The Chirping Moms

Fall Bucket List

Fall Bucket List

We have a fun new FREE printable fall bucket list! Click here to check it out and print it. If anyone knows me at all, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE summer and I’m quite sad to see the hot dog days of summer come to an end.  I know—I’m not quite on the same page as other bloggers, but I just… Read More

Teachers and Parents…MUST READ about Safely’s Giveaway!

Teachers and Parents…MUST READ about Safely’s Giveaway!

My brother works for Safely, a company that provides safety and security services for families through their mobile phones.  Everything from sharing location to making sure your kids don’t play Angry Birds while at school! Right now, they’re doing a great giveaway on Facebook—a $500 Amazon gift card for books and supplies to a classroom of your choice. Giveaways are just… Read More

Where to Wednesday: First Day of School!

Where to Wednesday: First Day of School!

The older Chirping Kids headed off to their first day of preschool this week!  Both kids left their moms with smiles into the classroom and greeted their moms with big hugs and kisses with news of a great day! Part of me is SO excited to see my little boy so excited about heading to school, while there is a… Read More

September 11th

September 11th

I realized this morning that it’s the 1st anniversary of September 11th that I am out & about just outside the city since the attacks. We moved back last year, but I had just gotten home from the hospital after having Alex & didn’t leave the house. I noticed a memorial in town, signs for services held throughout the day… Read More

An Easy Weeknight Recipe: Taco Pasta Shells

An Easy Weeknight Recipe: Taco Pasta Shells

We love Mexican food & usually alternate between tacos & burritos. This is a great alternative to mix it up! A friend recommended these years ago and Taco Pasta Shells are an easy weeknight recipe. I ended up adding some black beans into the meat mix (I add beans to everything). You could probably make it with just beans for a… Read More

Show and Tell: Baby Talk

Show and Tell: Baby Talk

 Lots of my favorite blogs to read are linking up today with the link-up Show and Tell:  Baby Style hosted by From Mrs. to Mama!  And I love the topic today—so I thought we could link up for the day!   1. Tell us your favorite baby names?:   Girls:  Addison, Ashley, Adrienne   Boys:  Help me out—I’ve already used… Read More

Some Facebook Fun

Some Facebook Fun

We love using Facebook to share our posts, great deals from our sponsors and fun posts we see on other blogs & pages. We are trying to grow the number of people we reach with Facebook. We need your help! We are asking our readers, Twitter followers & currents Facebook fans to help us spread the word. We would love… Read More

See Kai Run Shoe Giveaway!

See Kai Run Shoe Giveaway!

Finding shoes for our active toddlers is not always an easy task. You want good shoes, that will hold up to: parks, school, running, climbing, etc. You also want shoes easy for little ones to get on & off themselves, match all their fun clothes & that they link too. We have certainly found ALL of this from See Kai Run. … Read More

To Alex on Your 1st Birthday

To Alex on Your 1st Birthday

 Dear Alex,  Today you are 1! This year has gone by way too fast, but I am certain I smiled more this year than any other in my life. Watching you grow along side your big sister has been better than anything in the world. On your birthday, I want to share your “birth day”, & how your came into… Read More

Friday Favorites: Adult Party Time (& giveaway)

Friday Favorites: Adult Party Time (& giveaway)

After Labor Day, I am always ready to talk Fall & Halloween. After a few rainy days stuck in the house with the kids, I am always ready to talk parties (ones without kids). I will be throwing a birthday party for a friend next month & she loves everything fall & Halloween. Below are a few of my favorite… Read More