The Chirping Moms

Add A Little Joy with a Door of Hearts

Add A Little Joy with a Door of Hearts

We really enjoy Valentine’s Day at our house. From the crafts to the treats and parties we love to celebrate a holiday all about LOVE. I’ve seen this done a few ways over the years as a way to make kids feel special at Valentine’s Day: covering their door with hearts with messages. I decided instead of me writing out… Read More

Valentine’s Day Cereal Necklaces {With Free Printable}

Valentine’s Day Cereal Necklaces {With Free Printable}

  What’s the best way to celebrate a day filled with love than these super easy and adorable Valentine’s Day Cereal Necklaces. It’s so fun (and delicious) to craft, I enjoyed making it with my kids and the end results will surprise you!   We’re kicking off February with a fun Valentine for all ages: Valentine’s Day cereal necklaces. There’s… Read More

Fun Valentine’s Day Finds for Tweens

Fun Valentine’s Day Finds for Tweens

We love Valentine’s Day in our house. The world can use all the love we can share. Also… this is a holiday I don’t find girls grow out of wanting to dress for, celebrate, etc. This week’s Friday Favorites are some of my favorite finds around the web for Tween Valentine’s Day.  We’ve found pjs, socks, shirts, hair accessories and… Read More

New Year’s Eve Activity for Kids: FREE Printable

New Year’s Eve Activity for Kids: FREE Printable

Anyone else getting a little Winter Break cabin fever? It’s about 10 degrees outside here and we haven’t gotten out of pajamas in days. The kids are having a blast with all their Christmas gifts but also driving each other a little nutty and me! I made this New Year’s Eve activity for kids last night. It’s a free printable… Read More

A Polar Express Party

A Polar Express Party

Back when Maggie & Alex were in preschool, we had a Polar Express play date one December morning. It was one of my favorite Christmas parties (see that party post here). This season I decided to throw a Polar Express party for Tommy & Miles and a few of their cousins and friends. Here’s all the details!  Polar Express Party… Read More

American Girl Gift Guide & Coupon Code

American Girl Gift Guide & Coupon Code

There are only a few days left to order your American Girl gifts to get them in time for Christmas! I’m sharing a few favorites this year including some really fun finds you may have missed on the site. Plus there is an awesome American Girl coupon code good through the 13th. Check out the gift guide below and load… Read More

Using Cricut for a Fun DIY Ornament Project for Tweens

Using Cricut for a Fun DIY Ornament Project for Tweens

This post was sponsored by Cricut. The holidays are officially here and you might be on the hunt for some fun projects to keep the young ones entertained and also make this season more memorable for them. Check out these fun DIY ornaments for tweens! I have been making crafts with my girls during the holidays since they were toddlers…. Read More

Special Photo Gift Ideas for Grandparents

Special Photo Gift Ideas for Grandparents

  If you’re looking for the perfect gift for grandparents this holiday season, we’ve got you covered. If there’s one thing all grandparents love, it’s photos of their grandchildren. I’m sharing a few fun photo gifts you can have the kids make to display their photos.    A DIY photo gift just adds to the sweetness of the grandparents.  Look… Read More

Free Thanksgiving Printables: I’m Thankful for Cards

Free Thanksgiving Printables: I’m Thankful for Cards

  Are you looking for a fun Thanksgiving activity this holiday season to help make it a memorable one for your kids? Check out the free thank you card’s here! Thankfulness is important all year long and Thanksgiving is a great time to talk to kids about being thankful. It’s a whole day to celebrate what we are thankful for… Read More