The Chirping Moms

St. Patrick’s Day Snacks and Crafts for Kids

St. Patrick’s Day Snacks and Crafts for Kids

St. Patrick’s Day is this week! Being that we are Irish, this is one of our favorite holidays to enjoy as a family. But you don’t have to be Irish to get involved in the fun! Grab some green, search for gold and do a little jig: it’s time for a wee bit of St. Patrick’s day fun! Today I… Read More

4 Kids 5 and Under

4 Kids 5 and Under

Let me start by saying, I survived. I survived 4 kids 5 and under and it may have taken me 2 years to sit down and write about it, but I figured maybe it would be better if we all knew I came out ok before I shared (ha!). As of last week,  I have kids that are 2, 3,… Read More

How to Dye Pasta

How to Dye Pasta

I wish I learned years ago how easy it was to dye pasta. My kids have always loved making jewelry and this is a really easy way to make beans. It’s also fun to use for other crafts too. Here’s how to dye pasta: You Need: a box of un-cooked pasta, food coloring, rubbing alcohol and a large zip lock… Read More

Recipe: Hungry Lady Snack Bars

Recipe: Hungry Lady Snack Bars

Remember my friend Kristen who shared that delicious Valentine’s Day date night recipe last month? Well, she’s back! This time she has an awesome recipe for moms, called The Hungry Lady Snack Bars. I tried one and can 100% say they are without any doubt, the best snack bar I have ever had. I am sure you’ll enjoy the recipe… Read More

Best Disney Fast Passes to Book, Non Rides

Best Disney Fast Passes to Book, Non Rides

Some people want to wait to go to Disney World until their kids can go on “all the rides” and some people want to go when their kids are little enough to believe in “all the magic”. I understand both sides, as a ticket into the park is not cheap. That being said, we went when our kids were really… Read More

Lots of Lucky Leprechauns: Activities, Books & Fun Facts

Lots of Lucky Leprechauns: Activities, Books & Fun Facts

Two weeks until St. Patrick’s Day! As an Irish family, this is a holiday that we get a wee bit excited about.  Also, we traveled to Ireland when the girls were tiny and while they were too young to remember the trip, we use St. Patrick’s Day as a time to talk a lot about it. We remind them of places… Read More

Friday Favorites: La Coqueta

Friday Favorites: La Coqueta

March is finally here. That means spring is just a couple week’s away, followed by Easter. March also means that we are just about ready to pack up coats and boots and trade them for shorts, dresses and sandals. It’s time to prep for dressing kids for Easter and spring weather. I’m so happy to share today’s “Friday Favorites”, La Coqueta…. Read More

Easter Recipe: Easy Bunny Cake

Easter Recipe: Easy Bunny Cake

Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC. All opinions are mine alone. #SweeterEaster #CollectiveBias Happy March 1st! March is here and that means 1 month until Easter. Since I was a little kid, we’ve had a bunny shaped cake at Easter. The first Easter I spent away from my… Read More

Travel Tips: Traveling with Babies & Young Children

Travel Tips: Traveling with Babies & Young Children

  Update: if you’re planning travel for 2019 – check out this list of the best places for a family vacation in 2019. Tons of good info: Best Family Vacations for 2019 Many times, before a trip, I have gone back and read Jordan’s tips. She always has the best travel gear and is always so prepared for traveling with… Read More