Here is my Holiday Gift Guide 2021: Gifts For Her. I’ve listed 10 gift ideas that I love & I know you’ll love, too. The Holiday Gift Guide is designed to make your holiday shopping easy & stress-free, so read… We decided to jump back into Goldfish Swim School a few months ago! Life got super […]
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!” ………. […]
Craving chocolate? Story of my life, haha. How about some double chocolate “brownie” cookies? I made these a few days ago & I wish I discovered the recipe sooner! It’s simple & you don’t even need flour. What you need: 3 cups powdered sugar 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 tsp salt 2-4 large egg […]
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 teamed up with pediped shoes and GoSili reusable cups and straws so I can feel prepared for the year […]
Motherhood. DIY. Style. Hi! I’m Kristen, wife to my tech savvy hubs, Tom, & mama to two beautiful children, Giovanni & Gabriella. I love celebrating the moments of motherhood & everything in between. Let’s be friends! ♡ Kristen ©Kristen Love & The Love Notes Blog, 2022. Unauthorized use/duplication of this material without express & written […]
We put BOGS boots to the test on a recent hike and I can’t wait to tell you about it! BOGS has completely taken care of us by providing each of us a pair of their amazing boots– Read on to see all the details on how these boots are going to help us survive winter in […]
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… Happy New Year!! I hope everyone had an amazing holiday season like we did! We […]
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 […]
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 […]
Happy Almost Valentine’s Day! We’ve had a crazy start to our year so I haven’t blogged at ALL. But that will change soon– things are fiiiiinally starting to settle down. Sort of. Haha. (Does life ever really slow down?) With Valentine’s Day right around the corner I wanted to create a free printable as a […]
Surprise mom with a sentimental Mother’s Day gift she’s sure to love– a customized I Love You, Mom book by Hooray Heroes. With stories about her personality and illustrations that look just like her, this custom keepsake book is a… Every Easter Basket needs some candy, but I’m always on the lookout for new & […]
Let’s face it, broken makeup is just plain sad… Especially if it was expensive makeup!! Eye shadow, bronzer, pressed powder, blush, you name it… I’ve broken them all at some point. I only wish I knew how to save them back then, instead of just tossing them out. All you need is ONE household ingredient: rubbing alcohol. So let’s get started! […]
It’s always a nice idea to get some nurse gifts for your stay at the hospital for labor & delivery. Nurses work really hard, all hours of the night, to make sure you and baby get the best care. It’s nice to be able to show your appreciation during this special time, and what better […]
I’ve been experimenting with mixed metals in Christmas decor this year & what better way than with a DIY ornament wreath? All you need for this project is: A wreath frame- $2.99 for the 12″ size Fabric (if you get a metal frame like I did) Hot glue/gun Different sized/colored ornaments. I got 1 box […]
