The Chirping Moms

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

50 Free Summer Activities for Kids

50 Free Summer Activities for Kids

Our kids get out of school in less than a week! I’m looking forward to no schedules and plenty of time for the kids to run wild in the back yard. While we don’t do “activities” everyday and they spend a lot more time just playing on their own, it’s fun to have some activities to either do with them… 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

A Chance to Win KEEN Shoes for the Whole Family

A Chance to Win KEEN Shoes for the Whole Family

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. As always, all opinions are our own.  It’s that time of year again: summer shoes! By next month, the kids will be out of school running wild and free. They’ll be in the sand and in the mud, they’ll head to camps and on trips and spend lots of time exploring whatever they can…. 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

“Take a Hike” Nature Hunt (Free Printable)

“Take a Hike” Nature Hunt (Free Printable)

Fall has arrived here in Virginia.  The leaves are starting to change color.  The sun sets a little earlier.  And the temperatures have dipped just enough to enjoy a little morning breeze every morning before the bus arrives.  I have to admit that we are loving this fall weather that has finally emerged in October! This is the perfect time of year… Read More

Holiday Gift Guide: Shopping for Babies & Toddlers

Holiday Gift Guide: Shopping for Babies & Toddlers

Whether you have a baby/toddler of your own or have one in your family to shop for, this list is the complete guide to getting the best gifts. From toys to shoes, we’ve got your littlest ones covered. Here’s your guide to shopping for babies and toddlers: Top Toys    Micro Kickboard Mini2Go Scooter If there’s one gift I always… Read More