The Chirping Moms

Fun Summer Footprint Craft: Watermelon Footprint

Fun Summer Footprint Craft: Watermelon Footprint

I love making handprint and footprint crafts with the kids. We’ve made many over the years and it’s fun to see how they grow. Today I’m sharing a fun summer footprint craft! Here’s how to make a watermelon footprint: Watermelon Footprint Supplies: white paper or canvas pink and green paint 2 small sponge paint brushes (the super cheap black ones… Read More

Friday Favorites: Top Swim Picks for Kids

Friday Favorites: Top Swim Picks for Kids

By: Sarah Tucker, visit her blog here.  Top Kids Swim Picks for Summer 2018! {affiliate links are included in this post} vineyard vines reversible two-piece. Love this print and the fact that you get two looks for one price. + the matching rash guard. girls tiny leaf tunic by vineyard vines blue gingham scallopped one piece I love this pink… Read More

Easy Birthday Party Theme: PJ Party Brunch

Easy Birthday Party Theme: PJ Party Brunch

I’m finally sharing details from Miles’ 2nd birthday bash. He had a Pajama Party Brunch 2nd birthday. We always joke that as a 4th child, Miles lives in pajamas. He’s always in pajamas when we drop all of his siblings as school and then often still wearing them at pickup. When Tommy gets home from school and naps, he likes… Read More

Three Fun Ways to Celebrate Earth Month with Stonyfield

Three Fun Ways to Celebrate Earth Month with Stonyfield

Happy Earth Month! Today we have three fun ways to celebrate Earth Month. We have an “earthy” recipe, a fun little DIY and a free printable packed with more ways kids can get involved. We were happy to partner with Stonyfield® Organic Kids® this Earth Month to share these fun activities. Three Fun Ways to Celebrate Earth Month 1. Plant… Read More

With You From The Start

With You From The Start

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by EverywhereAgency on behalf of Carter’s; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. When I was at Carter’s the other day, picking out Easter outfits for the kids, I realized something: I’ve been shopping there for exactly 25 years. 25 years ago, a Carter’s opened near the house I grew up in and… Read More

How to Dye Pasta

How to Dye Pasta

I wish I learned years ago how easy it was to dye pasta. My kids have always loved making jewelry and this is a really easy way to make beans. It’s also fun to use for other crafts too. Here’s how to dye pasta: You Need: a box of un-cooked pasta, food coloring, rubbing alcohol and a large zip lock… Read More

3 Simple Sensory Activities

3 Simple Sensory Activities

I have always seen cool ideas on Pinterest and Facebook for sensory bins and sensory activities for kids. To me, they always looked a little complicated, messy and like more clutter for my house. I want my kids to have sensory activities but usually leave that for playing outside. Then, after way too much time stuck inside due to a… Read More

Our Favorite Apps By Age

Our Favorite Apps By Age

Today I’m sharing my favorite iPad apps by age. When your kids have trashed the entire house, have played with all the toys and have eaten all the snacks…. In the summer: “go outside!” In the winter: “want to see the iPad?” Anyone else? I’m going to be totally honest: my kids don’t love the iPad and honestly, sometimes when… Read More

Snowman Book and Craft: Easy Egg Carton Snowman

Snowman Book and Craft: Easy Egg Carton Snowman

We’ve done posts like this before: a book and a craft! You can do the craft without reading the book of course, but sometimes it makes it more fun for the kids to have a book to go along with what they’re making. During the long winter months, we also look for activities to take up a little more time… Read More