Holiday Archives - The Chirping Moms

Tips for Hosting an Easy 4th of July BBQ

June 23, 2023

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of BUBBA burger. All opinions are 100% mine. It’s almost time for 4th of July parties! 4th of July BBQs are one of my favorite parties all year. Whether you are poolside, watching fireworks or simply having a bbq in the backyard it’s always a fun and… Read More

Fun Games & Activities for a BBQ

May 23, 2023

Memorial Day is just one week away which means the kick off to a summer of BBQs and outdoor parties! Today I’m sharing a whole bunch of fun games and activities for a BBQ. Often the party is filled with swimming in the pool or running around playing yard games. Sometimes, especially for the holiday bbqs, it’s fun to have… Read More

Mother’s Day Craft: Easy Hand Shaped Flower Bouquet

April 29, 2023

Dads: paper, scissors & tape… you can handle this one. The kids aren’t bringing home any cute Mother’s Day crafts this year & mom might like a handprint (to remember how small they were before they snacked their way through quarantine & ended up bigger than her). This is a cute one to make for grandma too. This hand shaped… Read More

It’s Time for Easter Prep

March 27, 2023

Today I’m sharing ideas for prepping your Easter table, cute inexpensive Easter baskets, basket stuffers, Easter outfits and more. I know in the world of blogs and social media, I should be posting about holidays months in advance but I just can’t do it. I have to get through one holiday at a time and for us… Easter prep happens… Read More

25 Crafts, Activities and Snacks for St. Patrick’s Day

March 6, 2023

By: Courtney Byrne St. Patrick’s Day is a favorite holiday in our house. Both my husband and I have Irish relatives so it’s both a festive holiday and a time for us to teach our kids about our family heritage. Each year I try and do some new crafts and activities with the kids and add some “green” to our… Read More

St. Patrick’s Day Fine Motor Activity for Kids

March 1, 2023

Looking for a St. Patrick’s Day Fine Motor Activity for Kids? Here’s a fun one to. Back when school shut down, we had 2 preschoolers at home. Doing preschool “virtually” is not easy. Our awesome teachers would put together packets for the week of activities to do at home. One of the activities was for them to work on fine… Read More

March Activity Calendar for Kids

February 22, 2023

We shared a March Activity calendar for kids years ago and it’s remained a blog favorite. This year, since Easter is so late (not until mid-April) I decided to make an updated one. There are also lots of new kids crafts and activities on the blog since then, so this calendar links to the blog posts with the activities listed…. Read More

Valentine’s Day: Super Simple Snack Mix

January 30, 2023

Today I’m sharing a very simple Valentine’s Day snack mix. It’s fun for class parties, playgroups or even to make as treats to hand out on Valentine’s Day. It’s only 3 ingredients and it was a win in our house from the toddler right on up to the adults. We’ve been on a Teddy Graham kick lately. One reason is… Read More

Easy Pull Apart Heart Shaped Cinnamon Bread

January 22, 2023

This Heart Shaped Pull Apart Cinnamon Bread is one adorable way to celebrate Valentine’s day at home. It’s also a delicious breakfast meal to serve to loved ones for no occasion other than the fact that you want to show some love and appreciation! A good friend of ours makes the most delicious sticky buns in a bundt pan. My… Read More

35 Valentine Crafts & Activities for Kids

January 17, 2023

It’s that time of year again: time to pull out all the pink and red arts & crafts supplies for some Valentine’s Day fun. We’ve got a list of 35 Valentine’s Day crafts and activities for kids. This should keep everyone busy from now until February 14th! The first 10 are brand new to the blog this year and the… Read More