My brother has severe food allergies so when we were growing up, my mom had to get creative in the kitchen. She used to make these dairy-free muffins for us & I forgot all about them until I had a… Looking for a recipe for the best blueberry muffins ever? This is it. I made […]

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 […]

I saw this post on Pinterest & I had to give it a try– DIY Ice Ornaments! We love a good craft around here, & I love that this one uses items from nature. Read on to see what items we used & learn how to to make your own ornaments. The first step is […]

Here’s a list of my favorite things I used during my first pregnancy. Some of the things on the list aren’t “pregnancy products” but they definitely were useful in my 9 month journey to motherhood! (: Vitafusion Chewable Prenatal Vitamins Where I got them: Target With my gag reflexes & nausea in full force, I […]

Every Easter Basket needs some candy, but I’m always on the lookout for new & fun Easter Basket ideas that my kids will actually use and love… not just eat! Today I’m sharing 5 practical and fun Easter Basket ideas that will keep your kids busy and provide some fun this spring. Read on to […]

 This has become a regular in our dinner rotation– it’s a quick, easy & healthy meal. You can’t go wrong with that! Read on to see how we prepare this meal & have it on the table in less than… These banana muffins are SO. GOOD. and I’m 1000% positive you’ll be hooked on them […]

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 […]

GUYS. I’ve been thinking about what I could do as a thank you to my readers & subscribers. The ones who always comment on my social media, engage with me on Snapchat, watch my IG stories,  send me messages, etc. You guys are so amazing & encouraging, I love the community that comes with blogging, especially […]

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 […]

I’ve been wanting to get a family picture for a while now, & it FINALLY happened yesterday!! Tom suggested a park we used to go to– it’s farther from our house than the park I was thinking, but I figured why not. On the way there, I realized I forgot Gabi’s shoes AND the wireless […]

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! If you’re looking for cute & easy Halloween snack ideas for kids, these Monster Rice Krispies are super fun to make! We […]

It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day, so we’re celebrating with some festive rainbow fun! My kids go crazy for these colorful activities & yours will, too. Read on to see our favorite rainbow activities & how easy they are to do with your kids! Favorite Rainbow Activities My kids love rainbows (what kid doesn’t?) & these […]

We decided to jump back into Goldfish Swim School a few months ago! Life got super busy & we took a break from the pool, but we’re back at it with weekly lessons and the kids have been loving it. It’s starting to get cold here, so it’s the perfect place to get some after-school exercise […]

If your kids are like mine, they LOVE snacking. They snack literally all day.  It kind of drives me crazy, but they probably learned it from me so I guess I really can’t complain, hahaha. Recently, we’ve been making snack time even more fun by creating cute “food art” scenes. Today I’m sharing 3 fun […]