Are the children itching to involve you in Christmas crafts this year? Don’t panic. Kidspot has all you need to earn you the badge of Super Cool Mum this Christmas. 

No fireplace at your house? No problem. Make a magic key for Santa to use in your front door instead. Remember to leave a thank-you note and a homemade Christmas cookie, not to mention a glass of your favourite sherry for Santa.

Older children might enjoy fabricating evidence that Santa was really there (a Christmas bell lost by one of the reindeer, Santa’s footprints, Santa’s glove). 

If your kids love the idea of pulling Christmas crackers, imagine their delight when you suggest making Christmas crackers at home.

You can also save money by making your own Christmas cards - let the children do it even if it means streaks of glue on the end product (Nana will appreciate it all the more). 

Hand-painted mugs and plates make fabulous Christmas gifts. And, speaking of gifts, why not make your own wrapping paper (let the children paint on a roll of brown or white paper) and your own gift boxes this Christmas?  Think how many gifts you can produce at home too. Cookies and fudge make perfect gifts from the children.

And while their wish list will probably include lots of plastic and electronics from the toy shop, you can go far with recording books and stories for your children, sewing Barbie clothes or making real-wood building blocks.   

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