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BUSINESS NEWS - With the Western Cape already having experienced one or two ice-cold cold fronts, it's time to take out those jerseys and service the gas heater – winter is officially here!
With our coldest months still to come and the kids at home, you may be wondering how to keep the family busy.
Most restaurants, malls and entertainment facilities are still closed due to the worldwide pandemic and as a result, your options may be limited, but if you're ready to get creative, there is plenty to do at home.
Find two or three activities on this list and see what your family enjoys most.
Ways to have fun at home
Most of the tips in this guide can be enjoyed without spending any money, however, some will require you to buy one or two items. With tight budgets, it's a good idea to browse the latest Clicks catalog to view their current specials. Clicks are known to go out of their way to offer quality lifestyle products at heavily discounted prices to accommodate all South Africans.
Plan a treasure hunt
Want to keep the kids busy for hours on end? A treasure hunt is an ideal solution. Make or buy a few small treats for everyone and hide it around the house. You can either draw a map that shows where the treasures are hidden or give them clues. The more difficult you make it, the longer they'll stay busy!
Have a bake-off
Bring MasterChef to your home with your very own bake-off competition. If you have a big family, you can divide yourselves into teams, else just go individually. Give every team a cake recipe and see who bakes the best cake. It's a fun and delicious activity that everyone will love.
Go camping – indoors!
If you have very young kids, they will love this one. Pitch a tent and have a sleepover in your living room. You may not be able to go for a hike or cook marshmallows over the fire, but you can give your kids a little taste of what camping is all about.
Make a donation box
Cleaning up the house may not be fun but making a donation box is. Get an empty box and ask everyone to find things they no longer use to put in the box to donate to a less fortunate family. It's fun to go through old clothes, toys and books; Who knows, you may just rediscover your favourite things!
Have your own talent show
Everyone in the family has one or two talents, why not show it off? Set up a small stage somewhere in the house and ask everyone to enter the talent show. You can even have prizes for different categories if you want to go all out.
Have a DIY pizza night
What's the fun in ordering the same takeaways every weekend? Try your own! Pizzas are easy to make and always a favourite with kids in the house. There are thousands of delicious homemade recipes online to try. Once your dinner is done, put on your favourite movie, kick back and relax.
Go old-school with a games day
Remember Scrabble, Cluedo and Pictionary? It's time to dust those board games off and have a movie night! Make two or three games stations where your kids can sit and play. With more than one station, they can quickly switch if they become bored. Have some snack ready at each station for extra excitement.
Have a tea party
This one will be a favourite among girls. Buy or make a few treats, decorate your dining room table and dress up for the occasion! It's the best way to have fun and catch up with your loved ones over a good cup of tea.
With the days getting colder and the lockdown very much a reality, you have no choice but to find ways to entertain at home. But it doesn't have to take a lot of effort; With just a bit of creativity, you can turn your home into a restaurant, a campsite or a theatre in no time. Try one of these activities this week and see how much quality time you can spend with your family at home.
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