The Chirping Moms

The Most Unique Holiday Toy For Kids: Budsies

The Most Unique Holiday Toy For Kids: Budsies

Budsies is by far the most unique toy for kids this holiday season. There are no two Budsies alike because they are designed by your child! Budsies are custom plush toys made from any original artwork. I had heard about Budsies before and thought it was a cute idea. Both of my girls love drawing and love stuffed animals and… Read More

Christmas Events and Activities for Kids

Christmas Events and Activities for Kids

I have always loved the Christmas season.  I enjoy all of the hustle and bustle and excitement of the season. I enjoy the lights and trees, the songs and the parties. I know what you’re thinking: those are not the important parts of the season. All of the Christmas events and activities for kids and families should not be the… Read More

Enter for a Chance to Win Our Most Played with Toy: Shape Mags

Enter for a Chance to Win Our Most Played with Toy: Shape Mags

Way back in 2011 my sister in law bought Maggie magnetic tiles for Christmas. I had never heard of them but she assured me they were always one of her kids’ favorite toys. Maggie loved building with them right away. We’d help her build towers and as she grew she’d build them herself. When she started preschool, magnetic tiles were… Read More

10 Favorite Toys to Beat the Summer Heat

10 Favorite Toys to Beat the Summer Heat

It’s that time of the year where the temperature approaches 100 degrees before 10 am & everyone is looking for an alternative to all of the fun outdoor summer activities.  We spend most of our summer outdoors: swimming at the pool, riding our bikes around the street, & playing baseball in the backyard.  But, sometime you just need a break… Read More

Destination Scotland: Tea Collection’s New Line {& Giveaway}

Destination Scotland: Tea Collection’s New Line {& Giveaway}

I’ve been shopping Tea Collection for the kids for years. Each season, I love to see where Tea has traveled to and what new destination has inspired the line. Family travel is something that is very important to me and I like to teach my children about the places we are going to visit and places we hope to visit… Read More

Designing a Shared Room

Designing a Shared Room

  Designing a shared space for two little girls with totally different personalities is not an easy task. When we first created the girls shared room, they were too little to have an opinion (1 & 2.5). Now, they’re 5 & 7 and have very specific interests, favorite colors and ideas. I created a shared bedroom for my girls when Alex… Read More

Books, Bunnies, & Baby Pajamas: 3 Gift Ideas for a New Baby

Books, Bunnies, & Baby Pajamas: 3 Gift Ideas for a New Baby

Our little Avery is three months old!  She has been blessed with so much joy & love since she was born.  Even though she is our fourth baby, I am so thankful for the love that people have shared with our family these past three months for our sweet little girl.  We were blessed with so many sweet gifts, delicious dinners, &… Read More

An American Girl Baking Party

An American Girl Baking Party

When I told my girls the idea I had for a holiday party, I thought their heads might explode. We were going to plan party that included: their friends, American Girl dolls, baking and holiday fun. They screamed with excitement when I told them and then we got right to planning. I wanted to do a baking party with the girls… Read More