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… Gabriella turned 2 two days after Giovanni. When I realized I hardly took any photos […]
My kids LOVE science, & this fizzy colors science experiment for kids is one of their favorites! All you need are a few ingredients & your kiddos will be amazed at the fizzy magic from this chemical reaction. Read on to see what you need to create your own fizzy colors science experiment. This science activity is […]
Happy New Year!! I hope everyone had an amazing holiday season like we did! We are getting back into the swing of things around here, and after a month of eating alllll the things over break, we wanted to start the year off with a little reset. What if I told you that you could […]
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 to celebrate the end of your summer! My kids & I loooove watermelon. I always […]
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… I’m 40 weeks, today is my due date! This pregnancy has FLOWN by!! I know […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you’re looking for gift ideas for the beauty queen in your life, I’ve got you covered! I’ve put together my top 10 beauty favorites that would make great holiday gifts this year. These are things I’ve used time & time again & would highly recommend! 1// Rodan + Fields Hydration Serum This serum delivers […]
We’ve been enjoying the sun & sand this summer, & I’ve teamed up with Babyshop to share some adorable summer wardrobe for kids! Perfect for a day at the beach, these items offer SPF 50+ so you can feel good about spending all the time outdoors that you want. Read on to see these summer […]
Gabriella turned FOUR this year! She decided she wanted a Unicorn Themed Tea Party to celebrate with just a few of her friends. It was definitely last minute in terms of planning, but we made it happen & it was the cutest EVER. Read on to see all the details from Gabi’s Unicorn Themed Tea […]
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 on to see where we went & what we did at these 3 family-friendly places […]
School is out & summer is officially in session here at the Love household! Hooray! Bring on the tan lines & flip flops 🙂 With the warmer weather comes a change in my foundation routine– I’ve tossed out my powders & I’m loving the way my skin looks so fresh & radiant. Read on to […]
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 withstand the harsh elements & relentless cold temperatures that Chicago so “lovingly” shares with us. […]
My kids DEVOUR this healthy berry oatmeal recipe! We eat it all the time & it doesn’t take long to make, so it’s the perfect healthy meal for kids, even on those busy mornings. Not only is it nutrition dense, but this fun pink oatmeal recipe will keep your kids fuller longer, so you don’t […]
