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. […]
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… It’s almost graduation season! If you’re looking for nice graduation invitations to celebrate someone special […]
I can’t believe it’s almost 2015!! I wanted to share a makeup/hair look for NYE in case you need some inspiration. I haven’t worn a look this dramatic in such a long time so it was fun to play with these dark colors! If you click on the video it will take you to YouTube […]
Hi guys! I wanted to share this recipe we tried & loved! Fridays during Lent mean no meat & sometimes we get stuck in a rut & struggle to come up with something that we aren’t completely tired of eating. We were scrolling through Pinterest when we came across this recipe for Creamy Avocado Pasta from The […]
Sleep has always been a struggle for us… Getting Gio to sleep, keeping him asleep, etc. Even when he was a newborn he didn’t sleep much & I remember people commenting on how alert he was all the time. He’d take quick 10-20 minute cat naps throughout the day & that was about it. We […]
Halloween will be here before you know it! If you’re at a loss for ideas when it comes to Halloween costumes for kids, I’ve put together a list of the things I’ve dressed my kids in over the years. I’m… Today I’m so excited to finally be sharing our DIY loft bed! Redoing Gio’s room […]
I’ve been wanting to get Gio a sensory table for soooo long! I wanted a nice, sturdy wooden one like the one I had in my classroom as a preschool teacher… but those run upwards of $200 & I just… This activity is super easy, super fun & only takes TWO INGREDIENTS– flour & baby […]
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… I was invited to do the #10under10challenge by Snazaroo— 10 face paint looks using the […]
Dinosaur sensory play for the win! It’s no secret that Giovanni LOVES dinosaurs, so we’re always looking for fun ways that incorporate them into our activities. We came across a cloud dough recipe on Pinterest & we added dinosaurs &… This DIY Sliding Barn Door is the biggest project I’ve ever done myself & I […]
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 […]
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… This is the shortest post ever, but how cute are these little owl treats!? It’s […]
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 party invitations and announcements, to custom printed… It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day, so we’re celebrating with some festive rainbow fun! My kids […]
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 […]
Hi, everyone! I gathered up some of my favorite gift basket ideas & listed them here for you! If you care to see where they came from & what’s in each basket, you can click the source link & it will take you to the original post. I’ve linked similar items below each one so […]
