Motherhood is gruelling work. And the summer months are no exception. In fact, a lot of the time it’s in the summer that motherhood becomes a lot more intense and full-on due to the kids being off school. So one strategy I use is to take the children outdoors so that they get fresh air and run around. The problem is that if I’m not careful we end up going to places that require spending money, like the zoo, outdoor café or museums and play centres. Nothing against those. We go to them often. It’s just we need to balance these with free options as well, what with budget restrictions…

The summer months can be particularly intense for families, especially if everyone is at home all the time, and so, with that in mind, today I’m sharing some fun get-out-of-the-house activities for the whole family. I’ve included both indoor and outdoor options, as well as activities if you have toddlers and preschoolers, or teenagers. Basically, there’s something for everyone. 🙂 I’ve also included a three-day family activity plan, which will help you plan three activity-packed days with a budget option, an indoor option and an outdoor day option. Outdoor Summer Activities for the Family 1. Nature Scavenger Hunt Get yourself some nature scavenger hunt lists, print them off and either…

So the holidays start next week and my kids are already looking forward to having time off school. But what activities can we do together? Or get them to do on their own? Being a mother somehow gets me asking these questions. I want to do activities with my kids, but also I need a break now and then. I want the best of both worlds. 😅 So, I scoured the internet and asked a couple of people, and these are my favourite activities. Included are both activities the kids can do on their own, and activities they can do with mummy. 1. Make your own playdough This is a…