The Chirping Moms

DIY Peppermint Sugar & Salt Scrub

DIY Peppermint Sugar & Salt Scrub

Today, I am sharing a super easy sugar scrub recipe that you could use for a super easy DIY holiday gift.  This is a fun & easy recipe to make and share with family, friends, teachers, & more! DIY Peppermint Sugar & Salt Scrub Ingredients: 2 cup of oil (your choice):  I used olive oil as it was cheaper, but… Read More

LG’s New Black Stainless Steel & An Exciting Pinterest Contest

LG’s New Black Stainless Steel & An Exciting Pinterest Contest

There’s a new look in kitchen appliances that’s introducing limitless design options this year.  LG Electronics just launched their highly anticipated new finish called “Black Stainless Steel”.  Last night, to celebrate this new industry design trend  by LG, HGTV design stars David Bromstad and Emily Henderson kicked off “Limitless Design”. It was a first-of-its-kind showcase of kitchen design possibilities where… Read More

10 Must-Have Holiday Hosting Necessities

10 Must-Have Holiday Hosting Necessities

  To say that this month has been a busy one is an understatement.  It has been one whirlwind that just keeps going.  We have had two birthdays & are in the midst of a very busy holiday season, so there has yet to be a dull moment.  In the past month, we have thrown FIVE parties & have hosted… Read More

Where to Wednesday: A Restful Night in New York City

Where to Wednesday: A Restful Night in New York City

A restful night in New York City with 3 kids under 6 doesn’t sound very realistic. Even a hotel stay with that many kids doesn’t typically sound like anyone’s dream come true. But thanks to all the special sleep amenities at The Benjamin Hotel, we truly, 100% had a very restful night in a hotel in New York City with… Read More

Beautiful Holiday Gift Ideas from Zales

Beautiful Holiday Gift Ideas from Zales

The holidays are right around the corner. I’m a planner and do a lot of my shopping for the kids far in advance, online. My husband is more of a last minute kind of guy. He’s still asking me for gift ideas. If you are still looking for ideas for someone special or want to send suggestions to someone who… Read More

Maternity Style for the Holiday Season

Maternity Style for the Holiday Season

This is the 2nd time that I’ve been very pregnant for the holidays. It’s a time of the year when there are lots of gatherings, parties and reasons to get dressed up. It’s also a time when you might want to dress festive or get something new. When you’re wearing maternity clothes, you don’t always want to buy something for… Read More

A Classic Christmas with Bella Bliss {& Giveaway}

A Classic Christmas with Bella Bliss {& Giveaway}

Maggie and Alex are really in the holiday spirit this year. They love helping me decorate and when they run out of decorations, they make more out of paper. They tell me all the time that “Christmas colors are red and green”. Alex likes to add in “and sparkles”! They sing Christmas songs and they would bake Christmas cookies every… Read More

A New Show Not to Miss : MotherStruck!

A New Show Not to Miss : MotherStruck!

Post Written By Diana Dollard Hearns Staceyann Chin’s newest solo show about motherhood, MotherStruck!, debuted Dec. 4 at Off-Broadway’s Lynn Redgrave Theater. Directed by Cynthia Nixon, the show is co-produced by Culture Project and Rosie O’Donnell. According to production notes, MotherStruck! sets forth Staceyann Chin’s personal journey to motherhood as a single woman, lesbian and activist who does not have… Read More

The 12 Days of Toys: Day 12, Big Green Toys Bundle

The 12 Days of Toys: Day 12, Big Green Toys Bundle

It’s the final day of the 12 Days of Toys and we’re giving away a big bundle of toys from Green Toys! Visit the end of the post or our Giveaway tab above to be sure you entered all 12 Days of prizes. We’ll start announcing the winners tomorrow!  We love Green Toys in our house. My favorites are: the… Read More