The Chirping Moms

Easy Weeknight Summer Meals

Easy Weeknight Summer Meals

Everyone is always excited for summer and eating outdoors, grilling, etc but you can quickly run out of meal ideas. By late June the sound of burgers and hotdogs for dinner loses it’s exciting ring! Today I’m sharing some easy weeknight summer meals that will help switch up your regular summer grilling. These are all easy to make, no long… Read More

Boredom Busters for Kids: What to Do When They Say “I’m Bored”

Boredom Busters for Kids: What to Do When They Say “I’m Bored”

If you’ve heard “Mooooom, I’m bored!” more times than you can count this week, you are definitely not alone. It’s the soundtrack of summer break, snow days, rainy Saturdays, and that weird stretch between dinner and bedtime. And I’ll be honest, after the hundredth time, it gets to me too! That’s exactly why I put together this big list of boredom busters for… Read More

Summer Reading Bingo Challenge for Kids (Free Printables)

Summer Reading Bingo Challenge for Kids (Free Printables)

Summer Reading Bingo Challenge Fun With summer here, I always find myself looking for something — anything — that will keep my kids reading without it turning into a daily struggle. So I made these Summer Reading Bingo cards for my own kids and they have been such a fun (and easy!) way to keep everyone motivated. If you have… Read More

A Fun Summer Reading Log for Kids

A Fun Summer Reading Log for Kids

We have some great summer printables! Today i’m sharing a fun summer reading log for kids. When I was coming up with some new printable ideas, one mom mentioned that it would be helpful to not just log the number of books and titles, but also to “rate” the book and have a section to note something about the book…. 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

Countdown to Summer (Free Printables)

Countdown to Summer (Free Printables)

It’s mid May which means summer is right around the corner! School will be out before you know it and the excitement around the house is real. Are the kids asking non stop when the last day of school is? Or when the official first day of summer is? Then print out a FREE Countdown to Summer Printable!     … 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