Top 10 things to do with your kids which doesnt break the bank.

1. Take a look at the local parks and nature trails: These areas provide a wonderful chance for kids to get outside and explore the natural world. Take a picnic or a packed lunch and enjoy a day of hiking, wildlife observation, and birdwatching. Even take the push bikes, you will be surprised just how much enjoyment the simple things in life gives to you kids.

2. Visit the Lake or Beach: If your lucky enough to live within a reasonable drive from the beach, then this can be a fantastic day out, Sand castles, picnics, and even a spot of crab hunting will keep them entertained for hours.

3. Camping in the garden: Convert your garden into a campsite for the evening, get the tents out of the garage, get the kids to help you set up the camp, roast a few marshmellows, and enjoy the night sky. Remember the enjoyment you used to have camping when you were young?

4. Go to the Library: A lot of libraries provide kids with free summer reading programs that include games, reading competitions, and awards. See the schedule for free story times and craft activities at your local library.

5. Get Involved in Sports and Games: Get yourself across to the local green areas with a football and a couple of old jumpers for goalposts, like the old days, hours of fun smashing the ball around. doesnt cost a penny and keeps the kids fit aswell!

7. Visit Educational Museums and Centers: Throughout the summer, there are opportunities to take your children to museums of science, history, and art for free entry days or special activities.

8. Bake and Cook Together: Give youngsters essential life skills and the opportunity to bond by spending time in the kitchen creating homemade goodies.

9. Picnic in the Park: Put together a picnic and take it to a nearby park. Allow the children to assist with packing the picnic basket, preparing the meal, and cooking the sandwiches.

10. Start a Summer Journal: Tell your children to record their summertime adventures in a journal. Paste in keepsakes from their activities, write about their experiences, and draw images. Think and Share: At the end of the summer, take some time to go through the diaries and discuss your best experiences. You can also use this time to hone your writing and reflection abilities.

Just get out there and explore with them, get them off their tablets and give them some simple life experiences which will also give them long lasting memories.