The Chirping Moms

Pool Days

Pool Days

When it comes to summer, I tend to be a big time “over planner”. Starting sometime late spring, I make lists of places to visit, search the web for vacation deals and look up summer camps. I had a long list last summer and checked off just a few things. I got into panic mode early August that we hadn’t… Read More

4th of July Fashion for Kids {& Coupon Code}

4th of July Fashion for Kids {& Coupon Code}

It’s time to dress red, white and blue! We love celebrating the 4th of July as a family. We packed up to head to the beach for a long weekend and the kids’ suitcase it filled with our favorite patriotic outfits. We’ll be sporting red, white and blue all weekend. Here’s a few of our favorite picks for kids 4th… Read More

An Easy Summer Room Refresh

An Easy Summer Room Refresh

  My kids spend a lot of time playing in their room when they’re stuck indoors. From about November to March, we spend a lot of time indoors. Except for an afternoon here and there playing in the snow, there’s not a lot to do outside in the freezing cold. Our days inside include playing in the (teeny) playroom, coloring… Read More

Simple Summer Craft: Ripped Paper Watermelon

Simple Summer Craft: Ripped Paper Watermelon

Nothing says summer like a big slice of watermelon. Eating watermelon on a warm sunny day is fun, but if you’re stuck inside on a rainy afternoon, here’s a fun way to enjoy watermelon: make it out of ripped paper!  This is a very simple summer craft, but it entertains for a while because the kids have to take the… Read More

5 Occasions for a Special Dress

5 Occasions for a Special Dress

With two little girls in our house, we have a lot of dresses. Both girls prefer to wear dresses every day. Maggie asks for “soft dresses” and for Alex, the fancier the better. Then there are many days that they want dresses that match (yes, the matching is their idea). Something I’ve noticed about little girls and dresses, is that… Read More

Cottage Cheese Fruit Bowl

Cottage Cheese Fruit Bowl

It’s been over two years since I had my last baby & I still find it hard to get on track with eating healthy and taking care of myself.  Fitness has always been a priority in my life and I find it easy to fit in workouts throughout the week, but I have to admit that I am not the healthiest… Read More

The Joy of Everyday Dress Up

The Joy of Everyday Dress Up

Summer has just started & we are nowhere close to thinking about Halloween, but today we are talking all about costumes.  In our households, costumes are not just for that special holiday in October.  Our kids are dressed in costumes all year long, any day of the year.  They wear them in the backyard for hours of summer play.  They wear… Read More

10 Outdoor Summer Activities for Families

10 Outdoor Summer Activities for Families

This post is sponsored by Nestle Pure Life.   We are in our final week of school & both the kids and I are looking forward to the official end of school and the start to summer adventures.  With my oldest child in full day kindergarten, I miss having him join us in our weekday adventures around town.  I am so… Read More

Summer Snack Ideas with the New Oreo 2-Pack

Summer Snack Ideas with the New Oreo 2-Pack

We are excited to share with you about the new Oreo 2-pack that launched this May.  Each pack has two cookies per pack, making it a convenient grab and go snack that is perfect for summer snacks & desserts.  These new Oreo 2-packs would be a fun item to have on hand for simple snacks & playdates at home and on… Read More