When it’s Fall, you go to the pumpkin festival. So that’s what we did this past weekend 🙂 The weather was perfection & the kiddos had a blast! We fed cows/horses/goats, Gio & Gabi climbed on tractors, painted pumpkins &… You guyyyyys! Giovanni started preschool! I can’t believe it. Where does the time go?! I […]

When it comes to Easter baskets, I try to shy away from candy items & get them practical things they will also be excited about! I’ve put together a list of some of my favorite brands & kids products that would go perfect in their Easter baskets this year. If you’re looking for some practical, […]

Gabriella turned 2 two days after Giovanni. When I realized I hardly took any photos for Gio’s birthday, I made a point to take more for Gabi’s! Here’s a video recap of the day, & you can scroll down to see  more photos 🙂 We debated on having a joint party for the kids, but […]

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 & paint brushes to create some archaeology fun & dinosaur sensory play. The kids loved it! […]

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 […]

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 […]

Happy New Year! Are you ready to crush some 2022 goals with Goldfish Swim School? What better way to start the year than with a vision board– did you know that goals are 50% more likely to be accomplished if they’re… We decided to jump back into Goldfish Swim School a few months ago! Life got super […]

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! 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 […]

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 […]

As most of you know, I lost my dad in an accident 8 years ago, in 2008. I still, to this day, have never shared the details of what happened to anyone out loud– maybe someday I will get the strength for that, & maybe how it happened doesn’t matter– but regardless, that’s not what this […]

We’re starting a new holiday tradition this year– sprinkling reindeer food in the yard on Christmas Eve to help guide Santa to your house & give the reindeers a little snack 🙂 If you haven’t already, go download my free reindeer food printable in my  free printables library! It’s a fun  favor to hand out […]

Here you’ll find ideas, recipes, DIY renovations, and inspiration for your home. How fun is this rainbow cake?! It would be perfect for a rainbow themed party, or for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Read on to see how we used food coloring & a simple box mix to create this colorful… If you’re looking […]

Time for some real talk. Our son (& oldest child) Giovanni just turned 2 at the end of February. In two short months, this age has already proven to be challenging… Add a new baby sister in the mix (born the day after his birthday) & we’ve got some real excitement going on around here, folks. […]

Let’s celebrate! Here on The Love Notes Blog you can find fun party ideas, easy recipes, DIY gift ideas, and holiday inspiration. How fun is this rainbow cake?! It would be perfect for a rainbow themed party, or for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Read on to see how we used food coloring & a […]