Check out our cute little snow people we made with play dough!  I do a no-cook play dough. It’s so easy the kids always help make it. Here’s the recipe I use: 2 Cups flour1 Cup salt3/4 Cup warm water (plus food coloring, if any) 1/4 Cup vegetable oil Just mix everything together with a […]

Last year, we knew we wanted to make Giovanni a turtle for Halloween. He used to do this thing where he’d put his top lip over his bottom & we’d call it “turtle lippin’,” haha. He’d be turtle lippin’ if he didn’t have so many Cheerio’s in his mouth, haha. & since he was conceived in […]

Let’s celebrate! Here on The Love Notes Blog you can find fun party ideas, easy recipes, DIY gift ideas, and holiday inspiration. It’s almost graduation season! If you’re looking for nice graduation invitations to celebrate someone special this year, look no further. Basic Invite has you covered with everything you need from high school graduation […]

I can’t believe summer is almost over and it’s time to shop for back to school already! Today I’m sharing my favorite school shoes for the kids that we’ve been getting year after year. pediped has over 120 designs for… Surprise mom with a sentimental Mother’s Day gift she’s sure to love– a customized I […]

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 […]

I super last minute threw together some St. Patricks’s Day activities & I figured I’d share them with you guys! I made 2 printable rainbow activities for kids & 2 treat bag toppers, free for the takin’: The printable activities can be used with a few different supplies: Froot Loops Dot markers Pom poms These rainbow […]

The end of the school year is just around the corner! I’ve gathered some adorable teacher gift ideas you could put together in a snap. Keep in mind, some of these have free printables so be sure to visit the source link I’ve provided below the picture to get the full post! { Source } { […]

 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Easy & delicious recipe for a holiday snack!! We put our own twist on the traditional recipe by adding almonds (my fav) & pecans (Tom’s fav). The beauty of this recipe is that you can change up the ingredients to make it exactly how you want it! (: What I used: 9 Cups Chex cereal- […]

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 to watch your child officially become “a child of God” & part of the church. This poor girl fussed & cried basically […]

I love our sensory table— it was actually a DIY project that I did years ago, & we love it! You can see how I made our DIY sensory table here. I’m always looking for new things to put in… I super last minute threw together some St. Patricks’s Day activities & I figured I’d […]

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 […]