The Chirping Moms

Where to Wednesday: Charleston, SC

Where to Wednesday: Charleston, SC

We are thrilled to have one of our favorite “traveling moms” guest posting on the blog today.  Lyla, from Globe Trotting Mommy, travels the globe with her daughter. She’s a wonderful resource for all things family travel. You can follow along with her on her blog, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Today she’s sharing her  “Top 10 Family Friendly Things to… Read More

Beautiful Fall Dresses for Girls {& Two Chances to Win One!}

Beautiful Fall Dresses for Girls {& Two Chances to Win One!}

A few months ago we featured the sweetest summer party dresses for girls. They were from Amberley London and my girls wore them to just about every summer party they could, including a special party on Labor Day weekend: Alex’s 4th birthday! They were our favorite summer dresses and just as we were packing them up for the season, we… Read More

Books, Toys and Activities for Kids That Love Dogs

Books, Toys and Activities for Kids That Love Dogs

My kids love dogs. Maggie can name more dog breeds than I can and runs right to the non-fiction, dog area of the library as soon as we get there. Both Maggie and Alex spend time everyday playing with their toy dogs or pretending to be dogs. Even Tommy has caught on and although he can’t say any real words… Read More

The Busy Box

The Busy Box

If you have kids & don’t have one of these, make one.  It’s super easy, trust me. What is it?  It’s what I would call a Busy Box.  Get a box.  It can be a pretty box or basket like this or it could be one of the many that you get in the mail (please tell me I’m not… Read More

Hello Fall

Hello Fall

Hello fall. Tis the season of hayrides, sweaters, football, & pumpkin picking.  Anyone that knows me knows that I am still sporting my flip-flops & sunglasses, holding on to every little piece of summer that I can still have.  I love the summer because my kids are off from school.  We have no daily schedule.  We are free to come… Read More

Fun Fall Shoes from See Kai Run (& Giveaway!)

Fun Fall Shoes from See Kai Run (& Giveaway!)

“The only thing kids wear out faster than their shoes is their parents.” After spending an action-packed weekend with these kids during our first fall weekend, I can attest to that statement being totally true.  Soccer games & apple picking.  Playgrounds & Sunday dinners.  Life with kids is just busy & often tiring.  By Sunday night, my husband & I… Read More

Friday Favorites: 4moms bounceRoo {& Giveaway!}

Friday Favorites: 4moms bounceRoo {& Giveaway!}

We officially have our first new item for baby #4 and it’s all set up and ready to go. It’s compact, cool and has great features we can’t wait to let the new baby enjoy. Our special new baby gear is the 4moms bounceRoo.     With Tommy, the 4moms rockaRoo was a life saver. It kept him snuggly, swaying… Read More

Fall Play Clothes for Girls With Easy DIY Headbands & Bows

Fall Play Clothes for Girls With Easy DIY Headbands & Bows

We had some chilly mornings this week and it was time to add sweaters and leggings to the girls’ school outfits. Maggie and Alex prefer skirts and dresses, but also prefer non stop climbing, running, jumping and digging in dirt. Finding the right play clothes for fall is key because they wear them to school, where I prefer them to… Read More

Day in the Life of Jersey

Day in the Life of Jersey

Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.  #BrightMind #CollectiveBias Over the years, you’ve seen snippets of what it’s like to be our Boston Terrier, Jersey. Most of these have been in the form of photos of her being involved in Maggie and Alex’s daily dress up routine. When my… Read More