We’re in full vacation mode as I type this from my mom’s house in South Carolina! We’re soaking up the pool days, tan lines, popsicles, & flip flops before it’s back to school!! I wanted to share 2 super easy dresses I’ve been living in this summer from PinkBlush. They’re both super easy & comfortable […]
If you’ve ever watched my Instagram Stories, you probably already guessed that our favorite kids’ art supplies are from OOLY! Art was always my favorite class in school, so it makes my heart so happy to see how much Gio & Gabi love it now! A huge thank you to OOLY for sending us some […]
This is the shortest post ever, but how cute are these little owl treats!? It’s not the healthiest snack ever, but who gives a hoot? Ok, bad joke. The kids had so much fun making these & they obviously had even more fun eating them. If you look, you can see someone got to their […]
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 […]
Motherhood. DIY. Style. Hi! I’m Kristen, wife to my tech savvy hubs, Tom, & mama to two gorgeous children, Giovanni & Gabriella. I love celebrating the moments of motherhood & everything in between. Let’s be friends! ♡ Kristen © Kristen Love & The Love Notes Blog, 2015. Unauthorized use/duplication of this material without express & […]
I’m so excited to share the adorable things that Babyshop sent us for this crazy weather we’ve been having lately! Fall fashion for kids is so much fun. From rain coats to knee-high socks, we are ready for whatever fall is going to throw at us here in Chicago. Read on to see how you […]
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 to countdown to Christmas. Every night, the kids will choose a book from under the […]
It’s Prime Day, which means tons of great deals on Amazon! I got this box fan at the first chance. I’ve put together my top 3 kitchen favorites that save me time in the kitchen. These items are all on super sale today– you’re not going to want to miss out! Who doesn’t love a […]
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 […]
It’s been a LONG winter, but the weather is finally warming up & I’m sooo here for it! In the spirit of a new season, I always update my wardrobe & makeup bag for the weather to come. Today I’m sharing some awesome new beauty & style finds that are perfect for spring– Read on […]
The Holiday Gift Guide For Mamas is here! Mamas work hard & deserve some extra love this holiday season, so I’m sharing 10 gift ideas that I love & I know any mama would love, too. The Holiday Gift Guide is designed to make your holiday shopping easy & stress-free, so read on to see […]
I’m 40 weeks, today is my due date! This pregnancy has FLOWN by!! I know the last trimester is supposed to feel like it’s taking forever, but really it’s going by so fast. I haven’t had any recent contractions & Gabriella is head down, but that’s about it at this point. The doctor says, “Any day!” ………. […]
As a mom and a teacher, back to school is one of the busiest times of the year for me! I feel like summer went way too fast, but here we are with school just around the corner. Thankfully, I’ve… When Wisconsin Dells Visitor and Convention Bureau invited us for a fun family getaway, we […]
When it’s Fall, you go to the pumpkin festival. So that’s what we did this past weekend 🙂 The weather was perfection & the kiddos had a blast! We fed cows/horses/goats, Gio & Gabi climbed on tractors, painted pumpkins & just enjoyed each other’s company. Here’s a video of our time at the farm 🙂 […]
