I love documenting what we get up to in the Summer holidays.
Though thanks to Covid we didnt actually have a Summer ‘holiday’, I also didn’t have to work this Summer, so I had all six weeks to enjoy, have fun and relax ready for Sept!
So, without further ado, let’s have a look at what we got up to…
Unfortunately it wasn’t the best outcome as my team got relegated after this match! So, its League one for us next season. I still enjoyed watching the football non the less. COYB!
Sunday 14th April
Kaitlyn’s 4th Birthday party
My friends little girl turned 4 so we had some fun at soft play & cake of course!
Wednesday 17th April
Breakfast with friends
Today I met my twin sister, nephews & our friends Livy, Demi & CC for breakfast at our local Harvester! (Because let’s be honest, breakfast food is the best food!!)
It was lovely to catch up, especially as one of my friends is very close to her due date so it was lovely to see her before she becomes very busy!!
Thursday 18th April
Evie-Mae’s first sleepover at Auntie Ro Ro’s & Uncle TT’s
It was lots of fun having Evie to sleepover!
Friday 19th April
Good Friday
In the morning, once Evie was up, baths had been done & breakfast had been served, we went for a play and a lovely walk to the park.
It was beautiful weather & Evie loved the play area. We then sat down for a refreshing drink & snack at the park cafe before mummy & Daddy collected her π
In the evening we went out for a family meal to celebrate my brother in laws 30th Birthday.
Saturday 20th April
Our first BBQ of the year!
On Saturday the beautiful sunshine continued and it was glorious!
We had our first BBQ of the year, at my father in laws.
Sunday 21st April
Easter Sunday
I love Easter Sunday (& not just because of the vast quantity of chocolate that is consumed) but because it’s just a lovely day and as a family we always get together.
For as long as I can remember we have gathered on Eastet Sunday for a Chinese (delish!) My Nana started this tradition and I’m determined it continues (& again, not just because of the delicious Chinese food consumed haha) but because I like traditions and there is something really lovely about keeping them alive.
In the morning I did some Easter baking with the boys and I took another trip, to another local park, with the boys for a play in the sunshine. This was lovely before our Chinese.
We also enjoyed our Easter eggs and swapped treats with each other.
The boys and Evie were really pleased with their Easter buckets.
Monday 22nd April
Easter Monday
This was one of my favourite days of the bank holiday. Tim took me to his work (which I hadn’t seen before) & showed me a lovely walk that him and his colleagues often do at lunch times.
We walked some of the way, stopped for a yummy lunch, at Suffolk Food Hall, in the sunshine and then walked the rest of the loop back to the start.
It was a beautifully sunny day and I really enjoyed myself, the walk was stunning
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it was a lovely way to spend some time together β‘
& that’s a wrap! A brilliant Easter holiday full of fun, sorting out, Spring cleaning & relaxing… perfect.
This blog post is just a few simple ideas for you to keep the kiddies entertained over the Easter weekend.
Even if you don’t celebrate Easter in the traditional sense (I don’t either!) It is still lovely to make the most of a long weekend and some family time.
But, of course with kiddies it can be hard to keep them entertained and if you are having people over for the Easter weekend or Easter Sunday then you may need to get them out from under your feet whilst the prep takes place!
Well fear not, because I have some ideas for you that will keep them busy and are lots of fun!
Let’s take a look!
1. A Easter Egg Hunt
Cadburys & Nestle both have Easter egg hunt packs out atm as well as places such as Aldi & Lidl. They come with lots of eggs (depending on the size of the hunt you want and some prizes for the end.
You can also get Easter egg Hunt packs that have clues and signs included in them which is great if you have older children, to add a bit of challenge to your hunt.
I’ve seen these in Asda and discount stores such as B&M.
2. Easter arts & crafts
These monthly children’s magazines are great for a bit of easy art and craft and they come bursting with resources!
They are a bit pricey but, trust me they last! I bought this one for my nephews and we made two things each and there is loads left!! So one issue goes a long way and they are really easy, fun & varied.
You could also look online (Pinterest!!) for come easy craft ideas that use your recycling.
Kids love a bit of junk modelling.
3. Easter baking
Kids (& adults) love getting involved in a bit of baking, especially when it involves a tasty treat at the end!!
These are all really child friendly, quick, easy and the recipes use alot of the same ingredients! So easy on the purse too.
4. A Easter film
Why not create your own ‘cinema’ for a rainy day activity?!?
Pop on an Easter Film, grab some comfies, a blanket and of course some Easter choc snacks or any bakes you have created, and just enjoy a nice, chilled film together. Netflix or Easter specials of their favourite shows are great for this.
During the school holidays local cinemas such as Cineworld usually put on more ‘Movies for juniors’ showings which are a MUCH cheaper way of taking the kids to the cinema, so look out for those too π
5. A Nature walk/visiting the farm
A walk is a great way to enjoy and talk about the Spring and all the beautiful flowers and changes taking place.
Plus, on a nice day (let’s keep our fingers crossed for some) a bit of fresh air and a run around is great for the kiddies.
Visitng a farm is also great at this time of year as there are lots of baby animals to see and learn about too! Great experiences.
π· I hope this helps & have fun whatever you do π°
β’A trip to the cinema, with Tim, to see ‘Fighting with my family’β’
A great start to the Easter break!
Saturday 6th April 2019
β’A trip to the cinema with my nephews, to see ‘Peppa Pig: The Festival of fun’β’
They loved dancing, joining in with the actions and watching some new episodes, great fun!
Sunday 7th April 2019
β’Breakfast at The Harvester with Tim, my older sister Charlotte, her husband Wes & my Niece Evie-Maeβ’
Yummy!
β’ In the afternoon me & Tim took a stroll to a lovely local cafe got tea & cake! We took a few games to play whilst we were there too. I love it thereβ’
Monday 8th April 2019
β’A fun ‘Bear Hunt’ themed baby group with my niece Evie-Mae. Retelling the story, arts & crafts and sensory playβ’
β’My sister came with me to order our bathroom floor, FINALLY!! So excited to get rid of the current concrete situationβ’
βͺAfter all that excitement we met mum for lunchβ’
Wednesday 10th April 2019
β’After working allday I went out for dinner with some of my school work friends. We had a lovely meal and a good chat too! It was nice to catch up and chat as we dong always get to properly doing the busy job thay we doβ’
Friday 12th April 2019
β’My two nephews Noah & Casey stayed over for a sleepover Thurs night/Fri morn and so I had a fun Easter day planned once they were awakeβ’
β’We started off the morning with Easter Bunny crumpets for breakfastβ’
β’We then made some Easter arts & craft using the magazine that I bought themβ’
β’We then headed off to a nearby soft play centreβ’
β’Our final Easter activity was an Easter egg hunt, once we had got homeβ’
β’They had a great time & were very pleased with their little chocolate haulsβ’
β’Outdoor cinemaβ’
In the evening me and my mum went to our local park for an Outdoor cinema event. We watched ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ which is a brilliant film!
It was really fun (if just a little cold by the end) but we had our snacks & duvets to keep us going.
That’s it for Week One!
What have you guys been doing to keep yourselves (& the kiddies) occupied during the Easter holidays?
Roseanne Byford 