The Chirping Moms

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

Easy Valentine’s Day Craft with Free Printable

Easy Valentine’s Day Craft with Free Printable

By: Courtney Byrne  This might be the easiest Valentine’s Day craft I have ever posted. This I Love You To Pieces Valentine craft is fun for class parties and also to do at home and use as a cute Valentine’s Day decoration. All you need is the free printable below and some paper and glue. It came out so cute… Read More

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

By: Sarah Tucker Hi There!  I’m Sarah Tucker and I really love giving thoughtful, playful, and meaningful gifts.  It’s definitely in my DNA, as my mom is the exact same way.  Valentine’s Day has never been more fun than it is these days, with a 3 and a 6 year old.  I love doing valentine’s crafts with them, reading allll… Read More

Easy Valentine Craft for Kids of All Ages

Easy Valentine Craft for Kids of All Ages

By: Courtney Byrne  Easy Heart Shaped Painting Craft Supplies: Canvas, white paper or cardstock Extra Piece of paper Tape Paint Round sponge brush or regular paintbrush   Directions: Use the extra piece of paper to cut out a large heart. Tape it to the canvas/white paper. Put the tape (roll it) on the back of the heart so you can’t… Read More

Flamingo Handprint with a Book & Snack Too!

Flamingo Handprint with a Book & Snack Too!

By: Courtney Byrne  It’s 5 degrees out today, so what better time to share a craft, book and snack that makes you think: warm, summer, tropical. Today we’re talking flamingos. My girls have enjoyed the book Flora and the Flamingo for a while now and it’s one they read to their little brothers. Collectively, flamingos are a favorite in our… Read More

25 Handprint Crafts for Kids

25 Handprint Crafts for Kids

I have always loved doing handprint crafts with my kids. Even as their hands grow from tiny babies to big kids, the crafts are instantly personalized and something to hold onto. I recently discovered the book Beautiful Hands. It’s a must have if you like handprint crafts and really special to read with your kids. Little kids will love the… Read More