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Keep Kids Busy During the Holidays Without Spending
Keep Kids Busy During the Holidays Without Spending
27 Mar 2026

Looking for a one-week family-friendly Easter holiday action plan that saves you money? We’ve got you!

School holidays over Easter are a special time for family, but they can also put a little pressure on your budget. The good news is that keeping kids entertained does not have to be expensive. Simple, low-cost activities can create meaningful memories while helping you spend wisely and focus on what truly matters – time together as a family.

To help you out, we’ve create a one-week holiday plan with fun, affordable ideas that include popping them in front of an iPad.

Day 1: Easter Craft Day

Start the holiday with a creative craft day at home. Use items you already have like paper, crayons, old magazines, cardboard and glue to make Easter cards for the family, bunny masks, or decorate eggs.

Day 2: Picnic Prep Day

Instead of buying ready-made snacks, involve your kids in preparing healthy food together. You can make sandwiches, cut fruit, boil up those decorated eggs or make something easy like a potato salad.

Day 3: Picnic Day

Pack your homemade, healthy picnic and head to a nearby park, beach or safe green space. Fresh air, movement and quality time together are what happy family memories are made of.


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Day 4: Library Day

Many children grow up surrounded by screens, from tablets to TVs and phones. The school holidays are the perfect time to change that routine. Take a trip to your local library and let your child sign up for a membership if they are not already registered.

Day 5: DIY Easter Scavenger Hunt

Create a simple Easter-themed scavenger hunt using clues around your home or garden. Hide handwritten notes, small treats or paper eggs. This keeps kids active, thinking and entertained without spending money.

Day 6: Family Games Night

Swap screen time for a fun family games night at home. You can play board games, card games or charades. Best of all, it doesn’t have to cost a thing. Prizes can include not having to help with certain chores or a one hour later bed time.

Day 7: Clean-Up Day

End the holiday with a family walk in your neighbourhood or somewhere safe and scenic while doing a simple litter clean-up together. Bring gloves and bin bags and turn it into a positive activity where kids learn responsibility and care for their community.

Why Wallet-Friendly Holidays Matter

Choosing low-cost activities during the holidays is not just about saving money. It is also about focusing on experiences that truly matter.

Just as you plan affordable holidays to protect your monthly finances, planning ahead with life insurance and funeral cover is another way to protect your family’s future. Life can be unpredictable, but having the right cover in place helps ensure your children and loved ones are financially supported no matter what happens.

Why not get a quick quote from MiWayLife today so we can impress you with our affordable premiums.

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