12 Budget-Friendly Hobbies for Parents and Kids to Enjoy Together
Do you ever open Instagram to get fantastic inspiration for family hobbies, only to put your phone down a few minutes later because everything is expensive? Well, feel disappointed no more because we’ve come up with some great ways to connect with your partner and your kids, all at the expense of a few dollars. These fun, inexpensive hobbies will keep you and your family in harmony:
Nature Walks
The best way to bond with your kids is to take them on nature walks. They’ll learn to appreciate the beautiful environment around them, and you’ll be able to connect with them. Nature walks are affordable because you don’t need to visit elaborate destinations; you could take the kids to the nearest park or walk around your neighborhood.
Building A Birdhouse
Building a birdhouse isn’t the easiest task, but it’s certainly budget-friendly, especially when you’re a big fan of DIYs and recycling. You don’t need wood for birdhouses; you can use recycled material and create birdhouses out of old bottles, cans, and even tumblers. Sure, it’s a little challenging, but when you’ve got the spirit and the creativity, who’s stopping you?
Library Visits
If there’s one hobby that stays timeless and entertaining no matter what age and decade, it’s reading. And if you’re lucky enough to have a bookworm family, why not visit the local library? Registering your entire family only takes a couple of bucks; you can visit regularly, pick out books you like, and share summaries with your children.
Video Games
And if there’s one activity that leaves even reading kicking the dust, it’s video games. The best thing about video games is their timelessness; whether you’re reaching your forties or much younger, you’ll have plenty of fun playing them with your children. It’s a fun, exciting, entertaining way to bond with the kids and a pretty unique way to get their brain’s cog works running.
Board and Card Games
If you’re not too keen on the idea of increasing screen time by playing video games, why not take the old-school approach? Whip out the old Monopoly and Ludo and get the dice rolling. If your kids are older, you could even bring out the old card deck, though we recommend taking it easy so you know where things are headed. Card and board games are fun and simple, so you know you’ll love them.
Origami
Now we know this is a pretty unexpected hobby, mainly because there’s not much to it. But don’t underestimate origami; it isn’t just a fancy way of folding paper but boosts dexterity and strengthens grip, so it’s ideal if your kids are still pretty young. You can start with smaller and easier works like airplanes and swans and work your way to more complex designs.
Picnics
If you’re looking for a simple hobby, pack a few sandwiches and take your kids on a picnic. Visit the local park or the nearest beach and spend the entire day munching snacks and talking about your day. If you can’t go too far, you can even spread a picnic blanket in your backyard or on the patio; it’s all about creating a setting and ensuring you’re connecting with the kids.
Backyard Camping
If you’ve always wanted to take the kids camping but can’t afford to take time off of work or travel too far, why not bring camping to you? Pitch a tent in your backyard, make smores over the kitchen stove, and camp out under your own roof. This way, you won’t have to travel too far, and you’ll still be able to give the kids an exciting adventure. You could even make it a tradition.
Movie Nights
The best hobby that doesn’t cost a lot and is easy to maintain is doing movie nights. You and the kids can rotate movies; let each other pick and sit down with the whole family to watch the movie. This activity doesn’t have to be for younger kids; it’s also ideal for empty nesters whose kids are flying in for the holidays.
Indoor Forts
We’ve all wanted to make indoor forts, but making it with your parents has to be the coolest thing ever. If you’re willing to turn your living room or bedroom into an exciting campground, grab some pillows, hang some sheets, and spread blankets to make the comfiest forts known to mankind. You can even hang fairy lights to make it aesthetic.
Jigsaw Puzzles
If your kids are still pretty young and you’re looking to start a hobby that won’t get them running off anywhere, we recommend jigsaw puzzles. The thing about jigsaw puzzles is that they’re creative, fun, and easy to do, so your kids won’t feel frustrated. They’re also a great way to encourage learning and boost visual skills. You can switch to complex sets as your children grow.
Chalk Art
Remember when we used to play hopscotch with our friends? Since most kids don’t get to go out much nowadays, you could revive the tradition by handing out some chalk and letting your kids draw to their heart’s content. Wash the chalk drawing weakly and ask them to draw exciting mazes, games, and fun pictures.
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This article was first published on RB ITALIA Blog.
