Chantal Kirkland, Author at Nerdy Mamma

Adoption: Missing-Out on Firsts & a S’mores Pumpkin Pie Recipe

October 20, 2025November 20, 2015 by Chantal Kirkland

The “typical” American family has changed–and keeps evolving every day. More than 1.5 million American families [4] have been touched by adoption in some way, and … Read more

Getting a Better Night’s Sleep Helped Me be a Better Mom

April 24, 2024November 18, 2015 by Chantal Kirkland

I’d been wanting to take my toddler Jelly on a nature walk for like a week, but I kept feeling very blegh every morning, and … Read more

Vegan Chocolate Chip Scones

November 12, 2023November 18, 2015 by Chantal Kirkland

I think I might have fallen in love a little the other morning. Now, my poor, poor husband is going to have some competition–against a … Read more

Easy Coke Candy Recipe

October 20, 2023November 17, 2015 by Chantal Kirkland

So, I got in a funky pickle the other day. I wanted some candy that was flavored like Coca Cola for some awesome stained glass … Read more

Two Awesome Gift Exchange Gift Ideas

October 28, 2025November 17, 2015 by Chantal Kirkland

So, every year, we have this awesome gift exchange party for the family and I have to come up with something cool to bring. Usually, … Read more