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15 Easy DIY Halloween Costumes for Babies and Kids

15 Easy DIY Halloween Costumes for Babies and Kids

Looking for a Halloween costume idea? These easy DIY Halloween Costumes for babies and kids were easy to make and most required no sewing at all. If you’re looking for adorable baby Halloween costume ideas we’ve got you covered. We also have a few traditional and a few pretty unique costume ideas for kids.  I really enjoy making Halloween costumes…. Read More

Easy DIY Book Character Costumes

Easy DIY Book Character Costumes

Book Character Costumes Looking for book character costumes to spark your child’s imagination? Maybe you’re looking for book character costumes for students.  Well, you’re in luck! We’re bringing together two of our absolute favorite things: books and the joy of creating costumes!  We’ve handpicked five easy-to-make costumes inspired by some beloved characters from books that we read all the time… 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

Halloween Books & PJs- Why To Look Now 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 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… 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

Halloween Ideas for Tweens Today we’re talking Tween Halloween or Hallotween! I’m sharing some fun Halloween ideas for tweens! These work great for kids 8-12 years old. Halloween is a thrilling time for tweens, as they navigate the line between childhood and adolescence. It’s an opportunity for them to express their creativity, embrace their spooky side, and have a blast… 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