The Chirping Moms

Fun Activities to Go Along with Your I Can Read Books

Fun Activities to Go Along with Your I Can Read Books

We don’t do much school work in the summer but we love reading and crafts. Today we’re sharing some fun activities and book character crafts! These easy crafts that go with books are perfect for a rainy day or a quiet afternoon home.   When people ask me “how the girls learned to read” my first response is that they had… Read More

Birthday Party Theme: Ballerina Birthday Party

Birthday Party Theme: Ballerina Birthday Party

A few weeks ago, Jordan, from @jordan.and.co (blog: Jordan & Co) posted the prettiest ballerina birthday party I have ever seen. Her little girl’s 4th birthday. I love planning birthday parties and always get WAY too into it so I love seeing parties other people throw. This is the sweetest, most pink ballerina party ever. I was so happy when… Read More

Two Wild Second Birthday

Two Wild Second Birthday

Last weekend we celebrated Teddy’s 2nd birthday with a Two Wild theme. It was so much fun and definitely one of my favorite party themes yet! Teddy is a wild and silly little toddler and loves animals so “two wild” was a perfect theme for his birthday.  For little ones, I love a morning party. As toddlers, my kids have… Read More

Two Fun Unicorn Crafts for Kids

Two Fun Unicorn Crafts for Kids

Happy National Unicorn Day! What a way to start the weekend…. a Friday all about unicorns. We love unicorns in my house. If you’re looking for some fun crafts and activities to do today below are 2 fun unicorn crafts for kids.  Each year I think Alex might get too old for her love of unicorns but it hasn’t happened… Read More

Teddy’s 1st Birthday Party

Teddy’s 1st Birthday Party

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

5 Ways to Keep Girls Connected While Social Distancing

5 Ways to Keep Girls Connected While Social Distancing

It hasn’t been easy for kids the past few months. As an adult, I still feel connected to friends: group texts, social media, virtual board meetings and social distancing meetups. My kids don’t have phones or social media and we are just now talking about social distancing meetups for them (it’s much easier for adults to respect 6+ feet of… Read More

Fun Summer Craft for Kids: Friendship Pins

Fun Summer Craft for Kids: Friendship Pins

  Summer has come upon us again and this time we’re making this fun summer art craft project ideal for kids of all ages. If you’re contemplating on some charming summer activities that your kids will love, then this summer themed friendship pin is for you! Kids love art projects that they can make use of while also having lots… Read More

DIY Ninja Turtle Paper Plate Mask

DIY Ninja Turtle Paper Plate Mask

My 2 heroes in a half shell (or more like tasmanian devils). 4 & 5 year old boys in quarantine = not easy. The sunny days are great but the rainy ones… I just cross my fingers for no broken furniture (or glass, or bones, or sisters prized possessions… you get it). It’s also not easy to get their attention… Read More

Mother’s Day Idea: Have a Virtual Tea Party

Mother’s Day Idea: Have a Virtual Tea Party

One group of people that I think quarantine is very hard for is Grandmothers. If they live close by, it’s not easy for them to skip what were frequent visits or to start having visits from 6+ feet away in the driveway to way hello. For grandmothers that live farther away, it’s really hard to cancel flight plans to visit… Read More