Having a family is very expensive, but it can be quite disheartening to have to forgo life’s little luxuries because the cost of day to day living is just too high. It is nice to be able to afford a few little extras like the odd day out, a holiday every few years, meals out every now and again, or treats for your little ones. One of the biggest luxury expenses is the family holiday, and it is something that more and more people have to go without. There is no need to cut it out all-together though. De-stress with one of these budget friendly holiday ideas.
Holiday Park
For an all round family fun break why not head to one of the UK’s fantastic holiday parks. They have everything you need for a great family holiday all in one location. Kids will love trying out all the fun activities and watching all the great entertainment and adults can join in too, or simply relax while the children play. You can win a Butlins family holiday with special packs of Cushelle at the moment so try your luck and you might just save yourself a packet.
Staycation
There are several different definitions of the staycation. Most take it to mean a stay at home holiday. Instead of forking out on accommodation, take some time off work, stay at home with your family and plan day trips and adventures close to where you live. You get all the excitement of the activities during the day, but can return home to your own bed cutting out the bulk of the cost.
Camping
Family camping is so much fun and you do not need to be a boy scout to do it. Whether you rock up to a campsite and pitch your tent, or opt for camping in the garden, there is something very exciting to children about sleeping underneath a canopy. Campsites are very reasonable in price, and the average cost of a pitch per night is just ten pounds.
Whatever type of holiday you decide to have, plan your budget wisely and it won’t get in the way of you having a wonderful time with your family. The last thing you want is to spend the whole time worrying about whether you can or can’t afford it, so try a cheaper option this summer. Great fun, for less.
mitchelle says
August 15, 2013 at 10:28 pmoh my, I could not agree more with your statement that having a family is expensive. It’s very difficult to have both ends meet. But yeah we need to relax and unwind too. We can be very created with this.
Roxi | Mr. Jacob's Mom says
August 16, 2013 at 4:49 pmWe love staycations. I particularly like either staying at a hotel in the city or having friends over for dinner and sleepover. 😀
earthlingorgeous says
August 16, 2013 at 10:16 pmthere are really lotsa things we can do to have fun with our kids and not need to shell a lot
Patty | MrsC says
August 18, 2013 at 5:53 pmRoad trips, day tours and staycations are things that our family does every once in a while when we feel the need to de-stress. You’re right, these need not be expensive, but they are definitely fun! 🙂
Krisna says
August 18, 2013 at 6:08 pmBet ko yun Staycation at home, Mommy Pehpot! Ginto nga sa akin mga moment na ganyan kasi si hubby busy-busyhan lagi sa work, Sunday lang namin siya nakakasama eh minsan lumalabas pa kasama barkada or maglalaro pa ng basketball. Huhuhu! Thanks for the tips. Try nga namin yan pag may time lalo’t purita station kami dahil may pinaghahandaang big day. #AlamMoNaYan
serene shikukeza says
August 19, 2013 at 3:01 amDalawa pa lang nga anak ko reklamo ko na gastos. I can feel you because I belong to a brood of 4 also. Reklamo lagi mom ko noon pero she was able to provide for us naman. Medyo kj nga lang mom ko kase she wouldn’t let us enjoy what you have mentioned kase ayaw niya gastos!
Bernadeth Cabardo says
April 20, 2014 at 5:57 pmvery useful to mommy pehpot para sa mga moms na tight ang budget tulad ko, thanks