Summer is fast approaching and it’s time to get your family outdoors for longer periods of time. This however can sometimes be a stressful thought keeping everyone entertained is not an easy task for us parents…
Here are my top tips for keeping the family entertained and how you can make your summer purchases go a little further saving you money with latest Summer Tesco clubcard boost in 2015!
This year, like pretty much every other school holiday it’s time to get your family outdoors and experiencing some real fun! The problem is your ideas and money can dry up pretty damn fast if you’re not careful! I have compiled a list of summer purchases purchased from Tesco, which are all available on the Summer Tesco clubcard boost keeping everyone happy throughout the summer months.
You may remember that I already spoke about how the wonderful Tesco Clubcard Boost scheme in 2014 helped us as a family last year! This had a massive response, which shows how helpful we parents find the scheme as part of our yearly Money saving tips.
So, you and your family are looking for some excellent things to do throughout the summer months? I can tell you, I won’t be spending any time cooped up indoors when the sun (hopefully) is beaming down in the UK.
I generally plan ahead, sometimes these plans have to be changed due to money constraints and often time restrictions.
I love to make my very own creative ideas up that make the kids happy, feel content and best of all tired at the end of the day! I do this so I get a little down time in between the evening and ever eventful mornings!
How the Tesco Clubcard Boost works!
With the Tesco Clubcard Boost you can simply walk into your local Tesco store and for every £5 worth of Clubcard vouchers you have already collected, you will receive a boost. You £5 voucher will become a £10 voucher which you can spend on selected departments until 28th June 2015. Meaning we get more for our money this summer! The voucher will only double in value if you spend the voucher in the selected departments on specific products only.
Simply Look out for the Tesco Clubcard Boost icon to find out which products are included in Clubcard Boost scheme at Tesco. I was pleased to see it covers lots of departments perfect for the summer months Including :
- Travel & Camping.
- Gardens and BBQ’s.
- Outdoor Toys.
- Sports & Leisure.
If you would like to know how the club card boost scheme works in even more detail it can be found can be found here on the Tesco Website.
Summer Boost Survival Kit to Combat Stress…
Every year when the sun comes out both my sons choose to stay indoors on their PC’s and Gaming consoles, it’s a teen thing! Getting them to leave the house and do things as a family can be a real challenge, unless it is to attend a gaming event that is!
I long for the days when they were little and they willingly came out into the garden to play with garden toys and splashing in the paddling pool. Albeit, I can’t imagine my teens playing in a paddle pool any longer, they would be a little too big these days.
This year things will change! Armed with my summer boost survival kit, I will entice my teenage sons into spending some lovely family days out together.
Summer Boost survival kit
My personalised summer Boost survival kit contains the key pieces I will need for a family picnic in style. The stunt scooter is a great way to get the kids exercising and having fun in the great outdoors, rather than them being stuck in there bedrooms.
All of the items below are included in the Tesco Clubcard scheme 2015.
This orange and black design stunt scooter has a 360° rotating, anti-slip footplate that provides great stability at all times and alloy core wheels with high bounce PU tyres. My youngest son had this unpacked and was outside playing, actually playing for once getting some air into his lungs!
This convenient folding Picnic table will be fantastic for family picnics together, camping and having the family over for a BBQ. I have always wanted one of these tables as they fold away so easily and take such little space to store and make a perfect table for any 5 star picnics!
This high-quality melamine tableware is perfect picnic ware to place all of our yummy picnic food on. As you can purchase each piece individually it is ideal for small or large families.
This fleece rug is perfect for picnics, camping trips, festivals or days out at the beach. Complete with Velcro ties and a carrying handle, the rug rolls up compactly for easy transportation and storage. I love the fact you can wipe this clean so it doesn’t ruin for the next picnic!
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How have you found the Tesco Clubcard boost? What are your summer stresses? I would love to hear what makes your family happy during the summer months.
Plan what you want to take with you by making a list & cross things off as you pack them
MAKE SURE TO PLAN FOR HEALTH INSURANCE IF YOUR GOING TO ANOTHER COUNTRY, AS THEIR LAWS ARE OFTEN DIFFERENT
ask the kids what they want to do
plan days out when weather is good
Plan lots of simple activities like gardening, baking, art and craft projects and i always get lots of extra books to read from car boots and charity shops as well.
punting if the weather is good
always take a bag with drinks and snacks , it will save you money, and keep kids energy (and enthusiasm) levels up.
I still haven’t made plans yet
Write a list on the first day of the holiday when the children are all excited – then make sure it’s a summer mission to tick off all the activities on that list before the holidays are over!
Be flexible, if the weather is good get out there and enjoy it, knowing the british weather it will be raining by tomorrow
take own lunches on days out, will save a fortune
If the sun is shining get outdoors and enjoy it! Bring your own snacks and drinks to save a fortune!
If you are taking the dog, don’t forget to take a water bottle.
