The Chirping Moms

March Activity Calendar for Kids

March Activity Calendar for Kids

We shared a March Activity calendar for kids years ago and it’s remained a blog favorite. This year, since Easter is so late (not until mid-April) I decided to make an updated one. There are also lots of new kids crafts and activities on the blog since then, so this calendar links to the blog posts with the activities listed…. Read More

Getting Back to a Routine

Getting Back to a Routine

I enjoy reading the questions and answers when other bloggers post the “ask me a question” on Instagram. I try to do it myself now and then. It’s fun to see what people are “wondering” or want to see more of. This time the questions I got centered around 2 themes: renovation updates (after photos coming!) and more about life… Read More

Home Updates Should Always Include First Alert

Home Updates Should Always Include First Alert

Thank you First Alert for sponsoring this post. Don’t wait to replace! We are currently preparing to do some pretty major home renovations. Stage one have been cleaning out the house. We’ll have to have 2 floors completely empty. In our plans, First Alert has come up a few times. For one, it’s on our list of things to make… Read More

Quiet Time Boxes for Preschoolers: Me Time Boxes

Quiet Time Boxes for Preschoolers: Me Time Boxes

Adding a little update! This post has become a very popular one over the years. Since so many of us are home this year with our little ones and can use all the “quiet time” help we can get… I’m adding a few NEW favorites for quiet time boxes. ALSO, visit our Simple Preschool At Home post and follow along… Read More

Preparing for a Fall-on-the-Go

Preparing for a Fall-on-the-Go

We’re heading into fall which always seems to be our most “on-the-go” season. Maybe it’s because it comes after summer, which is our super relaxed season. Fall means 4 kids starting school and activities. As they grow, our fall season gets busier and busier. My husband and I recently sat down to chat all things fall schedules and how we’re… Read More

Organize Your Weekly Shopping with These FREE Printables

Organize Your Weekly Shopping with These FREE Printables

I do not like grocery shopping. I also do not like to feel unorganized and like I am spending too much money where I could be saving. When it comes to weekly shopping, I was finding I visit the same stores weekly but with no plan of action. I knew there were certain things I needed from certain stores, but… Read More

Desert Island: Must Have Baby Gear for 2018

Desert Island: Must Have Baby Gear for 2018

Welcome new mom Kristin to the blog! She’s sharing “Must Have Baby Gear for 2018”. Kristin is the mother of a 2 month old little boy and after tons of research and registry gifts, she’s sharing what she used most and what was truly key the first month with a new baby. Must Have Baby Gear for 2018 I recently… Read More

Easy Slow Cooker Freezer Meals: How to Prep 12 Nights of Dinner in 1 Hour

Easy Slow Cooker Freezer Meals: How to Prep 12 Nights of Dinner in 1 Hour

There are only 2 times since having kids that I have felt “prepared” in the making dinner department. Both times has been when I prepped a bunch of freezer meals. Both times I was surprised how easy it was, how it’s actually kind of fun and how much time and money it saves. I searched for easy slow cooker freezer… Read More