With the Easter holiday here for some families, we have found some simple and cost-effective ideas to help your child occupied, busy and most of all tired and ready for bed on an evening! Let’s hope that we see plenty of sunshine over the two-week period and not too many April showers.
Easter holiday couponing
With more people staying in the UK this Easter in comparison to others, days out and adventures will be a lot more popular. Before you go anywhere, have a quick search online and try to find a voucher before setting out for the day. Whether it is 2 for 1, 25% off or kids eat for free, there should be a voucher out there to help you save a bit of money. Sometimes buying online rather than when you get to the location can often be cheaper and quicker too.
If you’re flexible on days and times there are loads of offers out there during the week that you wouldn’t necessarily access when your kids are in school. Plus, what you save on entry prices and meals you can spend on extra treats to keep the kids entertained. We all love a freebie!
Sleep outdoors
If the weather is warm enough you might be brave enough to set up camp in the back garden, travelling 5 miles away to the local camping hotspot or travelling across the country to pitch up, camping is a brilliant activity for all the family. Camping is a really affordable way to take the kids away during the Easter holidays as pitches are reasonably priced and you can take everything you need with you.
If you don’t have a tent, look at hiring a glamping pod or borrowing a tent from a friend for the weekend. One thing is for sure though, you and your kids will cherish your beds when you get home after sleeping on the hard floor or lump travel mattresses. The Easter hoidays are about adventure and beginning to enjoy the warmer weather!
Make a schedule
Where possible, plan ahead and create a calendar of appointments, days out, family commitments and activities. Not only does it help to keep you organised it also allows the kids to get excited and plan for specific days. The organisation is key to staying in control during the holidays, whether it’s planning packed lunches into the weekly food shop or planning activities around an important appointment.
A schedule also provides a routine for kids, just like a school day so on an evening you may find bedtime that little bit easier. Routines can often go out the window during the school holidays but it is important to stick to them wherever possible, especially when it comes to your kids getting their sleep.
Remember…
Half an hour to yourself as a parent is utter bliss and as a child, this quiet time is important too. Make sure you give them time to enjoy playing on their own or watching a film in peace. Make sure they have a place they can go to relax and enjoy playing. Whether this is an under bed play area, a corner of the living room or in their bedroom, every child wants a space they can enjoy spending some me-time.