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Quiet Time Boxes for Preschoolers: Me Time Boxes

Quiet Time Boxes for Preschoolers: Me Time Boxes

Adding a little update! This post about Quiet Time Boxes has become a very popular one over the years. Since so many of us are home this year with our little ones and can use all the “quiet time” help we can get… I’m adding a few NEW favorites for quiet time boxes. ALSO, visit our Simple Preschool At Home… Read More

Simple Winter Meal Planning

Simple Winter Meal Planning

January is here which means a few long, cold months. It gets dark early which means you’re cooking dinner in the dark and trying to stay awake. I like to meal plan in the winter. It helps me start the year feeling organized and helps with the lull that tends to come in the cold winter months. Today I’m sharing… Read More

Halloween Classroom Party Ideas

Halloween Classroom Party Ideas

By: Ali McNulty  We’re about a week away from Halloween and classroom Halloween parties. These are a few favorites that we have used in classrooms over the years. They’re easy, fun and the kids love them. Halloween is a thrilling time for kids, and what better way to celebrate than with a class party filled with spooky games, fun experiments,… Read More

Easy DIY Halloween Costumes

Easy DIY Halloween Costumes

What are your kids being for Halloween this year? Looking for inspiration? I love making simple DIY Halloween costumes and I’ve rounded up some of my favorites. Below you’ll find 35 easy DIY Halloween costumes. I’ve made them all before so if you have any questions feel free to reach out here or on Instagram @thechirpingmoms. Happy costume making!  Easy… Read More

It’s Window Covering Safety Month

It’s Window Covering Safety Month

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Window Covering Safety Council. All opinions are 100% mine. October is Window Covering Safety Month. It’s the perfect time of year to learn more about having safe window coverings in your home and to take a look at the windows in your own home and evaluate their safety. For… Read More

Spicy Crispy Drumsticks

Spicy Crispy Drumsticks

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Looking for a fun new easy weeknight meal that will spice things up? My whole crew loves these spicy crispy drumsticks for dinner. They also like chicken wings for dinner but I realized I could make full size drumsticks to fill them up and still… Read More

Fun Summer Footprint Craft: Watermelon Footprint

Fun Summer Footprint Craft: Watermelon Footprint

I love making handprint and footprint crafts with the kids. We’ve made many over the years and it’s fun to see how they grow. Today I’m sharing a fun summer footprint craft! Here’s how to make a watermelon footprint: Watermelon Footprint Watermelon Footprint Supplies: white paper or canvas pink and green paint 2 small sponge paint brushes (the super cheap… Read More

5 Simple Summer Crafts for Kids

5 Simple Summer Crafts for Kids

  Who’s ready for some super simple kids crafts for July and August? Today I’m sharing 5 Simple Summer Crafts for Kids. These all need minimal supplies and are perfect for preschool age kids. Bigger kids will have fun doing them too and can do them on their own.  These 5 Simple Summer Crafts for Kids are perfect for camps…. Read More