The Chirping Moms

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

Fingerprint Pumpkin Patch

Fingerprint Pumpkin Patch

Here’s a cute Halloween craft to try with the kids: a fingerprint pumpkin patch. It’s easy and depending on the age of the child, you can either do most of the steps yourself and just add their fingerprints or have them do the whole craft on their own. You only need a few supplies and you’ll have a sweet little… Read More

Halloween Craft: Spooky Toilet Paper Ghosts {& Mini Boden Halloween}

Halloween Craft: Spooky Toilet Paper Ghosts {& Mini Boden Halloween}

 Halloween crafts are our favorite projects to make. Our neighborhood gets very festive for Halloween and the kids want our house to be as “boo-tiful” as the rest. Lately they keep telling me our house isn’t spooky enough. They think we have plenty of pumpkins but need more ghosts and spiders. I was trying to think of a craft they… Read More

Delicious Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Squares

Delicious Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Squares

Who needs a good pumpkin recipe? We’ve made pumpkin chocolate chip blondies, pumpkin chocolate chip brownies and pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. Then we made what’s kind of a combo recipe of all three and they are our favorite. I wasn’t sure what to call them so they’ll be Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Squares. They are so delicious and pretty easy to… Read More