Money SavingMoney Saving Guide To Keeping The Little Ones Entertained Over The Easter School Holidays

In this blog, we will tell you:

• How cheap Easter break ideas start indoors
• How arts & crafts will get you through the Easter school holidays
• Which outdoor activities make the best Easter school holiday activities

Cheap Easter Break Ideas You Can Do Indoors

As much as we’d love to have the little ones play outside all day, we can all agree that during the easter school holidays, even they need a break from the great outdoors. A little time spent indoors can give them the much-needed rest and family time they’re craving. Below are some ways you can make the most of these moments without burning a hole in your budget.

Build a fort & watch Easter movies

Some might find it cliche, but a cosy pillow fort made from your child’s softest blankets and filled with their favourite teddies is the perfect hangout spot for them to wind down after a stressful school term. Incorporate the spirit of the Easter season into the idea by using blankets in spring colours or floral patterns and bring along some cuddly rabbit teddies to keep the little ones company. Why not put on an Easter movie for them to enjoy while they relax in their spring-themed hideout? Streaming services such as Netflix or Peacock TV have a variety of kid-friendly Easter content for them to enjoy and you can use one of our Netflix offers or Peacock TV promo codes to help you save on your monthly subscription.

Host a spring fashion show

Guaranteed to bring a smile to everyone’s face, let your little ones host their very own spring-themed fashion show. Help them set up a runway using a rug or some old bedsheets and let your fashionistas create ensembles using clothing from your closet. For an added floral touch you can collect some flowers from the garden and sprinkle them across the runway or use them as accessories to the ensembles. Play some Easter music to add to the atmosphere while you take in your little designers’ creations. Apple Music has a variety of hits for you to choose from that you can listen to uninterrupted using an Apple Music discount.

Arts & Crafts

Arts and crafts may not be every child’s cup of tea, but practising some creativity will not only help develop your kid’s problem-solving skills but will also help keep their brains sharp for the next school term. Below are some inexpensive ways the little ones can get those creative juices flowing during the Easter school holidays.

Decorate easter eggs

Get a head start on the Easter festivities by having the little ones decorate their own Easter eggs. Hard boil some eggs, gather some markers or acrylic paint and let the little ones explore their creative sides. If the kids aren’t a fan of hard-boiled eggs, you can use plastic, blown-out or chocolate eggs instead. Worried the art supplies might put a hole in your budget? A wide variety of craft stores, such as The Works, offer egg decorating kits for under £10. If you’re in the market for something with a lower price tag, we offer The Works discount codes that will help keep costs down so you can focus on making memories with your family.

DIY Easter baskets

Whether you’re an avid basket weaver, a whizz at crocheting or a beginner when it comes to crafts, creating Easter baskets can be a fun DIY project the whole family can enjoy. Search up some easy tutorials online, collect the necessary supplies and invite the little ones to help create their very own baskets. If there aren’t many DIYers in the family, feel free to pick up a few premade baskets from your local Hobbycraft and a few other things the little ones can use to personalise their baskets. You’re also more than welcome to use one of our Hobbycraft discount codes to help make things a little more affordable.

Bake with leftover chocolate

Food should never go to waste, especially not chocolate. Although rare, if there are any leftover chocolate eggs laying around after Easter Sunday they can be turned into some delicious treats the whole family can enjoy. Not only is this a fun way to spend time with your kids but it’s also a great way to develop their reading and maths skills without forcing them to pick up a book. Some of our top recipe picks include:

• Brownies
• Chocolate mud cake
• Chocolate mousse
• Chocolate chip cookies

If you’re looking for an affordable way to stock up on some chocolate eggs before Easter Sunday, ordering a batch with a Thorntons discount code is a great way to save!

Outdoor Activities

Known to have a range of benefits, letting the little ones spend less time on their devices and more time outside is the perfect way to spend the Easter school holidays while on a budget. Spending a few hours a day getting a little fresh air outside may be just what your kids need to help work off stress from school. Below you can find some Easter school holiday activities you can use to get the little ones to spend more time outdoors.

Bike Ride

A fun way to get some fresh air not only with the kids but with the rest of the family too! Springtime is a magical season filled with freshly bloomed flowers and warmer weather, making it the perfect time of the year for a relaxing bike ride. Have the little ones pull their bicycles out from the garage, dust off their helmets and join you on a trip around the neighbourhood. Want the experience to have a little more Easter magic? Why not plan a family outing to a local forest trail or park where there may be an Easter event?

Picnic

Going on a picnic is the perfect way to both create memories with the little ones and enjoy the fresh Spring air. Simply dig up an old cooler, backpack or an Easter basket you decorated yourself, fill it with your favourite snacks & beverages and head to a nearby park. You can even include some of the homemade treats you made using leftover chocolate! Is cooking up an entire picnic feast not in the budget? No problem, simply order online using one of our Tesco offers to get all your picnic essentials at a discount.

Alternatively, you can sign up for a National Trust family membership and visit one of their 500 locations with your family in tow. Worried about the membership fee? Although a family membership only costs £10 per month, you can use one of our National Trust voucher codes so you can have extra money for more snacks!

Keep The Kids Entertained With These Easter School Holiday Activities

From using leftover chocolate eggs to making baked treats to hosting your very own Spring fashion show, it’s never been easier to keep the little ones entertained with these cheap easter break ideas. You can give yourself a pat on the back knowing that you not only kept the kids busy but also stayed within budget. If you’re looking for more ways you can save during the easter school holidays, feel free to check out our other blogs for more money-saving tips from our team!