The Chirping Moms

A Fun DIY Bird Feeder and Birdbath

A Fun DIY Bird Feeder and Birdbath

Here are some fun ways to make your own bird houses and bird bath! If you’re looking for more summer activities for kids, visit these posts: 50 Free Summer Activities, 50 Crafts & Activities for Kids and 5 Simple Summer Crafts  Spring is in full swing and we couldn’t be happier to be back outdoors. The kids have been spending… Read More

Curious George Now on Hulu

Curious George Now on Hulu

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Hulu. Compensation was provided by Hulu via Mode Media. As always, all opinions are our own.  If there’s one show that I can get all of my kids excited about, it’s Curious George. None of my kids are huge tv watchers, but everyone loves Curious George. Maggie (6) is starting to read and is… Read More

Tips for Toddler Mealtime

Tips for Toddler Mealtime

Aahhh toddler mealtime: fun, frustrating, messy and unpredictable. If you’re in the midst of feeding a toddler for the first time, I wish I could tell you it gets easier, but I’m on to my 3rd toddler and each time it’s totally different. I think that’s the key: knowing every toddler is different. Honestly, every day is different. With toddlers… Read More

Introducing John Miles: A Birth Story

Introducing John Miles: A Birth Story

Finally sharing our birth story. It’s still hard to believe that we have four children. At the same time, it’s already hard to imagine a time without our sweet little Miles in the family. In just 2 short months, our new addition has won over all 5 of our hearts settled into our wild lives. Today I am sharing our… Read More

Ready to Play Outside with Pediped {& Giveaway}

Ready to Play Outside with Pediped {& Giveaway}

Finding great shoes for kids feet in the summer time is key. It’s not always easy though. They are going to get really dirty, so should be easy to clean. They also need to be lightweight and preferable worn without socks, but at the same time stay on their feet. In our family, summer shoes get many miles on them… Read More

Top Outdoor Toys

Top Outdoor Toys

Isn’t it nice be back outdoors with the kids? We’ve had beautiful weather here this week and we’ve been outside each afternoon right up until dinner time. Everyone is happy and extra tired when bedtime comes. I’ve also noticed that when the go to bed, it’s actually clean inside because they weren’t trashing the place all afternoon. The mess stayed… Read More

Where to Wednesday: Dutch Wonderland

Where to Wednesday: Dutch Wonderland

If you’re looking to plan some fun adventures for your kids this summer, one place to definitely check out is Dutch Wonderland. I had always heard great things about Dutch Wonderland and last summer we got to check it out. I was so impressed and so were the kids. It’s the perfect place for a family with little ones. It’s… Read More

Vacation Essentials for Kids {& $750 Mini Boden Giveaway}

Vacation Essentials for Kids {& $750 Mini Boden Giveaway}

  It’s time for Spring Break and summer vacation will be here before we know it. With family travel on the horizon for both of our crews, we’re sharing some of our vacation essentials for kids. When we travel near or far, we like the kids to look nice but most important: be comfortable and happy. Vacations mean lots of… Read More

Make Your Own Rainbow Pizza Dinner

Make Your Own Rainbow Pizza Dinner

If you ask my kids what their favorite meal is, they would say pizza!  We eat pizza fairly often in our house, so I am always looking for a fun new twist to one of our favorite meals.  Today, I am sharing a pizza that is great for springtime, the rainbow pizza. Now that my kids are getting older, I… Read More