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DIY Costumes Inspired By Favorite Book Characters

DIY Costumes Inspired By Favorite Book Characters

Two of our favorite things: books and making costumes. Today we’re combining those 2 favorites with 5 diy easy book character costumes. We picked four of our absolute favorite book characters for this to make it fun for the kids. These are books we read all the time so dressing up as the main characters in the book was fun!… Read More

DIY Costumes with Bella Bliss

DIY Costumes with Bella Bliss

Making DIY Halloween costumes is one of my favorite things. Each year the kids and I plan different costumes they can help me make. We had so much fun making these Bella Bliss DIY Costumes. Bella Bliss clothes have been in our home for over 12 years and worn for special occasions, holidays and for school & play. It’s such… Read More

Fun Halloween Handprint and Footprint Crafts

Fun Halloween Handprint and Footprint Crafts

I’ve always loved making holiday handprint and footprint crafts. I save them with my holiday decor and it’s so fun to see how they’ve grown. I have a tiny little footprint craft I made 10 years ago with Maggie and now her feet are almost my size! These Halloween handprint and footprint crafts are simple and something you’ll want to… Read More

Halloween Books and PJs

Halloween Books and PJs

It’s my favorite time of the year on The Chirping Moms: Halloween! I couldn’t wait until October to kick it off because: 1.) I’m too excited and 2.) you need time to order some things to use during October. For example, Halloween books and pjs. I tried to find both pajamas and books that would work for babies on up… Read More

Holiday Ready with YearCheer

Holiday Ready with YearCheer

You know I love celebrating holidays. There is no holiday “too small” to put up decorations or have a themed meal for. From Valentine’s Day to National Donut Day there’s plenty to celebrate. Celebrating, even in small ways, makes an ordinary day special. If there’s anything the past few years have taught us: don’t take enjoying time with family and… Read More

Spooky Sensory Bin

Spooky Sensory Bin

Ready for the spookiest sensory bin you ever did see? I love making these for my kids around the holidays. Dyed spaghetti is less messy than the black bean bin and easier to clean up. I have the directions on dying the spaghetti below. This spooky bin was enjoyed by my kindergartner and toddler and then I actually used it… Read More

Halloween Classroom Party Ideas

Halloween Classroom Party Ideas

By: Ali McNulty  We’re about a week away from Halloween and classroom Halloween parties. These are a few favorites that we have used in classrooms over the years. They’re easy, fun and the kids love them. Halloween Class Party Craft Ideas Spooky Flying Ghost https://www.pinterest.com/pin/67624431890389112/   Pumpkin Apple Stamps (can do this on paper or inexpensive tote bags and make… Read More

Fun Halloween Ideas for Tweens

Fun Halloween Ideas for Tweens

Today we’re talking Tween Halloween or Hallotween! I’m sharing some fun Halloween ideas for 8-12 year olds: party ideas, movies, games, crafts and clothes/accessories. To make sure it was tween approved, I had my girls help with the list of tween Halloween ideas.  Halloween Ideas for Tweens  Halloween Party Themes for Tweens: 1.  Pumpkin Carving Party  2. Halloween Craft Party … Read More

15 Halloween Books for Kids

15 Halloween Books for Kids

We love Halloween books here. We read them, display them as decor and love when we get a turn to be “guest reader” at school around Halloween. This year we found a bunch of new titles. Today I’m sharing 15 Halloween books for kids. Some are new to us (a few we have and need to read) and a few… Read More