The Chirping Moms

Easy DIY Madeline Costume

Easy DIY Madeline Costume

Madeline has always been one of my favorite books. I was so excited to read it to my girls for the first time when they were tiny. Since then, we’ve read them non stop over the years and last year made a special visit to Bemelman’s Bar in New York City for the Madeline Tea. This Halloween, Alex chose to… Read More

Rocking In Our School Shoes with Stride Rite

Rocking In Our School Shoes with Stride Rite

“I’m rocking in my school shoes, I’m rocking in my school shoes, I’m rocking in my school shoes.”  Just like Pete the Cat, it’s that time of year where we stroll down the street & head off for our first day of school.  Today, I wanted to share about our back to school sneaker picks this year & a fun… Read More

10 Books for Toddler Boys

10 Books for Toddler Boys

Today I’m sharing our favorite books for toddler boys. What’s that they say “the days are long and the years are short”? It seems like just yesterday I had two toddler girls in the house all day. There were some very long days, but looking back, the days were filled with two giggling little girls that wore princess costumes all… Read More

10 Fun & Easy Sandwich Ideas for Kids

10 Fun & Easy Sandwich Ideas for Kids

School is less than one week away.  We have been busy in our house getting backpacks cleaned out & ready, organizing school clothes, & making sure we have all the last minute errands done before the kids head back to school.  One of the things that I have done this week is prepare our pantry and get ready for daily… Read More

Summer Sensory Soup

Summer Sensory Soup

We are excited to share a wonderful guest post today from fellow blogger, Clare.  She is sharing a fun summer activity idea for kids of all ages called Summer Sensory Soup.  Read below for more details!    One of my favourite summer activities for toddlers is creating a Summer Sensory Soup. This activity is so quick and easy to put… Read More

DIY Lion Guard Footprint Craft for Kids

DIY Lion Guard Footprint Craft for Kids

    Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Disney Junior. If there’s one kids’ show that all my kids can agree on, it’s The Lion Guard.  The Lion Guard series, featured on Disney Junior, is based off of one of our family’s favorite movies:  The Lion King.  The kids have watched this movie over and over… Read More

Put your “YAY” into Friday with Puppy Dog Pals (& Kids’ Craft)

Put your “YAY” into Friday with Puppy Dog Pals (& Kids’ Craft)

Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Disney Junior. Who is ready to put the “YAY” into Friday this summer?  I love having all the kids home in summertime.  With four kids at home, it’s wild and crazy.  There is lots of fun, but I have to admit that by Friday morning that I am… Read More

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