The Chirping Moms

Four Seasons Scottsdale: The Perfect Spot for a Parent’s Getaway

Four Seasons Scottsdale: The Perfect Spot for a Parent’s Getaway

A few months ago Grammy came to watch the kids and Tom and I escaped for a Parent’s Getaway. It had been four years since we last went on vacation without the kids and the first time we left all four kids. When we went on our first Parent’s Getaway four years ago we said “we have to do this… Read More

Lunch Hacks: How to Simplify Packing Lunch

Lunch Hacks: How to Simplify Packing Lunch

One of my favorite internet memes is the one where there’s a side by side photo of “September Lunchbox vs June lunchbox”. Have you seen it? Basically September’s has a pretty bento box with healthy treats cut into cute shapes while June’s has something like an uncooked potato and ketchup packets. When I asked on Instagram last month what types… Read More

10 Tips for Visiting Great Wolf Lodge

10 Tips for Visiting Great Wolf Lodge

By Lyla Gleason Having an only child can be tough for a water park getaway so we started a tradition of bringing along my daughter’s “vacation brother.” Last year we went to Sesame Place and this summer we headed off on a close-to home getaway to Great Wolf Lodge, Poconos, NY. I knew the kids would love the non-stop activities… Read More

The Brand You Trust, Now More Gentle Than Ever

The Brand You Trust, Now More Gentle Than Ever

Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TrustinGentle #ChooseGentle #CollectiveBias I’ve now been using JOHNSON’S® Baby products for eight years straight. It was actually about nine years ago that I was pregnant with my first baby and got a basket of JOHNSON’S® baby products for my baby shower. I… Read More

Recipe: Summer’s Bounty Rigatoni

Recipe: Summer’s Bounty Rigatoni

It’s September, not quite fall yet but you can see the days are growing shorter and before you know it, the cooler weather will set in. Over at my house, as we prepare for back to school, we also relish the last days of sunshine and ease and summer’s very best produce. As a busy mom of three, these days… Read More

Enfamil NeuroPro™ Gentlease®: The Infant Formula I Chose and Why

Enfamil NeuroPro™ Gentlease®: The Infant Formula I Chose and Why

I received product and compensation from Mead Johnson Nutrition to create this post written by me. All experiences and opinions expressed in this post are my own and not those of Mead Johnson Nutrition. You can contact Mead Johnson Nutrition with product related questions or comments toll-free at 1-800-BABY-123 (1-800-222-9123) As a new mom, you may feel pressured to navigate… Read More

Free Printable First Day of School Signs: All Grades!

Free Printable First Day of School Signs: All Grades!

Creating school signs for your kids’ first day can be an essential means of communication and one that can also benefit the school and its community. It’s also really fun to make! Here’s a free printable for kids that they’ll surely enjoy.   Prior to heading out for one last hurrah at the beach before the kids start school time,… Read More

Free Printable Spirit Riding Free Lunch Box Notes & A Fun Recipe

Free Printable Spirit Riding Free Lunch Box Notes & A Fun Recipe

If you love Spirit Riding Free as much as my kids do, then you will absolutely enjoy these free printables of lunch box notes and fun, delicious snacks to munch on while watching the movie. Get the free spirit notes and popcorn recipe here!   Both of my girls started watching the Spirit Riding Free show last summer and it inspired… Read More

Lovies, Bribes and Tears: Preparing for Back to School

Lovies, Bribes and Tears: Preparing for Back to School

When I asked on Instagram last month what moms want to read about for back to school, two topics made up for 90% of the responses: school lunch ideas and school separation anxiety / preparing emotionally. I can’t believe this but it’s my 7th year sending a child off on a “first day of school”. The scary thing: time flies… Read More

Everyday Adventures with the Maxi-Cosi Magellan 5 in 1 Car Seat

Everyday Adventures with the Maxi-Cosi Magellan 5 in 1 Car Seat

Thank you Maxi-Cosi for sponsoring this post. Keep your little adventurers comfy, safe & stylish with the Maxi-Cosi Magellan 5-in-1 car seat! We’re back from our Italy adventure and for the rest of the summer, we’ll be having lots of little local “everyday adventures” until school starts. The kids all gave suggestions of what we want to make sure to… Read More