The Chirping Moms

Lactation Boosting Smoothie

Lactation Boosting Smoothie

By: Kate of @beyondfitmom Looking for a quick and easy milk boosting breakfast?  Try the Berry Lactation Boosting Smoothie first thing in the morning for breakfast or blend it up and take it with you while you’re on-the-go throughout the day. Smoothies are nutrient-dense and easily fill the nutritional gaps and are a great solution to make sure you’re getting… Read More

Easy Summer Craft for Kids: Curly Paper Octopus

Easy Summer Craft for Kids: Curly Paper Octopus

Today we have an easy summer craft for kids! This curly paper octopus can be simply made with copy paper, scissors, tape and markers or you can use the construction paper, google eyes, etc mentioned below. We did one together and then I had Alex do one all on her own (she’s 5). I did help her out a bit with… Read More

5 Ways to Keep Girls Connected While Social Distancing

5 Ways to Keep Girls Connected While Social Distancing

It hasn’t been easy for kids the past few months. As an adult, I still feel connected to friends: group texts, social media, virtual board meetings and social distancing meetups. My kids don’t have phones or social media and we are just now talking about social distancing meetups for them (it’s much easier for adults to respect 6+ feet of… Read More

Friday Favorites: See Kai Run

Friday Favorites: See Kai Run

It’s now July and my kids haven’t been inside of a store since February. One thing that I would always do in store, was have my kids feet measured. Whether it was using the “foot chart” in Target or taking them to a kids shoe section, each season I liked to see exactly what size my kids feet were. Since… Read More

Monthly Meal Plan: 30 Days of Whole 30 Meal Ideas & Recipes

Monthly Meal Plan: 30 Days of Whole 30 Meal Ideas & Recipes

By: Kristin A few months back, my husband and I decided we wanted to do a little “reset” in terms of what we were eating. We aren’t the unhealthiest eaters, but knew we could be doing better. I was determined to find a plan that wasn’t a “fad diet”; rather, one that I knew I could stick to and maybe… Read More

A Classic Prep Summer Giveaway

A Classic Prep Summer Giveaway

A few days ago, we celebrated the first day of summer. The sun is shinning and it feels like people can finally get out a little. Small steps to getting back to normal and little joys all around us. We’re sharing a little summer treat today! Along with a few friends and Classic Prep, we’re hosting a $250 CPC giveaway…. Read More

Dear Kids: Here Are Our Rules for Leaving Quarantine

Dear Kids: Here Are Our Rules for Leaving Quarantine

When this all began, I think we imagined when it ended, we’d run outside and hug our friends. That we’d hop on a plane and visit our favorite places and instantly all would be good. I think we imagined it like a storm ending, a rainbow appearing and sun shinning bright again.  Instead, we’ll be heading back out taking baby… Read More

Friday Favorites: Gender Neutral Baby Gift Ideas

Friday Favorites: Gender Neutral Baby Gift Ideas

All 5 times, we waited until the delivery room to find out the gender of our baby. The first time around, it was really hard to wait. I wanted to shop and prepare and had a hard time finding clothes, nursery decor, etc that were gender neutral. Over the years and quite a few more pregnancies, I have found lots… Read More