The Chirping Moms

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

35 Valentine Crafts & Activities for Kids

35 Valentine Crafts & Activities for Kids

It’s that time of year again: time to pull out all the pink and red arts & crafts supplies for some Valentine’s Day fun. We’ve got a list of 35 Valentine’s Day crafts and activities for kids. This should keep everyone busy from now until February 14th! The first 10 are brand new to the blog this year and the… Read More

Easy Valentine’s Day Craft for Kids: Paper Plate Valentine Bear

Easy Valentine’s Day Craft for Kids: Paper Plate Valentine Bear

Valentine’s Day crafts are our favorite and so are animals. I was trying to think of an animal themed Valentine craft this year and then spotted a greeting card that said  “I Love Your Bear-y Much”. I thought it was so cute and decided a Valentine Bear craft for kids was in order for this year. We had fun making… Read More

The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Book List

The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Book List

By: Jordan of Jordan & Co   Ok, fellow book hoarders…here it is: February Book Picks! I tried to keep the list short, but I mean, come on– books about love are the best kind, aren’t they? Here are a few of my very favorite book selections for this year! (scroll for for years past!) to make up the Ultimate… Read More

DIY Whale Valentine

DIY Whale Valentine

By: Lauren Diamantas Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, now is the time to think about if your going to pickup store bought with coordinating box or make one yourself. Charlotte and I were inspired by a whale print to make a unisex themed box with coordinating card. Below are directions for how we made our DIY whale valentine. I’m a… Read More

Trader Joe’s Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board

Trader Joe’s Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board

Making charcuterie boards is my new favorite for parties and small gatherings. I haven’t quite mastered it yet but it’s a fun thing to practice. It’s especially fun to practice snack/dessert ones because no matter how they turn out, my kids and their friends have no problem eating them. I made a s’more’s charcuterie board for our Polar Express party… Read More

Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins Your Kids Will Love

Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins Your Kids Will Love

My kids would eat a bag of Entenmann’s chocolate chip mini muffins every day if I let them. Actually, they’d probably each eat two bags if I let them, which they couldn’t even do because the box doesn’t come with enough bags for each kids to get two (I’ve broken up fights over this fact). For a while now, I… Read More

Adorable Free Printable Classroom Valentines

Adorable Free Printable Classroom Valentines

By: Courtney Byrne  I’m so excited about these free printable Valentine’s Day cards! These are the perfect size for handing out as classroom Valentines. You can click the link above each design to download and print for free. Each of the designs would be cute to hand out on it’s own, to tape on a pieces of candy or a… Read More

Valentine’s Day Class Party Ideas

Valentine’s Day Class Party Ideas

By: Ali McNulty  Valentine’s Day is such a fun holiday for a class party! It’s such a nice time for a class full of kids (any age!) to celebrate being kind. Usually part of the party includes handing out Valentine’s to each other. Below are ideas for crafts, games, snacks and even science experiments to add to the party! Valentine’s… Read More