Babies Archives - The Chirping Moms

Fun Summer Footprint Craft: Watermelon Footprint

July 29, 2023

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

Teddy’s 1st Birthday Party

March 23, 2021

Well it’s World Bear Day so what better time to share Teddy’s 1st birthday party. It was an adorable Teddy Bear themed birthday party. We kept it super small, simple and outdoors. The day was so much fun and there were lots of bear-y cute additions….. Teddy Bear Themed Birthday Party Teddy Bear Birthday Party Invitations: I ordered these Teddy… Read More

To Teddy on Your First Birthday

March 9, 2021

Dear Teddy, Today is your 1st birthday! You have brought us insurmountable joy each and every day of the past 12 months. Your smile lights up our lives and your giggle is contagious. You were the calm and comfort our lives needed this year. I’ve started and stopped your first birthday letter quite a few times. Partially because, like all… Read More

Lactation Boosting Overnight Oats

August 18, 2020

By Kate of @beyondfitmom If you’re looking for a quick, easy and delicious breakfast recipe to enhance your breastmilk production while boosting your overall nutrition, you’re in the right spot! Have you ever tried lactation boosting overnight oats? Today I’m sharing one of my favorite breakfast recipes breastfeeding mamas (and the whole family! Busy mamas love overnight oats for the… Read More

Lactation Boosting Smoothie

July 31, 2020

By: Kate of @beyondfitmom Looking for a quick and easy milk boosting breakfast? Try the Berry Lactation Boosting Smoothie first thing in the morning for breakfast or blend it up and take it with you while you’re on-the-go throughout the day. Smoothies are nutrient-dense and easily fill the nutritional gaps and are a great solution to make sure you’re getting… Read More

Friday Favorites: Gender Neutral Baby Gift Ideas

May 29, 2020

All 5 times, we waited until the delivery room to find out the gender of our baby. The first time around, it was really hard to wait. I wanted to shop and prepare and had a hard time finding clothes, nursery decor, etc that were gender neutral. Over the years and quite a few more pregnancies, I have found lots… Read More

Introducing Edward Louis: A Birth Story

April 30, 2020

We introduced our sweet little 5th baby into our family last month. Edward Louis arrived on March 9th. He’s spent his first 6 weeks home with just the 6 of his family members getting love and snuggles around the clock. Edward, who we call Teddy came home the day before we all “came home” indefinitely. Today I’m sharing how he… Read More

Baby Registry Must Haves: Baby Favorites 2020

March 1, 2020

I’m excited to share an updated Baby Registry Guide, some baby favorites and what we’re finding to be the best of baby for 2020. We’ll be updating on social media as we use and find more baby favorites over the next few months when our newest bundle of joy arrives. I didn’t register this time around… because 5th baby… but… Read More

Pregnancy: 3rd Trimester

February 25, 2020

I really can’t believe that today marks 38 weeks and 4 days. Baby could basically arrive at any minute. My first 4 were all late though, so I keep thinking I have a “bonus week or 2” to get ready. I’ve had 2 babies born at 41 weeks and 2 babies born at 42 weeks. I would be super surprised… Read More

Pregnancy: 1st and 2nd Trimester

January 9, 2020

I swore I was going to document more of this pregnancy. Even after being pregnant many times I forget so much. But here I am 2nd trimester ending, finally doing post 1. Maybe I’ll be better with newborn posts (since I can’t remember when any of my 4 kids spent through the night, took a bottle or rolled over). Time… Read More