I was invited to do the #10under10challenge by Snazaroo— 10 face paint looks using the Snazaroo Brush Pens, each look under 10 minutes to create. If you know me, you know I loooove being creative with makeup, so I had to participate! The kids & I had so much fun coming up with different face […]

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 […]

 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’s a list of my favorite things I used during my first pregnancy. Some of the things on the list aren’t “pregnancy products” but they definitely were useful in my 9 month journey to motherhood! (: Vitafusion Chewable Prenatal Vitamins Where I got them: Target With my gag reflexes & nausea in full force, I […]

Here you’ll find ideas, recipes, DIY renovations, and inspiration for your home. If you’re looking for cute & easy Halloween snack ideas for kids, these Monster Rice Krispies are super fun to make! We used icing, sprinkles & candy eyes to create these adorable, not-so-spooky little monsters 🙂 Read on to see… It was about […]

I lost my dad in a sudden accident 7 years ago,  in July of 2008. It’s still so hard to think about. I always get anxiety as holidays approach, knowing that I’ll celebrate without him here. Father’s Day is one of the hardest simply because it’s his day. I don’t think it’s something I’ll ever get used to […]

We decided to spend Christmas in Chicago this year. We got a little more adventure than we expected on our return home (I think it’s still too soon for me to laugh about… *insert monkey with hands on his face emoji… Reality really hit me hard a few days ago when I received my first purchase for […]

I can’t believe summer is almost over and it’s time to shop for back to school already! Today I’m sharing my favorite school shoes for the kids that we’ve been getting year after year. pediped has over 120 designs for… Surprise mom with a sentimental Mother’s Day gift she’s sure to love– a customized I […]

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 […]

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… Every Easter Basket needs some candy, but I’m always on the lookout for new & […]

I’m a couple days short of 29 weeks pregnant & I can tell I’m starting to lose a bit of steam now that I’m in my 3rd trimester. I got most of my information from credible sites and you can … I hope everyone enjoyed their Halloween! First things first, I wanted to let those who […]

All you need are a few ingredients & your kiddos will be amazed at the fizzy magic from this chemical reaction. Read on to see what you need to create your own fizzy colors science experiment. This Christmas, I wanted to create a fun & memorable tradition with my kids to celebrate the season & […]

How cute is this felt farm?! Giovanni LOVES animals, so I figured he would love this activity. Turns out he just loves making each animal sound as he pulls it off the board & throws it onto the floor… haha. He… I’ve been wanting to make this with Gio for a few weeks now & I kept putting it off because […]

I’m always looking for fun, unique, and meaningful gift ideas, so today I thought I’d share a few of my favorite Valentine’s Day Gifts for Men! These Valentine’s Day gift ideas range in price, so whether you’re looking to spoil him or you don’t want to break the bank , you have options for both. […]