The Chirping Moms

Four Seasons Boston for Families

Four Seasons Boston for Families

This fall, we took the kids to Boston. Boston is a city I loved in my 20’s and a spot my husband often visits for work. Aside from an overnight with Maggie when she was a baby, we had never taken the kids. Since it’s drivable from where we live, many families take trips there and always come back with… Read More

25 Craft Ideas Using Children’s Handprints

25 Craft Ideas Using Children’s Handprints

  Are you looking for fun craft ideas or kids’ activities to incorporate into your kid’s summer or preschool activities? Or maybe you just want a great keepsake for the years to come? These fun and easy handprint crafts for toddlers are going to be perfect for you! You can use either white paint or feel free to add more… Read More

Fun Winter Craft for Kids: Snowman Luminary

Fun Winter Craft for Kids: Snowman Luminary

By: Ali McNulty Here’s a fun winter craft for kids. This Snowman luminary is also a great craft to use as a gift for Christmas and makes a great class project for elementary school students. It lights up and will be great decor to leave out all winter long. Snowman Luminary Supplies: Mason jar Frosty snowflakes Mod Podge Hot glue… Read More

Family Travel: Ski Trip Packing for Kids

Family Travel: Ski Trip Packing for Kids

By: Meghan Wolf My family recently relocated to Texas from Chicago and it wasn’t until I started packing for a ski trip that I realized how much winter gear we no longer have! I was used to bundling everyone up in multiple layers and now my youngest son doesn’t even have a pair of warm shoes. We try to get… Read More

Monthly Meal Planning Calendar: January

Monthly Meal Planning Calendar: January

By: Andrea Westervelt HAPPY 2019! After the business of the holidays, it’s time for some regular cooking. I’ve kept my January meal planing calendar pretty realistic: healthy the first week, and then I sort of slide into our regular semi-healthy fare.  I love winter cooking: easy stuff to assemble and bake in the oven or cook in the crockpot. I… Read More

Easy Penguin Handprint Craft for Kids

Easy Penguin Handprint Craft for Kids

Winter is here! This is a great indoor activity for all ages and you probably have all of the supplies. We made one for each of the kids and they make for some cute winter decor on the fridge. Here’s how to make this easy penguin handprint craft: Penguin Supplies: Black paper (or color white paper black) Scissors White paper… Read More

Christmas Crafts: 3 Easy Pom Pom Ornaments

Christmas Crafts: 3 Easy Pom Pom Ornaments

Pom pom ornaments are easy, fun and look so festive! These 3 easy pom pom ornaments are fun for a variety of ages and are a great family activity, party craft or something to keep the kids busy while you do some gift wrapping this week. Also, we like to give family members that visit for the holidays a little… Read More

Christmas Craft: Easy Ninja Turtle Ornament

Christmas Craft: Easy Ninja Turtle Ornament

This is the first Christmas I have a little boy in the house that’s super into the holiday season. His first few Christmas seasons, Tommy was a baby/toddler and followed his sisters lead and didn’t quite get the excitement of it all. This year, he has a full list to Santa of super hero toys, firefighters and more. He asks… Read More