The Chirping Moms

Top Holiday Decor & Gifts for 2016 (& 2 Giveaways!)

Top Holiday Decor & Gifts for 2016 (& 2 Giveaways!)

We have one month until Christmas & we couldn’t be more excited to kick off the Christmas season with not one, but TWO, Ultimate Christmas giveaways!  We are featuring several of our favorite places to shop for holiday decor AND for gifts this year.  All items come from small businesses and shops, which we love to partner with and support especially during the holiday season.  We hope… Read More

Babychelle: Shoes for the Holidays {& Giveaway}

Babychelle: Shoes for the Holidays {& Giveaway}

BABYCHELLE COUPON CODE: 10% OFF with code CM10 Can you believe Thanksgiving is already this week? The holiday season really snuck up on me this year. This morning I took down a bin of holiday pajamas and clothes from last year to see what fits. I love all of the festive clothes for the kids and most of our favorites still fit…. Read More

Our Holiday Wish Lists from The Land of Nod (& This Week’s Giveaway!)

Our Holiday Wish Lists from The Land of Nod (& This Week’s Giveaway!)

Christmas is coming & I couldn’t be more excited.  I love this time of year.  We haven’t started decorating in our house quite yet, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t still thinking of this magical time of year.  We have already started listening to Christmas music, making special holiday plans, & planning our holiday wish lists. Our town has the cutest… Read More

25 Days of Christmas Books

25 Days of Christmas Books

One of my favorite traditions during the holiday season is our annual Christmas book countdown.  It’s really quite easy to do, but it does take some preparation beforehand.  I wrap a total of twenty five books before the first of December and we place them in a basket.  Every day, the kids get to unwrap one book a night that… Read More

‘Twas A Mom’s Night Before Christmas

‘Twas A Mom’s Night Before Christmas

  ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, Everyone was still stirring, except that “exhausted” male spouse. None of the stockings hung by the chimney with care, The kids played with them all week, so the mantle was bare. Mommy in her pajamas that she had worn all day, While Daddy was asleep on the bed where… Read More

5 Great DIY Gifts Kids Can Make

5 Great DIY Gifts Kids Can Make

Christmas Eve is a week away! I’ve started wrapping gifts and filling out cards. The kids are getting more and more excited by the day. The girls really want to help this year, especially with wrapping. They want to give people “their own” gifts too. Maggie got to go to a holiday boutique at her school, but along with her… Read More

Beautiful Holiday Gift Ideas from Zales

Beautiful Holiday Gift Ideas from Zales

The holidays are right around the corner. I’m a planner and do a lot of my shopping for the kids far in advance, online. My husband is more of a last minute kind of guy. He’s still asking me for gift ideas. If you are still looking for ideas for someone special or want to send suggestions to someone who… Read More

The 12 Days of Toys: Day 12, Big Green Toys Bundle

The 12 Days of Toys: Day 12, Big Green Toys Bundle

It’s the final day of the 12 Days of Toys and we’re giving away a big bundle of toys from Green Toys! Visit the end of the post or our Giveaway tab above to be sure you entered all 12 Days of prizes. We’ll start announcing the winners tomorrow!  We love Green Toys in our house. My favorites are: the… Read More