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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Here’s some inspiration for you if you are looking to make your own wedding hair piece. I made mine & was very happy with how it turned out! What I used: A thick felt from Hobby Lobby, I’m not exactly sure what it’s called but I found it in the fabric section. I needed something […]

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 […]

Over the years I’ve seen DIY Teepees on Pinterest & I knew if we ever had space for a playroom I was definitely making one. I like the idea of having a cute little place to read books or just chill out. When we finally decided to turn our spare room into a playroom, this was first […]

If you’re looking for a healthy soup recipe that is easy to make & off the charts delicous, this one is it!! I had absolutely no intentions of sharing this recipe but it’s SO GOOD I had to! I’ve been fighting a head cold for almost a week (pregnant + chasing a toddler + not feeling […]

I’ve been so bad about taking and posting baby bump pictures, I need to step up my game because we only have 5 weeks left! Assuming she doesn’t decide to make her debut before then… Third Trimester nesting is in full swing– I just want to clean all the things!! I don’t even know how […]

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 how you can make your own! I love doing cooking & baking activities with my […]

I had a friend text me asking me what she needs to start a makeup collection because she “has no idea what she needs or how to even do it.” 🙂 With the billions of makeup products out there, I can definitely see how it would be overwhelming to get started. We all have to start somewhere […]

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 envelopes and thank you cards. Read on to see everything Basic Invite has to offer […]

This past weekend we celebrated Gabriella’s baptism! We had an intimate ceremony at the same church that Giovanni was baptized, & where Tom & I also got married. As a Catholic parent, it’s so special to watch your child officially become “a child of God” & part of the church. This poor girl fussed & cried basically […]

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!” ………. […]

If you’re looking for gift ideas for the kids in your life, I’ve got you covered! I’ve put together my top kid favorites that would make great holiday gifts this year. These are things the kids spend hours playing with & they don’t just sit on the shelves! 1// Snowie Snow Cone Maker This commercial […]