Here you’ll find ideas, recipes, DIY renovations, and inspiration for your home. 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… If your kids […]

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… We decided to spend Christmas in Chicago this year. We got a little more adventure than […]

Here you’ll find ideas, recipes, DIY renovations, and inspiration for your home. Looking for a quick protein boost or healthy breakfast idea? Here’s an easy recipe for a deliciously healthy omelette! I needed to use up some mushrooms, garlic, onions, spinach & kale so this is what came to be. What I… This recipe surprised […]

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 […]

Here you’ll find ideas, recipes, DIY renovations, and inspiration for your home. How fun is this rainbow cake?! It would be perfect for a rainbow themed party, or for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Read on to see how we used food coloring & a simple box mix to create this colorful… If you’re looking […]

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 […]

I’ve been wanting to get a family picture for a while now, & it FINALLY happened yesterday!! Tom suggested a park we used to go to– it’s farther from our house than the park I was thinking, but I figured why not. On the way there, I realized I forgot Gabi’s shoes AND the wireless […]

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! Today I’m so excited to finally be sharing our DIY loft bed! Redoing Gio’s room is something we’ve been wanting to do […]

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! We knew from the beginning we wanted a vintage feel to our wedding so I thought I should incorporate that into wedding party invites. You can […]

Today I’m so excited to finally be sharing our DIY loft bed! Redoing Gio’s room is something we’ve been wanting to do for so long now. He never had a cute decorated or themed nursery, so we went all in for his “big boy” dinosaur themed room. I’m taking you step-by-step through the process of […]

I’m just going to jump right in with this recipe/tutorial, so here we go! What you’ll need: Cardboard tubes (I used toilet paper & the roll from my wax paper) Wax Paper Tape Scissors 1 1/2 cup Plaster of Paris Paint Disposable cups/utensils (optional) 3/4 cup water What I did: Toilet paper tubes are about the size […]

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 […]

I get a lot of questions about my winter skincare (& favorite products in general), so I thought I would share that today! I switch up my skincare for the seasons/based on what my skin needs, so this post is all about my winter skincare routine. Read on to see my favorite skincare products for […]