The Chirping Moms

Five Fast, Fun & Festive Halloween Activities

Five Fast, Fun & Festive Halloween Activities

Halloween is a week away! Halloween may look a little different this year but there are still plenty of ways to celebrate close to home and to have some fun this week while you prepare. We’re also planning a small Halloween themed birthday party this week so I’ve been narrowing down easy snacks and activities for a safe outdoor party…. Read More

Fun Thanksgiving Activities for Kids

Fun Thanksgiving Activities for Kids

It’s a little over a week to Thanksgiving and we are getting so excited to see family and have our big Thanksgiving feast. My kids have made some adorable Thanksgiving crafts at preschool this year and I love seeing them all hanging in the hallway at drop off. Today I’m sharing a few Thanksgiving activities for kids that we’ve put… Read More

Lunchbox Hacks: Ways to Make Packing Lunches Easier {Free Printable}

Lunchbox Hacks: Ways to Make Packing Lunches Easier {Free Printable}

Confession: I do not enjoy packing lunches. I created this lunchbox hacks post out of necessity. When I went from packing lunch for 1 kid to 2 this year, I needed ways to make packing lunches easier. This is not your “how to make your lunches cute and fun” post. This is your “let’s get practical and save time” post. These… Read More

10 Fun & Easy Sandwich Ideas for Kids

10 Fun & Easy Sandwich Ideas for Kids

School is less than one week away.  We have been busy in our house getting backpacks cleaned out & ready, organizing school clothes, & making sure we have all the last minute errands done before the kids head back to school.  One of the things that I have done this week is prepare our pantry and get ready for daily… Read More

Easy 4th of July Recipe: DIY Patriotic Ice Pops

Easy 4th of July Recipe: DIY Patriotic Ice Pops

Next week we’ll celebrate 4th of July! This is one of my favorite holidays of the year to celebrate with my family. We all love being outdoors, swimming, bbqs, fireworks and most importantly, our country! Today we’re sharing an easy 4th of July recipe to try: DIY Patriotic Ice Pops. We don’t have one set tradition as to where we… Read More

Strawberry Greek Yogurt Waffle Cone Parfaits

Strawberry Greek Yogurt Waffle Cone Parfaits

This past weekend, we decided to skip the laundry that usually gets done on Sunday and spend the day together as a family.  We packed the car after church, grabbed some coffees for my husband & me, and hit the drive-thru for lunch for the kids.  We headed towards the countryside for some much needed family time.  Our destination…a small little farm… Read More

Easter Activities for the Family

Easter Activities for the Family

Family Time: something we love so much, but we never seem to get enough of. I feel like the older the kids get, the harder it is to spend time all together. There’s school, naps, Dad working late and busy weekends. I’m committed to finding time for our family to be together enjoying each other’s company. I think that’s why… Read More