The Chirping Moms

Festive Clothes for Mom

Festive Clothes for Mom

If you know me well, you know I don’t JUST dress my kids in plaid… we’re an overall pretty festive family!  For today’s Friday Favorites you’ll find all my festive favorites: party plaids, accessories, shoes and a bunch of what I call “casually plaid” for your everyday comfy clothes (this year I MAY even have tartan joggers!). Holiday Party Favorites … Read More

Dear Santa Letter (Free Printable)

Dear Santa Letter (Free Printable)

For more holiday inspiration,  please follow our Pinterest boards for our latest pins, including all our favorite holiday ideas!   Last week, I took some time with the boys to write their own Santa letters.  I created this Dear Santa Letter template for them to write their letter.  I didn’t want a GIANT list of things that they want.  Instead, I wanted them… Read More

A Fun New Way to Fill An Advent Calendar

A Fun New Way to Fill An Advent Calendar

Years ago I purchased a big, reusable Advent calendar. I love how it looks hung up and thought it would be special to have one we use every year. The problem has been filling it. With 4 kids and little pouches filled with chocolate… it started to turn into a daily argument of who’s turn it was to eat the… Read More

12 Christmas Crafts for Kids to Make This Week

12 Christmas Crafts for Kids to Make This Week

It’s the week of Christmas & we are sharing some fun and easy Christmas crafts for kids to try this week!  These make cute decor and nice gifts for children to give family and friends. Also, some are easy enough that you could put out supplies and let the kids keep busy while you get some holiday wrapping or cooking… Read More

Easy DIY Felt Holiday Flags

Easy DIY Felt Holiday Flags

Who’s ready for some holiday crafting?! We love making holiday crafts, decor and even DIY gifts. I had been seeing these little felt pennant flags and banners pop up to buy here and there. They seemed to either be sold out or too pricey. Then i realized they were probably pretty easy to make. Turns out they were so easy… Read More

A Fun DIY Holiday Gift Kids Can Make

A Fun DIY Holiday Gift Kids Can Make

This year I’ve done almost all of my holiday shopping online. I miss going to stores but this year it just feels safest to shop from my own house. My kids usually shop at their school holiday boutique and this year that’s been cancelled. They were really bummed because they love picking out gifts for family, wrapping them and presenting… Read More

A Cozy Holiday Giveaway

A Cozy Holiday Giveaway

Who’s ready to snuggle up for a cozy holiday season at home? We are excited to team up with a few friends for the Cozy Holiday Giveaway. One lucky giveaway winner will receive 3 prizes with a $425 value. The prizes are from three of our favorite brands for the holidays: Busy Bees Kids, Pendleton Wool and Joy Creative Shop. … Read More

5 Fun Gifts for Little Wizards

5 Fun Gifts for Little Wizards

Lately my kindergartner is into all things wizardry. From making potions outside to asking his sisters millions of questions about Harry Potter. He uses a stick as a wand and runs around all day rattling spells. I was trying to find some cool wizard themed gifts for him and also gifts that would keep him learning while he’s home for… Read More

Holiday Craft for Kids: Snowman Marshmallow Ornament

Holiday Craft for Kids: Snowman Marshmallow Ornament

By: Ali McNulty  We’ll have lots of fun holiday crafts for kids over the next few weeks. Today we’re kicking off the holiday craft season with an easy, fun ornament craft for kids: a snowman marshmallow ornament. I originally saw this craft in this pin and tried it at home. This is a fun one for class parties! Snowman Marshmallow… Read More