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Activities and Things to do with Kids

Sometimes we all get a little stuck for ideas and activities and things to do with our kids. Whether you have toddlers, older children or teens. You should find plenty of ideas including seasonal activities, crafting activities, free activities and activities that you have never really thought of before.

I am a mother and I know just how hard it can be to continually think of ideas to keep my little monsters entertained. I search to find what other parents are up to and what Ideas and activities they have come up with for their children…

There are plenty of talented and thoughtful parents who genuinely do seem to go above and beyond to keep their kids happy throughout the year. You can start here with our most recent posts for Activities and Things to do with Kids.

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Are you sat at home with screaming children fueled by boredom? Don’t worry we have all been there! Let’s find you some activities that are awesome to try at home and cost next to nothing to reproduced.

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Activities Ideas kids…

So you’re looking for something? anything to do with your children… Then these simple ideas will keep your children of all ages entertained… From creating costumes to playing in the sink. It’s simple to have plenty to do at any time of the year.

Free Family Fun Ideas…

I love to save money… It’s something I am quite passionate about if I am honest! I also love to keep the kids entertained, so here are some of the best ideas which cost almost nothing to recreate.

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Family Day Out Ideas in the UK…

Britain has some amazing places to go with your kids. Sometimes you have to splash the cash to go but some of these places are free too. Take a look at some of the best days out you can have with the kids right here!

  • Chessington World of Adventures
  • Chester Zoo
  • Chiquito’s
  • Diggerland Castleford
  • Sea Life Aquarium in Manchester
  • Legoland Manchester
  • Legoland Windsor
  • National Trust
  • Go Karting
  • Xscape Castleford

Family Food Ideas….

Restaurants seem to be popping up all over the place… We have been to quite a few over the years. Not all of them have been great but these are some of the best family friendly places we have visited and actually enjoyed.

  • Chiquito’s
  • Frankie and Bennys
  • Harvesters
  • TGI Fridays
  • Nando’s

Craft Ideas…

  • Learn to make your own paper characters
  • Make Peg Bracelets

As you can see it’s quite easy to come up with unique activities for kids when they are bored. Not every activity is free but it’s easy to read this list and get motivated to keep coming up with some ideas of your own… If not don’t worry we will continue to come up with ideas for you and your children.

If you have activities and things to  do with kids that you feel will benefit others.

Please feel free to contact me by e-mail with your suggestions…

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