The Chirping Moms

Summer Reading Books for Kids of All Ages

Summer Reading Books for Kids of All Ages

Summer is on the horizon with just two more weeks of school left before summer begins!  I have been spending this week getting myself organized & prepared for a full summer with all four kids at home.  Since we have a sweet baby that joined our family this winter, I am trying to keep our plans low-key and allow for lots… Read More

9 Toilet Paper Roll Crafts for Kids

9 Toilet Paper Roll Crafts for Kids

We are so excited to feature this awesome guest post from Red Ted Art.  She is featuring nine different kids’ crafts that you can make using a simple empty toilet paper roll.  Thanks for sharing, Red Ted Art! Have a big stash empty cardboard rolls waiting for toilet paper roll crafts? Or just one lonely cardboard roll from the last kitchen towel… Read More

What Our Kids Like to Play {With Some Fun Crafts and Activities}

What Our Kids Like to Play {With Some Fun Crafts and Activities}

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Kohl’s. We were compensated for this post and received the included Carter’s clothing as compensation. As moms, Julie and I both feel very strongly about the importance of play. We both allow our children to play freely. Free play is important to their growing minds and independence. Our same stance on play if probably how… Read More

Princess Crafts & Activities for Kids

Princess Crafts & Activities for Kids

With the big brothers in school all day, the girls in this house have lots of time for play!  One of Abby’s favorite things to do is crafts.  With her love for arts and crafts, I feel like she would do craft projects all day long.  Sometimes I just let her do free art which means coloring, painting, or drawing… Read More

“Take a Hike” Nature Hunt (Free Printable)

“Take a Hike” Nature Hunt (Free Printable)

Treasure hunts are so fun and with the temperatures shifting, this outdoor scavenger hunt will surely be a hit that kids will love! Read on to get the free printable scavenger hunt twist for young and older kids here.   Fall has arrived here in Virginia.  The leaves are starting to change color.  The sunsets a little earlier.  And the… Read More

Pirate Crafts and Activities for Kids

Pirate Crafts and Activities for Kids

We spent a lot of time at the North Carolina beach this summer, so it’s no wonder that my five year has a big interest in pirates.  Not only does he love to pretend to dig for treasure, but he loves to learn about the true stories behind pirates, especially Blackbeard.  When we returned home from the beach this month,… Read More

DIY Play Dough Kit for Kids

DIY Play Dough Kit for Kids

With three young children in our house, we go to a lot of birthday parties.  I have bought every type of present for kids.  Puzzles, art supplies, board games, Legos, baby dolls, and so much more.  Every time I go to buy a birthday present, I struggle with what I could possibly buy that would be something different and unique… Read More