The Chirping Moms

DIY Tea Set

DIY Tea Set

Like many little girls, Maggie & Alex love playing tea party. We have a real tea set, that while it’s meant for little ones, it’s very breakable. It’s fine for when we all sit down to play together, but I wanted something a little more durable for them to play with. I searched around for one to buy & then… Read More

Where to Wednesday: Chicago Fun With Little Ones

Where to Wednesday: Chicago Fun With Little Ones

Recently I traveled back to one of my favorite cities: Chicago. I lived in Chicago for a while, and always love heading back. This was the first time I traveled to the Windy City with both Maggie and Alex. It was exciting to show them the city and experience it with kids. My girls are still a little young to… Read More

One Heluva Good Party

One Heluva Good Party

Note: I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Heluva Good! I received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating. I love dips: for snacking, for parties, to use as spread. What I don’t love: making them myself. I like finding a good dip in store & then… Read More

This Week’s Giveaway: Keeki Pure & Simple

This Week’s Giveaway: Keeki Pure & Simple

Maggie & Alex love to have their nails painted. We spend many afternoons painting fingers & toes on our front porch. I was always hesitant to paint their nails so young. Based on the smell, I could easily assume that polish is chemical packed & not good for little fingers that are always in their mouths. I used to only… Read More

Gift Ideas for Grandparents

Gift Ideas for Grandparents

Today is my moms birthday! I spent a while trying to think of some gifts the girls could make their Grammy. I wanted something handmade, that we hadn’t already given her.  Here’s what we came up with: Hand Print Book Bag Grammy is a high school English teacher. She loves book bags. I’ve given her one with their picture on… Read More

Learning to Read with new iPad app, Learn with Homer!

Learning to Read with new iPad app, Learn with Homer!

Learning to read is a HUGE accomplishment in a child’s life.  I have to admit that I can’t wait to watch my kids curl up on the couch reading book after book.  I LOVE to read.  I always have and even despite the chaos of three children, I try to sneak in a few minutes of reading for myself each… Read More

Summer Guest Post

Summer Guest Post

We are excited to have our friends from It Takes A Village Baby Consultants back on the blog today. We’re sharing 2 great things from them today: a special sleep offer & a fun guest post. First, the exciting promotion: It Takes a Village Baby Consultants is offering 25% off all Sleep Consulting Services for the month of August. Take advantage… Read More

An Easy Summer Crock Pot Recipe

An Easy Summer Crock Pot Recipe

Even though it’s mid summer & we don’t have air conditioning, I can’t seem to put my crock pot away. It’s the easiest way for me to get dinner made with my 2 wild little girls, so I have been trying to make some summer meals without always heading outside to grill. Crock pot pulled pork is an easy favorite…. Read More

This Week’s Giveaway: Bows & Ties

This Week’s Giveaway: Bows & Ties

I love the bows & headbands from Bows & Ties! I’m so excited to share this shop & for this week’s giveaway. We have a lot of bows in our house. The bows & headbands we have from Bows & Ties are truly unique.   They are much different then all the solid bows the girls wear most days. Our… Read More