The Chirping Moms

A Bright New Room With Disney Paints

A Bright New Room With Disney Paints

When we moved into our house, I was 9 months pregnant with Alex. Setting up the rooms in our house was more about “how much can we unpack before the baby arrives” & less about decorating. Then, when she arrived, what was supposed to be the nursery, was being used as my husband’s home office. Alex slept in our room… Read More

Spring Flowers: A Fun Meal for Kids & An Easy Craft

Spring Flowers: A Fun Meal for Kids & An Easy Craft

This week we are finally getting some nice spring weather. I can’t wait to pack away the winter coats & start my vegetable garden. While getting in the “spring spirit” at our house, I came up with a fun spring dinner for the kids & an easy craft.  Dinner time is not easy at our house. After reading a post about… Read More

Stride Rite Fall 2013 Fashion Show

Stride Rite Fall 2013 Fashion Show

Last month, Julie & had the chance to head into the city to attend the Petite Parade Children’s Fashion Show. We enjoyed seeing all the wonderful children’s designs for Fall 2013. Our favorite show was the Stride Rite Show. We both love kid’s shoes, so having a chance to preview all of the fun fashions Stride Rite has coming, was… Read More

Buttermilk Banana Bread

Buttermilk Banana Bread

I’ve mentioned my friend Meghan & her fantastic cooking skills on the blog quite a few times. Today I’m thrilled to have her guest posting with a delicious recipe for a family favorite: banana bread. Enjoy!   Buttermilk Banana Bread  I recently bought a bunch of bananas that started to get brown a lot faster than I anticipated, so it… Read More

This Week’s Giveaway & A Guest Post!

This Week’s Giveaway & A Guest Post!

We hope you all had a wonderful Easter weekend. We are excited to introduce you to our friend Erica from jewelry without jewels. She’s sharing a giveaway & a look into how her business started. Enjoy! I started jewelry without jewels back in 2005 after I graduated from college. I found an old fabric necklace in my mom’s jewelry box… Read More

Our Brunch In New York City & A Delicious Recipe

Our Brunch In New York City & A Delicious Recipe

Weekend brunch is my favorite meal and dining out splurge. It’s not always easy, though, to find a place that is as family-friendly and the fare is delicious. It’s nice, every now and then, to dress up and take the girls for a “fancier” meal. A few weeks ago, we had the chance to have brunch at the beautiful Four… Read More

Friday Favorites: Little Uni Birthday Plate (& Giveaway)

Friday Favorites: Little Uni Birthday Plate (& Giveaway)

Growing up, birthdays were full of traditions. My parents had a special way of making all holidays full of meaningful traditions. Birthdays were extra special, because the day & traditions were all about each of us. Looking back, I realize my parents must have worked extra hard to make sure the day was all about us, considering my brothers &… Read More

Lion Handprint Craft for Kids

Lion Handprint Craft for Kids

For Maggie’s “Simba Party” I wanted to make a fun lion craft for the kids to take home. I love anything made from tiny handprints & hoped other parents would too. We put a plastic table cloth down on the kitchen floor & had a few kids head in to paint at a time. I’m very thankful to have a… Read More

Where To Wednesday: A Toddler Birthday Party

Where To Wednesday: A Toddler Birthday Party

I love planning parties. Typically the only other person involved in the planning is my husband & his job is picking up balloons & ice. He doesn’t ask any questions about the “theme” or “colors” & does a heck of a job helping to clean up! He’s a great co-host. Things changed this year, when Maggie came to me with… Read More