Raw labels give parents spring outdoor activity inspiration that won’t break the bank

With the first school holiday of 2019 fast approaching, many parents are getting anxious about financing activities for their children that won’t blow a huge hole in the household budget.

The first activity that’s ideal for less than pleasant weather outdoors is a visit to the local swimming pool. With many local community sports centres and gyms gearing up for the holidays, parents will be able to take their children for a swimming lesson or freestyle water play for just a few pounds each. It’s a cheaper option than a water park but just as much fun.

To avoid losing any shoes or items of clothing afterwards, parents are encouraged to affix iron on labels to clothing and shoe stickers to help their children get themselves dressed and make sure that they return home with the items they originally left the house with.

Another great spring activity that doesn’t cost a single penny is a community colour walk. As the spring flowers are beginning to make an appearance, there are plenty of colours for little ones to spot during a walk around the local neighbourhood, and parents can create their own colour checklist where children can identify colours and note them down on a clipboard while getting some fresh air and exercise.

For parents concerned about child safety while out of the house, ID wristbands from Raw Labels can provide additional peace of mind. Manufactured using hardwearing, waterproof yet soft plastic, these ID wristbands are colourful and feature a cute graphic as well as an area for parents to include the child’s name and their contact telephone number should they wander off during an outdoor activity.

Those who want to be even thriftier can recycle common household items to make fun craft supplies – such as painting old plant pots, using buttons, wool, ribbons, old magazines and newspapers to create posters, collages and Papier–mâché art. Budding performers could put on their own concert, play or dance recital while larger groups could organise their own street party or sports day at little to no cost. There are also lots of places to go for a picnic, city farms tend to be cheap to access and when isn’t raining, a day at the beach flying a kite shouldn’t cost the earth.

Sven Miller of Raw Labels said “Keeping little ones entertained and out of mischief during the holidays can be challenging, especially with the rising cost of activities and family days out.

“That’s why we’re encouraging families to think outside the box this spring and get active together to encourage better health and improve childhood development with things like swimming sessions and colour walks which are low-cost or completely free.”

To find out more about the range of kid’s sticker labels and ID wristbands from Raw Labels, visit https://www.rawlabels.co.uk/