You guys. I got a chop saw! It was my Valentine’s Day present (ha!), & I LOVE IT. I used to saw my wood by hand (not fun) or go to Lowe’s with my meticulous cut list, hoping I wouldn’t need to make any adjustments along the way. Now that I have my own way to cut […]
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 & […]
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! It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day, so we’re celebrating with some festive rainbow fun! My kids go crazy for these colorful activities & […]
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 […]
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… Happy New Year!! I hope everyone had an amazing holiday season like we did! We […]
Gabriella turned FOUR this year! She decided she wanted a Unicorn Themed Tea Party to celebrate with just a few of her friends. It was definitely last minute in terms of planning, but we made it happen & it was the cutest EVER. Read on to see all the details from Gabi’s Unicorn Themed Tea […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 & […]
Sensory activities allow your children to explore textures and learn while having fun. This rainbow pasta sensory activity is a favorite in our house and it’s so easy to do! Read on to see how you can make your own rainbow pasta with just a few ingredients you already have in your cabinet! This was […]
Hi my loves! This is my favorite look for summer… glowy & dewy looking skin! It seems like the video doesn’t do this look justice, it looks so much better in real life. Be sure to watch it in HD,… Let’s face it, broken makeup is just plain sad… Especially if it was expensive makeup!! Eye […]
Let’s celebrate! Here on The Love Notes Blog you can find fun party ideas, easy recipes, DIY gift ideas, and holiday inspiration. 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 […]
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…
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 […]
