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Easy Pumpkin Monkey Bread

Easy Pumpkin Monkey Bread

Ready for a bread that will really wow your Thanksgiving guests? This easy Pumpkin Monkey Bread recipe is quick and delicious. I tried a few versions to perfect it and this one… my family was fighting over who got the last piece. This is sure to be a hit on Thanksgiving – whether you serve it for breakfast or dessert! … Read More

Thanksgiving Recipes & Crafts Kids Can Make

Thanksgiving Recipes & Crafts Kids Can Make

Let the kids help you get ready for Thanksgiving this year! My girls are now old enough to really help and enjoy cooking. Last week we tried out a few really easy Thanksgiving recipes kids can make. We also made some cute napkin rings and turkey cups that you can put the kids to work making too.  Thanksgiving Recipes Kids… Read More

Handprint and Fingerprint Crafts for Your Thanksgiving Table

Handprint and Fingerprint Crafts for Your Thanksgiving Table

I love adding something personal to our Thanksgiving table. I also love anything handprint or fingerprint at the holidays as it becomes a keepsake that you’ll take out over the years and see how the kids have grown. This year we are making Thanksgiving fingerprint place cards that a also double as napkin rings! I’m also using the sweet little… Read More

Easy DIY Book Character Costumes

Easy DIY Book Character Costumes

Book Character Costumes Looking for book character costumes to spark your child’s imagination? Maybe you’re looking for book character costumes for students.  Well, you’re in luck! We’re bringing together two of our absolute favorite things: books and the joy of creating costumes!  We’ve handpicked five easy-to-make costumes inspired by some beloved characters from books that we read all the time… Read More

DIY Costumes with Bella Bliss

DIY Costumes with Bella Bliss

Making DIY Halloween costumes is one of my favorite things. Each year the kids and I plan different costumes they can help me make. We had so much fun making these Bella Bliss DIY Costumes. Bella Bliss clothes have been in our home for over 12 years and worn for special occasions, holidays and for school & play. It’s such… Read More

Fun Halloween Handprint and Footprint Crafts

Fun Halloween Handprint and Footprint Crafts

I’ve always loved making holiday handprint and footprint crafts. I save them with my holiday decor and it’s so fun to see how they’ve grown. I have a tiny little footprint craft I made 10 years ago with Maggie and now her feet are almost my size! These Halloween handprint and footprint crafts are simple and something you’ll want to… Read More

Window Covering Safety Month

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.  I… Read More

Halloween Books and PJs

Halloween Books and PJs

Halloween Books & PJs- Why To Look Now It’s my favorite time of the year on The Chirping Moms: Halloween! I couldn’t wait until October to kick it off because: 1.) I’m too excited 2.) you need time to order some things to use during October. For example, Halloween books and pjs. I tried to find both pajamas and books… Read More

Simple Preschool Activities: Apple Week

Simple Preschool Activities: Apple Week

This week’s theme is APPLES! What’s a more iconic preschool theme than apples? Apple crafts are always my favorite and something I love hanging up all of fall. Today I’m sharing apple themed crafts and activities for kids. This week we’ll make, taste, read and play with all things apple! For more on our free simple preschool activities at home… Read More