The Chirping Moms

An Exciting Moms Night Out in New York City

An Exciting Moms Night Out in New York City

Parent’s Magazine recently surveyed over 2,000 moms around the country. The theme was balance. Balance is something I struggle with so much as a parent. I find it hard to balance taking care of the house and still finding time for a social life. I find it hard to balance the needs of the baby and toddler while still making… Read More

Fall Maternity Essentials (& Giveaway)

Fall Maternity Essentials (& Giveaway)

It’s hard to believe, but I am weeks away from hitting my third trimester with my fourth pregnancy. Somehow, I have made it through the summer with my regular wardrobe & I am just now transitioning to maternity clothes.  I wanted to share some of my favorite “maternity staples” for fall and winter this year.   This time around, I… Read More

Favorite Must-Have Apps for Moms

Favorite Must-Have Apps for Moms

In honor of the new iPhone 7 hitting stores today, I thought it would be fun to share a few favorite apps for moms.  Honestly, I am not an expert at this so I decided to turn to people who could help me out with this post:  other moms.  I reached out to a few different moms’ networks that I… Read More

Quick & Easy Slow Cooker Taco Soup

Quick & Easy Slow Cooker Taco Soup

It’s back to school season, which in our house means it is time to break out the slow cooker again. Between soccer and baseball practices, we spend several nights a week out at practice and there is limited time to prep dinners so I love to use our Crock-Pot.  Today, I am sharing a crowd pleaser in our house:  taco… Read More

Favorites for Celebrating a Baby’s Baptism

Favorites for Celebrating a Baby’s Baptism

  Earlier this summer, we celebrated Miles’ Christening. It was a beautiful summer day and we felt truly blessed to baptize our sweet boy surrounded by family. After the ceremony, we continued celebrating the special day at our house. Miles wore the same christening gown that all of his siblings wore. It was made by my mother out of my… Read More

12 Books to Read in 2016

12 Books to Read in 2016

Summer will be here before you know it & for us, the season brings lots of traveling.  We will be hitting the beach & visiting family all summer long.  If there’s one thing that I need while I am traveling, it’s a well-loaded Kindle.  I have spent some time this past week researching books & today, I am sharing some… Read More

Easy Stovetop Hot Chocolate Recipe

Easy Stovetop Hot Chocolate Recipe

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SendHallmark #CollectiveBias   Every year before the holiday season begins, we fill in our boxes of our Advent calendar with fun activities to do with the kids each day.  Some of the activities are scheduled such as the preschool holiday program or special holiday… Read More

Easy Christmas Wreath Cupcakes

Easy Christmas Wreath Cupcakes

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BakeInTheFun #CollectiveBias   It’s that special time of year & for my household, this time of year means baking & more baking.  Ever since I was little, Christmas not only meant a day of celebration, but a holiday season full of holiday traditions &… Read More

15 More Books to Read in 2015

15 More Books to Read in 2015

As the weather turns cooler & we are spending more time indoors, it is time for me to share one of my posts:  my favorite book picks for this fall & winter.  These are not books that I have read yet, but the ones that I will be adding to my must-read list.  All of these picks are based on… Read More