When I found out we are expecting our second baby, my initial thoughts switched back & forth from overwhelming joy to just plain scared. Haha. We are so ready for another child & the pure love & happiness they bring, but I also was playing back all the hard parts of pregnancy, labor/delivery (which I’m even more terrified […]
As most of you know, I lost my dad in an accident 8 years ago, in 2008. I still, to this day, have never shared the details of what happened to anyone out loud– maybe someday I will get the… Co-sleeping Since the day Gio was born (& for the first year of life) he slept […]
If you’re new to the area & looking for some fun things to do in Lake Forest, I’ve got you covered. I took the kids on a day trip for some educational fun recently & the kids loved it! Read… As a former teacher myself, I love giving teacher appreciation gifts! I remember feeling so […]
All your dreams have just come true! Here’s a recipe & step-by-step tutorial on how to make slime. I think I almost had more fun than the kids on this one (; Here’s what you need: Water Glue (Some recipes say Elmer’s is best.. I used a generic brand that my school has & it […]
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’m not much of a carpenter but I saw a DIY on Pinterest (of course) that looked so simple I knew I […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you’re looking for Valentine’s Day gift ideas for kids (that aren’t candy!!) I got you covered. I’m sharing my top gift ideas that will provide endless fun– Gabi & Gio love these things & I know your kids will,… I can’t believe it’s almost Valentine’s Day! I put together a festive Valentine’s Day breakfast […]
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 […]
Hi guys! I posted a before/after picture of our newly painted kitchen cabinets on Facebook & had some questions on how we did it, how long it took, etc. so here’s the post with all the details! I’ve done plenty… I wanted to make a gallery wall of photo canvases, but for the sizes I […]
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 & […]
It’s Fall, y’all! & even though it’s 90 degrees here in Florida (seriously!), we’re still celebrating with some festive decorations! I originally told myself, “Ok, there’s no need to DIY a wreath… Fall decor is 50% off at Hobby Lobby. I’ll save myself some time & just buy one.” But when I got there, I […]
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As a mom, buying the best gear for your family can be quite a daunting task since there are so. many. options! If you’re in the market for a car seat and confused about what you actually need, LOOK NO FURTHER! The new Britax One4Life Car Seat accommodates children from 5-120 pounds and converts from […]
