Christmas Archives - The Chirping Moms

Easy Christmas Gifts Kids Can Make

December 11, 2025

Here are some easy Christmas gifts kids can make. For young children, so much of the holiday season is about what gifts they’re asking for and how many days until Santa arrives. It’s important to find ways to teach them about giving. For little kids, I like helping them make gifts to give. Then, the gift is something they can… Read More

Gift Ideas for Kids That Love Sports

December 4, 2025

Here to help you shop! Today I’m sharing gift ideas for kids that love sports. If you have a kid who falls asleep in their team jersey, rattles off stats like an ESPN correspondent, or turns every hallway into a practice field (no judgment—we’ve all dodged a rogue ball or two), then welcome: you are officially shopping for a sports… Read More

Christmas Trees on Cars: DIY Ornament, Footprint Craft, Drawing Tutorial & More

December 2, 2024

I’m not sure why, but the classic Christmas tree tied to the car is one of my favorite holiday images. It always makes me think of going to pick out our tree as kids and now with my own kids. Once we drive the tree home on the roof of our car: the holiday season officially begins! This Christmas Tree… Read More

Gift Guide: My New Favorite Place to Shop

November 19, 2023

Have you shopped Quince yet? I kept seeing ads on my Social Media and one day swiped through to check it out. I was surprised by the prices and since I was on the hunt for some solid color sweaters figured i’d give it a try. So if you too have seen the ads and wonder: Is Quince good quality… Read More

The 2022 American Girl Gift Guide

December 10, 2022

I went from having all things American Girl on my own Christmas list to shopping for American Girl wishes off my own daughters’ wish lists. Each year I round up what the top items are, new items and unique ways to gift them. Ready for the 2022 American Girl gift guide? Here we go! American Girl Gift Guide Truly Me… Read More

Dear Santa Letter: 2 Free Printable Letters

December 3, 2022

It’s time to mail off those letters to Santa! A few years ago we shared this Dear Santa Letter (click here) which is a little more specific and “fill in the blank”. It helps kids pick out something they would love, other things they’d like, something to read, give and wear. This year I created 2 new versions that more… Read More

Jetson: The Place to Shop This Season

November 25, 2022

I have an active crew to shop for. Their lists all have gifts with “wheels”. I was on the hunt for some really cool stuff… stuff that “goes” and gifts that would be exciting and FUN for them. I also have one kid wishing for a hoverboard. That’s when I “met” Jetson. When I started researching hoverboards the best reviews… Read More

Holiday Ready with YearCheer

March 7, 2022

You know I love celebrating holidays. There is no holiday “too small” to put up decorations or have a themed meal for. From Valentine’s Day to National Donut Day there’s plenty to celebrate. Celebrating, even in small ways, makes an ordinary day special. If there’s anything the past few years have taught us: don’t take enjoying time with family and… Read More

New Year’s Eve Activity for Kids: FREE Printable

December 27, 2021

Anyone else getting a little Winter Break cabin fever? It’s about 10 degrees outside here and we haven’t gotten out of pajamas in days. The kids are having a blast with all their Christmas gifts but also driving each other a little nutty and me! I made this New Year’s Eve activity for kids last night. It’s a free printable… Read More

A Polar Express Party

December 13, 2021

Back when Maggie & Alex were in preschool, we had a Polar Express play date one December morning. It was one of my favorite Christmas parties (see that party post here). This season I decided to throw a Polar Express party for Tommy & Miles and a few of their cousins and friends. Here’s all the details! Polar Express Party… Read More