My baby is 1?? Wasn’t he just in my belly?! Be right back, I have to go take him to get his driver’s license… Haha, just kidding (; What better way to celebrate my little “wild thing” turning 1 than with… Gio’s first year has been such a crazy ride! I remember other moms telling me […]
Using lemon & brown rice, you can make your own skin brightening scrub! I’ve been using this a couple times a week, you wouldn’t believe how soft your skin feels after!! *I don’t always use the lemon. The rice scrub is great on it’s own, too!* Lemons are antibacterial so they help heal acne. They […]
Here you’ll find DIY ideas and inspiration. Whether it’s a fun activity to do with your kids, or an easy home renovation, I’ll take you step-by-step through the process! Hi, everyone! I gathered up some of my favorite gift basket ideas & listed them here for you! If you care to see where they came […]
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 […]
I can’t believe it’s almost Valentine’s Day! I put together a festive Valentine’s Day breakfast to celebrate & the kiddos loved it! Go see all the cuteness & how we set up a festive table complete with heart balloons, confetti, & a delicious waffle breakfast! When I asked what the kids they would want for […]
It was about time for us to update our bedding, so we partnered up with Standard Textile Home to show you tricks for a beautiful layered bedding that anyone can create! We got a complete set to properly layer our bedding, from bed sheets and pillowcases to duvets and blankets. Read on to find out […]
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 […]
This Christmas, I wanted to create a fun & memorable tradition with my kids to celebrate the season & make it even more special. Since we LOVE reading, I decided to incorporate books into an advent calendar as a way… How cute are these reindeer brownies! If you love brownies, you’ll love this adorable take […]
Quick. Healthy. Surprisingly Delicious. I’m talking about kale chips! What you need: A bunch of kale- washed, dried & cut into bite-sized pieces ( I use the bag of precut organic & keep it in the freezer, so much easier!) Olive oil Salt Garlic powder or your favorite seasoning Baking tray Aluminum foil Preheat oven […]
I’ve been so bad about taking and posting baby bump pictures, I need to step up my game because we only have 5 weeks left! Assuming she doesn’t decide to make her debut before then… Third Trimester nesting is in full swing– I just want to clean all the things!! I don’t even know how […]
I know it’s only September, but we’re already starting to gear up for the cold weather here in Chicago. As they say… “Winter’s coming!” One thing that we’re always sure to need is a reliable pair of boots that can… We’re in full vacation mode as I type this from my mom’s house in South […]
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 […]
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…
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 […]
