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Help! The Kids Are At Home...

888ladies to the Rescue: HELP! Top 10 FUN KIDS' ACTIVITIES ON A SHOESTRING BUDGET THE KIDS ARE HOME... STRUGGLING TO KEEP THE KIDS AMUSED AFTER SCHOOL AND ON WEEKENDS? TRY THESE CHEAP AND CHEERFUL IDEAS 1 MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES 2 LOCAL LIBRARY Share a little knowledge. You'll be surprised how much your kids will love it. Boring is the last thing that comes to mind ;) If your little ones love books, find out what activities your local library has organised this year: Special reading craft events will be happening up and down the country - so visit your local authority's website for information on what's going on near you. Some of the country's most impressive museums and galleries don't charge for entry. So consider taking your children along to see art and exhibitions like the National Portrait Gallery, Imperial War Museum, Science Museum, V&A Museum and British Museum! play sessions and story-themed 3 NATIONAL PARKS CINEMA: LATEST MOVIE RELEASES Visiting a National Park can make a great day out for the whole family, and iIt's free! PANN Feeling tired but want to get out the house? Why not take the kids to see some of the latest releases at the cinema? Why not take the family on a weekend trip and visit 1 of the 15 National Parks across the UK; whether you prefer ,or even the Most cinemas will have their own family discounts or special offers for kids. Check your local cinema online for any deals. Don't forget to buy popcom and drinks, that should help to keep them happy! the mountains, meadows, moorlands, woods, or wetlands; kids love to explore and play outside! Visit: www.nationalparks.gov.uk EATING OUT ARTS AND CRAFTS Hungry? Forget cooking! Struggling to keep the kids busy after school? Why not take a the family out to dinner. Before you do, look online for deals and money off. There is always a bargain to be had! Many restaurants offer family discounts and sometimes let kids eat for Grab some brushes and test your kids creativity. Let them go wild and paint pictures of things they can find. Keep an eye on them, otherwise you might end up with freshly painted walls. Kids eat for free on week nights (after 4:00pm) when you purchase an adult meal at Morrisons. Check terms at www.morrisons.co.uk/market-street/Cafe Why not cut up some old magazines to make collages, experiment with papler mache, make birthday cards, or use Chwanted clothes to create a fashion showl Struggling to 7 Look for printable guides at www.kaboose.com 7 SPORTS DAY BIKE RIDES Got a bit of spare room in your garden? Why not hold your own 'Sports afternoon'? You don't need to go far to enjoy a good bike ride. Why not cycle to the local park equipped with a picnic basket once the kids get back from school? If your family like sports, then why not host your own tournament? Use things you can find lying around to Getting out and about on a bike is both great fun and great re-create your kids favourite events. Mark lines for races, get the tape measure for long jump. Why not use a frisbee or you and the kids. Introducing your child to the as a discus or tennis ball as a shot put? excitement of cycling is a real rite of passage and valuable life skill. Invite relatives, neighbours or friends around to join in! COOKING AND BAKING 10 DO A GOOD DEED Fancy a hand in the kitchen? Why not encourage your kids to do a good deed? Cooking with your children can teach them a whole range of skills and give them an understanding of food and where it comes from. It is appreciate the effort that goes into cooking. You might even discover a little hidden chef. If you don't know what to cook, search online for new recipes. Pizza is always a good Why not spend the afternoon with the kids sorting out unwanted toys, clothing and possessions. Anything your kids don't want or have grown out of can be donated to charity for those who are less fortunate. a good way to bond and get them to start: www.netmums.com/family-food/recipes/a-z-of-family-recipes Sources: www.netmums.com 888ladies -Enjog the game. www.andwhosaysyoucant.blogspot.co.uk www.which.co.uk/news/2011/07/10-free-and-cheap-activities-for-kids-259657

Help! The Kids Are At Home...

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An infographic guide to keeping your kids entertained on a shoestring budget

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