Creating Free (or cheap) Christmas Magic
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MoneySavingExpert: 20 free (or very cheap) ways to sprinkle some Christmas magic
MoneySavingExpert (MSE) have put together 20 ways to give kids some Christmas magic this year, on a budget.
I've included brief descriptions below, but follow the link to get more detail on each tip
What are your top tips for making Christmas special for kids on a budget?
MoneySavingExpert (MSE) have put together 20 ways to give kids some Christmas magic this year, on a budget.
I've included brief descriptions below, but follow the link to get more detail on each tip
- Drive past twinkly streets after dark
- Snuggle up with The Polar Express and a hot chocolate
- Read 'Twas The Night before Christmas
- Leave some clues to make it look like Father Christmas has been
- Warm your cockles with homemade hot chocolate bombs
- Gift wrap a doorway so they can burst through on Christmas morning
- Build a Gingerbread house
- Start the day in style with a special 'North Pole breakfast'
- Give back with a 'reverse Advent calendar'
- Spot Santa's sleigh whizz through the stars – thanks to NASA
- Start a fun Christmas tradition with 'elf on the shelf'
- Bust boredom by making your own Christmas decorations and cookies
- Wrap up for a winter forest walk
- Camp out under the Christmas tree
- Mark the passage of time with a special book or video
- Create a book Advent calendar
- Spread festive cheer with a free kindness Advent calendar
- Buy one special decoration each year
- Get out and about with a wooden or ice sculpture trail
- Got a printer? Make use of free Christmas colouring pages
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I absolutely love this idea! Thanks for initiating this thread @Tori_Scope.
I think it is all about family, kindness, and love and I don't think any of that has to cost anything. Additionally, board games and card games that are already in the house can be great fun!
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Tori_Scope said:MoneySavingExpert: 20 free (or very cheap) ways to sprinkle some Christmas magic
MoneySavingExpert (MSE) have put together 20 ways to give kids some Christmas magic this year, on a budget.
I've included brief descriptions below, but follow the link to get more detail on each tipWhat are your top tips for making Christmas special for kids on a budget?- Drive past twinkly streets after dark
- Snuggle up with The Polar Express and a hot chocolate
- Read 'Twas The Night before Christmas
- Leave some clues to make it look like Father Christmas has been
- Warm your cockles with homemade hot chocolate bombs
- Gift wrap a doorway so they can burst through on Christmas morning
- Build a Gingerbread house
- Start the day in style with a special 'North Pole breakfast'
- Give back with a 'reverse Advent calendar'
- Spot Santa's sleigh whizz through the stars – thanks to NASA
- Start a fun Christmas tradition with 'elf on the shelf'
- Bust boredom by making your own Christmas decorations and cookies
- Wrap up for a winter forest walk
- Camp out under the Christmas tree
- Mark the passage of time with a special book or video
- Create a book Advent calendar
- Spread festive cheer with a free kindness Advent calendar
- Buy one special decoration each year
- Get out and about with a wooden or ice sculpture trail
- Got a printer? Make use of free Christmas colouring pages
I think crafts and baking are always a great way to keep Christmas cheap and cheerful and allows family and friends to connect with one another.
I also like the point about going for a forest wintery walk. Nature is free and honestly one of the best things for our mental health and wellbeing!
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Those are such great ideas too @Libby_Scope. Thanks for sharingCommunity Volunteer Adviser with professional knowledge of education, special educational needs and disabilities and EHCP's. Pronouns: She/her.
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