The Chirping Moms

Trend Alert: Straw Bags

Trend Alert: Straw Bags

When I want to find something stylish to wear or a great gift to give, one of my favorite blogs is Sparkle Sense. The writer, Ashley, is my cousin’s wife and a very sweet & stylish addition to our family. Her blog is awesome and in addition to style you’ll hear about her precious baby girl, Harper. I was pretty… Read More

Best Disney Fast Passes to Book, Non Rides

Best Disney Fast Passes to Book, Non Rides

Some people want to wait to go to Disney World until their kids can go on “all the rides” and some people want to go when their kids are little enough to believe in “all the magic”. I understand both sides, as a ticket into the park is not cheap. That being said, we went when our kids were really… Read More

Travel Tips: Traveling with Babies & Young Children

Travel Tips: Traveling with Babies & Young Children

  Update: if you’re planning travel for 2019 – check out this list of the best places for a family vacation in 2019. Tons of good info: Best Family Vacations for 2019 Many times, before a trip, I have gone back and read Jordan’s tips. She always has the best travel gear and is always so prepared for traveling with… Read More

Mom Hacks: Quick & Easy Tips for Editing Photos

Mom Hacks: Quick & Easy Tips for Editing Photos

Recently my daughter asked me if I like having a phone and phones now are different than the phones they had when I was little. Her questions were stemming from talking about what it’s like to be Amish. When I told her “how few things” phones did when I was a little girl, she basically thought I lived like I… Read More

Splash Away the Rainy Day Blues with a Puddle Walk

Splash Away the Rainy Day Blues with a Puddle Walk

Today we welcome Erin from Bambini Travel to the blog! She takes her twins on such fun adventures, both near and far. You can follow along with their adventures on her blog and Instagram. Today she’s sharing her Puddle Walk activity. This is so fun for toddlers, preschoolers and really kids of all ages! After you enjoy the post, check… Read More

Family Travel Planning: When to Book & Where to Go

Family Travel Planning: When to Book & Where to Go

The holidays are over, and now is the time to consider your 2018 family travel plans… where to next? As someone who loves traveling with their family, a new year means new adventures and places to see. I like to start fresh in January and look at the year and places we’d like to go, what’s feasible and best times… Read More

Simple Italian Lessons for Kids: Lezione 1

Simple Italian Lessons for Kids: Lezione 1

Ciao ragazzi! Fun fact: I studied Italian in college and finished my minor in Italian while studying abroad. Besides to help me get around while traveling in Italy, I haven’t used that college minor for too many other things. Before I had kids, I had grand plans of raising bi-lingual children who spoke Italian fluently when they were young. Those… Read More

A Festive Family Craft and Holiday Attire

A Festive Family Craft and Holiday Attire

The years seem to be flying by. I wish there was a way to pause time for a bit but no matter how hard we try to, it’s suddenly December and another year is coming to a close. The years pass too quickly and perhaps the month that flies the fastest is December. With children I find this to be… Read More

Planning A Family Ski Trip

Planning A Family Ski Trip

Last year we took our first family ski trip. Teaching the kids to ski is something my husband and I have always wanted to do. The girls were old enough for ski school and we decided to give it a try. We were surprised just how much everyone enjoyed it and while it was certainly far from a “relaxing getaway”… Read More