This time of year, there are times when mommy needs to be alone—whether it’s to finish off a little shopping, or just to be alone for goodness’ sake. Tis the season for calling on your momtourage to help you out, and swap babysitting duties with your friends. But make this work out for all of you. With our easy kids’ crafts below, everyone can be a winner: The kids stay entertained and make great gifts for friends and family, the babysitting mom gets an easy gig, and Free Mom gets to accomplish what she needs to. Repeat as necessary!

• Breakfast in a Jar
• Homemade Holiday Hot Cocoa Mix
• Quick & Simple Felt Ornaments
• Snowman Poop
• Reindeer Food
• Pinecone Bird Feeder
• Paper Hand Wreath
• Old-Fashioned Paper Chain