The Chirping Moms

Discovery Cove

Discovery Cove

Last week we took Maggie on a special 10th birthday getaway to Orlando. It was just me, her and Tom. The 3 of us haven’t been on a trip, just us, since she was an “only child” and that ended when she was 18 months old. I’ll share more about the trip soon but so many people have asked about… Read More

American Girl Holiday Events: ‘Twas The Night Before by Cirque du Soleil

American Girl Holiday Events: ‘Twas The Night Before by Cirque du Soleil

By: Courtney Byrne  Last year I took the girls to see the Radio City Christmas Spectacular for the first time. We had a wonderful time and I honestly credit a lot of that to us doing the package through American Girl. You can read all about that trip here: Radio City Christmas Spectacular, American Girl Package.   This year, I… Read More

The Best Spots to Ice Skate in New York City

The Best Spots to Ice Skate in New York City

By: Lyla of Globetrotting Mommy  Ice skating in New York City is one of those classic experiences that never gets old. If you’re heading to NYC for the holidays, pack the scarfs, mittens and skates and head out to one of these six family-friendly ice skating rinks. Check out this list of the best spots to ice skate in New… Read More

Hersheypark Christmas: A Guide for Families

Hersheypark Christmas: A Guide for Families

By: Courtney Byrne  We just returned from our first Hersheypark Christmas experience. We had been to Hersheypark with the kids once before (see this post) and had always heard it’s a lot of fun at the holidays. We wanted to try something new this Christmas season and decided to check out all things Hersheypark Christmas: Candylane, Sweet Lights and the… Read More

Cape May, NJ at Christmastime

Cape May, NJ at Christmastime

By: Courtney Byrne The past 2 years we visited Cape May, NJ during the Christmas season. We were not able to sneak in a trip this December but so many people have asked lately about things to do and see while they go that I wanted to put together some notes on our favorite things to do for a Cape… Read More

DIY Descendants Costumes

DIY Descendants Costumes

“It’s good to be BAD”! Raise your hand if you know LOTS of kids being Descendants characters this Halloween. There will be lots of Mal, Evie & Audrey… but what about 3 new characters my kids LOVED?! Today I present 3 Easy DIY Descendants costumes: Dizzy and The Smee Twins, Squeaky & Squirmy! These are EASY last minute costumes so… Read More

Family Travel: Morey’s Piers

Family Travel: Morey’s Piers

By: Courtney Byrne  When I was a little kid, we went to Wildwood almost every summer. I have the best memories of the beaches there and all of the games and rides on the boardwalk. It’s been a place I have wanted to take my kids to and this summer we finally had a chance to visit. It had been… Read More

Family Travel: Branson, Missouri

Family Travel: Branson, Missouri

By: Lyla Gleason of Globetrotting Mommy You may not have Branson, Missouri on your family travel radar but read on to find out why you should. I visited several family-friendly attractions in the Show-Me state and I was blown away by all the fun adventures. If your family likes theme parks, outdoor adventures, delicious food, live entertainment and museums, Branson, Missouri is a must-visit. Here’s… Read More