WET and cold weather really puts a damper on keeping the children entertained.

But there are lots of fun, purse-friendly activities you can do indoors that they will love. Here are my favourites . . . 

Cooking with children may get messy and that is part of the fun

7

Cooking with children may get messy and that is part of the funCredit: Getty Images – Getty

DIY DOUGH: Make playtime last longer by creating your own playdough.

Get eight tablespoons of plain flour, two tablespoons of salt, 60ml warm water, one tablespoon of vegetable oil and a drop of food colouring.

Mix the flour and salt in one bowl, the rest of the ingredients in another.

Then mix the two and knead into one ball of playdough.

BAKE OFF: The last lockdown turned us into a nation of bakers – so why not use your skills to make some tasty treats with your kids?

I always love a batch of chocolate rice krispie cakes.

All you need is rice krispies and a chocolate of their choosing. For less mess, grab a vanilla cupcake mix for just £1.20 with a Clubcard at Tesco, usually £1.50. Then decorate as you wish. SAVING: 30p

INDOOR CINEMA: Dreary weather usually calls for a family cinema trip, but you can recreate the experience at home.

Plus it’s cheaper — check out NOW TV for bargain bundles. The service is currently offering a seven-day free trial of Sky Movies when you sign up.

Chuck in a bag of popcorn kernels for just £1.25 at Asda.

Grab the popcorn and have a home movie night

7

Grab the popcorn and have a home movie nightCredit: Getty

ARTS AND CRAFTS: Encourage your kids to use their imagination with some arts and crafts.

Theworks.co.uk has a giant bag of assorted crafts for just £6 — including googly eyes and pom pom balls.

Plus it’s cheaper than similar kits sold at argos.co.uk for £10.

Bonus — grab 10 per cent cashback when buying arts, crafts toys, books and stationary at The Works via topcashback.co.uk. SAVING: £4

  • Prices correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.

Deal of the day

GRAB a pack of nine Frubes strawberry-flavour yoghurt for 95p at Asda – usually £2. SAVE: £1.05

A box of Frubes is available at less than half price

7

A box of Frubes is available at less than half price

Sun Raffle

JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle.

Every month we’re giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers – whether you’re saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered.

Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket. The more codes you enter, the more tickets you’ll earn and the more chance you will have of winning!

Cheap treat

Boxes of of Magnum minis are available for just £2

7

Boxes of of Magnum minis are available for just £2

SNAP up a six-pack of Magnum mini classic, almond and white ice cream for £2 at Tesco when using a Clubcard.

Usually £3.50. SAVE: £1.50

Top swap

One is available at £10.99...

7

One is available at £10.99…

I LOVE Nivea Q10 Power anti-wrinkle face cream, above, £10.99 at Boots.

ut you can save by using the store’s own-brand Q10 anti-ageing day cream, below, for £4. SAVE: £6.99

...the other costs just £4

7

…the other costs just £4

Shop and save

PICK up a pack of Fibre One 90-calorie salted caramel bars for just £1.25 at Sainsbury’s.

Usually £2.90. SAVE: £1.65

Stock up on these snacks while the price is low

7

Stock up on these snacks while the price is low

HOT RIGHT NOW: CHECK out next.co.uk for further reductions in the popular brand’s massive clearance sale.

Hols from £9.50

OUR Hols From £9.50 are back! With 150-plus holiday parks across the UK and Europe to choose from, there is sure to be just the break that you are looking for.

All you need to do is collect TEN Sun Savers codes or TEN tokens or codewords printed in The Sun.

Holly WIlloughby admits struggle homeschooling her three kids as she thinks about ‘giving up’ strict rules on screentime

GOT a story? RING The Sun on 0207 782 4104 or WHATSAPP on 07423720250 or EMAIL [email protected]

This post first appeared on thesun.co.uk

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WET and cold weather really puts a damper on keeping the children entertained.

But there are lots of fun, purse-friendly activities you can do indoors that they will love. Here are my favourites . . . 

Cooking with children may get messy and that is part of the fun

7

Cooking with children may get messy and that is part of the funCredit: Getty Images – Getty

DIY DOUGH: Make playtime last longer by creating your own playdough.

Get eight tablespoons of plain flour, two tablespoons of salt, 60ml warm water, one tablespoon of vegetable oil and a drop of food colouring.

Mix the flour and salt in one bowl, the rest of the ingredients in another.

Then mix the two and knead into one ball of playdough.

BAKE OFF: The last lockdown turned us into a nation of bakers – so why not use your skills to make some tasty treats with your kids?

I always love a batch of chocolate rice krispie cakes.

All you need is rice krispies and a chocolate of their choosing. For less mess, grab a vanilla cupcake mix for just £1.20 with a Clubcard at Tesco, usually £1.50. Then decorate as you wish. SAVING: 30p

INDOOR CINEMA: Dreary weather usually calls for a family cinema trip, but you can recreate the experience at home.

Plus it’s cheaper — check out NOW TV for bargain bundles. The service is currently offering a seven-day free trial of Sky Movies when you sign up.

Chuck in a bag of popcorn kernels for just £1.25 at Asda.

Grab the popcorn and have a home movie night

7

Grab the popcorn and have a home movie nightCredit: Getty

ARTS AND CRAFTS: Encourage your kids to use their imagination with some arts and crafts.

Theworks.co.uk has a giant bag of assorted crafts for just £6 — including googly eyes and pom pom balls.

Plus it’s cheaper than similar kits sold at argos.co.uk for £10.

Bonus — grab 10 per cent cashback when buying arts, crafts toys, books and stationary at The Works via topcashback.co.uk. SAVING: £4

  • Prices correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.

