The Chirping Moms

Free Easter Basket Printable

Free Easter Basket Printable

Hippity, hoppity, Easter’s on it’s way! I love putting together Easter baskets. I try to keep them simple: Start with candy and then pick a 3-4 things and stick with that “theme” for all of your baskets. For my crew I’m doing: something to read, swim suit, flip flops & 1 outdoor toy (bubbles, jump rope, etc). Finish it off… Read More

Easy Spring Craft: Paper Plate Chick Craft

Easy Spring Craft: Paper Plate Chick Craft

This Paper Plate Chick Craft  is fun for Easter and also any time this spring. At our preschool, they do a spring chick hatching. My girls have been asking when they could go in to do a craft in Tommy’s preschool class (after I went in for St. Patrick’s Day). So we were trying to think of baby chick crafts…. 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

Bunny Finds Easter: Book Review, Craft & Author Interview

Bunny Finds Easter: Book Review, Craft & Author Interview

This week’s “Book of the Week” is getting a whole blog post! We are loving the new book, Bunny Finds Easter. Many of you have asked for ideas for what to put in your children’s Easter baskets and this book would be perfect. I am sharing about the book PLUS a cute craft to try and an interview with the… Read More

Add A Little Joy with a Door of Hearts

Add A Little Joy with a Door of Hearts

We really enjoy Valentine’s Day at our house. From the crafts to the treats and parties we love to celebrate a holiday all about LOVE. I’ve seen this done a few ways over the years as a way to make kids feel special at Valentine’s Day: covering their door with hearts with messages. I decided instead of me writing out… Read More

Fun Valentine’s Day Finds for Tweens

Fun Valentine’s Day Finds for Tweens

We love Valentine’s Day in our house. The world can use all the love we can share. Also… this is a holiday I don’t find girls grow out of wanting to dress for, celebrate, etc. This week’s Friday Favorites are some of my favorite finds around the web for Tween Valentine’s Day.  We’ve found pjs, socks, shirts, hair accessories and… Read More

New Year’s Eve Activity for Kids: FREE Printable

New Year’s Eve Activity for Kids: FREE Printable

Anyone else getting a little Winter Break cabin fever? It’s about 10 degrees outside here and we haven’t gotten out of pajamas in days. The kids are having a blast with all their Christmas gifts but also driving each other a little nutty and me! I made this New Year’s Eve activity for kids last night. It’s a free printable… Read More

A Polar Express Party

A Polar Express Party

Back when Maggie & Alex were in preschool, we had a Polar Express play date one December morning. It was one of my favorite Christmas parties (see that party post here). This season I decided to throw a Polar Express party for Tommy & Miles and a few of their cousins and friends. Here’s all the details!  Polar Express Party… Read More