The Chirping Moms

The Importance of Play

The Importance of Play

This post was sponsored by Landscape Structures as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. All opinions expressed in my post are my own. Before I had kids, the things I thought I would focus on most when they were really little were school, sports and activities. I thought those were important to really work on when they were… Read More

10 Simple Steps to Make Mornings Easier

10 Simple Steps to Make Mornings Easier

Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of SoCozy.  All opinions are my own and not edited by the sponsor. With four kids, eight and under, mornings in this house can get a little crazy.  Four kids waking up.  One baby needing to nurse.  Three kids needing to eat.  Four kids and a mom that needs… Read More

But You’ll Always Be My Baby

But You’ll Always Be My Baby

A 1st Birthday Letter Dear Miles, Today you are one! It seems like just yesterday we welcomed you into the world. You have brought more joy to our lives, each and every single day, than we could have ever imagined. You make us all smile and laugh and you fit right in with our crazy crew from day one. While the past… Read More

12 Books to Read in 2017

12 Books to Read in 2017

It’s the beginning of a new year and a new baby has arrived in our house!  I’m going to take full advantage of soaking up a newborn by pulling out my Kindle and reading some books that I have wanted to read for awhile.  I spent some time last month researching books & today, I’m sharing some of the books… Read More

Miles’ Milestones: 9 Months

Miles’ Milestones: 9 Months

This week Miles celebrated his first Thanksgiving! This year we have a lot of be thankful for, but most of all we are thankful for being blessed with the new addition to our Thanksgiving table: Miles. Miles is 9 months old and here are some milestone updates: Eating: Still eating everything in sight. He enjoyed spaghetti and meatballs on his big brothers… Read More

Top Holiday Decor & Gifts for 2016 (& 2 Giveaways!)

Top Holiday Decor & Gifts for 2016 (& 2 Giveaways!)

We have one month until Christmas & we couldn’t be more excited to kick off the Christmas season with not one, but TWO, Ultimate Christmas giveaways!  We are featuring several of our favorite places to shop for holiday decor AND for gifts this year.  All items come from small businesses and shops, which we love to partner with and support especially during the holiday season.  We hope… Read More

Looking for Some Holiday Dinner Inspiration?

Looking for Some Holiday Dinner Inspiration?

Since my husband and I both live many miles from both of our families, the holidays often brings visitors from far away as well as special celebrations with friends that live close.  We love that the holiday season brings time for togetherness, often gathered around our big dining room table. During the holiday season, we always have the traditional turkey at Thanksgiving and… Read More

A Simple Weeknight Meal

A Simple Weeknight Meal

During the spring and summer all of my easy weeknight meals include grilling outside. I grill while the kids play or I have my husband grill something when he gets home. Once fall comes, and then winter, it’s time to take cooking dinner indoors. I use the crockpot a lot and have a few go-to easy weeknight meals we really like…. Read More