Halloween Archives - The Chirping Moms

Halloween Snack Mix: Easy Halloween Treat Recipe

October 28, 2019

My Star Spangled Snack Mix and Bunny Chow have become my easy “go-to” desserts to bring places in the spring and summer. I figured it was time to make a super spooky version for Halloween. So here’s our Halloween snack mix which is about the easiest Halloween treat recipe around. We call it the Spooky Snack Mix and it makes… Read More

Super Simple Halloween Sensory Bin

October 28, 2019

I used to do more Halloween crafts when my 2 girls were little. As much as my boys do enjoy some arts & crafts, they really like building, digging and exploring more than sitting still. If I do want them to sit for a while in one place, one thing they do enjoy is a sensory bin activity. I did… Read More

Easy DIY Toy Story Costumes

October 25, 2019

Each year with our DIY costumes, I like to make one full group costume. Last year was The Addams Family and the year before that Cruella and Dalmations. This year, we were inspired by a family favorite movie: Toy Story. We had so much fun with these DIY Toy Story costumes. They were easy, colorful and made us happy to… Read More

Easy DIY Power Ranger Costume

October 24, 2019

Of all the DIY costumes I have posted, this is the easiest and fastest one to make yet. It takes minutes and the best part is that after Halloween you can keep the shirt “power ranger” or peel off the felt and have your pajamas back. Miles has been asking to be a Power Ranger for Halloween since early June,… Read More

DIY Descendants Costumes

October 21, 2019

“It’s good to be BAD”! Raise your hand if you know LOTS of kids being Descendants characters this Halloween. There will be lots of Mal, Evie & Audrey… but what about 3 new characters my kids LOVED?! Today I present 3 Easy DIY Descendants costumes: Dizzy and The Smee Twins, Squeaky & Squirmy! These are EASY last minute costumes so… Read More

DIY Costumes Inspired By Favorite Book Characters

October 16, 2019

Two of our favorite things: books and making costumes. Today we’re combining those 2 favorites with 4 diy 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! We… Read More

Halloween Rice Krispie Treats

October 15, 2019

You know what’s scarier than all the goblins & monsters at Halloween? My baking skills! This is why 99% of festive holiday desserts I make are no-bake. These monster Halloween rice krispie treats were super easy! We brought them to a school party and my kids were so excited to bring something “spooky”. Here’s how we made them: Halloween… Read More

Halloween Craft: Toilet Paper Roll Jack-O-Lantern Garland

October 8, 2019

Boo! Ready to decorate for Halloween? Here’s an idea for a Halloween garland that’s not only festive, it’s a great way to recycle! Today we’re sharing how we made a toilet paper roll jack-o-lantern garland. It was easy, fun and looks great hanging in our house! Toilet Paper Roll Jack-O-Lantern Garland Supplies: toilet paper rolls orange paint black paper ribbon… Read More

DIY Costumes: Mary Poppins and Bert

October 4, 2019

“There’s the whole world at your feet. And who gets to see it but the birds, the stars, and the chimney sweeps.” – Mary Poppin. This is one of my favorite costume duos yet. It might be because this it’s one of my favorite movies (and the kids too). We had so much fun dressing up for today’s DIY costume… Read More

Easy DIY Monster Headband

October 3, 2019

By: Courtney Byrne Need an outfit for a Monster Mash? Hoping to look ghoulishly great this Halloween? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve got a super easy DIY Monster headband and some adorably scary Halloween clothing picks for kids. Look no further (get it….lots of eyes ha). It’s time to get crafty and ready for a fun October! Here’s… Read More