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 […]
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 […]
Here you’ll find DIY ideas and inspiration. Whether it’s a fun activity to do with your kids, or an easy home renovation, I’ll take you step-by-step through the process! 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 […]
Hi my loves! This is my favorite look for summer… glowy & dewy looking skin! It seems like the video doesn’t do this look justice, it looks so much better in real life. Be sure to watch it in HD, you know, to see all my flaws & stuff. Haha. If you enjoy these makeup […]
With Mother’s Day around the corner I wanted to share some of my favorite items! For me, any of these items would make a great Mother’s Day gift. Take a look at what I’ve got listed & let me know what you think! Ultra Chi Hair Straightener– This baby is my life saver when I […]
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 & […]
Easy & delicious recipe for a holiday snack!! We put our own twist on the traditional recipe by adding almonds (my fav) & pecans (Tom’s fav). The beauty of this recipe is that you can change up the ingredients to… Cooking a spaghetti squash- What I use: Organic spaghetti squash 1/2 cup water Small casserole […]
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 & […]
I can’t believe it’s that time of year again! It snowed for the first time here in North Chicago & it’s officially feeling like Christmas time. It inspired me to put together a post with some holiday gift ideas– this time it’s in the form of Mason Jar Gifts. Read on to see some of the most […]
I’ve loved the county fair since I was little, & it was so much fun to take the kids this year! We indulged in some fried food, pet baby farm animals, enjoyed some rides, got sugared up on cotton candy & just enjoyed each other’s company. I loved it!! The fair was pretty close to […]
BEHOLD THE POWER OF MAKEUP! I’d like to believe I don’t always look like a walking mugshot, so let’s just blame extreme sleep deprivation & terrible, TERRIBLE lighting as to why my “before” photo looks so… well, TERRIBLE.Regardless, I have…
Looking for a quick protein boost or healthy breakfast idea? Here’s an easy recipe for a deliciously healthy omelette! I needed to use up some mushrooms, garlic, onions, spinach & kale so this is what came to be. What I used: 1-2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 clove fresh garlic, minced 3-4 chopped fresh mushrooms Chopped […]
I love our sensory table— it was actually a DIY project that I did years ago, & we love it! You can see how I made our DIY sensory table here. I’m always looking for new things to put in our sensory table— we do things like rice, beans, sand, water & oatmeal pretty frequently. […]
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 […]
