it was expensive makeup!! Eye […]
Hi guys! I posted a before/after picture of our newly painted kitchen cabinets on Facebook & had some questions on how we did it, how long it took, etc. so here’s the post with all the details! I’ve done plenty of painting jobs before but considering this was in our kitchen & not a beat […]
There’s no better way to beat the heat than with a popsicle! We made these homemade fruit popsicles with just a few fruits and the kiddos loved them. Read on to see how you can make your own fruit popsicles to celebrate the end of your summer! My kids & I loooove watermelon. I always […]
The end of the school year is just around the corner! I’ve gathered some adorable teacher gift ideas you could put together in a snap. Keep in mind, some of these have free printables so be sure to visit the source link I’ve provided below the picture to get the full post! { Source } { […]
