The Chirping Moms

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

Summer Reading Books for Kids of All Ages

Summer Reading Books for Kids of All Ages

Summer is on the horizon with just two more weeks of school left before summer begins!  I have been spending this week getting myself organized & prepared for a full summer with all four kids at home.  Since we have a sweet baby that joined our family this winter, I am trying to keep our plans low-key and allow for lots… Read More

20 Book Series for Girls, Grades 1-3

20 Book Series for Girls, Grades 1-3

I can’t believe summer is here! This year, both of my girls started reading chapter books on their own. They love reading and it’s something I want them to keep up over the summer. They really like series of books and enjoy “trading” with each other once they finish one of the books in the series. It’s also great for… 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