Deal of the day

GRAB a pack of nine Frubes strawberry-flavour yoghurt for 95p at Asda – usually £2. SAVE: £1.05

A box of Frubes is available at less than half price

7

A box of Frubes is available at less than half price

Sun Raffle

JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle.

Every month we’re giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers – whether you’re saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered.

Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket. The more codes you enter, the more tickets you’ll earn and the more chance you will have of winning!

Cheap treat

Boxes of of Magnum minis are available for just £2

7

Boxes of of Magnum minis are available for just £2

SNAP up a six-pack of Magnum mini classic, almond and white ice cream for £2 at Tesco when using a Clubcard.

Usually £3.50. SAVE: £1.50

Top swap

One is available at £10.99...

7

One is available at £10.99…

I LOVE Nivea Q10 Power anti-wrinkle face cream, above, £10.99 at Boots.

ut you can save by using the store’s own-brand Q10 anti-ageing day cream, below, for £4. SAVE: £6.99

...the other costs just £4

7

…the other costs just £4

Shop and save

PICK up a pack of Fibre One 90-calorie salted caramel bars for just £1.25 at Sainsbury’s.

Usually £2.90. SAVE: £1.65

Stock up on these snacks while the price is low

7

Stock up on these snacks while the price is low

HOT RIGHT NOW: CHECK out next.co.uk for further reductions in the popular brand’s massive clearance sale.

Hols from £9.50

OUR Hols From £9.50 are back! With 150-plus holiday parks across the UK and Europe to choose from, there is sure to be just the break that you are looking for.

All you need to do is collect TEN Sun Savers codes or TEN tokens or codewords printed in The Sun.

Holly WIlloughby admits struggle homeschooling her three kids as she thinks about ‘giving up’ strict rules on screentime

GOT a story? RING The Sun on 0207 782 4104 or WHATSAPP on 07423720250 or EMAIL [email protected]

This post first appeared on thesun.co.uk

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WET and cold weather really puts a damper on keeping the children entertained.

But there are lots of fun, purse-friendly activities you can do indoors that they will love. Here are my favourites . . . 

Cooking with children may get messy and that is part of the fun

7

Cooking with children may get messy and that is part of the funCredit: Getty Images – Getty

DIY DOUGH: Make playtime last longer by creating your own playdough.

Get eight tablespoons of plain flour, two tablespoons of salt, 60ml warm water, one tablespoon of vegetable oil and a drop of food colouring.

Mix the flour and salt in one bowl, the rest of the ingredients in another.

Then mix the two and knead into one ball of playdough.

BAKE OFF: The last lockdown turned us into a nation of bakers – so why not use your skills to make some tasty treats with your kids?

I always love a batch of chocolate rice krispie cakes.

All you need is rice krispies and a chocolate of their choosing. For less mess, grab a vanilla cupcake mix for just £1.20 with a Clubcard at Tesco, usually £1.50. Then decorate as you wish. SAVING: 30p

INDOOR CINEMA: Dreary weather usually calls for a family cinema trip, but you can recreate the experience at home.

Plus it’s cheaper — check out NOW TV for bargain bundles. The service is currently offering a seven-day free trial of Sky Movies when you sign up.

Chuck in a bag of popcorn kernels for just £1.25 at Asda.

Grab the popcorn and have a home movie night

7

Grab the popcorn and have a home movie nightCredit: Getty

ARTS AND CRAFTS: Encourage your kids to use their imagination with some arts and crafts.

Theworks.co.uk has a giant bag of assorted crafts for just £6 — including googly eyes and pom pom balls.

Plus it’s cheaper than similar kits sold at argos.co.uk for £10.

Bonus — grab 10 per cent cashback when buying arts, crafts toys, books and stationary at The Works via topcashback.co.uk. SAVING: £4

  • Prices correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.

Deal of the day

GRAB a pack of nine Frubes strawberry-flavour yoghurt for 95p at Asda – usually £2. SAVE: £1.05

A box of Frubes is available at less than half price

7

A box of Frubes is available at less than half price

Sun Raffle

JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle.

Every month we’re giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers – whether you’re saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered.

Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket. The more codes you enter, the more tickets you’ll earn and the more chance you will have of winning!

Cheap treat

Boxes of of Magnum minis are available for just £2

7

Boxes of of Magnum minis are available for just £2

SNAP up a six-pack of Magnum mini classic, almond and white ice cream for £2 at Tesco when using a Clubcard.

Usually £3.50. SAVE: £1.50

Top swap

One is available at £10.99...

7

One is available at £10.99…

I LOVE Nivea Q10 Power anti-wrinkle face cream, above, £10.99 at Boots.

ut you can save by using the store’s own-brand Q10 anti-ageing day cream, below, for £4. SAVE: £6.99

...the other costs just £4

7

…the other costs just £4

Shop and save

PICK up a pack of Fibre One 90-calorie salted caramel bars for just £1.25 at Sainsbury’s.

Usually £2.90. SAVE: £1.65

Stock up on these snacks while the price is low

7

Stock up on these snacks while the price is low

HOT RIGHT NOW: CHECK out next.co.uk for further reductions in the popular brand’s massive clearance sale.

Hols from £9.50

OUR Hols From £9.50 are back! With 150-plus holiday parks across the UK and Europe to choose from, there is sure to be just the break that you are looking for.

All you need to do is collect TEN Sun Savers codes or TEN tokens or codewords printed in The Sun.

Holly WIlloughby admits struggle homeschooling her three kids as she thinks about ‘giving up’ strict rules on screentime

GOT a story? RING The Sun on 0207 782 4104 or WHATSAPP on 07423720250 or EMAIL [email protected]

This post first appeared on thesun.co.uk

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