Today I’m so excited to finally be sharing our DIY loft bed! Redoing Gio’s room is something we’ve been wanting to do for so long now. He never had a cute decorated or themed nursery, so we went all in for his “big boy” dinosaur themed room. I’m taking you step-by-step through the process of […]
I get a lot of questions about my winter skincare (& favorite products in general), so I thought I would share that today! I switch up my skincare for the seasons/based on what my skin needs, so this post is all about my winter skincare routine. Read on to see my favorite skincare products for […]
Gio turned 4 at the end of February— here we are in April & I’m finally sharing, haha. I literally only took 3 photos (sorry, kiddo!), but I DID put together a highlights video of our day together, so be sure to check that out! We went back & forth about having a joint birthday […]
We made these clouds to hang up in our classroom while doing a unit on weather. I just love them! They’re so puffy & whimsical, & even though they’re rain clouds, they made our room look so happy (: What we used: Large paper plate Hole puncher Glue White “fluff” Stapler Blue streamers Scissors Fishing […]
How cute is the DIY owl costume!? I made this 2 years ago for Gio, & now it fits Gabi! When I made this, we lived in Florida, so I got a little creative & wanted to do something that was a full body outfit. The hood & cape are both detachable by snaps so […]
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 […]
You guys. I got a chop saw! It was my Valentine’s Day present (ha!), & I LOVE IT. I used to saw my wood by hand (not fun) or go to Lowe’s with my meticulous cut list, hoping I wouldn’t need to make any adjustments along the way. Now that I have my own way to cut […]
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 not the best seamstress in the world, but I love trying my best to make […]
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 […]
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… It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day, so we’re celebrating with some festive rainbow fun! My kids […]
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 […]
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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… I’ve loved the county fair since I was little, & it was so much fun […]
Hiiii! Here I am almost 3 months post-birthday, FINALLY sharing details from our Under the Sea party, haha. Better late than never? We were so unsure what we wanted the theme of Gio & Gabi’s joint birthday party to be this year. (And by we, I mean me. Haha.) We considered a few different themes, but I fell […]
