The Christmas Guide

Christmas at Our House

With four kids, December at our house is full in the best way. This is where I keep everything I’ve written about the season: gift guides built from what our kids actually play with, the traditions we come back to every year, our favorite holiday recipes, and a little scrapbook of our Christmases over the years.
Our family bundled up for a winter Christmas photo
Shop the season

Christmas Gift Guides

Every list here comes from what our four kids have actually played with, worn and loved, plus what I skip. Start with your kid’s age.

Age 1Age 2Age 3Age 5Stocking stuffersGrandparents
50 Best Gifts for 1 Year OldsAge 150 Best Gifts for 1 Year Olds33 Best Toys for 2 Year OldsAge 233 Best Toys for 2 Year Olds50 Best Gifts for 3 Year OldsAge 350 Best Gifts for 3 Year Olds37 Best Gifts for 5 Year OldsAge 537 Best Gifts for 5 Year OldsBest Art Supplies for KidsCreative kidsBest Art Supplies for KidsCheap SHEIN Stocking Stuffers for Kids (and Mom)Stocking stuffersCheap SHEIN Stocking Stuffers for Kids (and Mom)The Perfect Gift for In-Laws + GrandparentsGrandparentsThe Perfect Gift for In-Laws + GrandparentsOn My Christmas ListGifts for herOn My Christmas ListLast Minute Gifts (That I've Bought)Last minuteLast Minute Gifts (That I’ve Bought)
Dress + decorate

Holiday Style + Home

Matching outfits for church and pictures, cozy pajamas for Christmas Eve, and the little touches that make the house feel like December.

Matching Family Christmas Outfits: 18 Places to ShopFamily outfitsMatching Family Christmas Outfits: 18 Places to ShopBest Matching Family Christmas PajamasPajamasBest Matching Family Christmas PajamasThe 18 Best Christmas Pillows for Your CouchDecorThe 18 Best Christmas Pillows for Your Couch10 Ugly Sweaters From SHEINParty10 Ugly Sweaters From SHEIN

From the archives: From Errands to Holiday Party · The Cozy Holiday Sweater · Holiday Ready

Make the memories

Our Christmas Traditions

The things we do every year, the ones we started when our kids were tiny, and a few ideas for date nights once everyone is asleep.

Family Holiday Traditions with ToddlersFamily traditionsFamily Holiday Traditions with Toddlers50+ Things to Do for Baby's First ChristmasBaby’s first50+ Things to Do for Baby’s First Christmas116 Christmas Trivia Questions (+ Free Printable)Family game night116 Christmas Trivia Questions (+ Free Printable)Our Christmas Card + Tips for YoursChristmas cardsOur Christmas Card + Tips for YoursHoliday Date IdeasDate nightHoliday Date Ideas10 Festive DatesDate night10 Festive DatesPreparing for a Holiday Road Trip with ToddlersHoliday travelPreparing for a Holiday Road Trip with Toddlers
From our kitchen

Favorite Holiday Recipes

The festive drinks we make for every holiday party and the breakfast that kicks off Christmas morning.

Christmas Morning BreakfastChristmas morningChristmas Morning BreakfastTriple Berry + Rosemary Holiday SpritzerHoliday drinksTriple Berry + Rosemary Holiday SpritzerPoinsettia Holiday MocktailHoliday drinksPoinsettia Holiday MocktailSimple Mixed Berry Holiday PunchParty punchSimple Mixed Berry Holiday Punch
See all our family recipes
The scrapbook

Our Christmases Through the Years

A look back at our own Christmases, from our first holidays as a family to Christmas mornings with four kids.

2020

Christmas Morning 2020Christmas morningChristmas Morning 2020Baby's First Santa VisitSanta visitBaby’s First Santa Visit

2019

Our Christmas Card + Family ResumeChristmas cardOur Christmas Card + Family Resume

2018

A Quick Trip to London at the HolidaysHoliday travelA Quick Trip to London at the Holidays

2016

Christmas MorningChristmas morningChristmas Morning

2015

First Christmas MorningChristmas morningFirst Christmas MorningThe More the Merrier: Our Christmas CardChristmas cardThe More the Merrier: Our Christmas CardThe Big Family Christmas PicturesFamily picturesThe Big Family Christmas Pictures

2012

Our Christmas Photo ShootChristmas cardOur Christmas Photo ShootMerry Christmas From Our Family to YoursChristmasMerry Christmas From Our Family to Yours
Merry Christmas
Save this page for December
I add new gift guides and traditions every year, so bookmark this page or pin it for later. You can find all of our holiday ideas on Pinterest, too.