The Chirping Moms

Top Gift Ideas from American Girl

Top Gift Ideas from American Girl

  When I think back to Christmas mornings as a child, my favorite gifts I can remember opening were from American Girl. For many years, American Girl dolls and accessories were always at the top of my Christmas list. I have vivid memories of the excitement I would feel when I would unwrap a gift and could tell by the… Read More

Christmas Books and Pajamas for the Family

Christmas Books and Pajamas for the Family

This post includes affiliate links.  We’re pretty excited for the holiday season to kick off. We’re kicking off the holiday season on the blog with Christmas books and Christmas pajamas for the family! For the first year, we’re going to do the 25 Days of Christmas books at our house. Check out Julie’s post from a few years back for… 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

20 Nature Books for Kids (& Favorite Fall Shoes for Kids)

20 Nature Books for Kids (& Favorite Fall Shoes for Kids)

It’s fall and the weather forecast has just said that the temperature is decreasing. September, October, and November are our favorite months for some of us and since if your kids love to play outdoors in the great lakes and whatnot or looking for books to pass the time, you’ll be sure to love these recommendations I have for you!… Read More

Easy DIY Madeline Costume

Easy DIY Madeline Costume

Madeline has always been one of my favorite books. I was so excited to read it to my girls for the first time when they were tiny. Since then, we’ve read them non stop over the years and last year made a special visit to Bemelman’s Bar in New York City for the Madeline Tea. This Halloween, Alex chose to… Read More

SwaddleMe: 5 New Must See Additions

SwaddleMe: 5 New Must See Additions

This post is sponsored by SwaddleMe. As always all thoughts and opinions are my own. There are few baby items I recommend as often as SwaddleMe. It’s also one of the few things I buy for baby showers even if the person didn’t register for it. So when they asked us to write a post about their new additions to… Read More

DIY Bat Pumpkin Craft (& Mini Boden Halloween)

DIY Bat Pumpkin Craft (& Mini Boden Halloween)

It’s starting to feel like fall.  The leaves are changing colors.  The nights are getting longer.  And the crisp fall air is starting to roll in.  Nothing says fall to our family more than a beautiful weekend getaway in the mountains…   Fall brings upon us the countdown for one of the kids’ favorite holidays of the year, Halloween.  This… 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