After a long and difficult week where you are trying to juggle childcare duties, working, and everything else in between, Saturday is the one day where you don’t necessarily have to do anything! But…
If you are struggling to make ends meet, like so many families are, it’s not about spending money but about making sure that you can still have quality time with the family. So here are a few things that you can do to have a cheap and amazing Saturday together!
Bake Together
If your mother used to bake every Saturday it’s very likely because it was the cheapest thing that actually kept everyone occupied. Because baking is not just an amazing activity to do as a family but you get something really tasty at the end of it! It doesn’t have to be an expensive thing either. This copycat magnolia banana pudding recipe only has a handful of ingredients and doesn’t cost much to put together.
Go on a Nature Walk
The great thing about going on walks is that you’ve got plenty of opportunities to explore around you while also getting exercise. Take a packed lunch and you can make the costs really cheap and cheerful. There are plenty of state parks around that show you nature in full swing. This park locator tool can give you some ideas and when you are in the middle of a calm, serene picture of nature, you can forget all your troubles for a second.
A Movie Marathon
You might not like your kids watching television all the way through the week but Saturday is the one time for you to let your hair down. The great thing about having a movie marathon on a Saturday is that you can get some cheap popcorn and a couple of pieces of candy and you can turn the living room into a makeshift movie theater. You don’t need to spend lots of money either. You can either use your streaming services or just make do with the DVDs you’ve already got! This is an amazing option if the weather outside is truly frightful. And for those kids who love to show off, why don’t you make a movie of your own? You can edit clips together on your phone with an app and it’s the perfect opportunity to dress up and have a lot of fun while being creative.
Play Hide and Seek
It’s such a simple game, but it’s absolutely amazing for little kids. When you are starting to worry about finances and thinking Saturday should be the day that you’re all out having fun and spending money, playing hide and seek is one of those simple things that you can do to spend proper time with your children.
It’s not easy these days. If we have to buy more birthday gifts for our child’s friend’s birthday this is yet another expense that can overwhelm us. It’s time to start thinking about quality time rather than quantity time. These are some great cheap ways to have an amazing Saturday with your children, but there’s plenty more!
