The Chirping Moms

20 Book Series Recommendations for Boys, Grades 1-3

20 Book Series Recommendations for Boys, Grades 1-3

It’s hard to believe, but summer is on the horizon!  One of the things that we do everyday in the summer is spend a little time reading.  My boys (ages six and eight) are old enough to read independently so we are always on the lookout for some good books that keep their interest.  Today, I am excited to share several of our favorite… Read More

A “Crafting Clubhouse” Mickey Mouse Party

A “Crafting Clubhouse” Mickey Mouse Party

Last month, we had the opportunity to host a fun Disney themed preschool playdate.  Our preschooler, Abby, is a huge Disney fan and was so excited to throw a fun playdate for her friends.  She loves to do crafts so we decided to turn our playdate into a special crafting party with several of her friends.  When I host playdates, I… Read More

Tips for Visiting the Mystic Aquarium

Tips for Visiting the Mystic Aquarium

My kids love aquariums. No matter where we go, their first question is  always “is there an aquarium?”. We were trying to make some Spring Break plans and the girls said “can we go back to the aquarium in Baltimore?”. While we love Baltimore, we were there this year and I wanted to go somewhere new. I had heard great… Read More

Contributing Writer: Kristen Mider

KRISTEN MIDER — KRISTEN MIDER is a mother of three, a former English teacher, an avid runner, and a self-taught personal chef with a passion for healthy eating. She writes Cooking for Friends. Kristen grew up, cooking alongside her mother. And now, between shuffling her son to soccer and daughters to ballet, she cooks for other families and blogs about… Read More

Easy 5 Ingredient Recipe: Sausage, Tomato & Zoodles

Easy 5 Ingredient Recipe: Sausage, Tomato & Zoodles

Here’s a recipe that has just 5 ingredients and is fast and easy to make. It’s also an easy Whole 30, Paleo or gluten free dinner idea.  This “Sausage, Tomato & Zoodles” is a new weekly meal in our house – mainly because it’s SO easy. It took me a while to get hooked on zucchini noodles. I love pasta and… Read More

Clorox: A Spring Clean for our Favorite Shirts

Clorox: A Spring Clean for our Favorite Shirts

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Clorox and Cotton Incorporated. The opinions and text are all mine.   Do your kids get on a kick where they only want to wear the same clothes over and over again? I thought it was a toddler thing. Then I thought it was a preschooler thing. Now I… Read More

FabKids: Fun & Happy Clothes for Spring & Summer

FabKids: Fun & Happy Clothes for Spring & Summer

Today is the Perfect Day to be Happy. There’s something about this weather that makes me want to smile.  Waking up to sunshine pouring into our bedroom.  Listening to the birds chirping outside our windows.  And the best thing about this weather…I love opening the doors & sending my kids outside to play for hours.  With spring upon us, I have loved shopping… Read More

Books, Bunnies, & Baby Pajamas: 3 Gift Ideas for a New Baby

Books, Bunnies, & Baby Pajamas: 3 Gift Ideas for a New Baby

Our little Avery is three months old!  She has been blessed with so much joy & love since she was born.  Even though she is our fourth baby, I am so thankful for the love that people have shared with our family these past three months for our sweet little girl.  We were blessed with so many sweet gifts, delicious dinners, &… Read More