Back to School Archives - The Chirping Moms

20 Favorites for Packing Lunches

August 28, 2021

Last week I shared a favorite post and printable: 50 Things to Put in a Lunchbox. Today I am sharing some favorites for packing lunches and lunch box essentials. All of these are our true favorites and things we use or have used. Many of them we have had for years and years! Often the stainless steel lunch box accessories… Read More

Lunch Packing Hacks: 50 Things to Put in a Lunchbox

August 20, 2021

When I asked on Instagram last month what types of Back to School posts moms wanted to see, there were SO many messages about packing lunches. I’m not the best person to ask because it’s something I dread too and if it were up to my kids, they’d pretty much eat the same thing for the 180 days of school…. Read More

Tell Me Something Kind You Did Today

August 10, 2021

Last school year I asked the same question each day on the drive home from school: What did you do today that was kind? It started for a few different reasons, but caught on and turned into more of an important conversation starter than I expected. In the days ahead, we’ll all start to send our kids back to school…. Read More

We’re #100thankful for Our Teachers

September 8, 2020

This week my kids all start back to school. This week it’s virtual so they can meet their class and teachers online and see their faces without masks. They’ll also chat about what school will look like when they all are in the classroom next week and they each have some time this week to visit their classroom and teachers… Read More

10 Ways to Personalize Back to School with Cricut

September 6, 2020

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cricut for Cricut. All opinions are 100% mine. Many kids are back to school and many head back next week. Whether you will be learning at home or in school, there are lot’s of ways that personalizing Back to School. I love personalized school gear – for organizing, keeping… Read More

Back to School 2020: Labeling is More Important Than Ever

September 1, 2020

Has there ever been a back to school year where you felt like labeling was more important than this year? Not only do I feel like it’s important to label all the things they’ll use at school, we have MORE that needs to be sent in than usual. Even our preschooler has a supply list this year. For a year… Read More

Creative Ways to Personalize Back to School with Cricut

August 25, 2020

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cricut. All opinions are 100% mine. There are so many new things to pack and personalize this school year. Never in my wildest imagination would I have thought I’d be shopping for and then personalizing face masks for my kids “back to school” lists. Today I’m sharing 3 ways… Read More

Preparing for a Year of Sports & Activities

September 18, 2019

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Mabel’s Labels. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. It seems each year, my big kids sign up for more activities, sports and more involved teams. This year, the their little brothers are joining in the in the mayhem too. I can only imagine what it will be like in a few… Read More

Back to School with Bella Bliss (& Coupon Code)

September 4, 2019

It’s time for Back to School and school clothes! Whether you’re looking for everyday school wear, play clothes or special outfits for picture day, we love Bella Bliss. We’ve been wearing Bella Bliss clothes to school for 7 years now: since Maggie’s very first day of preschool. Today we’re excited to share a special Bella Bliss coupon code for our… Read More

Back-To-School Basics for Kids

August 6, 2019

By: Jordan of Jordan & Co Alright- I’m in NO rush for summer to be over, but let’s just say that, practically-speaking, it probably isn’t the worst idea to get some of the basic school supplies ordered. You know, so we can kick back and not think about using them for the next few weeks. Today I’m sharing the best… Read More