At 11:25pm  on February 29, 2016 the contractions began. After a few episodes of Braxton Hicks, somehow I knew this was really it– BABY TIME!!!! By midnight we were on our way to the hospital. With a 45 minute drive ahead of us, I was trying to just stay calm & breathe through the contractions– […]

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 & […]

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! 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 For Mamas is here! Mamas work hard & deserve some extra […]

Let’s celebrate! Here on The Love Notes Blog you can find fun party ideas, easy recipes, DIY gift ideas, and holiday inspiration. 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 […]

With Mother’s Day around the corner I wanted to share some of my favorite items! For me, any of these items would make a great Mother’s Day gift. Take a look at what I’ve got listed & let me know what you think! Ultra Chi Hair Straightener– This baby is my life saver when I […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 how you can make your own! I love doing cooking & baking activities with my […]

Hi guys! I wanted to share this recipe we tried & loved! Fridays during Lent mean no meat & sometimes we get stuck in a rut & struggle to come up with something that we aren’t completely tired of eating. We were scrolling through Pinterest when we came across this recipe for Creamy Avocado Pasta from The […]

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is almost here!! I did a poll on Instagram & asked if you wanted to see staple pieces that would be worth shopping– 91% said “Yes, please!” so here we are 🙂 Read on to see my top picks that I highly recommend getting your hands on during this sale! I […]