A bargain hunter at heart I am a great fan of all things cheap (or even better free!!) You don't get much for free these days, but you don't have to spend a lot to get a lot! Sometimes when surrounded by stuff it is easy to forget the simple truth that some of the best things in life are free! So here is a 'off the top of the head' list of fun but free things to do with your kids in the holidays...Feel free to add a comment to share some of your own favourites...
1. Curl up with a book. Grab your slippers, a blanket and a GOOD book. Read to them and escape into another world together!
2. Visit an art gallery or local museum (so many of them provide cheap or free activities for families during school holidays)
3. Get crafty! Get out the paint, glitter, get messy...don't just leave them to it, join in!!! Its very therapeutic and a great opportunity to chat whilst your creating together.
4. Do some baking! Fresh bread, cakes, biscuits...all are usually cheaper to homemake than buy in the supermarkets, and taste sooo much nicer too!
5. Play games. A simple game of dominoes, cards, pencil and paper games, or even hide and seek!!! Just watch out grown ups...last time I attempted to hide in a wardrobe the bottom fell out!!!
6. Make a den! Indoors or outdoors...there's nothing quite like a den for fuelling a new adventure! Let them make a mess and have fun being young!
7. Get outdoors...walking, collecting, exploring, discovering together.
8. Make your own cinema. Buy some cheap popping corn (a 60p bag should be enough for about ten film showings!!) Make tickets, close the curtains, watch a film & chill together.
9. Visit the library. If my kids are anything to go by a trip to the library is usually enough to give a much needed lull in the business of it all. And if you manage to return the books before the return date you are doing better than me!!!
10. Get together with friends. Sometimes even the most mundane activities are more fun with friends in tow.
Hope you enjoy your half term holiday!!!! xxx
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