The summer holidays are in full swing, and you may be looking for ways to have fun as a family without breaking the bank.
It is hard at this time of the year as social media is full of people having days out and holidays to the most amazing places however, remember, this is just a snippet of their lives. We all get drawn into the comparison game when it comes to life, but living your best life that is packed full of things you love with people you love is the most important thing.
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So, if your summer will be spent at home like us, here are some fun things to do with the kids that are not going to break the bank.
Film days –
Heading out to the cinema as a family can be really expensive, so how about spending time at home as a family and doing it all for the fraction of the cost.
We tend to watch a movie and order a takeaway in and this is always cheaper still than the 4 of us going to the cinema without the snacks included. It also means that if we need to pause the film for a loo break, then we can and no one needs to miss a minute of it.
With such a variety of ways to get movies these days, it may be a case that you don’t even need to pay for the film if you already have it as part of a package or on Amazon prime for example.
Games day –
Why not have a family games day, bringing everyone together for some fun and competitiveness?
Kayleigh and Ethan love playing games, especially things such as cards and game of life, so it is a great way to get them together to chill out. Board games are really easy to pick up these days and are usually on offer in lots of stores, however, if you don’t really have the budget for this, how about playing some classics like Snakes and Ladders online? Calculators.org have lots of classic board games online for you to enjoy without costing a penny.
If you have space outdoors, it is great to get out in the garden and enjoy the weather too. This means you get the best of both worlds, fresh air and fun.
Get cooking –
Why not get in the kitchen with the kids are do some baking?
Combining it with a little fun, you can create some snacks to enjoy throughout the holiday or maybe with your film night at a fraction of the cost too. Even if you are not the most creative, it is really easy to bake with the kids using simple recipes like this fairy cakes recipe. There is no need to splash out on ingredients that cost a fortune and there is no requirement to have any fancy kitchen gadgets too.
Once you have found some recipes that work for you, why not look at making them more tailored for your family too? You can get creative with cake flavours or toppings, letting the kids take charge will encourage them to get in the kitchen too. Even if your cakes or bakes don’t come out like the pictures, don’t be disheartened. The kids will love being in the kitchen cooking and won’t really care if they come out wonky or a funny colour as long as they taste good!
Get outdoors –
Heading out doesn’t need to cost you any money other than travelling there if you have nothing on your doorstep. There are lots of beautiful places to walk around such as National Trust woods and canal walks.
Take a little time to see what you have in and around your area and take some time out with the kids to get out and about exploring, pack up some lunch and enjoy your area.