The Chirping Moms

Contributing Writer: Kristy Moreno

Contributing Writer: Kristy Moreno

KRISTY MORENO — KRISTY MORENO lives in a suburb of Houston, Texas with her husband and two adorablechildren, Charlotte (5) and Colin (1). She is passionate about helping others live their best life. With a background in teaching, writing, & public relations, Kristy has a knack for knowing her audience and always keeps it real with her words. Her relatable story-telling is always… Read More

Etsy Shops for Valentine’s Day

Etsy Shops for Valentine’s Day

We love Etsy shops for the holidays. You can find cute decor, gifts, etc that are unique AND you’re supporting a small business. Each year we try and round up some of our favorite Etsy shops for Valentine’s Day. This year I think you are going to really enjoy the shops we chose to highlight. I kept the list short,… Read More

Simple Italian Lessons for Kids: Lezione 2

Simple Italian Lessons for Kids: Lezione 2

Ciao! If you’re new here, be sure to visit Lezione 1, for an intro to these lessons and to print the first sheet. The first lesson has a free printable Italian flag and coloring sheet. It also has a fun worksheet that shares some intro words like hello, goodbye, my name is, etc. Today we are continuing our Simple Italian… Read More

Easy Slow Cooker Freezer Meals: How to Prep 12 Nights of Dinner in 1 Hour

Easy Slow Cooker Freezer Meals: How to Prep 12 Nights of Dinner in 1 Hour

There are only 2 times since having kids that I have felt “prepared” in the making dinner department. Both times has been when I prepped a bunch of freezer meals. Both times I was surprised how easy it was, how it’s actually kind of fun and how much time and money it saves. I searched for easy slow cooker freezer… Read More

Our Favorite Apps By Age

Our Favorite Apps By Age

Today I’m sharing my favorite iPad apps by age. When your kids have trashed the entire house, have played with all the toys and have eaten all the snacks…. In the summer: “go outside!” In the winter: “want to see the iPad?” Anyone else? I’m going to be totally honest: my kids don’t love the iPad and honestly, sometimes when… Read More

Busy Bees Kids Coupon Code: HUGE End of Season Sale

Busy Bees Kids Coupon Code: HUGE End of Season Sale

Hopping online for a (rare) weekend post to share that Busy Bees Kids is having a HUGE sale. You have to use coupon code WINTER50 and you’ll get 50% off everything!!! If you are not familiar with the brand, visit this post: Polished Play Clothes for Kids.  Also, we featured a lot of the current line that’s all on sale in this… Read More

American Girl’s 2018 Girl of the Year + Giveaway

American Girl’s 2018 Girl of the Year + Giveaway

On Jan. 1, American Girl introduced this year’s Girl of the Year: Luciana Vega. My girls and I are really excited about this year’s doll, as all of us love NASA and learning about outer space. American Girl’s purpose behind this new character is really important. Luciana shows what it can mean to be a girl of strong character today, where… Read More

Simple Italian Lessons for Kids: Lezione 1

Simple Italian Lessons for Kids: Lezione 1

Ciao ragazzi! Fun fact: I studied Italian in college and finished my minor in Italian while studying abroad. Besides to help me get around while traveling in Italy, I haven’t used that college minor for too many other things. Before I had kids, I had grand plans of raising bi-lingual children who spoke Italian fluently when they were young. Those… Read More

6 Must Do Things in Budapest with Kids

6 Must Do Things in Budapest with Kids

By: Thass of Family Off Duty Budapest is an extremely child friendly city. The capital of Hungary has a lot to offer for families including parks and tourist attraction that not only the parents but the children will enjoy too. We had a great time visiting this beautiful city and it has become one of our favorite cities in Europe… Read More