The Chirping Moms

Free Thanksgiving Printables: I’m Thankful for Cards

Free Thanksgiving Printables: I’m Thankful for Cards

  Are you looking for a fun Thanksgiving activity this holiday season to help make it a memorable one for your kids? Check out the free thank you card’s here! Thankfulness is important all year long and Thanksgiving is a great time to talk to kids about being thankful. It’s a whole day to celebrate what we are thankful for… Read More

Festive Clothes for Mom

Festive Clothes for Mom

If you know me well, you know I don’t JUST dress my kids in plaid… we’re an overall pretty festive family!  For today’s Friday Favorites you’ll find all my festive favorites: party plaids, accessories, shoes and a bunch of what I call “casually plaid” for your everyday comfy clothes (this year I MAY even have tartan joggers!). Holiday Party Favorites … Read More

Dear Santa Letter (Free Printable)

Dear Santa Letter (Free Printable)

For more holiday inspiration,  please follow our Pinterest boards for our latest pins, including all our favorite holiday ideas!   Last week, I took some time with the boys to write their own Santa letters.  I created this Dear Santa Letter template for them to write their letter.  I didn’t want a GIANT list of things that they want.  Instead, I wanted them… Read More

A Fun New Way to Fill An Advent Calendar

A Fun New Way to Fill An Advent Calendar

Years ago I purchased a big, reusable Advent calendar. I love how it looks hung up and thought it would be special to have one we use every year. The problem has been filling it. With 4 kids and little pouches filled with chocolate… it started to turn into a daily argument of who’s turn it was to eat the… Read More

Simple Scissors Practice for Preschoolers

Simple Scissors Practice for Preschoolers

Summer is coming to an end & we are looking forward to a new school year to start soon!  Today we’re sharing some simple scissor practice for preschoolers. We have been soaking up afternoons at the pool, early morning bike rides, & picnic lunches at the park.  But with school just around the corner, this former teacher is making sure… Read More

Getting Back to a Routine

Getting Back to a Routine

I enjoy reading the questions and answers when other bloggers post the “ask me a question” on Instagram. I try to do it myself now and then. It’s fun to see what people are “wondering” or want to see more of. This time the questions I got centered around 2 themes: renovation updates (after photos coming!) and more about life… Read More

Spooky Sensory Bin

Spooky Sensory Bin

Ready for the spookiest sensory bin you ever did see? I love making these for my kids around the holidays. Dyed spaghetti is less messy than the black bean bin and easier to clean up. I have the directions on dying the spaghetti below. This spooky bin was enjoyed by my kindergartner and toddler and then I actually used it… Read More

Fun Halloween Ideas for Tweens

Fun Halloween Ideas for Tweens

Halloween Ideas for Tweens Today we’re talking Tween Halloween or Hallotween! I’m sharing some fun Halloween ideas for tweens! These work great for kids 8-12 years old. Halloween is a thrilling time for tweens, as they navigate the line between childhood and adolescence. It’s an opportunity for them to express their creativity, embrace their spooky side, and have a blast… Read More

15 Halloween Books for Kids

15 Halloween Books for Kids

We love Halloween books here. We read them, display them as decor and love when we get a turn to be “guest reader” at school around Halloween. This year we found a bunch of new titles. Today I’m sharing 15 Halloween books for kids. Some are new to us (a few we have and need to read) and a few… Read More