The Chirping Moms

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

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

Friday Favorites: Best Boots for Kids

Friday Favorites: Best Boots for Kids

This is a sponsored post. As always, all thoughts and opinions are our own.    It’s finally feeling like fall! After wearing flip flops for our first few fall outings, the chilly mornings have arrived and it feels more like fall. Now that we’re putting away the flip flops for fall, it’s time to talk boots! Boots look adorable for… 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

Zipping Around Town In the Zapp

Zipping Around Town In the Zapp

It’s been a long time since I was able to push a single stroller. It feels like the double stroller is part of our family, never left at home. Two things have changed this month allowing me to cruise around town with a single stroller: Tommy started school 2 days a week and Tommy decided that makes him a “big… Read More