The Chirping Moms

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Recipe

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Recipe

“This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Wet-Nap but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #showusyourmess  https://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV”   There is one thing on my summer bucket list every year:  make AND eat homemade ice cream.  I am a huge ice cream fan.  Trust me.  In my teenage years, I worked… Read More

Friday Favorites: 5 Pregnancy Essentials

Friday Favorites: 5 Pregnancy Essentials

It’s not easy to remember to take care of yourself when you have little ones running around. They demand so much help, attention and food, that “time for mom” is limited to a fraction of the day. When you are pregnant, regardless of how many other people you’re taking care of, it’s important to find time to take care of… Read More

Fun Water Activities for Kids

Fun Water Activities for Kids

We have been a little creative this summer with having fun in the water.  Where we live at the moment, there is no public pools and private pools have wait lists that last several years.  But since I have three little kids who aren’t the world’s best swimmers, I have used my imagination on how to have fun in the… Read More

Healthy Seasonal Recipes: Grilled Tilapia and Asparagus

Healthy Seasonal Recipes: Grilled Tilapia and Asparagus

During the summer, I cook most dinners on the grill. I’m always trying to coming up with new recipes, and not just grill the same thing all the time. One thing my family enjoys is tilapia, but in the past, when I tried to cook it on the grill, it would stick to the grill or grill basket and then… Read More

Classic Kids Photography

Classic Kids Photography

If you read this blog and follow along with us on social media, it’s no secret that I take a lot of pictures. I’ve enjoyed photography since I learned how to use my mom’s manual camera at 14. I take a ton of pictures, and every now and then, get one I love. As much as I enjoy taking pictures… Read More

Where to Wednesday: Rehoboth Beach { A Guest Post }

Where to Wednesday: Rehoboth Beach { A Guest Post }

For this week’s Where to Wednesday, we have our friend Destiny, from Suburban Wife, City Life writing about one of her favorites places to visit with the family!  Growing up in Delaware we spent many a days at Rehoboth Beach.  I also spent many a summers in the town over, Dewey Beach, but that’s another post for another day! Now… Read More

The Best Present I Could Ever Give My Children

The Best Present I Could Ever Give My Children

I’ve noticed something very interesting during this, my 3rd pregnancy. If I’m out in public alone, I get a lot of this: “Oh how far along are you?” from smiling faces. They almost always follow up with “How exciting! Is this your first?” When I am out with my kids, it’s very different. I have 2 girls who are 4… Read More

Easy DIY Summer Mason Jar Vase

Easy DIY Summer Mason Jar Vase

I recently made centerpieces for my future sister in laws wedding shower. She had a beautiful shower at the Jersey Shore, and wanted a centerpiece that involved a mason jar, but with a summer/beach theme. The DIY project I came up with was easy and looked so pretty with blue hydrangeas. This vase would also make a great hostess gift if… Read More

Ways to Make Potty Training Fun {& This Week’s Giveaway}

Ways to Make Potty Training Fun {& This Week’s Giveaway}

As Moms, we are expected to take on many roles, perform many tasks, and teach our growing children so many things each day. One thing I’ve accepted, is that there will be some “mom tasks” I am good at, some I am great at, and then some that i’m pretty awful at, but still have to do. If there’s one… Read More

Preparing Sisters For A New Baby

Preparing Sisters For A New Baby

I’ve entered the third trimester, and really can’t believe how fast this pregnancy is going. In the past few weeks, Alex started sleeping in her “big girl bed” in Maggie’s room and stopped wearing diapers.  Both girls seem to have grown a lot this summer, and now it’s time for them to get ready to be “big sisters” to a… Read More