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Where to Wednesday: Tips for Summer Car Travel

June 8, 2016

Summer time means extra car time for many families. We’ll be hitting the highway for a few adventures this summer. It’s our first summer with a jam packed mini van filled with 4 kids in carseats, so planning and organizing have been a must for a comfortable ride. We’ve taken a few trips this spring with the crew. They weren’t… Read More

Father’s Day Gift Guide: 5 Fun Gifts Ideas for Dads {& Free Printable}

June 7, 2016

This year we’re keeping our Father’s Day Gift Guide short, sweet and fun. We’ve got things for Dad to use, things to make and even a free printable. It doesn’t get sweeter! Here are 5 fun gift ideas for Dads: 1. Dad Can Do Anything Book We wrote about the Amazing Mom book around Mother’s Day (click here for details)…. Read More

Special Father’s Day Mini Photo Shoots From Classic Kids

June 4, 2016

This photo is one of my favorites from our Classic Kids newborn photo shoot for Miles. Classic Kids has a special way of capturing moments and family love. Right now they have a special opportunity to have a mini shoot with Dad for Father’s Day. It’s a great price AND if you mention The Chirping Moms, they will upgrade you… Read More

Friday Favorites: Must-Have Books & Activities for Summertime

June 3, 2016

Summer officially starts in less than three weeks when all my kids are home from summer. With all the kids home for the summer, I love to have a few books and activities on hand that I can grab for quick and easy things to do with the kids. I don’t always have time search Pinterest for the right… Read More

June Meal Plan for Families (& Free Printable)

May 31, 2016

Like meal planning posts? Visit this post for 31 days of Kids Dinner Ideas and this post for another meal calendar! Summer is almost here! We have said good-bye to spring baseball games & hello to afternoons at the pool or fun in the backyard. I have found meal planning to be so beneficial this year as I plan our weeks… Read More

Summer Baby Favorites {and a giant giveaway!}

May 31, 2016

Summer kicked off this weekend and we celebrated with a trip to the beach. It was Miles’ first beach trip and we packed up our summer favorites and hit the road. When it comes to baby gifts and gear, I love summer items the best: blues, whales, anchors, etc. Below I’m sharing my current baby favorites, many of them summer… Read More

Friday Favorites: Little Bites

May 27, 2016

There’s one thing my kids all ask for when we go to the store (even Tommy now): Little Bites muffins. I’ve tried to make my own version but when I do, they still request the Little Bites muffins. We switch it up with flavor but chocolate chip is definitely the family favorite. If you’re kids are Little Bites fans or… Read More

Whooo’s Ready to Read? A Summer Reading Kickoff Party

May 26, 2016

I’ve heard a lot of talk lately about how to get kids excited about reading over the summer. I’ve seen lots of ways to keep track of summer reading, keep the kids engaged. Here are a few of my favorite: But I figured what better way to kick off summer reading than a fun reading themed party? So, Whooo’s ready to… Read More

Summer Wine & Recipe Pairings

May 26, 2016

Happy National Wine Day! Did you know that was a thing? Well if you ever needed an excuse to pour a glass of wine, today is the day! While you’re celebrating National Wine Day check out some of our favorite ways to pair wine with the summer recipes below. We recently tried out a few of the Noble Vines wines… Read More

Where to Wednesday: The Biggest Baby Shower

May 25, 2016

A few years ago Julie and I attended The Biggest Baby Shower in New York City. At the time I was pregnant with Tommy and couldn’t believe how many new items there were and how much I could learn after just a few years between babies. I attended the event again earlier this month and again I couldn’t believe how… Read More