The Chirping Moms

Simple Preschool Activities: Construction Theme

Simple Preschool Activities: Construction Theme

This week’s theme is CONSTRUCTION! Ready to build, dig & wheel?  This week we’ll make, taste, read and play with all things construction! For more on our free simple preschool activities at home series, click here. The intro post tells all about this simple program, ages, etc. You’ll also find a list of all the themes there.  Simple Preschool At-Home… Read More

Easy Activity: Tape Resist Word Art

Easy Activity: Tape Resist Word Art

This is an activity we did during quarantine and the kids have now done a few times since. It’s “cool enough” that my big kids love doing it and easy enough that my preschooler can do it too. Tape resist word art is a fun activity for any age. You can make cool name art, spell out words or just… Read More

Lactation Boosting Overnight Oats

Lactation Boosting Overnight Oats

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

Lactation Boosting Smoothie

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

Easy Summer Craft for Kids: Curly Paper Octopus

Easy Summer Craft for Kids: Curly Paper Octopus

Today we have an easy summer craft for kids! This curly paper octopus can be simply made with copy paper, scissors, tape and markers or you can use the construction paper, google eyes, etc mentioned below. We did one together and then I had Alex do one all on her own (she’s 5). I did help her out a bit with… 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

Friday Favorites: Gender Neutral Baby Gift Ideas

Friday Favorites: Gender Neutral Baby Gift Ideas

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