Buy your sun tan lotion when it is in the sale the previous autumn, often less than half price
camping if planned well can be great fun even if its just over a weekend
ont be tempted to stay in bed longer in the mornings because of no school run still get up same time
if you are going abroad then make a list of what you will need before you go then you won’t forget anything x
write down everything you’ll need or you will forget something
Make ice LOLLIES and have a PICNIC in the hot sunny weather
Write a list and stick to it
Try and alternate fun days out with different stay-at-home plans
TripAdvisor is your friend! 🙂
Do your research on the site / resort and make plans for some things to do
Mix between indoor and outdoor activities and look online for free events/activities to join in with.
take a picnic with you on days out it will save you a lot of money
plant veg
AlwAys have loTs of suncream at hand
Book entry in advance, it saves a fortune
camping the way to go
Remember to bring sun cream to theme parks, as it costs much more to buy it there
Make plans early and get out there in the sun.
Let the children decide what to do on certain days
Very important to plan and keep hydrated!! X
pUNTING is what summer means to me! 😀
Take your own food
If you are going out for the day remember suncream, drinks and snacks!
mY BEST SUMMER PLANNING TRIP FOR DAYS OUT IS TO LOOK ON LINE AT THE REGION OR CITY YOU FANCY EXPLORING AS THERE AS SO MANY FREE ACTIVITIES AND PLACES TO VISIT THAT ARE GREAT FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY, TAKE A PICNIC AND LOTS OF DRINKS AND SNACKS TOO.
FREEZE DOG TOYs and chewies in a bowl. when it is frozen put it in the back garden for the dogs to lick and cool down, the added bonus is there are toys inside it. my dog loves it.
I always prepare easy days out picnics buildibg dens in the woods
Plan days out when weather is going to be nice
FeEd and Mow the lawn the. Spend the rest of the summer on it
Check and double check your health insurance if your going abroad aleays best to speak to someone rAther than just do it online to make sure any existing medical conditions are covered
I do not like to plan too much in summer as a way to relax. we keep a pack of snacks, drinks, wipes etc handy for when we decide last minute to go out for the day when the weather is good.
ALways have a rainy day activity idea 🙂
forward plan your days out, by making sure u have snacks and drinks ready to take with you, also keep a bag in the car that contains change of clothes/towles/suncream etc..just incase you end upp going somehwere unexpectedly
When going out in the hot sun, wear a hat and plenty of sun cream . have plenty of bottled water to hand 😀
We always plan days around the weather as it is unpredictable. so whatever the weather we can enjoy the day in wellies or in sandals and pumps
Use late booking websites to plan surprise trips for the family at greatly reduced cost
Planning is a must, try to keep an eye on weather forecasts, cinema on rainy days, parks on good days and spend time with family and friends 🙂
Ask the kids what they’d like to do, plan days, and remember enjoying the holidays doesn’t mean spending lots of money! Kids just love a trip to the park with their friends!
Take your own lunches and plenty of drinks for everyone!
look out for family events that are free in your area
Always have a range of activities planned so you can pick the best one for each day 🙂
i buy lots of garden games/toys in the sales in the autumn/winter months and stock up 🙂 the prices shoot up in the run up to the warmer weather
Plan carefully what you are going to take, check the weather.
make sure you have suncream aplenty!
Be sure to have a sun hat and suncream available at all times
Always plan for rain and take plastic ponchos … If you wait for the weather, you’ll wait forever!
Plan good weather and bad weather days in a list and then you can pick the day before
Have a special all weathers survival box in your car containing waterproofs, sun tan lotion, aftersun, , first aid kit, brollies , everything in case of weather changes
I write a list and tick it off as i pack it in my case, always take plenty sunlotion though , as some countries charge a bit extra once your out there
Always have a back up plan in case something goes wrong
Always have a back up plan in case of bad weather
Check the weather and plan accordingly. Get the kids involved in making up a picnic/day out box
Have a list of free or cheap events/activities so you can do something any day you need to.
Plan in advance so you’re not scrabbling around at the last minute, and make sure you have plans for all weathers!
Always pack a picnic in a cool bag, it saves so much money on a day out.
I find packing a picnic the cheapest way of eating out and use pareting sites to find new places to visit & discover what’s on in the area. The free days out are as enjoyable as the ones that cost a fortune so by planning things to do it can be done on a budget.
I agree, no crowded areas and queuing. I think the outdoors has a positive effect on my boys, leaving them more chilled out and dare I say it start to have fun!
Take your own lunches and drinks out with you – it saves loads of money
dont panic. with planning and stress, just go with it and have fun and have a just in case bag with simple essentials, coats, change of clothes, shoes, umbrella, food. and your ready for anything 🙂
Arrange lots of days out for the kids. They allow you plenty of quality time with the family, and provide plenty of experiences to fire the imagination. The seeds of inspiration 🙂
Always have a bad weather back up plan.
Always have a bad weather back up plan.
Don’t plan be spontaneous 🙂
Its sometimes cheaper to buy kids clothes at the place you are going. Buy there, saves on luggage costs and washing!
Make a list of what you want to do and plan your summer around it!
Have a list of back up activities, just in case what you have planned doesn’t go ahead or the weather turns for the worse!
I like the Bored Jar (http://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/2013/07/bored-sticks-80-ideas-for-your-bored-jar.html) idea 🙂
Save enour money
take own lunches, sandwiches on days out , cheaper, frsh, tastier with your choice and quantity of fillings and spreads
If youre off on a trip set an alarm on your phone for about an hour before you leave and put the important things you can’t forget as the title. Tablets, charger’s, key’s, money etc.
check your local area on the net for free stuff.