With the little ones long 6 week summer holidays luring just on the horizon, the recent bank holiday sunshine warming us back to life and the kids pestering you about Harry Potter World and all things Legoland you may have realised that it’s just about time to look outside and plan a summer of budget friendly summer fun.
If, like me, your purse shows the early signs of a panic attack at even the suggestion of extortionate theme parks then you need this fantastic new ebook. Whipped together with suggestions from 101 of the best of British parenting bloggers, the ebook is bursting at the seams with activities, destinations and just general fun all put together with both a tight budget and both your and your children’s enjoyment front of mind.
Alongside 100 other bloggers my suggestion was the LOCAL ANIMAL PARK. I wrote
“It’s a great way for her to see lots of different animals that she would normally only get to see in her story books. We have found it’s great for learning what the animals look like and the noises they make and also how to be gentle with them.”
As some of you know by reading my blog, I love taking Ailsa on adventures and the local animal park offers a great day of educational adventure at non-adventurous prices.
Another of the ideas I loved was FLORA AND FAUNA HUNT by Megan at seekmyscribbles.com. She wrote
“Create and print off a list of plants, flowers, animals, birds and insects using pictures to illustrate. Head to the countryside with your little ones and ask them to find as many on the list as possible. They’ll love the challenge and it’s a great way to get them outdoors.”
I love this idea as it ties together both the adventure and discovery elements that just scream summer and the educational value I find super important with kids at such a young age.
Let me know your favourite activity or destination from the ebook!