The Chirping Moms

DIY Balance Beam

DIY Balance Beam

We spend a lot of time in our back yard. I am always looking for fun outdoor toys. When we are at the park, Maggie & Alex love to walk around the perimeter of the park &  “balance” on the ledge. I decided I wanted to try & make them a balance beam for the yard. I was going to… Read More

Tips for Air Travel with Kids

Tips for Air Travel with Kids

Last week we took a 5 hours flight with the girls out to Arizona & then took the red eye home. It wasn’t easy, but it was a lot better then expected. It was the first time we flew with both girls since Alex could walk. Something about doubling the number of active little ones on the plane terrified me…. Read More

When Your Best Friend Moves Away

When Your Best Friend Moves Away

Growing up it’s never easy when your best friend moves away. For some reason, I always assumed that it wouldn’t be a problem when you grew up. I remember when our neighbors moved aways as kids. My brothers & I were best friends with their kids & we were crushed. My mom seemed really upset too & I remember thinking:… Read More

25 Breakfast Ideas for Kids

25 Breakfast Ideas for Kids

A few weeks ago, we shared On the Go Snack Ideas which was a hit with our readers! Today, we are going to share some breakfast ideas with little ones and feature a giveaway of one of our new favorite kitchen items to help make your mornings a little easier!   Right now, my mornings are a little crazy between… Read More

Friday Favorites: Preschool Board Games

Friday Favorites: Preschool Board Games

We love board games over at this house and our favorite, thanks to aunt’s special Christmas gift, is The Sneaky Snacky Squirrel Game.  This game is super cute and perfect for little ones to play.  The kids have to collect all the colored acorns on their stump to win and there’s even cute little squirrel tongs to pick up the… Read More

“Kid Art” Memory Book

“Kid Art” Memory Book

 Today is Aiden’s last day of his preschool this year!  (Tear, tear…that’s a whole other post for another time.  When did my baby boy grow up so quickly?  Thankfully, he has one more year at home before he heads off to kindergarten.  I’m already getting sad about that moment…) I don’t know if you are like me, but I have… Read More

Friday Favorites: Favorite Things To Bring To A BBQ

Friday Favorites: Favorite Things To Bring To A BBQ

Today kicks off Memorial Day weekend & the official start of summer. This also means the start of many weekend BBQs. When invited to a BBQ, I always like to bring something along. Whenever the host says “bring anything!”,  I draw a blank & can’t think of what to bring. This year, I made a list of 5 easy “go… Read More

2 Fun & Easy S’mores Recipes

2 Fun & Easy S’mores Recipes

Summer is almost here & we have “s’mores on the mind” at our house! We are big fans of Nutella & had some Fluff in house so my husband could make Fluffernutter sandwiches (his favorite). I figured with chocolate & fluff on hand, there had to be some tasty s’more like creations we could come up with! Here are our… Read More

A Simple Idea for Road Trip Fun

A Simple Idea for Road Trip Fun

Keeping kids busy on long car trips is not easy. We do quite a bit of travel over the summer. I can get Maggie to watch a movie for about 30 min, & when the road trip is 8+hours that leaves a lot of time for “are we there yet whining”! We bring books & stickers but Maggie loves to… Read More

How to Make A T-Shirt Quilt: A Guest Post

How to Make A T-Shirt Quilt: A Guest Post

Hi friends! I’m Leslie from Lamberts Lately. I was so honored when the sweet girls from The Chirping Moms asked me to guest post! Over at my blog, I love to write about family, friends, and anything home…that includes things you can do to make your home a happier, more inviting place.  I think the craft I’m bringing you today… Read More