The Chirping Moms

Italy Books: Books About Travel and Adventure for Kids

Italy Books: Books About Travel and Adventure for Kids

Our trip to Italy has inspired this travel book list. Today I’m sharing kids books about Italy. If you want your little ones to pick up small tidbits of information before you head to Italy like us, it’s best to let them learn through children’s books. Here are travel books and kids’ books for your children’s library that we’ve been… Read More

The 2022 American Girl Gift Guide

The 2022 American Girl Gift Guide

I went from having all things American Girl on my own Christmas list to shopping for American Girl wishes off my own daughters’ wish lists. Each year I round up what the top items are, new items and unique ways to gift them. Ready for the 2022 American Girl gift guide? Here we go!  American Girl Gift Guide  Truly Me… Read More

Experience Gift Idea: Camelback Resort

Experience Gift Idea: Camelback Resort

We just got back from a weekend at Camelback Resort and Aquatopia. It was a birthday gift we got for Tommy who requested nothing for his birthday but “a night in a hotel with his family that had a cool indoor pool”. When we left he said it was the “best gift ever”. So if you are looking for a… Read More

DIY Costumes with Bella Bliss

DIY Costumes with Bella Bliss

Making DIY Halloween costumes is one of my favorite things. Each year the kids and I plan different costumes they can help me make. We had so much fun making these Bella Bliss DIY Costumes. Bella Bliss clothes have been in our home for over 12 years and worn for special occasions, holidays and for school & play. It’s such… Read More

Tween Fall Fashion Guide

Tween Fall Fashion Guide

Let’s chat tween fall fashion! Finding clothes for tweens has been harder than I expected. They want to be stylish, yet comfortable. They want to be on trend but not wear the identical outfit as someone else. And let’s not forget about how the tops seem to be getting shorter by the season… This year I have two middle school… Read More

Fall Fun for Kids

Fall Fun for Kids

It’s almost fall! Here are a few fun fall things you can enjoy with your families this September. There will be lots more coming to the blog over the next few weeks. Our Fall Bucket List has tons of Fall activities for families, there are books to read and crafts to try.    Fall Activities for Families       … Read More

Fun Activities to Go Along with Your I Can Read Books

Fun Activities to Go Along with Your I Can Read Books

We don’t do much school work in the summer but we love reading and crafts. Today we’re sharing some fun activities and book character crafts! These easy crafts that go with books are perfect for a rainy day or a quiet afternoon home.   When people ask me “how the girls learned to read” my first response is that they had… Read More

A Fresh New Space for the Kids

A Fresh New Space for the Kids

I’m finally getting around to share before and after photos from our home renovations. I think me taking photos and posting might be taking longer than the actual renovation… but that’s life! First up is the new 3rd floor space and my favorite part: our built in beds for an angled wall. Last summer we did a lot of work… Read More

Adventure Checklist Printable for Kids

Adventure Checklist Printable for Kids

I recently created this fun Free Printable Adventure Checklist for Kids. I’ve been traveling with kids for the better part of a decade but this past year has been different. I am traveling with a couple “big kids” and it’s really cool. The boys are still very much “little kids” but the girls can read, write and have all kinds… Read More

The Ultimate Tween Shopping Guide

The Ultimate Tween Shopping Guide

Welcome to the ultimate tween shopping guide! I will continue to add to this over the next few months so keep checking back. When I asked what you all wanted to see in #FridayFavorties so many people said: 1. tween gift ideas 2. tween summer clothes 3. tween Easter basket. Below you’ll find lots of different lists from gift ideas… Read More