The Chirping Moms

Happy Earth Day!

Happy Earth Day!

The sun is shinning and we’re gearing up for a full day outdoors, enjoying our beautiful Earth! Here’s a few ways we’re celebrating Earth Day at our house: Kicking off the day with Planet Earth Pancakes How To: After you mix your pancake batter, drop in about 2 drops of green food dye. Just stir once or twice to make… Read More

Spaghetti Squash Mac & Cheese

Spaghetti Squash Mac & Cheese

I’m having a cooking fail day in my house, ugh some days cooking makes me so frustrated!  This recipe, Spaghetti Squash Mac and Cheese, from Stephanie at Football, Food, & Motherhood is going to be on my must-cook list this next month as I have always wanted to attempt to cook spaghetti squash but have yet to try.  Hope you all… Read More

Honey Teriyaki Chicken Flatbread Pizza

Honey Teriyaki Chicken Flatbread Pizza

It’s Friday night and that is often pizza night in our house!  I love this creative spin for a pizza idea, Honey Teriyaki Chicken Pizza, from our friends at Playground Talk.  Easy, simple, and looks delicious.  Thanks for sharing!  At PlaygroundTalk.com we’re always looking for quick, easy recipes our whole family will enjoy. Local mom, Nicole didn’t disappoint when sharing… Read More

Super Simple Green Smoothies (Guest Post)

Super Simple Green Smoothies (Guest Post)

Veggies and kids.  For some of us, this is a battle and today, we are excited to have Michelle from Petit Organics share some super simple green smoothie ideas for moms AND kids. SUPER SIMPLE GREEN SMOOTHIES FOR MOMS AND KIDDOS As a mother of three growing boys, I catch myself saying “eat your veggies” a little too much –… Read More

Brown Butter Double Chocolate Whole Wheat Bread (Guest Post)

Brown Butter Double Chocolate Whole Wheat Bread (Guest Post)

Today we are welcoming Megan Wolf, from The Domesticated Wolf, to share a delicious bread recipe with you all.  This may be the perfect addition to Easter brunch this weekend or a fun recipe to help make with the kids! As a Registered Dietitian and avid baker, I am always experimenting with different flours, sugars and oils.  Brown butter imparts an… Read More

Buddha Bowls Recipe (Guest Post)

Buddha Bowls Recipe (Guest Post)

  Another great guest post in our week of Spring Fever recipes!  This one comes from Willy B Mum, a great resource blog that focuses on vegetarian and vegan foods, health, fitness, our environment, spiritual vibes, little boys and natural parenting!   Popular with yogis and health foodies alike, “Buddha Bowls” are basically a 3-part one plate meal, which is… Read More

Frozen Strawberry Pie

Frozen Strawberry Pie

This recipe is perfect for springtime and those summer barbecues.  Thanks to Blue Crab Martini for sharing this delicious looking pie and visit their site for more food and drink recipes inspired by living near the Chesapeake Bay!     FROZEN STRAWBERRY PIE   Spring is here and that can only mean one thing- it’s almost time for strawberry season!… Read More

Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Recipe (Guest Post)

Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Recipe (Guest Post)

It’s SPRING FEVER time!  Courtney and I are taking the week off to spend time with family and travel during Spring Break so we asked some awesome bloggers to share some “spring fever” recipes with you all.  We are excited about variety of recipes collected! There are easy dinner ideas, kid-related recipes, and more.  We hope you enjoy this week… Read More

DIY Spring Mason Jar Vase

DIY Spring Mason Jar Vase

Sharing another easy super quick DIY craft with all to help get you in the spring mood, a Spring Mason Jar Vase! Easy DIY Spring Mason Jar Vase Supplies Needed: Mason Jar “Spring Colored” Craft Paint Paintbrush Sandpaper Directions: Paint the mason jar with your paint and let dry.  Paint another coat on and let dry.  Sand the jar to… Read More

Ordinary Mary’s Extraordinary Deed: Teaching Kids Kindness

Ordinary Mary’s Extraordinary Deed: Teaching Kids Kindness

Back in January, Julie and I decided that one thing we wanted to focus on this year, was sharing ways to teach kids about kindness. Children are never too young to learn about kindness, but it’s not always easy to teach very young children about how to show kindness to others. Of course, the best way to teach little ones… Read More