The Chirping Moms

DIY Drawstring Sports Bag

DIY Drawstring Sports Bag

Not only are we eager for a new school year, but we are also looking forward to a new season of fall sports!  With all the different sports & activities for the kids, I needed a super easy way to keep their sports gear together and organized so we aren’t rushing around the house five minutes before we leave the… Read More

8 Tips to Help Prepare Your Child for Preschool

8 Tips to Help Prepare Your Child for Preschool

 There’s a new backpack hanging in our mudroom & that can only mean one thing…   Yes, it’s time for my third (and last child) to head off to preschool!  This fall, Abby will be starting preschool.  It only totals six hours a week, but it’s hard to believe that I will have all three kids in school and that… Read More

Gift Guide for Boys

Gift Guide for Boys

For more holiday inspiration,  please follow our Pinterest boards for our latest pins, including all our favorite holiday ideas!   We have been sharing our gift guides this week & now it’s all about the boys today. Both of my boys have birthdays during the holiday season so I have compiled a bigger list than usual because we have both birthday and Christmas… Read More

Fall Crafts for Kids

Fall Crafts for Kids

For more fall inspiration, visit our Seasonal tab at the top of our page or follow our Pinterest boards for our latest pins!   Fall has arrived this week!  Today we are sharing some simple fall craft ideas for the kids:    SIMPLE FALL CRAFT IDEAS FOR KIDS Candy Corn Craft:  Draw a candy corn shape on black paper.  Cut or tear small bits… Read More

Fall Sports Tips For Little Kids

Fall Sports Tips For Little Kids

Back to school also means “back to sports” for many children. In our case, this fall is the first time we’ll be starting some fall sports along with school. Maggie has decided she wants to play soccer and both girls will be taking ballet class. So, while we are getting our school gear lined up, we’ve also had to get… Read More

Back to School Tips & Books for a Successful School Year!

Back to School Tips & Books for a Successful School Year!

It continues to be Back to School season in our house this month, so today we are sharing some of Back to School tips & books to help you and your sweet little ones get ready for the start of school! Back to School Tips for Parents   These tips are created with the help of my mom, who has… Read More

Packed Lunch Box Ideas (Free Printable) & Favorite Lunchbox Tools

Packed Lunch Box Ideas (Free Printable) & Favorite Lunchbox Tools

Today, we are talking all about packing school lunches.  With kindergarten less than a month away, I am trying to get my unorganized & chaotic mind prepared for what lies ahead.  School supplies are bought, we are reading “prepping for kindergarten” stories, & now it’s time for me to get my mind wrapped around the idea of packing a lunch… Read More

The Ultimate Arts & Crafts Essentials List

The Ultimate Arts & Crafts Essentials List

It’s a cold, rainy day here.  Hello April Showers!  We have had several friends ask us what supplies to have on hand to keep our little ones busy on days like today.  So today, we are sharing our Arts & Crafts Essentials List with you all.    Then, once you have your supply closet stocked, visit our Pinterest boards for some… Read More

Fall Fun Nature Hunt (Printable)

Fall Fun Nature Hunt (Printable)

I’m excited to share a fun fall activity to do with your little ones:  Fall Fun Nature Hunt! I created this fun “Fall Nature Hunt” yesterday afternoon while the boys were at preschool!  Sometimes, with the days so busy and full of activities and routines, it’s nice to take some time to slow down and focus on the changes that… Read More