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19/05/2017

Activities You Can Do With The Family That Don’t Cost The Earth

Family time is super precious so when the family time rolls around, you need to find  ways of actually spending as much of that time with your loved ones as possible and carving out some set time can be really helpful.

Family time and days out don’t have to be super expensive either it really is about making the time count when you are together.

Below are some fun family activities that don’t have to cost earth:

Go Out Hiking
Nothing beats the calm of the outdoors at this time of the year. The weather may be a little chilly but you can still find stunning views.

Activities You Can Do With The Family That Don't Cost The Earth The Oliver\\\'s Madhouse
Why not let the kids take a pair of binoculars so they can see more of the great outdoors. You could even take a family picnic basket with you so you can make the day of it. If you are interested in purchasing a picnic basket then click here.

Set up a BBQ
If you thought BBQs were a thing for the summer, then you are dead wrong. This is the right time to have the family drop the TV’s and remotes. Build a nice BBQ that doesn’t need to be too expensive and throw on the evenings tea, killing two birds with one stone.

Watch A Movie
A good movie night should be something on the cards for any family. Head out to the theatre or cinema, see what is on and grab a bunch of tickets for the family. However if you are looking to keep the costs down why not have a family movie night at home. Just make sure all phones and other distractions are turned off so you can really enjoy the time together.

Activities You Can Do With The Family That Don't Cost The Earth The Oliver\\\'s MadhouseCrafts or Cooking
Why not plan an afternoon cooking or making crafts. There are a range of things you can make depending upon the ages of your children so doing a little research on the internet can be super help to plan your crafts or cooking.

That being said, some craft hobbies may require you to join a class first before you can spend an afternoon making crafts with the kids. For example, pottery courses can open up a new world of opportunities for a rainy weekend at home. Once you’ve mastered the basics, you can easily make some fun pots, bowls, or trinkets together at home. Besides, those can be a fantastic homemade gift you can make together.

 

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About Jaime

Jaime Oliver is a multi-award-winning parenting and family blogger from Nottingham who has been sharing her parenting journey online at The Oliver’s Madhouse since 2012. Jaime writes about life with her 2 little boys from days out and adventures to milestones and moments there is no parenting or family topic she wouldn’t share to normalise and celebrate the differences in parenting.



When Jaime is not writing about her family she is can be found writing about her journey of self-discovery in learning to cook and fall in love with her home again on her food and interiors blog notTHATJaimeOliver.com

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