The Chirping Moms

Easy DIY Halloween Costumes

Easy DIY Halloween Costumes

What are your kids being for Halloween this year? Looking for inspiration? I love making simple DIY Halloween costumes and I’ve rounded up some of my favorites. Below you’ll find 35 easy DIY Halloween costumes. I’ve made them all before so if you have any questions feel free to reach out here or on Instagram @thechirpingmoms. Happy costume making!  Easy… Read More

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

Fun Summer Footprint Craft: Watermelon Footprint

Fun Summer Footprint Craft: Watermelon Footprint

I love making handprint and footprint crafts with the kids. We’ve made many over the years and it’s fun to see how they grow. Today I’m sharing a fun summer footprint craft! Here’s how to make a watermelon footprint: Watermelon Footprint Watermelon Footprint Supplies: white paper or canvas pink and green paint 2 small sponge paint brushes (the super cheap… Read More

5 Simple Summer Crafts for Kids

5 Simple Summer Crafts for Kids

  Who’s ready for some super simple kids crafts for July and August? Today I’m sharing 5 Simple Summer Crafts for Kids. These all need minimal supplies and are perfect for preschool age kids. Bigger kids will have fun doing them too and can do them on their own.  These 5 Simple Summer Crafts for Kids are perfect for camps…. Read More

Fun Games & Activities for a BBQ

Fun Games & Activities for a BBQ

Memorial Day is just one week away which means the kick off to a summer of BBQs and outdoor parties! Today I’m sharing a whole bunch of fun games and activities for a BBQ. Often the party is filled with swimming in the pool or running around playing yard games. Sometimes, especially for the holiday bbqs, it’s fun to have… Read More

Mother’s Day Craft: Easy Hand Shaped Flower Bouquet

Mother’s Day Craft: Easy Hand Shaped Flower Bouquet

Dads: paper, scissors & tape… you can handle this one. The kids aren’t bringing home any cute Mother’s Day crafts this year & mom might like a handprint (to remember how small they were before they snacked their way through quarantine & ended up bigger than her). This is a cute one to make for grandma too. This hand shaped… Read More

It’s Time for Easter Prep

It’s Time for Easter Prep

Today I’m sharing ideas for prepping your Easter table, cute inexpensive Easter baskets, basket stuffers, Easter outfits and more. I know in the world of blogs and social media, I should be posting about holidays months in advance but I just can’t do it. I have to get through one holiday at a time and for us… Easter prep happens… Read More

Valentine’s Day: Super Simple Snack Mix

Valentine’s Day: Super Simple Snack Mix

Today I’m sharing a very simple Valentine’s Day snack mix. It’s fun for class parties, playgroups or even to make as treats to hand out on Valentine’s Day. It’s only 3 ingredients and it was a win in our house from the toddler right on up to the adults. We’ve been on a Teddy Graham kick lately. One reason is… Read More