The Chirping Moms

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

Top 10 Tips for Visiting Sesame Place, PA

Top 10 Tips for Visiting Sesame Place, PA

We are so happy to have a guest post by Lyla of Globetrotting Mommy today. I met Lyla a few years ago in New York City and have loved following along with her awesome trips and tips for traveling with kids. Today she’s sharing tips for visiting Sesame Place. Top 10 Tips for Visiting Sesame Place, PA Furry Sesame Street… Read More

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party: Taking Toddlers and Preschoolers to the Disney World Event

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party: Taking Toddlers and Preschoolers to the Disney World Event

Is Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party good for toddlers and preschoolers? If you’re planning a trip to Disney World in the fall and have a toddler and/or preschooler, you may be asking yourself this question. We went to Disney World last October with a baby, toddler, preschooler and 1st grader. Before the trip I went back and forth on whether or… Read More

Destination Scotland: Tea Collection’s New Line {& Giveaway}

Destination Scotland: Tea Collection’s New Line {& Giveaway}

I’ve been shopping Tea Collection for the kids for years. Each season, I love to see where Tea has traveled to and what new destination has inspired the line. Family travel is something that is very important to me and I like to teach my children about the places we are going to visit and places we hope to visit… Read More

Tips and Favorites When Packing for a Family

Tips and Favorites When Packing for a Family

I really enjoy traveling. Even with 4 little kids in tow, it’s something I love to do. What I don’t enjoy is packing for a family. Even when it was just me traveling, I have never liked to pack. Over the past year, I’ve made some “packing changes” that have really helped me stay organized and made packing faster, easier… Read More

Family Travel: 10 Tips for Renting a Vacation Home with Kids

Family Travel: 10 Tips for Renting a Vacation Home with Kids

  We love to travel as a family and we have just about outgrown a hotel room. Typically we now have to get two rooms and given how young the kids are, connecting rooms or a suite are the only option. This summer we decided to try a HomeAway vacation rental. We hesitated in the past, mainly because I was always nervous… Read More