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 […]
Here in the “Create” section of The Love Notes Blog you’ll find creative ideas and DIY inspiration. From activities with the kids and easy home renovations, take a look around and get inspired! I super last minute threw together some St. Patricks’s Day activities & I figured I’d share them with you guys! I made […]
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 withstand the harsh elements & relentless cold temperatures that Chicago so “lovingly” shares with us. […]
Let’s celebrate! Here on The Love Notes Blog you can find fun party ideas, easy recipes, DIY gift ideas, and holiday inspiration. 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 […]
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 […]
The Holiday Gift Guide: Clothing for Kids is here! Toys are great, but I love getting gifts for the kids that they actually need. Shoes, pajamas, winter gear… these are all things that kids will use over & over again. The Holiday Gift Guide is designed to make your holiday shopping easy & stress-free, so […]
With the warmer weather approaching here in Chicago (FINALLY!!) we are excited to enjoy the outdoors as a family! These Zero Gravity Chairs from Best Choice Products are the perfect way to relax and lounge while we watch the kiddos play in the backyard. Whether we are looking to catch some sunshine & fresh air […]
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… I was invited to do the #10under10challenge by Snazaroo— 10 face paint looks using the […]
I’ve seen a lot of different ways people do baby gender reveals & I knew I wanted something were everyone could participate, even the kids. I saw a Pinterest post where everyone threw up powdered paint– the pictures are AMAZING & it… –Scroll all the way down to skip right to the gender reveal video/baby’s name!– We […]
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 sudden craving for them. Here’s what you need: 2 cups flour About 1 1/2 cups […]
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… I was invited to do the #10under10challenge by Snazaroo— 10 face paint looks using the […]
Let’s celebrate! Here on The Love Notes Blog you can find fun party ideas, easy recipes, DIY gift ideas, and holiday inspiration. 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 […]
I love our sensory table— it was actually a DIY project that I did years ago, & we love it! You can see how I made our DIY sensory table here. I’m always looking for new things to put in… I super last minute threw together some St. Patricks’s Day activities & I figured I’d […]
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. Throughout my pregnancy I obsessively researched everything “baby” like it was my job! Seriously, it […]
