The Chirping Moms

Toddler Dress Up Time!

Toddler Dress Up Time!

Maggie loves to pay dress up lately. She also likes to dress Alex up & sometimes the dog too. The girls spend many hours a day dressed in whatever Maggie puts together from our play room’s dress up box. I am always looking for fun things to add to the dress up collection. I think it’s great that Maggie &… Read More

It’s Toddler Week!

It’s Toddler Week!

This week it’s all about toddlers. We have a crew of toddlers running around right now. We are always looking activities to keep them busy, advice on how to tackle raising them & for new products “toddler” inspired. This week we have so many great things to share: toddler learning, toys, clothes, food & fun! We will also have a… Read More

Fall Fashion Find: Infinity Scarves

Fall Fashion Find: Infinity Scarves

 As I’ve been searching around for some fall clothes & accessories, I’ve been seeing infinity scarves everywhere. They look easy to wear & I like the idea of jersey scarves because of how easy they are to clean. I browsed a few stores & then turned to Etsy. I found a great place to get these scarves: Piyoyo. Their assortment… Read More

Friday Favorites (& Giveaway): Little Noggin Knits

Friday Favorites (& Giveaway): Little Noggin Knits

This week’s Friday Favorites highlights my favorite accessory I have gotten for my girls. I love hats on babies & toddlers. My girls have a collection. That was always my favorite thing to pack when heading to the hospital. These flower hats we just got from Little Noggin Knits are the best hats yet! It is hard to tell in… Read More

Friday Favorites: Beauty Products

Friday Favorites: Beauty Products

  I have to admit something…We are the WRONG people to ask about beauty products!  Stay at home moms of two young children=some days there is no shower, some days we get dressed we live in sweatpants, and many days we go with minimal make-up!   So when we saw Kelly’s Korner feature on beauty products this week…we are going… Read More

Teachers and Parents…MUST READ about Safely’s Giveaway!

Teachers and Parents…MUST READ about Safely’s Giveaway!

My brother works for Safely, a company that provides safety and security services for families through their mobile phones.  Everything from sharing location to making sure your kids don’t play Angry Birds while at school! Right now, they’re doing a great giveaway on Facebook—a $500 Amazon gift card for books and supplies to a classroom of your choice. Giveaways are just… Read More

Where to Wednesday: First Day of School!

Where to Wednesday: First Day of School!

The older Chirping Kids headed off to their first day of preschool this week!  Both kids left their moms with smiles into the classroom and greeted their moms with big hugs and kisses with news of a great day! Part of me is SO excited to see my little boy so excited about heading to school, while there is a… Read More

September 11th

September 11th

I realized this morning that it’s the 1st anniversary of September 11th that I am out & about just outside the city since the attacks. We moved back last year, but I had just gotten home from the hospital after having Alex & didn’t leave the house. I noticed a memorial in town, signs for services held throughout the day… Read More

An Easy Weeknight Recipe: Taco Pasta Shells

An Easy Weeknight Recipe: Taco Pasta Shells

We love Mexican food & usually alternate between tacos & burritos. This is a great alternative to mix it up! A friend recommended these years ago and Taco Pasta Shells are an easy weeknight recipe. I ended up adding some black beans into the meat mix (I add beans to everything). You could probably make it with just beans for a… Read More

Show and Tell: Baby Talk

Show and Tell: Baby Talk

 Lots of my favorite blogs to read are linking up today with the link-up Show and Tell:  Baby Style hosted by From Mrs. to Mama!  And I love the topic today—so I thought we could link up for the day!   1. Tell us your favorite baby names?:   Girls:  Addison, Ashley, Adrienne   Boys:  Help me out—I’ve already used… Read More