When Wisconsin Dells Visitor and Convention Bureau invited us for a fun family getaway, we jumped at the opportunity! I’ve put together this Ultimate Family Guide to Wisconsin Dells so you can easily plan your trip there, too. Read on… Pregnancy is a beautiful but often overwhelming time, even for us seasoned pros! With all […]
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… We’ve been enjoying the sun & sand this summer, & I’ve teamed up with Babyshop […]
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 […]
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 […]
We decided to spend Christmas in Chicago this year. We got a little more adventure than we expected on our return home (I think it’s still too soon for me to laugh about… *insert monkey with hands on his face emoji… Reality really hit me hard a few days ago when I received my first purchase for […]
Here is my Holiday Gift Guide 2020: Shop Local Chicago! It’s important that we support small businesses, now more than ever, so I’ve put this Holiday Gift Guide together to feature local Chicago area small shops and businesses. The Holiday Gift Guides are designed to make your holiday shopping easy & stress-free, so read on […]
Time for some real talk. Our son (& oldest child) Giovanni just turned 2 at the end of February. In two short months, this age has already proven to be challenging… Add a new baby sister in the mix (born… I can’t believe Gabriella is a month old already (& I’m just now getting around to […]
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… We’ve been enjoying the sun & sand this summer, & I’ve teamed up with Babyshop […]
Let’s celebrate! Here on The Love Notes Blog you can find fun party ideas, easy recipes, DIY gift ideas, and holiday inspiration. This past weekend we celebrated Gabriella’s baptism! We had an intimate ceremony at the same church that Giovanni was baptized, & where Tom & I also got married. As a Catholic parent, it’s so special […]
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 […]
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 […]
When Wisconsin Dells Visitor and Convention Bureau invited us for a fun family getaway, we jumped at the opportunity! I’ve put together this Ultimate Family Guide to Wisconsin Dells so you can easily plan your trip there, too. Read on to see where we went, what we did, and some tips to make the most […]
You guyyyyys! Giovanni started preschool! I can’t believe it. Where does the time go?! I was actually less emotional than I expected myself to be. I thought I would be a blubbering mess, but it was actually pretty easy. Too easy, actually. But he was ready, so I guess I was, too. It’s all he’s […]
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 began collecting baby food jars from some wonderful families for about a year & a half before my wedding. I collected […]
