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

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

Teaching Kids About Kindness & Giving in the Holiday Season

Teaching Kids About Kindness & Giving in the Holiday Season

For more holiday inspiration,  please follow our Pinterest boards for our latest pins, including all our favorite holiday ideas!   Now that my kids are getting older, I am trying to teach them that Christmas isn’t just about receiving.  The real joy in Christmas can be found in giving.  Trust me, my kids are just excited as any other child to unwrap their… Read More

Kids’ Daily Checklists

Kids’ Daily Checklists

School has started this month.  It has been an adjustment in this house as we are saying good-bye to lazy summer mornings & are busy scrambling around the house trying to get lunches made, shoes on the feet, & teeth brushed.  I created these three handy signs to encourage independence in my oldest son and so far, they have been… Read More