The summer holidays roll on and we’ve been busy busy. We’ve attended my sister in law’s wedding where Erin was a flower girl.

We visited Blair Drummond Safari Park, had a yummy picnic and spent time with some lovely friends.

I got my photo taken with a big bird.

And after waiting all day Erin finally got to see her rhinos!

We’ve been making homemade pizzas, and this isn’t easy when your daughter doesn’t like cheese! Erin did however have carrots and sweetcorn on hers so I can’t complain too much.

and finally we’ve been playing with Hansel and Gretel play-doh.

Can’t afford to go on holiday? Struggling to keep the kids busy and out of mischief?

Then live like a tourist. You could make your ‘holiday’ a week, ten days, or even two weeks! Here’s how…

First step, grab a coffee (or any beverage you drink on holiday..cocktails aloha!)

Step two, grab a pen and notebook (I prefer notebooks…but a piece of paper will do!)

Ok, start closest to your home and think of things you could do that you would usually do on holiday.

Set a budget, either daily or for the duration of your ‘holiday’.

Here are some ideas to get you started;

Swap sunbathing at the pool >>>> to sunbathing in the back garden

Photo by Flickr user ndrwfgg

Swap swimming in the hotel pool > >>> for the paddling pool (or leisure centre if raining)

Photo by Flickr user timmenzies

Swap walking/exploring for >>>> a nature trail or farmers market

Photo by Flickr user djrue

Swap sightseeing for >>>> a visit to the local castle, museum or art gallery

Photo by Flickr user PhillipC

Swap the beach >>>> for the seaside or your local docks

Photo by Flickr user AlexPears

Swap Disney >>>> for Alton Towers, Legoland, Chessington or your local…
alternatively go to the zoo or fairground!

Prefer adventure holidays?

Try horse-riding, ski-ing, quad-biking, ice-skating, canoe-ing or paintballing.

Mix it Up

Let the kids choose the itinerary…..put them in a hat….or be guided by your budget.

Have fun….and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!