The Chirping Moms

10 Favorite Toys to Beat the Summer Heat

10 Favorite Toys to Beat the Summer Heat

It’s that time of the year where the temperature approaches 100 degrees before 10 am & everyone is looking for an alternative to all of the fun outdoor summer activities.  We spend most of our summer outdoors: swimming at the pool, riding our bikes around the street, & playing baseball in the backyard.  But, sometime you just need a break… Read More

Summer Sensory Soup

Summer Sensory Soup

We are excited to share a wonderful guest post today from fellow blogger, Clare.  She is sharing a fun summer activity idea for kids of all ages called Summer Sensory Soup.  Read below for more details!    One of my favourite summer activities for toddlers is creating a Summer Sensory Soup. This activity is so quick and easy to put… Read More

Starting A Summer Book Club for Kids and FREE Printable Book Report

Starting A Summer Book Club for Kids and FREE Printable Book Report

Summer is here and while I know summer reading is important, it’s also hard to remember to keep up with. Today we’re sharing fun and easy tips for starting a summer book club for kids. Plus we have a FREE printable book report for keeping up with books read. This spring I had conferences with the girls’ teachers (Kindergarten and… Read More

Summer Activity for Kids: Beach in A Box

Summer Activity for Kids: Beach in A Box

If you can’t make it to the beach, bring the beach to you:)  If there is one thing that my kids have on their summer bucket list every summer, it’s “go to the beach”.  The kids love digging in the sand, jumping in the water, & soaking in the relaxed life at the beach.  Unfortunately, we don’t live close enough… Read More

Summer Reading Books for Kids of All Ages

Summer Reading Books for Kids of All Ages

Summer is on the horizon with just two more weeks of school left before summer begins!  I have been spending this week getting myself organized & prepared for a full summer with all four kids at home.  Since we have a sweet baby that joined our family this winter, I am trying to keep our plans low-key and allow for lots… Read More

Printable Beach Bag Checklist

Printable Beach Bag Checklist

It’s almost time to hit the beach.  Less than three weeks & summer will officially start in our house!  We are heading to the beach one of our first weeks of summer and the kids couldn’t be more excited.  If there’s one place that everyone is happy…it is the beach.  The kids spend all day swimming in the ocean & playing in… Read More

20 Book Series for Girls, Grades 1-3

20 Book Series for Girls, Grades 1-3

I can’t believe summer is here! This year, both of my girls started reading chapter books on their own. They love reading and it’s something I want them to keep up over the summer. They really like series of books and enjoy “trading” with each other once they finish one of the books in the series. It’s also great for… Read More

Pirate Crafts and Activities for Kids

Pirate Crafts and Activities for Kids

We spent a lot of time at the North Carolina beach this summer, so it’s no wonder that my five year has a big interest in pirates.  Not only does he love to pretend to dig for treasure, but he loves to learn about the true stories behind pirates, especially Blackbeard.  When we returned home from the beach this month,… Read More