Saving Money How to Save money on entertainment for kids

[Augusta]

As a parent or caregiver tt sometimes hard to find time or enough money, to spend quality time with the children.

But the truth is that you can still give the kids good entertainment while saving money. You can use the below creative ways

Use outdoor activities
Kids love outdoor activities and you can turn to them as they are usually free or pocket friendly to save money. You can try out hiking, taking a trip, beach outing, backyard camping, building a snow fort in the backyard and even visiting a local skating rink. These are entertainment that can be enjoyed by children on a friendly budget and money is saved

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Playgrounds with child admission discounts

This is another avenue you can get entertainment for your kids and still save money There are venues that give child admission discounts or free entry. So search for them in your neighbourhood and take advantage of them

Dinning out
Search and take advantage of restaurants and fast-food chains that kids eat free on certain days to save money.

 

[Rubz]

I honestly feel it is not so difficult to save money on entertainment for kids because children are easy to please and a lot of little things make them happy. Some of the ways one can save money on entertainment for kids include;

• Getting them toys are thrift stores. In my country, kids toys can be gotten from thrift stores at a cheap price. A good thing about buying toys from thrift stores is that the toys gotten from these stored often last long.
• Outdoor activities. Kids definitely love it when they are allowed to go out to play. One could organize a play date for one's kids with kids of similar age range. It is not expensive to organize an outdoor play date and one's kids will be very happy.

 

[Augusta]

Thanks for adding another practical one you did a good one there. Kids love to play with toys and if left in a clean environment with their toys they can spend the whole day enjoying themselves. There's no stress with entertaining children on a budget, you just have to do your reserch and come up with some practicable ideas.

Like you rightly stated, one can get toys from thrift stores in the neighborhood. There are always affordable compared to the ones sold in the open or in the stores , there are always on the high side. So it is good to check them out though they are fairly used but a lot are always in great condition.

Children just need a space for their daily plays, giving them a space outdoor will do. Even a garage that's no longer in use can be turned into a playground and yu would be surprised with what they can come up with.

 

[Etini]

One great way to save money on entertainment for kids is to find free or low-cost activities in your community. Many libraries and community centers offer free or low-cost programs for kids such as reading clubs, arts and crafts, and sports teams. Parks and playgrounds are also a great option for free outdoor fun.

Additionally, many museums and zoos offer discounted or free admission for children. Another option is to swap activities with other families to mix up your kids' entertainment options without spending extra money. Look for deals and discounts online or in local coupon books.

 

[Yusra3]

When you're a parent, it can be hard to find time to yourself. And when you do get some free time, you want to make sure that your kids are having a good time. But how do you balance spending quality time with your children with saving money?

Well, here are three tips:

1) Get creative: Look for ways to cut costs while still maintaining the fun in your life. For example, if you want to go see a movie but don't have enough cash to do so, try renting one on video or getting an old-school VHS player and spending the night watching some of your favorite movies.

2) Shop smart: This is especially true for clothes. you can find great deals at thrift stores or consignment shops where people sell their old clothes rather than throwing them away. You might even be able to save money by buying used items online!

3) Innovate: Think outside of the box when it comes to entertainment for kids. Instead of going out for ice cream every night after dinner (which can easily cost $4-$5 per person), make your own ice cream at home using simple recipes that are both inexpensive and delicious!