Top Money Saving Tips For The Holidays
Summer holidays can be an exciting period for children, but they can also pose a challenge for parents seeking to entertain their offspring without straining their finances. Fear not, we’re here to help! At SpareMyTime, we have a wealth of experience in planning fun, budget-friendly activities for kids. In this comprehensive guide, we share our top tips for a memorable, cost-effective summer holiday.
The True Cost of School Holiday Childcare
Childcare costs in the UK can be a significant financial burden for many families, particularly during school holidays when parents need to arrange alternative care for their children. As a proud employer of many working parents, we have analysed the costs of childcare during summer holidays and half-terms, drawing on the insights provided by the […]
Top Tips For May Half Term
This year’s Summer half term holiday runs over the spring bank holiday in May. We have quite a lot of bank holidays this year (yay!), which means with a little planning we should all be able to actually have a bit of a break from work, and hang out with our children, guilt-free. Here are […]
Family Bonding Time: 5 Ways To Bond With Your Kids At The End Of The Day
The end of the day can be fraught with trigger points. Everyone is tired, everyone has been busy all day, and no one is at their best. We all want to have a lovely cosy time with our kids in the evening but, in reality, things don’t always work out like that. It’s not called […]
What To Do With The Kids During The Christmas Holidays
The Christmas holidays are nearly here, so if you’re a parent it is the perfect time to start planning some family activities. After all, Christmas is a great time to make memories together – and if you plan wisely, you don’t have to spend lots of money. This means you and your little ones can […]
How To Save Money This Christmas
Christmas can be an expensive time – and this is especially true right now. The cost of living crisis has affected the vast majority of people in Britain, and millions are expected to spend less this Christmas. If you have a tight budget this year, don’t worry; there are lots of things you can do […]
Affordable Halloween Activities For Families
Are you struggling to come up with fun Halloween activities for your children? If so, you’re not alone! It can be difficult to come up with ideas that are fun for the whole family – and the current cost of living crisis means that expensive activities aren’t an option for most families. Thankfully there are […]
How To Fight Fatigue As A Working Parent
Do you feel tired and drained most of the time? Do you seriously struggle to get up in the morning? If so, you may be struggling with fatigue. Juggling work and children can be seriously tough, especially if you work full time or run your own business. Thankfully there are lots of little things you […]
How To Balance Work And Children During The Summer Holidays
Working parent life can come with many challenges, and it tends to be even more challenging during the summer holidays. Most parents would love to take two months off to spend time in the sunshine with their children, but sadly this is rarely an option. Instead they have to juggle work and parenting without any […]