The Chirping Moms

Enter for a Chance to WIN American Girl’s 2020 Girl of the Year: Joss

Enter for a Chance to WIN American Girl’s 2020 Girl of the Year: Joss

This January, American Girl launched their Girl of the Year: Joss.  My girls and I are really excited about this year’s doll. We love her cool outfits and accessories for surf & cheer, her adorable puppy and most of all her story. From learning about partial deafness to the importance of trying new things. This year’s Girl of the Year… Read More

Baby Registry Must Haves: Baby Favorites 2020

Baby Registry Must Haves: Baby Favorites 2020

I’m excited to share an updated Baby Registry Guide, some baby favorites and what we’re finding to be the best of baby for 2020. We’ll be updating on social media as we use and find more baby favorites over the next few months when our newest bundle of joy arrives. I didn’t register this time around… because 5th baby… but… Read More

On Parenting for a Decade

On Parenting for a Decade

Today we celebrated Maggie. It’s her 10th birthday. It’s really hard to believe we have a 10 year old child, double digits, a whole decade. The years have absolutely flown by, just as everyone told me they would. It’s incredible to look at your child the day they are born, nothing  like it in the world. But it’s also really… Read More

Pregnancy: 3rd Trimester

Pregnancy: 3rd Trimester

I really can’t believe that today marks 38 weeks and 4 days. Baby could basically arrive at any minute. My first 4 were all late though, so I keep thinking I have a “bonus week or 2” to get ready. I’ve had 2 babies born at 41 weeks and 2 babies born at 42 weeks. I would be super surprised… Read More

35 Valentine Crafts & Activities for Kids

35 Valentine Crafts & Activities for Kids

It’s that time of year again: time to pull out all the pink and red arts & crafts supplies for some Valentine’s Day fun. We’ve got a list of 35 Valentine’s Day crafts and activities for kids. This should keep everyone busy from now until February 14th! The first 10 are brand new to the blog this year and the… Read More

Easy Valentine’s Day Craft for Kids: Paper Plate Valentine Bear

Easy Valentine’s Day Craft for Kids: Paper Plate Valentine Bear

Valentine’s Day crafts are our favorite and so are animals. I was trying to think of an animal themed Valentine craft this year and then spotted a greeting card that said  “I Love Your Bear-y Much”. I thought it was so cute and decided a Valentine Bear craft for kids was in order for this year. We had fun making… Read More

Trader Joe’s Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board

Trader Joe’s Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board

Making charcuterie boards is my new favorite for parties and small gatherings. I haven’t quite mastered it yet but it’s a fun thing to practice. It’s especially fun to practice snack/dessert ones because no matter how they turn out, my kids and their friends have no problem eating them. I made a s’more’s charcuterie board for our Polar Express party… Read More

DIY Toilet Paper Roll Binoculars

DIY Toilet Paper Roll Binoculars

Who else is ready for spring and days back outdoors? Like most years since having kids: January already feels like it’s been about 75 days… While i’ve noticed that my boys have zero interest in sitting still to color and draw, they will sit at the table if there are scissors, tape, glue and any kind of stick (popsicle sticks… Read More