Feed them on the Christmas goodies they have previously made and they will be happy.
Winter Sports Wonderland
If you can afford to loosen the purse strings a little bit for a special treat, rather than the traditional ice skating, why not give tobogganing a go?
There are indoor snow arenas scattered all over the country and the whole family can participate in the sport that involves sliding on a flat sled down a hill. There is no skill required but it is sure to get your adrenaline pumping and will keep the children smiling.
Prices do vary across the country and you can either pay for a set amount of time or certain number of slides. At Female First we have spotted that you can get a half hour adult session for under ten pounds.
Pantomime Time
‘It’s Behind You!’ No Christmas would be complete without a pantomime, they do call it panto season after all.
The often comical and colourful musical productions often stimulate an exciting atmosphere that is sure to get you feeling Christmassy.
If you have more than a couple of children to look after and you are worried that you can’t afford a night out this close to Christmas, get them to stage their own version of the classics, ‘Aladdin,’ ‘Cinderella’ or ‘Jack and the Beanstalk.’
You may even be tempted to steal the lead role off them and take centre stage yourself.
At some point let the children perform it in front of aunts, uncles and grandparents and they will feel like they have to work hard to achieve a round of applause.
Children Too Cool For School
If you have older children and you are worried that none of the above options will keep them quiet this Christmas and they are ‘too cool’ to hang around with their parents, for the sake of a fiver ship them off to the cinema with their friends and you will have guaranteed peace and quiet for hours.
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Kelly Warden