Budget-Friendly Fun For Kids
Finding free or inexpensive activities for your kids can be a challenge. It’s great to get them active and out of the house, but at this point, you’re out of ideas. We have crafted the perfect list of kid-friendly things to do that won’t break the bank!
Movie Marathon
If it’s chilly outside and the kids are looking to wind down, a movie marathon is a great idea! Make a theme of it by making snacks to go with the movies you decide to watch. Think popcorn “snowballs” while watching Frozen, or goldfish crackers for Finding Dory.
Hands-On at Home Depot
Home Depot offers kids workshops if you’re up for a trip to Green Bay or Appleton. Home Depot says, “Kids workshops provide a lively environment mixing skill-building, creativity, and safety for future DIYers.” See the list of upcoming workshops at a Home Depot near you.
DIY Arts & Crafts
There are thousands of articles online that offer fun DIY craft ideas for kids of any age. For example, here are some great Fall crafts you can make for cheap!
Scavenger Hunt
Throw together a scavenger hunt and have the kids search around the house for your hidden goodies. Buying dollar prizes to hide here and there will keep them engaged and ready to search for more!
Money Lessons
When at home with your kiddos, you have the perfect chance to teach them about money. Talk about saving for goals (new toy, bike, or even college) and the importance of keeping money in a safe place like at the bank. Join our Galaxies Unlimited Kids Club and they’ll receive a free piggy bank to save up money between deposits at the bank!
Make Your Own Fun
Playdough, goop, shaving cream counter art and so on are all fun, messy items that kids can create and play with for hours. Keep them in the kitchen while you’re doing dishes or cooking by plopping them down to create their own playdough with this recipe.
Board Games
Teaching your child how to play chess or checkers is a great way to spend time with them without spending money. There are plenty of other board games you can play too, but chess is a great game that teaches thinking ahead and skill - so try it out!
Showtime
Puppet show, magic show, fashion show - you name it! Let your children entertain you or just themselves while hosting their own show.
Obstacle Course
Set up an obstacle course around the house for your kids to burn off energy. The floor is lava, so they have to climb all the chairs and items you put in place to make it across the room!
We hope your kiddos enjoy a few of these activities - we know your bank account appreciates it! Need somewhere to keep all that extra cash you’re saving? Contact a Relationship Banker to open a savings account today!
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