Christmas Archives - The Chirping Moms

Easy Holiday Shopping Gift Guides

December 5, 2021

If you’ve been following this blog for a while, you know I am usually the last blogger with their holiday gift guide posts done. I am never “running early” and typically do it while I shop myself. Each year I swear I’ll be ready when other share in Oct/Nov but never am…. until this year! I have been hearing from… Read More

Dear Santa Letter (Free Printable)

November 19, 2021

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

12 Christmas Crafts for Kids to Make This Week

December 15, 2020

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

In Defense of Jolly Old St. Nick

December 22, 2017

We believe in Santa Claus. We love the jolly old man. I’ve noticed over the past year or so, he seems to be getting a bad rap in our country. Along with the poor Elf on the Shelf, last year and even more so this year, I see negative articles and posts. Now I’m not trying to convince anyone to… Read More

A Festive Family Craft and Holiday Attire

December 9, 2017

The years seem to be flying by. I wish there was a way to pause time for a bit but no matter how hard we try to, it’s suddenly December and another year is coming to a close. The years pass too quickly and perhaps the month that flies the fastest is December. With children I find this to be… Read More

5 Ways to Give Back this Holiday Season

December 7, 2017

Every year, I get overwhelmed in the Christmas season. There are so many activities & traditions that I want to do with my kids that when I sit down and plan, I just feel totally overwhelmed. This year, I am trying to remember what Christmas is about & be intentional that our days are filled with a Christmas season that… Read More

The Christmas Eve Box Tradition

December 20, 2016

We are enjoying the festive last week before Christmas! My kids are out of school & we have been doing a lot of this… Yes, that’s how our family is rolling this week. Hanging out in our pajamas all day, with no big plans or activities on the calendar. We have been spending lots of time at home baking cookies, playing games,… Read More

The 12 Days of Toys: Day 5, Baby’s First Christmas

December 5, 2016

It’s Day 5 of our 12 Days of Toys Giveaways! We are teaming up with some awesome small businesses & Etsy shops today to share some 12 top favorite gift ideas for Baby’s First Christmas. Read below to learn about each shop and scroll to the bottom to enter this awesome giveaway. One winner will win all the prizes in this fabulous prize collection! Smiling… Read More

The 12 Days of Toys: Day 1, The Land of Nod

December 1, 2016

It’s back!!! The 12 Days of Toys giveaway series is back with an exciting 2 weeks of toys. We can’t reveal them all just yet, but can tell you that there are a ton of toys, from our favorite brands. Check back each day for a new exciting giveaway. We’re kicking off the series with one of our favorite places… Read More

20 Meaningful Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season

November 29, 2016

Now that Thanksgiving has ended, we are in full-on Christmas mode at our house! Our tree has been chopped and put up in our living room. Our stockings are hung by the fireplace. And our pantry is stocked for some Christmas baking. So now, I guess I need to officially get the Christmas shopping done. One of my favorite places… Read More