BUDGET-FRIENDLY WAYS TO KEEP YOUR KIDS ENTERTAINED AT HOME

The final weekend of #Januworry is here, and while your kids are still on holiday, there is no doubt that your wallet needs a break! Try these budget-friendly ideas to entertain your kids this weekend – without breaking the bank, of course!

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GO FOR A KID-FRIENDLY HIKE
Summer is the perfect time to take advantage of the great weather. So lace up those walking shoes and go for a kid-friendly walk in the forest, at the beach or on the mountain. You will not only get to know your surrounds, but your child can also learn a ton by exploring the great outdoors, while getting in those steps. You can even entice them with a picnic at the end of the walk – so remember to prepare and pack yummy snacks!

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PITCH (OR MAKE) A TENT INSIDE
Weather not allowing you to enjoy the great outdoors? Then create your own camping adventure indoors. Raid the rooms for sheets and mattresses and create your own tent in the lounge. Pack a basket with your kids’ favourite homemade snacks and drinks. Your little ones will have so much fun playing fun games, they won’t even miss going outside. Don’t forget the flashlights for those ‘fireside’ scary stories!

GET THEIR HANDS DIRTY IN THE KITCHEN
While little hands in the kitchen may seem like a bad idea, cooking and baking with your kids is a great bonding experience. Plus, it can be a terrific way to improve the culinary skills of your little foodies. Check what is in your pantry and see what you can whip up (you may have to rope in Google) – that way, you don’t have to run to the shop and spend a fortune on baking supplies. The best part? Those little hands will be a great help for cleaning up the mess afterwards.

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HAVE A KARAOKE PARTY
You might have to give your neighbours a heads-up for this one! Karaoke is a great pocket-friendly way to keep your kids entertained at home. There’s no need for fancy equipment either – you simply need a television and YouTube. Invite friends over and get the props ready for an afternoon of singing and dancing. You may even discover your kid is the next Taylor Swift. And if not, you’ll only have to endure the out-of-tune (but still cute) singing for one day. Plus, you can record core memories of your children and play it to them on a milestone birthday … or even their wedding day!