The Chirping Moms

Favorite Simple Summer Meals

Favorite Simple Summer Meals

I enjoy cooking in the summer, because most of the time I can cook outside on the grill. The tough part about cooking in the summer, is that it’s often harder to plan ahead for the week. We are always out and about during the summer: days at the pool that run late, last minute trips to the beach, etc…. Read More

3 Rainy Day Activities For Kids

3 Rainy Day Activities For Kids

Once the warm weather comes, we enjoy so much of our time outside. Then, when we are stuck indoors because of a rain, we forget what to do indoors for 12 hours straight! I like to have a few new learning or art sets on hand as well as some craft ideas. Here are 3 activities we all really enjoyed… Read More

Just For Love Campaign & Tips For Maternity Style

Just For Love Campaign & Tips For Maternity Style

I’m enjoying my time shopping for maternity clothes this pregnancy. This is my “third time around” and I feel like I finally know what items I need, and understand I can embrace my personal style even though my body is growing and changing daily. One brand that’s new to me this time around is Séraphine.  The brand started in the… Read More

Summer Fun With Popsicles

Summer Fun With Popsicles

This kids got out of school last week and summer is in full swing! For us, summer and popsicles go hand in hand. Besides enjoying a cold popsicle on a hot day, we’ve found ways to make popsicle crafts, other snacks shaped like popsicles and we’ve even found popsicle clothes and accessories. We’re excited to give away some of our… Read More

Fun With Costumes All Year Long {& Giveaway}

Fun With Costumes All Year Long {& Giveaway}

For some people, costumes are for Halloween. Not in our house. Costumes are for any day of the year! I’ve written about this many times, but my girls love to play dress up. Some days they dress as animals or ballerinas, and lately many days I have two cowgirls. Their favorite costumes are definitely their princess dresses. Maggie often asks… Read More

Our Father’s Day Gift Guide!

Our Father’s Day Gift Guide!

Last month, we featured our Ultimate Mother’s Day gift guide & giveaway.  Several of our favorite companies & shops participated and one lucky mom won some amazing prizes.  We are trying something new this year by honoring the fathers in preparation for Father’s Day by creating a fun Father’s Day Gift Guide!  We all know that it’s not easy to… Read More

Simple & Easy Snack Ideas for Kids

Simple & Easy Snack Ideas for Kids

I have been in kind of a snack rut lately so I’m challenging myself to try new & fun things to broaden our “snack” horizons this summer but keep it simple and easy.  (Sorry but you won’t be seeing me doing any elaborate food art)  Today, I’m sharing some of our recent favorites. 1.  Kidfresh meal.  I told you that… Read More

The Ultimate Backyard Toy Guide for Fun & Active Kids

The Ultimate Backyard Toy Guide for Fun & Active Kids

The sun is shining.  The weather is hot.  And the kids are out of school.  So today, we are sharing the ULTIMATE Backyard Toy Guide with all of our favorites to keep your kids having fun & staying active all summer.  These are all tried and true favorite toys from Courtney & I that have provided endless hours of entertainment… Read More

Summer Style For Moms

Summer Style For Moms

Today we are sharing some of our favorite fashion finds for summer! As a busy mom of three on the go, I am looking for fun & comfortable items for my daily wear.  Today, I’m sharing 7 “must-haves” for my summer wardrobe: Clockwise from Top Right: 1.  Stud Earrings:  I’m an earrings girl.  But since I have a baby who… Read More

5 Beach Favorites for Kids

5 Beach Favorites for Kids

  Summer is here!!!!  (At least in my house because my boys finished preschool last week and we have welcomed the season of summer with a big embrace, lots of time outdoors, and are loving some unplanned free time together!)  Both of us love heading to the beach with our families over the summer and today we are sharing below… Read More