Savvy mum shares ‘great idea' to ‘bring the beach home' & ‘save money' – it's perfect for entertaining kids on hot days
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A SAVVY mum has shared a super simple trick that will keep your kids entertained on warm days.
So with the weekend finally here and the weather heating up, if you're on a mission to find cheap ways to ensure your little ones stay busy and happy, you've come to the right place.
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A bargain hunter mum has shared a simple idea that will keep kids entertained for hours on end
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And particularly if you live far away from the beach or don't fancy leaving your house, you won't want to miss this.
Stevie Norman, a bargain hunter mother from the UK eagerly took to social media to share her handy trick that promises hours of fun for your little darlings.
Posting on Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, a private Facebook group with 2.6 million members, Stevie posted a snap of her DIY sand pit tent, leaving many open-mouthed.
Alongside her post, Stevie beamed: 'Best idea I've stolen.'
Stevie confirmed that instead of splashing loads of cash on a posh sand pit, she nabbed a pop-up tent for just £18 from B&M, as well as six bags of sand for just £24 from Tesco, thanks to a three for £12 deal.
Stevie put the blue tent in her garden and filled it with the purse-friendly sand, as well as some beach toys, which left her little girl overjoyed.
Thrilled with the idea, which has been hailed as 'great' by many, Stevie wrote: 'Now my two [kids] have plenty of space.'
Not only this, but she also acknowledged: 'I can zip it up so the neighbours' cats can't use it as a toilet.'
We think Stevie's hack is a great idea for keeping kids entertained - and if you're seriously strapped for cash, you can find bags of sand even cheaper from B&Q, for just £3.70 a bag.
Stevie's post has clearly impressed many, as it was shared just 13 hours ago, but has quickly racked up over 1,100 likes and 425 comments.
Parents are scrambling to The Range to nab new kids' toys - there's inflatables, swimming pools and up to 40% off
Social media users were open-mouthed by the simple but effective idea, that is sure to 'bring the beach home', and many eagerly raced to the comments to express this.
One person said: 'Very good idea, kids will love it.'
Bring the beach home
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Another added: 'What a great idea.'
A third commented: 'Defo doing this over summer.'
Free summer holiday activites
You don't need to spend a penny to keep your kids entertained this summer...
Museums - Some museums offer free entry to some exhibits, and also host events for kids.
Parks - Head to your local park to enjoy the playgrounds, games areas, courts and splash pads. Some even have trails for kids to enjoy.
Beach - It doesn't have to be sunny to enjoy the beach, you can go rock pooling, crabbing, make sandcastles, or enjoy a walk along the headland.
Library - If the weather is awful, head indoors and borrow books, audiobooks, dvds.
Cooking - Have your own mini bake-off, or Come Dine With Me challenge.
Playdates - Invite friends over for an afternoon of socialising.
Boardgames - Enjoy a little sibling rivalry with rounds of Monopoly or stretch your brain with Scrabble.
Whilst someone else tagged a loved one and penned: 'Bring the beach home for the girls.'
At the same time, another person alerted a Facebook user and wrote: 'Could have saved yourself some money.'
Just remember to zip it up at night or foxes will use it as a toilet
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Despite this, not everyone was as on board with the idea, as one mother warmed: 'Don't do it. I did it years ago. Absolute nightmare when the time comes to empty it.'
A second stressed: 'Even though there is a big opening on the side the air is unable to circulate causing the internal temperature to be considerably hotter.'
And another acknowledged: 'Just remember to zip it up at night or foxes will use it as a toilet. Neighbour learnt this the hard way.'
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