Budget-friendly ways to keep the kids busy this holiday
What's worse than hearing your kids say, "I'm bored" this holiday?
There's nothing quite like having to entertain your kids during the school holidays.
Besides the possible nagging that comes with the holidays, there is a high chance of them getting glued to the TV or worse, their devices. And what's worse, this is the most expensive time of year.
For this reason, we have noted some fun and inexpensive activities that can be done with your kids this school holiday.
1. Go exploring
We have a host of museums and nature reserves in our province that are budget-friendly.
There's the recently opened Krantzkloof Nature Reserve (entry fee), The Botanical Gardens, which currently has the Trail of Lights (entry fee now for the event but usually free to enter), the Durban Natural Science Museum (free of charge), Japanese Gardens (free of charge).
These are just some examples of places you can take the kids to this holiday.
2. Play areas
Find out where the fun play areas are and make a day of visiting them. Many of the shopping centres and malls host fun areas where the kids can play and engage in some activities.
3. Playdates
This is a great way to catch up with family and also tire out the kids with a fun day out at the park or home. Usually, all the kids need is a ball or a toy and they are good to go. If you have a pool or sand pit, even better.
4. Baking
Get the kids involved in baking. Most kids love to be involved in the kitchen. So, use this opportunity to keep them busy in the kitchen. You can get the older kids to be kitchen leaders and the younger ones can be the mixers.
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5. Gardening
This is a great way of getting the garden clean while also allowing your kids to get their hands dirty.
Get some inexpensive plants from your local hardware or nursery and get them to turn the soil and do some planting.
We hope that these tips help you in some way this holiday season. And if all else fails, get the kids to volunteer at the local welfare centre.
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