I got a few good days of swaddling in before Gio decided he hated it. Grunts & frustrated cries accompanied a bright red color that appeared in his little face every time he struggled to escape the very thing that’s supposed to be making him feel safe & secure. Come on, swaddle.. you’re not doing […]
–Scroll all the way down to skip right to the gender reveal video/baby’s name!– We had so much fun at our gender reveal “BaByQ” & I realized after that I did not take a single picture!!! I snapped a few shots of our… My baby is 1?? Wasn’t he just in my belly?! Be right back, I have […]
As a former teacher myself, I love giving teacher appreciation gifts! I remember feeling so happy & loved when my kids would bring things in for me, so it’s fun to be on the giving end. I wanted to share this Starbucks gift idea that we made for Gio’s teachers! We put the cards in […]
Pregnancy is a beautiful but often overwhelming time, even for us seasoned pros! With all the baby brands and options out there, it can be hard to narrow down what brands you can trust & what you actually need. Good news– I’ve gotchya covered! From fighting nausea in the first trimester all the way to […]
Hiiii! Here I am almost 3 months post-birthday, FINALLY sharing details from our Under the Sea party, haha. Better late than never? We were so unsure what we wanted the theme of Gio & Gabi’s joint birthday party to be this year. (And by we, I mean me. Haha.) We considered a few different themes, but I fell […]
Let’s celebrate! Here on The Love Notes Blog you can find fun party ideas, easy recipes, DIY gift ideas, and holiday inspiration. This past weekend we celebrated Gabriella’s baptism! We had an intimate ceremony at the same church that Giovanni was baptized, & where Tom & I also got married. As a Catholic parent, it’s so special […]
BEHOLD THE POWER OF MAKEUP! I’d like to believe I don’t always look like a walking mugshot, so let’s just blame extreme sleep deprivation & terrible, TERRIBLE lighting as to why my “before” photo looks so… well, TERRIBLE.Regardless, I have…
Surprise mom with a sentimental Mother’s Day gift she’s sure to love– a customized I Love You, Mom book by Hooray Heroes. With stories about her personality and illustrations that look just like her, this custom keepsake book is a unique and beautiful way to celebrate her as your mom. She will love this thoughtful […]
I’m 19 weeks today, & time seems to be flying by so fast! Thursday we had our anatomy ultrasound for baby #2. It’s SO amazing to see what’s going on inside my belly & watch baby move around. & boy… When I found out we are expecting our second baby, my initial thoughts switched back & forth […]
Here you’ll find ideas, recipes, DIY renovations, and inspiration for your home. I’ve never made zucchini bread but since they’re in season I had some in my refrigerator. I was craving something sweet & I thought, “What the heck, I’ll try something new.” I didn’t really have high expectations but OHMYGOSH it… Quick. Healthy. Surprisingly […]
Happy New Year! Are you ready to crush some 2022 goals with Goldfish Swim School? What better way to start the year than with a vision board– did you know that goals are 50% more likely to be accomplished if they’re… We decided to jump back into Goldfish Swim School a few months ago! Life got super […]
You guyyyyys! Giovanni started preschool! I can’t believe it. Where does the time go?! I was actually less emotional than I expected myself to be. I thought I would be a blubbering mess, but it was actually pretty easy. Too… Soooo. Apparently Mother Nature decided to grace us with some snow. In March. Mid March, actually. Can […]
My kids DEVOUR this healthy berry oatmeal recipe! We eat it all the time & it doesn’t take long to make, so it’s the perfect healthy meal for kids, even on those busy mornings. Not only is it nutrition dense, but this fun pink oatmeal recipe will keep your kids fuller longer, so you don’t […]
Happy New Year! Are you ready to crush some 2022 goals with Goldfish Swim School? What better way to start the year than with a vision board– did you know that goals are 50% more likely to be accomplished if they’re… We decided to jump back into Goldfish Swim School a few months ago! Life got super […]
